Computer Science 690A - Advanced Methods in HCI

This is an advanced course in HCI. This course will provide a deeper treatment of some topics that are typically found in an undergraduate HCI course. For example, design methodologies, evaluation methodologies (both quantitative and qualitative), human information processing, cognition, and perception. This course will also introduce students to research frontiers in HCI. The course will cover topics of Universal Usability, CSCW, Digital Civics and fundamentals of designing interactive technology for people.

Open to Masters and PhD Computer Science students only. WHILE THERE ARE NO SET PREREQUISITES, FAMILIARITY WITH HCI PRINCIPLES WILL BE AN ASSET. PROGRAMMING ABILITY IS EXPECTED. STUDENTS NEEDING SPECIAL PERMISSION MUST REQUEST OVERRIDES VIA THE ON-LINE FORM: https://www.cics.umass.edu/overrides.