Students who opt for a concentration in User Experience must complete four courses, with at least three taken at the 300-level:
One 300-level course from the design concentration chosen in consultation with the advisor.
Three courses from the following:
DCOM 293 Special Topics in User Experience| Topic announced at the time of registration. This course may be repeated for credit as topic changes. 3 credits. |
| Students will learn programming and scripting for the web. This should teach the importance of clean, semantic markup coupled with advanced CSS techniques, cross browser compatibility, web accessibility, and web standards. Students will learn to create sophisticated presentations and interactive effects, including typographical and layout control, and interactive elements. Prerequisite: DCOM 170. 3 credits. |
| Topic announced at the time of registration. This course may be repeated for credit as topic changes. 3 credits. |
| Advanced Usability explores topics in the field that challenge students with methods, tests, and subjects beyond the introductory level. The course addresses advanced tools such as eye tracking and 3D prototyping; advanced methods, such as field-testing and ethnography; and unique applications, such as unique test populations and iterative software development. The course focuses on the flexibility of the test team in selecting the appropriate test method, applying appropriate pre and posttest activities, and collecting valid data. Expert and Heuristic methods for identifying the areas and activities for testing will also be examined. Satisfies UX concentration. Prerequisite: DCOM 131, or permission of the instructor. 3 credits. |
| This foundational laboratory course introduces students to scientific methodology and experiment design as it applies to psychology. Students learn how to identify research questions through literature reviews, develop hypotheses, appropriately design and conduct research projects, and draw conclusions from the findings. The course engages students in data-collection laboratory experiences that culminate in the development, execution, analysis and APA-style presentation of an original experiment on a behavior-related topic of their own choosing. Fulfills requirement: . Prerequisite: PSY 110 and 125, or NEU/PSY major with
Sophomore standing, or completion of at least 6 credits of
PSY courses. 4 credits. |
At least three courses must be taken at the 300-level or higher. Subject to the approval of the advisor, one course may be taken outside of the concentration and/or department.