Foundations of HCI Usability
Language, Literature and Communication - COMM-6420
(Summer 2008)

Description
In this course, we will consider methods for gathering users’ requirements for product functions and information, ways to test products and information for usability and suitability, and procedures for incorporating the results learned through testing. We will design and conduct usability tests on products, documents, and interfaces of interest.

Prerequisites
No specific prerequisites are required.

Textbook(s)
Ordering Information

Format
Classes: 2 weeks, 9 sessions, 3.5 hours each, on-campus 
Assignments: 7             

Grading
Assignments: 100%

Computing
E-mail and World Wide Web access required for course communications, use of Rensselaer's Learning Management System (RPILMS), and printing of course notes.

Access to Blackboard, Rensselaer's Learning Management tool, is required. Please refer to this page for instructions on how to set up your computer for Blackboard.

Who Should Enroll
This course may be used in your Plan of Study as follows:

Degree Programs
CSCI - elective, Applications course
CSYS - elective with advisor pre-approval
ELEC - elective with advisor pre-approval
EPOW - elective with advisor pre-approval
HCI - required
ITEC - required core course
MBA - elective
MGMT-MS - elective with advisor pre-approval
MGTE - n/a
TCOM - required

This course is also open to non-matriculated students who meet the prerequisites and is required for the Certificate in Human-Computer Interaction.

Note: Limited enrollment, please register early. Distance students will not be added into the course once the cap has been met. Preference will be given to graduating students.

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