The primary objectives of this course are to expose students to the methods and principles of human factors, human-computer interaction (HCI), user-centered design (UCD), and usability evaluation. Upon completion of this course the students will:

• gain an understanding of human-computer interaction theory and research,
• recognize the impact of system design on users’ attitudes and behaviors,
• become familiar with user-centered design and evaluation processes,
• and be able to employ user-centered design processes in designing and building interactive systems.