Unit I
The interaction: Introduction-Models of interaction-Frameworks and HCI-Ergonomics-Interaction Styles-Elements of WIMP interface-Interactivity-The Context of the interaction - Paradigm: Introduction-Paradigms for interaction.
Unit II
Interaction Design basics: Introduction-what is design?-User focus-Scenarios-Navigation design-Screen design and layout-Interaction and prototyping - HCI in the software process: Introduction-The software lifecycle-Usability engineering-Interactive design and prototyping-Design rationale.
Unit III
Design rules: Introduction-Principles to support usability-Standards-Guidelines-Golden rules and heuristics-HCI patterns - Implementation Support: Introduction-Elements of windowing systems-Programming the application-Using toolkits-User interface management systems.
Unit IV
Evaluation techniques: What is evaluation-Goals of evaluation-Evaluation through expert analysis-Evaluation through user participation-Choosing an evaluation method - Universal Design: Introduction-Universal design principles-Multi-modal interaction-Designing for diversity.
Unit V
User Support: Instruction-Requirements of user support-Approaches to user support-Adaptive help system-Designing user support systems.
Text Book(s)
1. Human-computer Interaction, Alan Dix, Pearson Education 2004.
References
1. Donald Hearn M. Pauline Baker Computer Graphics, PHI, 1992
2. Human Computer Interaction in the New Millennium, John M. Carroll, Pearson Education, 2002