I. Course Number and Credit:

HCI 530 3 S.H.

II. Course Title:

Seminar in Contemporary Topics in HCI

III. Course Description:

Study of selected topics in the area of Human Computer Interface providing opportunities for the study of material not covered in current course offerings. Special emphasis will be on emerging areas. This may be repeated for credit with different content. Topics vary from semester to semester.

IV. Prerequisites:

Undergraduate degree in Psychology or Computer Science or permission of the instructor.

V. Justification for Course:

Professional training in HCI necessitates that a student be familiar with the most current topics in the field. Practitioners in this field are expected to be knowledgeable of recent developments in the technology related to the design of computer interfaces as well as recent advancements in design and evaluation methodologies.

VI. Course Objectives:

The general objectives of the course are to introduce students to emerging technologies, new methodologies and contemporary issues related to the design of human-computer interfaces.

VII. Course Outline:

Varies with the content of the course

VIII. Methods of Instruction:

These will be primariliy seminar courses involving student presentations. Methodologically oriented versions of this course may have laboratory components.

IX. Method of Evaluation:

Varies with the course.

X. Resources:

The participating departments have the faculty resources and expertise to offer these seminar courses. Instructional Technology computer laboratories as well as those in Computer Science, Psychology and Graphic Design will support the specific courses. The current library holdings in conjunction with access to intra-library loan will be sufficient for the variety of courses offered.