course_info:cis_4300

Include a brief summary of the course topics and requirements, the general format of the course, and the methods of evaluation.

Skills and knowledge students should have prior to beginning the course:

Basic knowledge of software usability.

Course Topics:

An introduction to interaction
Humans interacting
Design and usability of everyday things
Understanding design
Usability
Usability of the web
Mobile device usability
Visual design
Future of usability

Course Format:

Lecture format: Weekly lectures / discussion forums
Online materials location and format: Courselink
Lab or tutorial format and expectations: Discussion and individual/group activity sessions.

Method of evaluation:

Number of Assignments: 3
Number of Graded Labs: 0
Number of Quizzes: 0
Formal Midterm? No
Course project? Yes (Assignment 4)
Final Exam? No
Group work? Yes
mostly programming assignments? None
Written documents? Yes, all assignments have a large written component.