BCS 228: Human-Machine Interaction

Formerly: BCS/CVS/COG/PSY 353, Human Factors
Cross-listed: CVS/PSY 228
Prerequisites: BCS 110 or BCS 111, and BCS 151 or BCS 153
Offered: Spring

About this course:

The theme of this course is human-centered design. We will explore human capabilities and limitations (emphasizing cognitive factors such as perception, information processing, memory, and motor control) that must be considered in order to design human-machine systems that are safe, comfortable, efficient, and fun to use. By applying knowledge of these human factors in the design of a product students will bridge the gap between theory and practice. Team projects will be used to experience an iterative design process that includes analysis of user needs and product goals, conceptual design, physical design, prototyping, usability testing, and refining of the design.