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Rensselaer Catalog 2007-2008 [Archived Catalog]

COMM 4420 - Foundations of HCI Usability

In this course, students will consider methods of gathering users’ requirements for product functions and information, ways to test products and information for usability and suitability, and procedures for incorporating the results learned through testing. Students will design and conduct usability tests on products, documents, and interfaces of interest.

Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: one H&SS course.

When Offered: Fall term annually.



Cross Listed: Cross-listed with COMM 6420; an additional assignment is required for COMM 6420. Students cannot obtain credit for both courses.

Credit Hours: 4