User-Centered Design

Catalog description

This course presents the fundamental knowledge, processes, skills, and practices leading to the user-centered design (UCD) of (computer) systems and applications. UCD is not limited to the design of software systems but applies to the plan and development of any objects. This course will define the important concepts in UCD, cognition and its relationship with UCD, and two views of human-centered design. Usability engineering techniques are covered leading to improved system effectiveness in supporting use of computers, user learning, diversity in interaction styles, and individual versus group work.