CS 435: Human-Computer Interaction

Welcome

Welcome to CS 435. This course explores the design, construction, and evaluation of interactive systems, with people and their needs at the centre of the design process.

L–T–P–C: 3–0–0–4

Course Overview

Foundations — Human, Computer, Interaction, paradigms including example interfaces and modalities.

Design Process — Interaction design basics, HCI in the software process, design rules, data gathering, analysis, interpretation, presentation, and discovering requirements.

Prototype — Low-fidelity and high-fidelity prototypes, including paper-based storyboards to complex software, and cardboard mockups to moulded or pressed pieces of metal.

Evaluation — Controlled settings directly involving users, natural settings involving users, and any settings not directly involving users.

Hands-On Experience — Implementing learnings from this course in a project, translating the theoretical aspects of HCI into designing and prototyping a tangible product.

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