Usability

Examines how usability testing requires information products to test, a testing plan, test materials, a place to perform the test, opportunity to collect data, time to write usability results, and analysis to develop a redesign plan. Begins with students testing an existing Web site with existing test materials. Then students locate a different information product that needs analysis, develop plans and materials, conduct a usability test with a sample user group in the department’s computer lab, and submit usability and redesign reports. While a portion of class meeting time is dedicated to the development of usability-testing materials, students spend significant amounts of time working outside of class. The course ends with a look into the possible futures of usability.

There are no current sections scheduled for this course. Course numbers changed beginning with the Fall 2009 term. Please make sure you are using the current course number.