Human-Computer Interaction

CS 6751 Winter 1999 (Section B)

General Information

• Description: (General Catalog) Human-computer interface is considered in terms of user-system compatibility. Concepts in human factors and interface design are covered in relation to capabilities of both humans and computers. Also listed as PSY 6751.
• Goals:
  • To expose you to the significance of the usability of a computer system from the user's perspective.
  • To gain awareness of human capabilities and how that impacts interaction.
  • To learn design techniques and current guidelines for interface design.
  • To gain expertise in applying various HCI evaluation and modeling techniques to improve the design process.
• Meeting Time: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 9:05-9:55 am
• Meeting Place: CoC 102

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Instructor

Dr. Elizabeth Mynatt

• Office: 256 College of Computing (CCB)
• Phone: 404-894-7243
• Email: mynatt@cc.gatech.edu
• Office Hours: Wednesdays 10:30-11:30 (CCB), Fridays 1:30-2:30 (CRB) (or by appointment)

Teaching Assistant

Q. Alex Zhao

• Office: 226B College of Computing (CCB)
• Phone: 404-894-9390
• Email: azhao@cc.gatech.edu
• Office Hours: Mondays and Thursdays 1-2 pm (or by appointment)

Syllabus