Catalog Description:
Design of graphical user interfaces. Topics include issues, theories, principles, and guidelines in human-computer interaction; user interface design considerations and strategies; and techniques for evaluating user interfaces. Formerly CSCI 232.
Course Objectives:
The objectives of this course are that:
All students will be able to analyze and solve graphical user interface design problems.
All students will be able to continually upgrade their graphical user interface design knowledge and skills.
All students will be effective oral and written communicators.
All students will have an appreciation for the individual and society concerns regarding the graphical user interface design, and they will be aware of the impact of their work on the individual, and society.
Those students seeking to be user interface professionals will have the skills to use and design new and innovative systems that meet individual, business, and societal needs.
All students will have the skills to learn beyond the immediate class delivery and to combine areas of knowledge to create successful solutions.
Course Outcomes:
Students shall demonstrate:
An ability to apply knowledge of graphical user interface design
An ability to design and implement real world graphical user interface design as well as to analyze user interface designs
An ability to design a real world graphical user interface design to meet desired needs
An ability to identify, formulate and solve issues and problems involved in creating effective real world graphical user interface design
An understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities of creating and implementing graphical user interface designs
An ability to communicate effectively to user interface design professionals and to design clients
An ability to utilize the Web as a learning tool and resource
A knowledge of contemporary issues in graphical user interface design
An ability to use the techniques, skills, and current tools necessary for effective graphical user interface design
Class/Laboratory schedule:
One hundred (150) minutes a week classroom activity
Accreditation Category Content:
This course embodies a significant portion of (a) Theoretical Foundations (b) Problem Analysis and (c) Solutions Design
College of Engineering, Computer
Science, & Construction Management
California State University, Chico
Chico, CA 95929-0003
530-898-5963 webmaster@ecst.csuchico.edu
