1. CSS-304: Computer Systems Interface Duisebekov Zhasdauren Faculty of Engineering Suleyman Demirel University

2. From Rector’s Speech Dear students, There are three main constituents of the educational process: student, teacher and the context. The major elements of this process are intelligent students, with physical and spiritual well-being, who hold high goals for the future; because the process is centralized around them. Therefore, we ask you to bear this in mind throughout the academic year, by being alert and eager to learn. Computer Systems Interface2

3. 3 Overview Introductions Contact information Course description Course design Policies

4. Computer Systems Interface4 Contact Information Instructor: - Zhasdauren Duisebekov - jas.sdu@gmail.com jas.sdu@gmail.com - Office: EN-block, 4 th floor, office#402 - Office hours: Thursday Course page: www.gdriv.es/jas/csi

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6. Computer Systems Interface6 Catalog Description CSS 304. Computer Systems Interface. (2-1) Cr. 3. Prereq: Java, C++, (Psychology) classes with C- or better. A practical introduction to the principles of user interface development. Design, implementation, and evaluation. Usability issues. Term projects.

7. Computer Systems Interface7 Objectives A primary objective is to have students experience development of a high-quality user interface, following good practices for each of the different stages of the development process, and using the following tools: Java Swing, Eclipse, QT and Visual Basic. Another primary objective is to have students be knowledgeable about common user interface design techniques and concepts.

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13. Computer Systems Interface13 Course Design: Text The Essential Guide to User Interface Design. Wilbert O. Galitz, 0470053429. (avail) The Humane Interface: New Directions for Designing Interactive Systems. Jef Raskin. 0201379376 (avail) User Interface Design for Programmers. Joel Spolsky. 1893115941. (avail)

14. Computer Systems Interface14 Course Design: Organization Projects - The course is organized around individual and team projects. Lectures - Introduces students to the issues, techniques, and practices of user interface design. Lab sessions - Part of many labs is reserved for individual work, where everyone works to make progress on exercises and project assignments. - In addition to providing interaction time, it alleviates scheduling problems that some teams will face when their team members have heavy course/job workload during the week.

15. Computer Systems Interface15 List of Topics Importance of UI History of HCI Characteristics of Graphical and Web UI Interaction styles UI Design process Usability Prototyping, Evaluation, Testing

16. Computer Systems Interface16 Course Design: Organization For UG courses, each credit requires 3 hrs outside class work – i.e. at least 9 hours total outside class for this course per week. Soft skills and Hard skills Both individual and group work

17. Computer Systems Interface17 Course Policies: General Attendance – Attendance is required. We’ll be having regular pop-up quizzes during lectures. Your absence will hinder your ability to make progress and will therefore be penalized. Excused absences will need to be requested in writing ( by EMAIL) and will need evidence. Academic Honesty – Do all assignments by yourself – UNLESS otherwise instructed. – Do not talk or peek at others papers or cheat sheets during exams. – Develop your own code for project (can look at others codes). – University has strict guidelines and we will simply enforce these.

18. Computer Systems Interface18 Course Policies: Grading Grading Scale We use the guideline of A for excellent, B for good, C for average, D for poor, and F for fail when awarding grades for any assignment. Gradable work and Point Distribution - Quizzes, Exams, Homework, Lab and Project Assignments. - Projects are worth 35% whereas exams, homework and lab tasks are worth 65%. Submission Timely submission is expected on all assignments.

19. Computer Systems Interface19 Course policies: Grading Extra Credit – Extra credits are awarded for any assignment that clearly exceeds expectations. - All extra credit points are totaled and used to make decisions during awarding of final grades. Special Accommodations Any student who feels s/he may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability should contact me privately to discuss your specific needs.