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2026-2027 Catalog

COMP SCI 181. Human-Centered Design. 3 Credits.

This course introduces the principles and practices of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), focusing on designing interactive systems that enhance user experience. Students will explore how to design, evaluate, and implement user-centered interfaces based on usability principles and scientific methods. Students will gain practical skills in gathering user data, designing and developing effective interaction designs for diverse applications such as mobile interfaces, web systems, and augmented reality, conducting usability testing, and evaluating user experience. No prior design or programming experience is required.
FSS.