HCII Courses

The Social Web: Content, Communities, and Context

kraut — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 18:11:04 -0500

With the growth of online environments like MySpace, Second Life, World of Warcraft, Wikipedia, blogs, online support groups, and open source development communities, the web is no longer just abou

Building Virtual Worlds

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 11:18:11 -0500

This is a project course, where interdisciplinary teams build desktop and immersive (helmet-based) interactive virtual worlds. The course will cover world building, environmental design, non-linear storytelling, and related topics. Students will use 3D Studio Max (CAD modeler), paint tools, such as Adobe PhotoShop and DeepPaint, sound processing tools, and the Alice authoring system (www.alice.org/bvw.htm). Each year, we hold an exhibition in McConomy auditorium to show class projects to the Carnegie Mellon community.

Communication in Groups and Organizations

kraut — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 18:14:03 -0500

Most of management is communication.

Designing Human-Centered Software

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 11:42:07 -0500

This course introduces the skills and concepts of Human Computer Interaction (HCI) that enable computer scientists to design systems that effectively meet human needs.

Applications of Cognitive Science

kraut — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 13:39:04 -0400

The purpose of this course to develop an understanding of how basic cognitive science becomes an application – or tries to. It is an excellent complement to Human Factors.

Human Computer Interaction Methods

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 11:18:11 -0500

This course provides and overview and introduction to the field of human-computer interaction (HCI).

Human Factors

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 11:18:11 -0500

This course uses theory and research from human factors, cognitive science, and social science to understand and design the interactions of humans with the built world, tools, and technology. The course emphasizes current work in applied domains such as automotive design, house construction, medical human factors, and design of information devices. The course also will emphasize not only individual human factors (e.g., visual response, anthropometry) but also the organizational arrangements that can amplify or correct human factors problems.

Programming Usable Interfaces

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 11:18:11 -0500

This course is for those with moderate programming skills who want to express their interactive ideas in working prototypes.

Software Architecture for User Interfaces

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 11:18:11 -0500

This course is intended for those with advanced programming skills who want to do serious development of graphical user interfaces.

Cognitive Modeling and Intelligent Tutoring Systems

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 11:18:11 -0500

This course addresses the use of cognitive psychology and artificial intelligence to create computer-based "intelligent tutoring systems". Students will learn data-driven and theoretical methods for creating cognitive models of human problem solving. Such models have been used to create educational software that has been demonstrated to dramatically enhance student learning in domains like mathematics and computer programming.

Special Topics in HCII

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 11:18:11 -0500

HUMAN ALGORITHMS - 12 units
PHYSICAL COMPUTING: INTERACT
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Rapid Prototyping of Computer Systems

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 11:18:11 -0500

This is a project-oriented course, which will deal with all four aspects of project development: the application, the artifact, the computer-aided design environment, and the physical prototyping facilities. The class consists of students from different disciplines who must synthesize and implement a system in a short period of time.

Undergraduate Project in HCI

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Independent Study in HCI-UG

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Independent Study Form

HCI Pro Seminar

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 11:18:11 -0500

Students will attend the HCII Seminar Series ot talks by leaders in the field of Human-Conmputer Interaction, then meet to discuss these topics.

HCI Seminar

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 11:18:11 -0500

Introduction to Human-Computer Interaction Methods

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 11:18:11 -0500

This course provides and overview and introduction to the field of human-computer interaction (HCI). It introduces students to tools, techniques,a nd sources of information about HCI and provides a systematic approach to design. The course increases awareness of good and bad design through observation of existing technology, and teaches the basic skills of task analysis, and analytic and empirical evaluation methods. This is a companion course to courses in visual design (05-650) and software implementation (05-630, 05-631).

Introduction to HCI Lab

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Programming Usable Interfaces

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 11:26:53 -0500

This course is for those with moderate programming skills who want to express their interactive ideas in working prototypes. The course will cover several prototyping tools and require a number of prototypes to be contstructed in each. These will range from animated mock-ups through fully functional programs. The course will also cover usability testing of interactive prototypes. Prerequisites: proficienty in a programming language such as C, programming methodology and style, problem analysis, program structure, algorithm analysis, data abstraction, and dynamic data.

Software Architecture for User Interfaces

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 11:26:53 -0500

This course is intended for those with advanced programming skills who want to do serious development of graphical user interfaces.

Basic Interaction Design

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 11:18:12 -0500

(formerly Visual Interface & Interaction Design) An interface is the link between a user and a product, which communicates how a product is to be used, and creates an experience for the people

HCI Project

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 11:18:12 -0500

Experiential learning is a key component of the MHCI program. Through a substantial team project, students apply classroom knowledge in analysis and evaluation, implementation and design, and develop skills working in multidisciplinary teams. The project begins in the spring semester before graduation and continues full-time through the final summer semester; it must be taken in consecutive spring and summer semesters.

HCI Project II

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 11:18:12 -0500

This is the second consecutive course of the two-semester HCI Project course. Experiential learning is a key component of the MHCI program.

Independent Study in HCI - Grad

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Graduate Design Seminar

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 11:18:12 -0500

HCI Process and Theory

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 11:18:12 -0500

Process and Theory is a project course intended to provide new researchers with an introduction to the skills and perspectives inherent in interdisciplinary HCI research.

Computer Science Perspectives in HCI

jmankoff — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 19:59:56 -0400

One of a series of four, seminar style mini-courses, to e

Designing online communities

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 11:18:12 -0500

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Cognitive Model for HCI

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Human Factors

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 11:26:53 -0500

This course uses theory and research from human factors, cognitive science, and social science to understand and design the interactions of humans with the built world, tools, and technology. The course emphasizes current work in applied domains such as automotive design, house construction, medical human factors, and design of information devices. The course also will emphasize not only individual human factors (e.g., visual response, anthropometry) but also the organizational arrangemenhts that can amplify or correct human factors problems.

Perception

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 11:18:12 -0500

Perception, broadly defined, is the construction of a representation of the external world, for purposes of thinking about it and acting in it.

Computers in Organizations

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 11:18:12 -0500

Computers have been used in organizations since World War II. Their use has both intensified and changed in character in recent decades.

Applied Research Methods

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 11:18:12 -0500

APPLIED RESEARCH METHODS - 9 units - formerly 05-899 A. This course is for graduate students who will carry out research in domains such as social effects of the Internet, evaluation of interactive robots and agents, and the use of sensors for predicting user behavior in information systems. The course will be run as a lab and seminar involving hands-on practice of skills such as experimentation, web survey design, ethnographic observation, and content analysis. Students will complete a research project in the course.

Adv. Topics UI Software

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 11:18:12 -0500

This course will cover the research and implementation of user interface software. The students will get a comprehensive understanding of all the approaches that have been investigated by researchers and commercial systems for user interface software. After a quick overview of the design of user interfaces, students will concentrate on how to implement the chosen design. Particular emphasis will be placed on user interface software tools, such as windowing systems, toolkits, interface builders, prototypers, and advanced user interface development environments.

Building Virtual Worlds

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 13:31:30 -0500

Cognitive Modeling and Intelligent Tutoring Systems

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 11:26:52 -0500

Adv. Topics UI Technology

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 11:18:12 -0500

This course will cover new techniques and technologies for creating high quality user interfaces. It will consider current work in this area, emphasizing readings from the research literature as well as practical projects involving the implementation of new concepts in user interface software or other technology.

Speech Recognition and Understanding

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 11:18:12 -0500

The technology to allow humans to communicate with machines by speech and the technology to enable machines to understand when humans communicate with each other is rapidly maturing. This course provides an introduction to the theoretical background as well as the experimental practice that has made the field what it is today. We will cover theoretical foundations, essential algorithms, major approaches, experimental strategies and current state-of-the-art systems and will introduce the participants to ongoing work in representation, algorithms and interface design.

Introduction to Product Design

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 11:18:12 -0500

Introduction to Human Computer Interaction for Technology Executives

Brad Myers — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 14:50:12 -0400

Human computer interaction (HCI) is an interdisciplinary field in which computer scientists, engineers, psychologists, social scientists, and design professionals play important roles.

Dramatic Structure of Interactive Games

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 11:18:12 -0500

Rapid Prototyping of Computer Systems

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HCI Project Workshop

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Advanced Lab in Speech Recognition

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Rapid Prototyping Summer Project

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 11:18:13 -0500

Interactive Media and Role of Sound

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 11:18:13 -0500

Sound is a critical component toward the success of interactive media, yet it is quite often an underutilized element in the development of the end-user's experience. New audio technologies, interfaces and controllers are developing at an unprecedented rate and increase the designer's options for leveraging novel methods of interaction in the virtual and physical world. This course will investigate protocols for integrating audio into a variety of interactive experiences with a series of sonic project assignments.

Practicum in HCI

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Directed Research

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Special Topics in HCI

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EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY DESIGN, IMPLEMENTATION, AND EVALUATION - 9 units
INFORMATION VISUALIZATION - 12 units
PERCEPTIVE COMPUTING - 12 units
TELEPRESENCE - 10-12 units
INNOVATION PROCESS - 12 units
APPLIED RESEARCH METHOD
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Reading and Research in HCI

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