CS 5317 Human-Computer Interaction

Fall 2009

Schedule:Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1:30 - 2:50 p.m., Room 321 Computer Science

Instructor: David Novick, Room 203 CS Building, novick@utep.edu, 747-6031

Overview: This course is a graduate-level introduction to models and methods of human-computer interaction, including: HCI theory; interface development methods, such as user-centered design, prototyping, and participatory design; evaluation and testing techniques, such as heuristic evaluation, the cognitive walkthrough, and usability testing; user-interface programming; and ethical and societal issues.

Course Materials

• Syllabus
• Course calendar
• Student project Web sites
• Project Assignment 1: Task Analysis
• Project Assignment 2: Prototype Version 1
• Project Assignment 3: Analytical Evaluation
• Project Assignment 4: Prototype Version 2
• Project Assignment 5: Usability Test of Own Prototype
• Project Assignment 6: Usability Test of Other's Prototype
• Project Assignment 7: Prototype Version 3
• Project Assignment 8: Usability Test of Prototype Version 3
• David Novick's Field Guide to Errors in College Writing

__________