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Exploring Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)

Class Code

ITS-1921

Class Description

Effective immediately in response to COVID-19, most Technology Training classes will be delivered online until further notice.

In advance of each session, Tech Training will provide you with a Zoom link to your class, along with any required class materials.

 

This course is an introduction to fundamentals and practice of human-computer interaction, including the utilization of user interface (UI) development toolkits and evaluating UI graphical layouts using specific guidelines and human factors for design.

Prerequisites: none.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion of the course, participants should have the ability to:

  • Explain what Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) is and its importance
  • Apply HCI guidelines into problem-solving
  • Develop and evaluate a HCI system

Topics Include:

  • Introduction: What HCI Is and Why It Is Important
  • Specific HCI Guidelines
  • Human Factors as HCI Theories
  • HCI Design
  • UI Development Toolkit
  • User Interface Evaluation

University IT Technology Training classes are only available to Stanford University staff, faculty, students, and Stanford Hospitals & Clinics employees, including Stanford Health Care, Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley, Stanford Medicine Partners, and Stanford Medicine Children's Health. A valid SUNet ID is needed to enroll in a class.