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ISC 551 –
Human/Computer
Interface Design
Jeffrey P. Landry, Ph.D.
Course Description
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An examination of modern interface
design conventions (GUI) and their
underlying event-driven functionality.
Issues related to the design and
maintenance of user-oriented supporting
materials such as context-sensitive help,
online documentation, and tutorials will
also be examined. Prerequisite: CIS
Graduate Foundation Courses or
equivalent.
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Course Objectives
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to …
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Demonstrate honesty and integrity in all matters relating to
the course
Define and distinguish among terms and concepts within the
field of human computer interaction
Compare and contrast user interfaces according the goals of
user interface design
Design, execute, and report the results of an interface
usability study
Deliver a formal presentation on an original research topic in
the field of human computer interaction
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Grading
Final grade based on percentage of total
points possible, using this scale:
 A=90-100% of possible points
 B=80-89% of points possible
 C=70-79% of points possible
 D=60-69% of points possible
 F<=59% of points possible
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Text book and readings
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Required
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Shneiderman, Ben, and Plaisant, Catherine,
Designing the User Interface: Strategies for Effective
Human-Computer Interaction, Fourth Edition, 2004,
Pearson-Addison Wesley, Boston, MA.
Readings, including:
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Grudin, Jonathan, The Case Against User Interface
Consistency,” Communications of the ACM, Volume
32, Issue 10, October 1989, pp.1164-1173.
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Technologies Used
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Paper-and-pencil
Word processor
Presentation package
Your choice of implementation tool
• Microsoft tools (i.e. Visual Studio.NET)
downloadable free from MSDNAA:
http://msdn04.e-academy.com/usouthal_cis/
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E-mail
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Use your university e-mail account,
available at: http://jaguar1.usouthal.edu
or on PAWS
Make sure CIS has your up-to-date
account:
http://www.cis.usouthal.edu/email
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Share Drive
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http://www.cis.usouthal.edu/share/
Go to landry | ISC-551
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Attendance
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Attending class is important to your
success and to the success of others
Your attendance will be tracked
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Class participation
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Active participation expected in graduate
courses
• During class discussions
• As a member of a student group
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Research Presentation
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20-minute in-class presentation on an
HCI research topic
Should use technology (Powerpoint?)
May be required to give a hand-out
Topic approved by me
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Interface Project
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Analysis of user and task/need
Evaluation of existing interface(s)
Interface prototype(s)
Interface test plan
Report on results of usability study
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Exams
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2-3 tests
Variety of question formats possible
Discussion (comp) questions
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Cheating
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Academic misconduct is serious
Your work must be your own
Penalty may be as severe as ‘F’ for the
course
Two Level 1 offenses may result in
dismissal from the program
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Other details
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Follow lab policies
Changes to this syllabus
Late work – 10% per day
Disabilities
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