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In this class, you are going to be learning about how to design the human/computer interface.  We will be using Power Point and Visual Basic/C++ to create user prototypes.

Don't even think about taking this class unless you have taken IFSM 300 or IFSM 201.  I would also suggest that you take CMIS 102, since we will be dealing with programming design, implementation and concepts.

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Homework 
 
Date
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Assignments
Apr 05
01
  • Register for the class
  • Buy the book
  • Sign up for the mailing list!
  • Read Chapter 1
  • Apr 07
    02
  • Read Chapter 2
  • Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (Due Sunday, 6pm)
  • Apr 12
    03
  • Read Chapter 3
  • Apr 14
    04
  • Read Chapter 4
  • Icon Design (Due Sunday, 6pm)
  • Apr 15
    05
  • Exam - 30 Questions, 30 Minutes - Covers Classes 1-4
  • Apr 19
    06
  • Read Chapter 5
  • Apr 21
    07
  • Read Chapter 6
  • Apr 26
    08
  • Academic Profile Survey
  • Apr 28
    09
  • Read Chapter 7, 8
  • Apr 29
    10
  • Read Chapter 9
  • May 03
    11
  • Exam - 33 Questions, 30 Minutes - Covers Classes 5-10
  • Read Chapter 10
  • May 05
    12
  • Read Chapter 11
  • May 10
    13
  • Read Chapter 12
  • May 12
    14
  • Read Chapter 13
  • May 17
    15
  • Read Chapter 14
  • May 19
    16
  • Presentations
  • Final Exam - Comprehensive
  • Bring SAS Envelopes to have your grades mailed to you
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    Mailing List

     
     

     

    I have set up a mailing list for all the students in the class.  We can use this list to discuss class topics, assignments, problems, tips, etc...  I require all the students to sign up for this list.
     
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    Note: It is best if you cut and paste this information.  You are sending email to an automated program, not a person.  Follow the directons exactly, and you will be added to the list.

    Remember, everyone can read all messages sent to the mailing list.  Send personal email to , but any and all class related message need to be sent to the mailing list.

    Class Notes

     
     
     

     

    You should download and read the lecture notes before class.  The lecture notes are in PDF format, you might have to download a reader for your machine.  Note: You need Version 7.0 or better.  You should visit the websites, and download the programs and run them (many of them are already installed in the lab.) Note: Do not print any of this information in the UMAD computer lab.  Also, the lecture notes may not be complete, and should not serve as a substitute for attending class.
     
    Date
    #
    Notes Topic / Links
    050405
    01
    PDF
  • Topic: Introduction 
  • University of Maryland Human-Computer Interaction Lab
  • CNN A mobile page turner
  • Filesync - File Synchonization Program (mentioned in class)
  • The History of the Mouse - Video
  • 050407
    02
    PDF
  • Topic: Guidelines, Principles, and Theories
  • Experiment: Colors
  • News.com It's Not just a Phone
  • Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (Due Sunday, 6pm)
  • Usernomics - Lots of Usibility Links
  • 050412
    03
    PDF
  • Topic: Managing the Design Process
  • Experiment: Mouse vs. Trackball
  • CNN No More Red Ink
  • The Waterfall Model
  • Understanding the MBTI results
  • IBM Corporation’s Intellectual Property and Licensing
  • The Perils of Obedience by Stanley Milgram
  • The Milgram Experiment
  • 050414
    04
    PDF
  • Topic: Evaluating Interface Designs
  • Experiment: Evaluating a User Interface
  • Randy's Freeware Icon Editor 
  • Sun
  • Likert scale - measurement of attitudes
  • Usability First - nice website on interface design
  • 050415
    05
    PDF
    EXAM
  • Topic: Prototyping
  • History of Motorola's Cell Phone
  • CNN First cell phone was a true 'brick'
  • Denim
  • 050419
    06
    PDF
  • Topic: Software Tools
  • Experiment: Icon Recognition
  • Designing the Palm Pilot
  • The Next Small Thing
  • IBasic Compiler
  • 050421
    07
    PDF
  • Topic: Direct Manipulation and Virtual Environments
  • Experiment: Font Size using WinType
  • Xerox Alto
  • Xerox Star
  • Microsoft Bob
  • Microsoft Task Gallery
  • 050426
    08
     
  • Topic: Academic Profile Survey
  • Group 1 Experiment
  • 050428
    09
    PDF
  • Topic: Menus, Form Fillin, Command and Natural Languages
  • Group 1 Results
  • Group 2 Experiment
  • Visually impaired struggle with smart machines CNN
  • DVD Menu Design
  • Adaptive Menu Design
  • Press 8 for Natural Language: The Future of IVRs
  • 050429
    10
    PDF
  • Topic: Input Devices
  • Group 3 Experiment
  • What's faster: qwerty, ABCDE, or T9? Keyboard wars!
  • GKOS Keyboard  -  an Open Standard
  • T9 Keyboard
  • Virtual Keyboards Let You Type in Air
  • Stowaway Keyboard
  • OnHand PC
  • The Dvorak Keyboard and You
  • Haptic Feedback in Button Technologies
  • Fossil Tech
  • E-mails 'hurt IQ more than pot'
  • 050503
    11
    PDF
    EXAM
  • Topic: Collaboration
  • Group 2 Results
  • Group 3 Results
  • Project Teams Formed
  • ErgoEASER - Download, install before class
  • Device Assesses Brain Injury Risk in Sports
  • Meeting Cost Clock
  • 050505
    12
    PDF
  • Topic: Quality of Service
  • Group 4 Experiment
  • Softer Cars To Save Pedestrians
  • An Investigation of the Therac-25 Accidents
  • 050510
    13
    PDF
  • Topic:
  • Group 4 Results
  • Group 5 Experiment
  • Flying the Grayer Skies
  • The Cooltown User Experience
  • Ananova - Video
  • Office XP eliminates Clippy
  • History of the world-famous London Underground Tube map
  • History of the London Tube Maps
  • Linux Desktop: Virtual desktops
  • Knoppix - Free Linux, runs off CD
  • 54 Optical Illusions & Visual Phenomena
  • 050512
    14
    PDF
  • Topic: User Manuals, Online Help, and Tutorials
  • Group 5 Results
  • Group 6 Experiment
  • Ebooks.com - where to buy ebooks
  • Vonage - 911 service
  • 050517
    15
    PDF
  • Topic: Searching and Visualization
  • Group 6 Results
  • Zabasearch
  • Transnote Research Report
  • Improving on the Cocktail Napkin
  • 050519
    16
     
  • Topic: Final Exam
  • Project Presentations
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    Links

     
     

     

    Presentations / Experiments 
     
    Experiments MUST be approved at least 1 class meeting before the actual experiment.  Once an experiment has been approved, it can not be changed.  There can be no duplicate experiments. Experiments are approved on a first come, first served basis.
     
    Team Members Experiment Dates Experiment / Presentation
    1
    Jones
    Lopez
    Bremer
    Tuesday, April 26 / Thursday, April 28
    2
    Whittington
    Kanelos
    Cho
    Thursday, April 28 / Tuesday, May 03
    3
    Chung, J
    Kim, Y
    Cox
    Friday, April 29 / Tuesday, May 03
    4
    Crawford
    Jenia
    Horn
    Thursday, May 05 / Tuesday, May 10
    5
    You
    Jo
    Groover
    Tuesday, May 10 / Thursday, May 12
    6
    Talarovich
    Tauuo
    Chung, Erin
    Thursday, May 12 / Tuesday, May 17
    Projects
     
    Projects were assigned at random.  I want you to start designing, researching, and prototyping.  I would like to see some low fidelity prototypes within a week.  You should consider the project confidential material, and you should not let someone outside of your group see any of your designs and drawings.  Imagine that you are competing against them for a contract.  During the last week of class, you will demostrate a functional prototype developed in Visual BASIC.
    Trivia High Scores
     
    Just for Fun!
     
    #
    Name
    2
    bremer, chip
    2
    cho, michael
    2
    chung, erin
    3
    chung, jumin
    3
    cox, robert
    2
    crawford, elliot
    8
    groover, jerry
    4
    horn, dave
    4
    jenia, gary
    2
    jo,chris
    3
    jones, doug
    2
    kanelos, sheryl
    4
    kim, youngmie
    2
    lopez-suarez, dionisio
    1
    talarovich, adam
    2
    tuuao, jacob
    5
    whittington, vanessa
    2
    you, jk