Course Description

IS 303Human Factors in Computer System Design (Credits: 3)
 This course provides a survey of human factors and human-centered computing relevant to the design and use of information systems. It describes the contributions of information systems, computer science, psychology, sociology, and engineering to human-centered computing. Emphasis is placed on human factors theories, human information processing concepts, interaction design approaches, and usability evaluation methods. Application areas and current research are also reviewed. Prerequisite: One course in Information Systems or Computer Science.

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