User Experience

Undergraduate

Understanding the user experience (UX) is necessary for the design of ergonomically sound products, and for ergonomics professionals to develop an all-encompassing approach to human-machine interface assessment. This lab-based course familiarizes students with how to conduct usability assessments of interfaces, and how user assessment fits into the broader ergonomic design process. This course will start by covering common UX practices, techniques and approaches (e.g., questionnaires and surveys, talking aloud, etc.). In addition, students will also conduct user assessments on everyday objects including websites, tools, car interfaces, etc. These will serve as individual and group assignments. =