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    UNIVERSITY RWANDA (UR)

    SCHOOL OF ICT

    DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCES

     

    HUMAN CENTERED DESIGN

    WRITTEN BY:       

    Dr. Dr. Emmy MUGISHA 
    Contact: e.mugisha3@ur.ac.rw, +250 739728271

    Christine MUSANASE

     

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    General Introduction

    The primary objective of the course is to provide students with formal training in computer science, a solid background in the key design principles leading to user-friendly computer systems that are easy to use or learn without prior strong experience in similar systems.  It will teach students approaches to design interactive systems that are both usable and useful by focusing on the users, their needs and requirements, and by applying human factors/ergonomics, and usability knowledge and techniques.

    This module covers ways in which humans interact with computers and teaches students how to design a more interactive system that respects principles from computer science, behavioral aspects from psychology. 

    Learning objectives:

    After completing this course, students should be able to:

           1.  Apply usability principles to analyze a given computer system.

           2.  Design interactive computer systems that are both human-friendly and memorable.

           3.  Utilize the best HCI practices to develop systems that reduce human risks and equipment risks.