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 Department:    MIT

 Course #:    235

 Credits:    5

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    5

 CIP:    110801

 EPC:    524

 REV:    2019

 Course Description  

Introduction to user experience (UX) design principles and patterns.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: Strongly recommended: computer literacy and file management skills.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 55

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Preparatory Required for ATA degree, Required for certificate  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Understand basic user patterns.
2. Information architecture and application structure.
3. Analyze navigation models.
4. Organize page layout and elements.
5. Arranging lists.
6. Incorporating actions and commands.
7. Showing complex data using trees, charts and other information graphics.
8. Getting input from users using forms and controls.
9. Using social media.
10. Designing responsively and going mobile.
11. Visual style and aesthetics.
12. Performing usability testing.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

1. User patterns.
2. Organizing content.
3. Needs assessment and goal setting.
4. Menus and controls.
5. Usable navigation.
6. Visual display of data.
7. Writing for usability.
8. Designing for accessibility.
9. Form input and controls.
10. Social media.
11. Mobile interface design.
12. Visual style and aesthetics.
13. Usability testing.