Introduction

This course focuses on the concepts of how a human percieves and interacts with computers. Through a set of excercises, students will acquire the ability to critique the problem that exist in current interactive software and websites. Students will also learn several usability evaluation methods.

COURSE CODE: CMP-3711

CREDIT HOURS: 3

PREREQUISITES: None

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES: At the end of this course students will be able to:

• Analyze systems on the basis of their interactivity.
• Describe the general understanding of subject with a multi-dimensional approach.

TEXT BOOK:

Human-Computer Interaction by Alan Dix, Janet E. Finlay, Gregory D. Abowd, Russell Beale, Prentice Hall; 3rdEdition (December 20, 2003). ISBN-10: 0130461091

COURSE CONTENTS:

Introduction to HCI

The Computer

The Human

The Interaction

Design Process

Good Design Vs. Bad Design

Design Trends 2020

Design Challenges

HCI in software Process

Interaction Design Basics

Design Rules

Implementation Support

Evaluation Techniques

Universal Design

User Support

Task Analysis

Dialog Notations and Design

Models of the System

COURSE ASSESMENT:

• Final Term: 50 marks
• Mid Term: 30 marks
•  Sessionals: 20
  • Project: 8 marks
  • Assignment: 5
  • Quiz: 5 marks
  • Class Participation: 2

CLASS TIMING:

• BSSE 3rd Reg
• BSSE 3rd Self