IFSM 303
Human Factors in Computer System Design
Summer Session I, 2003, Mondays and
Wednesdays, 6:00 - 9:10 p.m., AC IV, Room 006
Course Description
This course involves the study of the Systems Development
Life Cycle as it pertains to the design of the user interface. Emphasis
is placed on the importance of research and systems theory to all facets
of analysis and design. Jenny Preece's text, Interaction
Design: Beyond Human-Computer Interaction, 2002, is used to study the
theories and principles that apply to human-computer interaction.
As a result of this course, through
readings and assignments, students will be able to:
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Define 'interface design,' 'interaction design' and 'human-computer interaction'
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Describe human factors theories, models and guidelines
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Describe human information processing in both an individual and group context
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Describe each facet of the interaction design life cycle
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Analyze and develop the conceptual design model and then prototype a web
interface
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Describe the relationships between design, prototyping and evaluation
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Study and discuss human factors usability studies
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Locate and then describe key aspects of various interfaces
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Participate in computer supported collaborative communication