Program Overview

Program Overview

The Human-Computer Interaction Institute is part of the CMU School of Computer Science. The main office of the HCII is located on the 3rd floor of Newell-Simon Hall.

Academics

Ph.D. in HCI

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  • This is a required course for HCI PhD
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Masters Programs

• MHCI
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Undergraduate Programs

• B.S. in HCI
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• Additional Major in HCI
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Course Information

Course Number

• HCI Undergraduate: n/a
• HCI Graduate: 05-771

Course Description

This course serves as a general introduction to Ph.D. level research in Human Computer Interaction. It will provide some background material in key HCI related areas, discuss the nature of research typically performed in an HCI context, and explore the processes and methodologies typical of interdisciplinary work in HCI. The course will be project-oriented, giving students practical experience with a small interdisciplinary research project related to the project theme for the year. Assigned readings will be posted on the course blackboard site.

Method of Evaluation

Grading will be based on class participation, a set of assignments, and the project.

Semester Offered and Units

• Semester: Fall
• Graduate: 9 units

Enrollment Requirements

This course is for PhD students only unless the instructor gives special permission.

Research

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People

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Engage with HCII

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