IT&C 255
User Experience Design
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering
Course Description
User experience design techniques and best practices including requirements analysis, usability studies, prototyping methods, evaluation techniques, and cognitive, social, and emotional theories.
When Taught
Fall and Winter
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
2
Fixed
4
Title
Empathetic understanding of users
Learning Outcome
Explain the significance and benefits of an empathetic understanding of users in systems design
Title
Users and environments
Learning Outcome
Analyze users and their environments for the purpose of designing to meet their needs
Title
Teamwork
Learning Outcome
Work effectively with a team on a significant project
Title
Design and implement UIs
Learning Outcome
Design and build user interfaces in an iterative prototyping process
Title
HCI best practices in diverse fields
Learning Outcome
Describe and analyze user interfaces for best-practice user interface approaches, including diverse form factors and accessibility issues
Title
Analyze the user experience
Learning Outcome
Describe and analyze cognitive, social and cultural aspects of the user experience. Incorporate these into new user interface designs
Title
Professional Communication
Learning Outcome
Create and present a professional presentation including appropriate visuals and videos
