Institutional Learning Outcomes: Intercultural Awareness Comp 3451 is the introductory course to interaction design from a human-computer interaction (HCI) perspective. Students will learn both theoretical and practical concepts of human-computer interaction that will help them produce user interfaces developed using a user-centered approach. Students will explore how cultural biases impact how we design computer programs, interfaces and AI programs. In addition, students will debate and discuss increasing concerns regarding the lack of cultural diversity in Machine Learning algorithms, which disadvantages non-privileged groups in society. As such, students will apply intercultural understanding to HCI to build inclusive systems. Further, students will test, reflect and revise their assumptions throughout the course to continually improve previous assignments, as the process of user interface design involves constant revision of existing systems. Recommended prerequisite: Third year standing in a CS degree program. COMP 2680 or COMP 2681 , MATH 1650 or MATH 1651 or MATH 1651 or MATH 1240 Note: Students cannot receive credit for both COMP 3450 and COMP 3451
Institutional Learning Outcomes: Intercultural Awareness Comp 3451 is the introductory course to interaction design from a human-computer interaction (HCI) perspective. Students will learn both theoretical and practical concepts of human-computer interaction that will help them produce user interfaces developed using a user-centered approach. Students will explore how cultural biases impact how we design computer programs, interfaces and AI programs. In addition, students will debate and discuss increasing concerns regarding the lack of cultural diversity in Machine Learning algorithms, which disadvantages non-privileged groups in society. As such, students will apply intercultural understanding to HCI to build inclusive systems. Further, students will test, reflect and revise their assumptions throughout the course to continually improve previous assignments, as the process of user interface design involves constant revision of existing systems. Recommended prerequisite: Third year standing in a CS degree program. COMP 2680 or COMP 2681 , MATH 1650 or MATH 1651 or MATH 1651 or MATH 1240 Note: Students cannot receive credit for both COMP 3450 and COMP 3451
