2024-2025 Academic Catalog
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| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Minor Courses | ||
| HIST/SOC/STS 2604 | Introduction to Data in Social Context | 3 |
| COMM 2084 | Media and Society | 3 |
| CS 3724 | Introduction to Human-Computer Interaction | 3 |
| Subtotal | 9 | |
| Elective Courses | ||
| Select 6 credits of the following (3 from outside CS) | 6 | |
| Design Focus | ||
| Topics in Visual Communication Design for Non-Majors | ||
| IDS Studio for Minors | ||
| Design Visualization | ||
| New Communications Technology | ||
| Theory and Research Focus | ||
| Introductory Data Analytics and Visualization | ||
| Communication Law | ||
| Human Factors Engineering and Ergonomics | ||
| Introductory Psychology | ||
| Social Psychology | ||
| Social Research Methods | ||
| Content Focus | ||
| Topics In Graphic Design (Scheduled topics: "Intro Web Design" or "Interaction Design") | ||
| Topics in New Media Art (Scheduled topic: "Multimedia") | ||
| Topics in Computer Animation (Scheduled topic: "Creative Code w/ Processing") | ||
| Topics in Multimedia Studio | ||
| Computer Animation Studio (Scheduled topic: "Adv Creative Code" or "Multimedia/Installation") | ||
| Design Of Information | ||
| Instrumental Ensemble Music (Linux Laptop Orch) | ||
| Implementation Focus | ||
| Mobile Software Development | ||
| Introduction to GUI Programming and Graphics | ||
| Cloud Software Development | ||
| Multimedia, Hypertext and Information Access | ||
| Digital Sound Manipulation | ||
| Computer Music and Multimedia Design | ||
| Computer Music and Multimedia Design | ||
| Topics in Advanced Electroacoustic Research | ||
| Subtotal | 6 | |
| Integrative Capstone | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Human-Computer Interaction Design Experience (non-CS-majors) | ||
| Human-Computer Interaction Capstone (CS-majors) | ||
| Subtotal | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
HCI minors must earn at least a “C” (2.0) in CS 3724, HIST 2604, and COMM 2084.
Students must have an HCI Minor GPA of at least 2.0 to successfully complete the minor.
Student must be in a degree-granting major before declaring the minor.
Some courses listed on this checksheet have prerequisites. It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of prerequisites and to ensure that all prerequisites are completed prior to enrolling in the chosen course. Some courses may be restricted to specific majors in some semesters. Check the Undergraduate Course Catalog and consult with an academic advisor to confirm your eligibility for specific electives. Actual course offerings are subject to availability of sufficient resources, including faculty availability and student demand.
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