DME 211 User Experience Res. & Test

Lecture: 2 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3

This course provides a foundation in user research methodologies and heuristic evaluation. Topics include choosing an appropriate research method, how to plan and execute a usability test, analyzing test results, and how to evaluate existing artifacts using heuristics. Upon completion, students should be able to identify how users think about technological solutions, and apply their analysis of test or evaluation results to make appropriate recommendations on how to improve the user experience across multiple platforms.

Course is typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At the completion of the course, students should be able to do the following:

1. Identify appropriate user research methods for digital products.
2. Conduct usability tests and heuristic evaluations.
3. Recommend design improvements based on user testing results.