Course Info

HCI 450: Foundations of Human-Computer Interaction

Application of engineering and psychological theory to the design of computer systems. Overview of applicable research methods and research on perception, cognition, errors, and screen design. Attention will be given to creating and applying guidelines derived from research.

IT 403 is a prerequisite for this class.

Winter 2025-2026

  • Section: 801
  • Class number: 23071
  • Meeting time: Th 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: CDM 00222 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor:

Section 841

Class number 23072
  • Meeting dates: 1/3/2026 - 3/20/2026
  • Meeting time: Th 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: CDM 00222 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor:
  • Meeting dates: 1/3/2026 - 3/20/2026
  • Meeting time: Th 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: Flex
  • Instructor:


Fall 2025-2026

  • Section: 701
  • Class number: 12746
  • Meeting time: W 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: CDM 00202 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: David Burns | View syllabus

Section 741

Class number 12966
  • Meeting dates: 9/10/2025 - 11/25/2025
  • Meeting time: W 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: CDM 00202 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: David Burns | View syllabus
  • Meeting dates: 9/10/2025 - 11/25/2025
  • Meeting time: W 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: Flex
  • Instructor: David Burns | View syllabus


Spring 2024-2025

  • Section: 901
  • Class number: 33230
  • Meeting time: W 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: CDM 00202 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Peter Hastings | View syllabus

Section 941

Class number 35124
  • Meeting dates: 3/29/2025 - 6/13/2025
  • Meeting time: W 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: CDM 00202 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Peter Hastings | View syllabus


Winter 2024-2025

  • Section: 801
  • Class number: 23135
  • Meeting time: Th 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: CDM 00222 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Peter Hastings | View syllabus

Section 841

Class number 23136
  • Meeting dates: 1/4/2025 - 3/21/2025
  • Meeting time: Th 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: CDM 00222 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Peter Hastings | View syllabus


Fall 2024-2025

  • Section: 701
  • Class number: 14428
  • Meeting time: W 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: CDM 00202 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Peter Hastings | View syllabus
    • CLOSED

Section 741

Class number 14687
  • Meeting dates: 9/4/2024 - 11/19/2024
  • Meeting time: W 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: CDM 00202 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Peter Hastings | View syllabus


Spring 2023-2024

  • Section: 901
  • Class number: 33284
  • Meeting time: W 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: LEWIS 01005 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Peter Hastings | View syllabus
    • CLOSED

Winter 2023-2024

  • Section: 801
  • Class number: 23184
  • Meeting time: Th 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: LEWIS 01005 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Peter Hastings | View syllabus
    • CLOSED

Fall 2023-2024

  • Section: 701
  • Class number: 12710
  • Meeting time: W 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: LEWIS 01007 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Peter Hastings | View syllabus
    • CLOSED

Spring 2022-2023

  • Section: 901
  • Class number: 42164
  • Meeting time: W 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: LEWIS 01005 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Peter Hastings | View syllabus
    • CLOSED

Winter 2022-2023

  • Section: 801
  • Class number: 30608
  • Meeting time: Th 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: LEWIS 01005 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Peter Hastings | View syllabus

Fall 2022-2023

  • Section: 701
  • Class number: 18324
  • Meeting time: W 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: LEWIS 01007 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Peter Hastings | View syllabus
    • CLOSED

Spring 2021-2022

  • Section: 910
  • Class number: 42349
  • Meeting time: -
  • Location: Online: Async (Sync-Option)
  • Instructor: Hank Streeter
  • Section: 930
  • Class number: 42348
  • Meeting time: W 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: Online: Sync
  • Instructor: Hank Streeter

Winter 2021-2022

  • Section: 820
  • Class number: 28482
  • Meeting time: -
  • Location: Online: Async
  • Instructor: Hank Streeter

Fall 2021-2022