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Course Description:
Surveys the theory and practice of designing user-centered interfaces in information systems and services. Include theories of user information seeking, cognition, human-computer interaction, the design process, and application in information environments of virtual reality. Emphasis is on the design and evaluation of interfaces. Prerequisites: LIBR 202 and rudimentary HTML.
Course Objectives:
This course is intended to equip students with the theory, tools, and methodologies for developing effective user-centered interfaces in information systems and services. Through online interaction, readings and projects, the students will learn of the different mechanisms for interactivity and usability, and how to choose appropriate interaction methods for particular circumstances.
This course supports the following SLIS objectives:
- Teaching the major theories, important principles, and application in the area of human-computer interface design for information services and management .
- Requiring students to evaluate and utilize relevant research studies from a variety of disciplines in their coursework.
Recommended Text:
Shneiderman, Ben, Plaisant, Catherine. (2004). Designing the user interface (4th edition).
Note: Other required readings and texts are detailed or provided in the Blackboard course area.
Course Requirements and Grading:
- Class participation (30%)
- Assignments (30%)
- Term project (40%)
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Reasonable Accommodation of Disabilities
Students who need accommodation due to a disability must register with SJSU's Disability Resource Center (DRC) during the first three weeks of the semester. The Center will work with the students to determine the disability, document it, and determine the services and accommodations necessary for student success. Then, the DRC will contact the faculty member to determine the types of consideration necessary.
Students attending the Fullerton campus should first contact the Disability Resource Center in San Jose since they are SJSU students. The DRC will then direct the students to supporting resources on the Fullerton campus.
The DRC Web site: http://www.drc.sjsu.edu/
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