1. CS 352 Introduction to Usability Engineering Class Size: Winter 2014: 53 Spring 2014: 89 Summer 2014: 72

2. Learning Mechanisms: Blackboard Piazza myBalsamiq Learning Mechanisms: Blackboard Piazza myBalsamiq Learning Actions: Video lecture Lecture slides for note taking Reading from text Assignments Quizzes Midterm & Final Proctored Exam Team Project Learning Actions: Video lecture Lecture slides for note taking Reading from text Assignments Quizzes Midterm & Final Proctored Exam Team Project INNOVATION: Designing based on user needs– psychological aspects of computing RELEVANCE: Hands-on experience with usability evaluation and user-centered design COLLABORATION: Team project to propose, prototype and evaluate a solution Online Learning Trajectory User-centered design fundamentals Design concepts and prototypes Usability Evaluation Users and human capabilities Foundations and strategies for UI design Course Content

3. Learning Outcomes 5. Design a user interface based on analysis of human needs and prepare a prototype system 3. Describe basics of human subjects research 2. Discuss usability design guidelines, their foundations, assumptions, advantages, and weaknesses. 4. Complete a user interface based on analysis of human needs and prepare a prototype system 1. Describe the human centered design process and usability engineering process and their roles in system design and development Individual Intro Week 1 Instructor/student assigned group- project; cooperative, role approach; threaded discussions in Piazza Video lectures Readings Google Hangout Google Calendar Class general discussions (Piazza) Activities – Thermostat, Seven Gulfs Interactive Design Galleries (Piazza) Quizzes and proctored exams Self and Peer Evaluation 6. Assess user interfaces using different usability engineering techniques 7. Make an oral presentation that justifies design decisions Instructional Strategies

4. Social Presence Cognitive Presence Teacher Presence Mixed teacher-directed and student –engagement Direct instruction – lecture oriented Slides for note-taking Activities for exploring Teacher facilitates discourse- building and understanding for teams Team project Design Gallery Interview practice