TCOM 4120: Usability

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite: TCOM 2010. Non-major: by permission of the Department.
This course introduces students to UX (User Experience) and usability testing. Included in the course is a review of the relevant research and practical applications of usability testing. Students learn how to develop strategies for planning, conducting, and analyzing a test. In teams, students perform tests using online testing tools, low-fidelity in-person methods, and formal usability lab settings. A final testing report with qualitative and quantitative results is required.