Catalog Description: This course is a broad introduction to conducting research in Human-Computer Interaction. Students will become familiar with seminal and recent literature; learn to review and critique research papers; re-implement and evaluate important existing systems; and gain experience in conducting research. Topics include input devices, computer-supported cooperative work, crowdsourcing, design tools, evaluation methods, search and mobile interfaces, usable security, help and tutorial systems.

Units: 3

Prerequisites: COMPSCI 160 recommended, or consent of instructor.

Formats:
Fall: 3.0 hours of lecture per week
Spring: 3.0 hours of lecture per week

Grading basis: letter

Final exam status: No final exam

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Class Schedule (Fall 2024):
CS 260B – TuTh 12:30-13:59, Soda 405 – Bjoern Hartmann

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Related Areas:

• Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)