Apr 11, 2025

2018-2019 Undergraduate Academic Calendar

2018-2019 Undergraduate Academic Calendar [ARCHIVED CALENDAR]

CSCI 4620U – Human-Computer Interaction

This course provides an introduction to human-computer interaction (HCI), with emphasis placed on understanding human behaviour with interactive objects, general knowledge of HCI design issues, and a human-centered approach to software design. The course will stress the design of usable interfaces, including the consideration of cognitive factors and social contexts within which computer systems are used. Students will receive an introduction to HCI while applying this theory to a design project.
Credit hours: 3
Lecture hours: 3
Laboratory hours: 1.5
Prerequisite(s): CSCI 2040U or CSCI 3040U
Credit restriction(s): ENGR 4850U, SOFE 4850U