Human Cognition for HCI

3 credits · Undergraduate

This course explores the cognitive foundations of HCI, focusing on how users process information and sensory input. Students will make and revise models of human perception, memory, reasoning, and language processing to inform the design and assessment of user interfaces. Emphasis is placed on targeting the capabilities and functions users need, with attention to novice and expert users. Topics include human cognition and perception, motor control and extended cognition models, and relevant sociology and anthropology theory. PREREQUISITES: CSCI 2160.03 with a grade of C or better