CIS 431 - Human and Computer Interaction

Institution:

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth

Subject:

Computer and Information Science

Description:

3 hours lecture; 3 hours laboratory Prerequisites: CIS 362 or permission of instructor Theory and principles for constructing usable software systems. Cognitive and effective aspects of users. The impact of user characteristics on design decisions. The construction and evaluation of the user interface. Sensory and perceptual aspects of interfaces, task structure, input modalities, screen layout, and user documentation. Individual concerns for systems such as personal productivity tools, real-time control systems, instructional software, and games.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.umassd.edu

Phone Number:

(508) 999-8000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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