Fall 2019 Course Syllabi

Dakota College at Bottineau Course Syllabus Course Prefix/Number/Title : CIS 188 Application Design Number of credits: 3 Semester Hours Course Description: This course provides an introduction to the field of human-computer interaction (HCI). Students will learn practical principles and guidelines needed to develop high quality interface designs–ones that users can understand, predict, and control. Students explore theoretical foundations, design processes, examples of direct manipulation, menu selection, and form fill-in to gain an understanding of excellence in design. Current HCI topics are explored with balanced emphasis on mobile devices, Web, and desktop platforms. It addresses the profound changes brought by user-generated content of text, photo, music, and video and the raised expectations for compelling user experiences. Pre-/Co-requisites: Pre- or Co-requisite - CIS 181 Course Objectives: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to: • Utilize guidelines and theories to create interactive systems • Manage Design Processes • Organize Design to Support Usability • Understand Development Methodologies • Evaluate Interface Designs • Utilize Various Interaction Styles • Understand Design Issues Instructor: Trisha Nelson Office: Minot State University campus, Old Main 307 Office Hours: By appointment Phone: 701-858-3313 Email: trisha.nelson@dakotacollege.edu Lecture/Lab Schedule : Online Textbook(s): Digital curriculum; readings provided by instructor Course Requirements : Instruction procedures include lecture, demonstrations, class discussion and objective exams, and final project. Assignments and quizzes within each chapter are due within specified time frames. Refer to the schedule for specific due dates. 1. The student is expected to complete all the course material within the time allotted and is responsible for all material covered during any absence. 2. Each student is expected to participate in all discussions, complete all assignments and exams by the posted due date. No credit will be given for partially completed assignments. 3. Late assignments will not be accepted. a. In very extenuating circumstances, the instructor might accept late work with prior approval. Then three points for each day late will be deducted on accepted late work. The final day to turn in accepted late work for a chapter is on the scheduled due date. No lab assignments will be accepted or will be given credit after the due date for a chapter.