CSCI-4600

The Human-Computer Interface

An exploration of the languages, techniques, and mechanisms used to define and enhance communication between people and computer applications, both for input and output, in the general case and for a variety of important special domains. Use of graphics in the interface; multimedia environments; alternative I/O devices; issues in interface design. Interactive in-class exercises and activities. Substantial programming projects are assigned in a number of languages and for a variety of platforms. Students also prepare oral presentations based on material from the current scientific literature. Spring term annually.

4 credit hours