IFSM 303

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IFSM 303 Human Factors in Information Systems

Spring Session 1, 2009 - January 18-March 11 @ Yongsan - 1800-2100

Contents 1 News 2 Description & Prerequisites 3 Textbooks 4 Mailing List 5 Class Schedule and Notes 6 Class Photos 7 School Information 8 Links

News

• This is it - final class!
• Class will meet in the Yongsan Education Center, Room 205
• You should buy the book before class
• Be sure to sign up for the mailing list

Description & Prerequisites

IFSM 303 Human Factors in Information Systems (3)

Recommended: IFSM 201. A general survey of the application of human factors to the design and use of information systems. Topics include the history, evolution, and current state of the human/computer interface. The contributions of psychology, engineering, and physiology to the development of ergonomics are described.

• Course Syllabus

Textbooks

• Required
  • Design the User Interface Shneiderman & Plaisant, 4th edition, 2004

• Recommended

Mailing List

I have set up a mailing list for all the students in the class. We can use this list to discuss class topics, assignments, problems, tips, etc... I require all the students to sign up for this list. Be sure to use an email address you check daily, and that is recognizable to your real name.

This is your first graded assignment!

To subscribe to the list

• Send e-mail to: ifsm303-093-subscribe@thinairlabs.com
• Subject line: subscribe
• Body of message: subscribe

Note: It is best if you cut and paste this information. You are sending email to an automated program, not a person. Follow the directions exactly, and you will be added to the list. You will receive a confirmation email that you have to reply to.

Remember, everyone can read all messages sent to the mailing list. Send personal email to bjgleas 'at' gmail 'dot' com, but any and all class related message need to be sent to the mailing list.

Class Schedule and Notes

You should download and read the lecture notes before class. The lecture notes are in PDF format, you might have to download a reader for your machine.

You should visit the websites, and download the programs and run them.

Also, the lecture notes may not be complete, and should not serve as a substitute for attending class.

Date	#	Notes	Assignments
Jan 21	01	PDF	Topic: Introduction Register for the class Buy the book Sign up for the mailing list Read Chapter 1 Bring laptop to class Links University of Maryland Human-Computer Interaction Lab CNN A mobile page turner The History of the Mouse - Video Mentioned in Class KAC Bullet Flight 1.0.0 In-flight confrontations can lead to charges defined as terrorism Obama may be able to keep his BlackBerry after all Amazon's Best Selling MP3 Album For 2008 Was Available Legally For Free Nine Inch Nails Fashions Innovative Web Pricing Plan Nine Inch Nails scares up sales with 'Ghosts'
Jan 23	02	PDF	Friday Class Topic: Guidelines, Principles, and Theories Experiment: Colors Homework: Turn in HF Challenge - 1 page, not handwritten Read Chapter 2 Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (Due Tuesday, 6pm) Links It's Not just a Phone Usernomics - Lots of Usability Links Mac-savvy Obama staffers frustrated with legacy White House The Wired White House - A Pictorial Evolution of the POTUS Web Site
Jan 28	03	PDF	Topic: Managing the Design Process Experiment: Mouse vs. Trackball Read Chapter 3 Links Solution, or Mess? A Milk Jug for a Green Earth Red ink falling out of favor with teachers The Waterfall Model Understanding the MBTI results IBM Corporation’s Intellectual Property and Licensing The Perils of Obedience by Stanley Milgram The Milgram Experiment
Jan 30	04	PDF	Friday Class Topic: Evaluating Interface Designs Experiment: Evaluating a User Interface Read Chapter 4 Links Sun Likert scale - measurement of attitudes Usability First - nice website on interface design
Feb 2	05	PDF	Topic: Prototyping Exam - 30 Questions, 30 Minutes - Covers Classes 1-4 Bring in Windows 7 32-bit, English DVD Links History of Motorola's Cell Phone Cell Phone History History of mobile phones Denim The Web Design Sketchbook
Feb 4	06	PDF	Topic: Software Tools Read Chapter 5 Links Designing the Palm Pilot CES Video Introducing the Palm Pre Another Pre hands-on video with Palm's VP of design The Next Small Thing Nielsen Deletes Reply-To-All Button Download Microsoft Visual Basic 2008
Feb 9	07	PDF	Topic: Direct Manipulation and Virtual Environments Homework: Download and install Microsoft Visual Basic 2008, Bring to Class Read Chapter 6 Links Jonathan Ive Xerox Alto Xerox Star Microsoft Bob Microsoft Task Gallery
Feb 11	08	PDF	Topic: Menus, Form Fillin, Command and Natural Languages Read Chapter 7, 8 Homework: Icon Creation - Due 02/17/2009 6pm Links Randy's Icon Editor Visually impaired struggle with smart machines CNN DVD Menu Design Adaptive Menu Design Press 8 for Natural Language: The Future of IVRs
Feb 18	09	PDF	Topic: ebook Readers, Digital Ice Age Group 1 Experiment Links Snowmodo: The Secret To Making Good Snow Gadgets The Digital Ice Age Sony Reader iRex Iliad Reader OLPC Project Gutenberg Manybooks Free Computer Books, Tutorials & Lecture Notes Freeload Press - download free eTextbooks Textbook Revolution Fujitsu Scansnap 510 Paper Cutter - This the paper cutter I purchased locally in Korea MobileRead TeleRead: Bring the E-Books Home M.L.B. Advanced Media Breaks Licenses for Video Player Digital Domesday book unlocked Domesday Redux: The rescue of the BBC Domesday Project videodiscs
Feb 20	10	PDF	Friday Class Topic: Input Devices Group 1 Results Read Chapter 9 Links What's faster: qwerty, ABCDE, or T9? Keyboard wars! GKOS Keyboard - an Open Standard T9 Keyboard Virtual Keyboards Let You Type in Air Stowaway Keyboard OnHand PC The Dvorak Keyboard and You Haptic Feedback in Button Technologies Fossil Tech E-mails 'hurt IQ more than pot'
Feb 23	11	PDF	Exam - 33 Questions, 30 Minutes - Covers Classes 5-10 Topic: Collaboration Group 2 Experiment Read Chapter 10 Bring Tape Measures to class Links ErgoEASER - Download, install before class Meeting Cost Clock
Feb 25	12	PDF	Topic: Quality of Service Group 2 Results Read Chapter 11 Links Softer Cars To Save Pedestrians An Investigation of the Therac-25 Accidents
Mar 2	13	PDF	Topic: Group 3 Experiment Read Chapter 12 Links IBM Text-to-Speech Research Flying the Grayer Skies The Cooltown User Experience Ananova - Video Office XP eliminates Clippy History of the world-famous London Underground Tube map History of the London Tube Maps Linux Desktop: Virtual desktops Knoppix - Free Linux, runs off CD 54 Optical Illusions & Visual Phenomena
Mar 4	14	PDF	Topic: User Manuals, Online Help, and Tutorials Group 3 Results Read Chapter 13 Links Vonage - 911 service Reading the New York Times on Kindle 2 Printing The NYT Costs Twice As Much As Sending Every Subscriber A Free Kindle
Mar 9	15	PDF	Topic: Searching and Visualization Read Chapter 14 Links Zabasearch Research Report Improving on the Cocktail Napkin
Mar 11	16		Presentations Final Exam - Comprehensive Links

Class Photos

IFSM 303, Term 3 2009

IFSM 303, Term 3, 2005

School Information

• On Being a Maryland Student - Your Rights and Responsibilities
• Asian Division Student Handbook - Good tips for new and old students
  • Listening and Note-taking
  • Studying
  • Test Taking
• EUSA Library Website

Links

• Mentioned in Class
• Programs
• FAQ Files
• Tutorials, References
• General Links
  • DOWNLOAD.COM Where many of the programs in class are found.
  • Computer Dictionary An online web based dictionary
  • PC Webopaedia - resource for information about PCs
  • Computer Almanac A lot of interesting Numbers about Computers
  • What is? A really good online reference
  • How Stuff Works - excellent detailed explainations