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CSCI 745: Interactive Computer Systems
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Syllabus Date:
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March, 1987
Faculty Approval Date:
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January 20, 1988
Catalog Data:
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CSCI 745. Interactive Systems. (3)
Principles for the design of systems supporting effective
human-computer interaction. Interaction styles.
Displays and interactive devices.
User assistance.
System design and
evaluation.
Textbook:
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Ben Shneiderman,
Designing the User Interface:
Strategies for Effective Human-Computer Interaction,
Addison-Wesley Publishing Company, Inc., 1987.
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The textbook must be supplemented by research articles.
Alternative Textbooks:
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None listed.
References:
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Selected articles from the research literature.
Syllabus Author:
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Dr. Caroline M. Eastman, Associate Professor
Other Faculty:
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Several other faculty members have interests in this
area and would be able to teach this course.
Goals:
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1. Provide an introduction to the design of interactive
systems for students interested in software development.
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2. Provide an introduction to current research areas
and literature for students interested in advanced
work in this area.
Prerequisites by Topic:
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Graduate standing in computer science.
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Undergraduate work in areas such as data structures,
programming languages, and software engineering.
Topics:
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1. Introduction
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2. Interaction Styles
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Menus, Natural Language Interfaces, Command Languages,
Direct Manipulation
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3. Displays and Interaction Devices
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Screen Design, Use of Color and Graphics, Keyboards,
Pointing Devices, Speech Recognition, Dialog Management
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4. Design Considerations
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Response Time and Display Rate, Error Types and Error Rates,
Message Design
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5. Cognitive Approaches
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User Modeling, Cognitive Modeling, Assistance Systems
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6. System Design and Development
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Iterative Development, Use Evaluation, Comparative
Evaluations, System Documentation
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7. Specific Applications
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Text Editing, Information Retrieval
Laboratory Projects:
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Assignments which involve the development and
use of a variety of
interactive systems.
Other Course Work:
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A substantial course project involving either a research
paper or a system design.
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At least one midterm examination and a final examination.
Estimated CSAB Category Content:
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Not required.
Syllabus Flexibility:
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Medium. The course should cover the full range of topics
discussed in the text, but the instructor is free to select
specific topics and additional readings for emphasis.
Scheduling:
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Should be offered every alternate fall/spring.
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