CS 774 - Human-Computer Interaction

(3.00 cr.)

Prerequisite: CS 630 . Corequisite: CS 631 . The design and measurement of the interface between users and software. Mixes examination and construction of real-world user interfaces with relevant theories of cognition, mental models, and human performance. Students build and critique user interfaces. Strategies for obtaining a high-performance, high-quality user experience are considered. Additional topics may include interaction with portable devices, audio and haptic interaction, online communities, visualization, new devices, and advanced HCI research areas.