UXD 20001 INTRODUCTION TO USER EXPERIENCE DESIGN 3 Credit Hours
Students explore the context within which User Experience Design exists and the fundamental research that explains human behavior and how that research informs design decisions. Students are also introduced to the basic design processes and deliverables employed by UXD professionals.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
UXD 40101 INFORMATION ARCHITECTURE 3 Credit Hours
Introduction to the fundamental concepts and practices of information architecture (IA). Students develop practical skills for comparing, analyzing, critiquing and design of IA. Major topics include organization, navigation, labeling and search systems for web and mobile architectures.
Prerequisite: UXD 20001; and user experience design minor.
Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture, Combined Lecture and Lab
Contact Hours: 2 lecture, 2 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
UXD 40104 USABILITY 3 Credit Hours
Provides a conceptual and practical overview of the processes and methods of usability testing such as development of test protocols, goals, facilitation, analysis and reporting of results. Actual usability tests are performed, using quantitative and qualitative methods and employing emerging software tools to facilitate data collection and analysis.
Prerequisite: UXD 20001.
Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture, Combined Lecture and Lab
Contact Hours: 2 lecture, 2 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
UXD 41095 SPECIAL TOPICS IN USER EXPERIENCE DESIGN 1-3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Topics could include current or emerging issues in user experience design. Topics will be announced in schedule of classes. Offered irregularly as resources and opportunities permit.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 1-3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
UXD 41096 INDIVIDUAL INVESTIGATION IN USER EXPERIENCE DESIGN 1-3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Research or individual investigation in areas not covered in the existing curriculum for baccalaureate level students at or above the junior level.
Prerequisite: Special approval.
Schedule Type: Individual Investigation
Contact Hours: 3-9 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter-IP