Course Title: Computer-Human Interaction (CHI) Syllabus
Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Duration: 12-16 weeks
Course Objectives:
- Understand the principles and methods of human-computer interaction.
- Design user-friendly interfaces and experiences.
- Evaluate usability and accessibility of software and systems.
- Explore emerging trends in human-computer interaction.
Week-by-Week Syllabus
Week 1: Introduction to CHI
- History and importance of CHI
- Key concepts: usability, accessibility, and user experience (UX)
- Case studies of successful and failed CHI designs
Week 2: Human Capabilities
- Cognitive psychology for interaction design
- Human sensory and motor systems
- Human perception and memory
Week 3: Principles of Interaction Design
- Design heuristics (e.g., Nielsen’s usability heuristics)
- Affordances, constraints, and feedback
- Models of human-computer interaction
Week 4: Prototyping and Wireframing
- Tools for UI/UX design (e.g., Figma, Adobe XD)
- Low-fidelity vs. high-fidelity prototypes
- Conducting design sprints
Week 5: User Research Methods
- User interviews and focus groups
- Personas and journey mapping
- Data collection and analysis
Week 6: Usability Testing
- Techniques for usability evaluation
- Quantitative and qualitative metrics
- Iterative design and improvement
Week 7: Accessibility and Inclusive Design
- Designing for people with disabilities
- WCAG guidelines and tools
- Cultural and linguistic considerations
Week 8: Visual Design and Interaction
- Principles of visual hierarchy and typography
- Color theory in user interfaces
- Animations and transitions for engagement
Week 9: Emerging Technologies
- Voice user interfaces (VUIs)
- Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR)
- Wearable devices and Internet of Things (IoT)
Week 10: Advanced Topics
- Artificial intelligence in HCI
- Ethics of design and data privacy
- Sustainable interaction design
Week 11: Team Project: Design Challenge
- Students collaborate to design an interactive system
- Deliverables: prototype, user testing results, and presentation
Week 12: Course Wrap-Up
- Discussion of current research and future trends in CHI
- Final exam or project presentations
Assessment
- Participation: 10%
- Weekly assignments: 30%
- Midterm project: 20%
- Final project: 30%
- Quizzes and exams: 10%