Bachelor of Science in Human-Computer Interaction 2007

(This degree will change to the the BS in Interactive Media degree effective fall 2007)

The Bachelor of Science in Human-Computer Interaction is a multidisciplinary degree program designed to study methods that improve the working relationship between humans and computers.  HCI practitioners enable individuals and groups to make more effective use of computers by creating better user interfaces and supportive surrounding environments. Drawing on principles from such diverse disciplines as art, psychology, engineering and computer science, HCI involves the analysis, design, development and evaluation of interfaces that are easy to use but powerful enough to accomplish complex tasks.

 

Liberal Studies Program

The Liberal Studies Program at DePaul University is the general education portion of the curriculum at DePaul University. To see the specific details for your program go here.

 


 Sample four-year schedule of courses: 

First Year


Major Field Courses (5)
Offered Winter 
In class 
√      IT 130 The Internet and the Web   Self Placement Test Available!  
√      IT 201 Introduction to Information Systems   
√      IT 240 Introduction to Desktop Databases   Self Placement Test Available! 
√      GPH 211 Perceptual Principles for Digital Environments I   
       IT 236 User Interface Development   
 
 Liberal Studies (7) - Consider CTI courses for Liberal Studies. Required: PSY 105 Introductory Psychology I

 

Second Year


Major Field Courses (7)
Offered Winter 
In class 
       IT 230 Building Internet Applications   
√      IT 223 Data Analysis   Self Placement Test Available! 
       HCI 210 Introduction to Human Computer Interaction   
√      IT 215 Analysis and Design Techniques   Self Placement Test Available  
√      CSC 211 Programming in Java I   Self Placement Test Available!  
       ENG 204 Technical Writing   
       OR  ENG 301 Writing in the Professions   
√      PSY 241 Research Methods I   
 
 Liberal Studies (5) - Consider CTI courses for Liberal Studies.

 

Third Year


Major Field Courses (4)
Offered Winter 
In class 
       HCI 270 User-Centered Web Design   
       HCI 360 User-Centered Evaluation   
√      PSY 242 Research Methods II   
       CMN 212 Small Group Communication   
       OR  CMN 220 Public Speaking   
 
 HCI Electives (2)
Open Electives (3)
Liberal Studies (3) - Consider CTI courses for Liberal Studies.

 

Fourth Year


Major Field Courses (1)
Offered Winter 
In class 
√      CSC 394 Software Projects   
 
 HCI Electives (2)
Open Electives (5)
Liberal Studies (4) - Consider CTI courses for Liberal Studies.

HCI Elective List

The degree requires 4 electives chosen from the list of courses below, at least one per group.

Design:

Offered Winter 
In class 
       GPH 212 Perceptual Principles for Digital Environments II   
       GPH 250 Digital Modeling I   
       HCI 271 Formatting Digital Pages II   
       HCI 315 Theory and Perception of Color   
       HCI 322 Multimedia   
√      ART 264 Typography I   
       ART 261 Art and Design II: Word and Image   
√      ART 359 Publication Design   
       HCI 332 User-Centered Web Development   
 
Technology:

Offered Winter 
In class 
√      CSC 212 Programming in Java II   
√      IT 263 Applied Networks and Security   
       GPH 325 Survey of Computer Graphics   
√      GAM 244 Game Development I   
       ECT 330 Advanced Internet Application Development   
√      CSC 351 Database Design   
       HCI 334 Graphical User Interface Implementation   
 
Methods and human factors:

Offered Winter 
In class 
√      PSY 360 Theories of Learning and Cognition   
       PSY 375 Sensation and Perception   
√      PSY 380 Industrial and Organizational Psychology   
       PSY 383 Psychology of Design   
       ANT 201 Ethnographic Research Methods   
       CSC 324 Data Analysis and Statistical Software II   
       IS 372 Fundamentals of Software Project Management   
 

Open Electives

Open Electives may be taken from any department or program. These are the only courses that may be taken under the pass/fail option (see the undergraduate Bulletin for details). If you wish to pursue a minor, most minor field courses will be credited as open electives.

Note: Grades for all courses in the students major (i.e. non-Liberal Studies and non-Open Elective) must be 'C' or better. Grades of 'C-' may be accepted provided the overall grade point average in the major is 2.0 or better.

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