ClassInfo

HCI 440 Introduction to User-Centered Design

Fall 2012-2013
Class number: 14898
Section number: 701
W 5:45PM - 9:00PM
LEWIS 01207 Loop Campus
Course homepage: https://d2l.depaul.edu/

Summary

This course presents the principles and practices of user-centered interaction design (UCID), which includes: user and task analysis; conceptual modeling and design; detailed design; prototyping; and evaluation. Students apply these UCID principles and practices in a series of team assignments. The course introduces the essential elements of these practices and sets the context for further study of them in other foundation and advanced courses. Topics covered in the course include:

* The fundamentals and process of UCID;
* Establishing requirements, including task description and analysis;
* Conceptualizing and modeling interaction;
* The cognitive aspects of interaction;
* Interaction design, prototyping, and construction; and
* Evaluation and evaluation frameworks.

The coursework consists of:

* Lectures;
* Reading assignments;
* An individual assignment;
* A team project comprising four or five assignments;
* Two short, online quizzes; and
* A final exam.



Texts

Interaction Design: Beyond Human-Computer Interaction, Third Edition, Yvonne Rogers, Helen Sharp, & Jennifer Preece. Wiley, 2011, ISBN 978-0-470-66576-3.

This text is also available online at the DePaul Libraries Web site, http://library.depaul.edu/ in the Safari database. Campus Connection login is required to access the Safari eBook.


Grading

Weekly participation: 5%
Individual assignment: 5%
Team project assignments: 40%
Team project participation: 10%
Quizzes: 20%
Final exam: 20%
Total: 100%


Prerequisites

IT 130: The Internet and the Web; or Graduate Standing


School policies:

Changes to Syllabus

This syllabus is subject to change as necessary during the quarter. If a change occurs, it will be thoroughly addressed during class, posted under Announcements in D2L and sent via email.

Online Course Evaluations

Evaluations are a way for students to provide valuable feedback regarding their instructor and the course. Detailed feedback will enable the instructor to continuously tailor teaching methods and course content to meet the learning goals of the course and the academic needs of the students. They are a requirement of the course and are key to continue to provide you with the highest quality of teaching. The evaluations are anonymous; the instructor and administration do not track who entered what responses. A program is used to check if the student completed the evaluations, but the evaluation is completely separate from the student’s identity. Since 100% participation is our goal, students are sent periodic reminders over three weeks. Students do not receive reminders once they complete the evaluation. Students complete the evaluation online in CampusConnect.

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism

This course will be subject to the university's academic integrity policy. More information can be found at http://academicintegrity.depaul.edu/ If you have any questions be sure to consult with your professor.

All students are expected to abide by the University's Academic Integrity Policy which prohibits cheating and other misconduct in student coursework. Publicly sharing or posting online any prior or current materials from this course (including exam questions or answers), is considered to be providing unauthorized assistance prohibited by the policy. Both students who share/post and students who access or use such materials are considered to be cheating under the Policy and will be subject to sanctions for violations of Academic Integrity.

Academic Policies

All students are required to manage their class schedules each term in accordance with the deadlines for enrolling and withdrawing as indicated in the University Academic Calendar. Information on enrollment, withdrawal, grading and incompletes can be found at http://www.cdm.depaul.edu/Current%20Students/Pages/PoliciesandProcedures.aspx.

Students with Disabilities

Students who feel they may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability should contact the instructor privately to discuss their specific needs. All discussions will remain confidential.
To ensure that you receive the most appropriate accommodation based on your needs, contact the instructor as early as possible in the quarter (preferably within the first week of class), and make sure that you have contacted the Center for Students with Disabilities (CSD) at:
Lewis Center 1420, 25 East Jackson Blvd.
Phone number: (312)362-8002
Fax: (312)362-6544
TTY: (773)325.7296