Human-Computer Interaction

Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) is a rapidly expanding area of research and development that has transformed the way we use computers. This course introduces fundamental principles for designing and analyzing interactive systems. Topics include user-centered design, human cognitive and physical abilities, prototyping and evaluation techniques, and graphical design fundamentals. The course also reviews emerging areas of HCI research including mobile interaction, augmented-reality, multi-touch interaction, tangible interaction, and ubiquitous computing. The course project requires students to work in teams to design a virtual reality (VR) system and to test UX of the system. Prior programming experience is required.