C S 256
Introduction to Human Computer Interaction
Computer Science
College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences
Course Description
Design user experiences with technology that make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. Methods to establish user needs, derive designs, assess tradeoffs, and report results. Develop and iterate prototypes with feedback from representative users.
When Taught
Fall and Winter
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Fixed
3
Fixed
2
Title
Meet user needs
Learning Outcome
Analyze users and their environments for the purpose of designing to meet their needs.
Title
Create human-centered designs
Learning Outcome
Apply an iterative human-centered design cycle to create, develop, and evaluate technology user experiences.
Title
Analyze user interfaces
Learning Outcome
Describe and analyze user interfaces for best-practice user interface approaches, including diverse form factors and accessibility issues.
Title
Document user experiences
Learning Outcome
Present and document user experience findings and the results of user experience projects and analysis using technical writing and presentation standards.
