| Course ID: | CSCI 4800/6800. 4 hours. |
| Course Title: | Human-Computer Interaction |
Course
Description: | Issues in the design, development, and evaluation of user interfaces for computer systems. Concepts in human factors, usability, and interface design, and the effects of human capabilities and limitations on interaction with computer systems. |
| Oasis Title: | HUMAN-COMP INTERACT |
| Undergraduate Prerequisite: | CSCI 1302 |
| Graduate Prerequisite: | CSCI 2720 |
Semester Course
Offered: | Not offered on a regular basis. |
| Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
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| Course Objectives: | Students will apply concepts in human factors and usability
to the design, implementation, and evaluation of user interfaces.
A major project will demonstrate proficiency in these areas. |
| Topical Outline: | Introduction
History of HCI
Java - Language and Platform
Java GUI Programming
Design: Process, Factors, Guidelines
Principles of User-Centered Design
Methods for User-Centered Design
Requirements Analysis
Task Analysis
Structured HCI Design
Designing the Display/Guidelines
Interaction: Menus, Forms, Dialogs
Direct Manipulation Interfaces
Expert Reviews
Printed Manuals, Online Help, and Tutorials
Usability Evaluation
Experiments and Benchmarking
Special Topics in HCI |