Required:
The Essential Guide to User Interface Design
Wilbert
Galitz, Wiley, 2011 (Available in the bookstore &
Lib)
Optional:
Designing
the User Interface : Strategies for Effective Human-Computer Interaction, 4th
Ed.
Ben Shneiderman and Catherine Plaisant
Addison-Wesley, 2004.
This course provides an introduction to and
overview of the field of human-computer interaction (HCI). HCI is an
interdisciplinary field that integrates theories and methodologies from
computer science, cognitive psychology, software design, and other areas.
Course readings will span current theory and practice in interface
specification, design and evaluation, an overview of a number of application
areas.
Grading
will be based on project evaluation, class participation, and final exam.
Attendance is required. While concept reinforcement through beneficial student
discussions and exchanges is encouraged, the submitted work is ultimately
expected to be performed independently by each student enrolled in the course. There
will be a number of Quizzes before the majors to set up the stage.
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Element
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Points
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Assignments
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20%
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Major I
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20%
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Major II
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20%
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Extra Project
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10%
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Final Exam
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40%
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