CSCI252

HUMAN COMPUTER INTERACTION

Department
Computer Science
Terms offered
2
Data refreshed
Jun 27, 2026

Description

Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) is an evolving field that has revolutionized our interaction with technology over the past four decades. This course aims to equip students with foundational knowledge in HCI and provide practical skills in analyzing user needs, designing interfaces, developing prototypes, and assessing their effectiveness. It emphasizes a wide range of HCI and usability engineering techniques, including Agile Lifecycles, Card Sorting, Persona Development, Sketching and Storyboarding, Prototyping, Accessibility, and Usability Testing. A significant component of the course is a team-based project where students will apply their skills to design innovative applications utilizing emerging Generative AI technologies, such as ChatGPT and Midjourney. This hands-on experience aims to foster a deep understanding of how to create novel, user-centric AI solutions. By the end of the course, students are expected to have developed a comprehensive understanding of HCI principles and practices, and be capable of designing and implementing innovative, human-centered applications that leverage the latest AI technologies.

Syllabi

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Offerings and forecast 2024–2026

2024
2026
Sections by year and season
YearFallSpringSummerIntersession
2030 2030 Fall: 20% chance, low confidence. Offered in 1 of 3 fall terms since 2024. 2030 Spring: not enough history to forecast. 2030 Summer: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 summer terms since 2018. 2030 Intersession: 8% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 6 intersession terms since 2020.
2029 2029 Fall: 26% chance, low confidence. Offered in 1 of 3 fall terms since 2024. Department course count rising about 14% per year. 2029 Spring: not enough history to forecast. 2029 Summer: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 summer terms since 2017. 2029 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017.
2028 2028 Fall: 27% chance, low confidence. Offered in 1 of 3 fall terms since 2024. Department course count rising about 14% per year. 2028 Spring: not enough history to forecast. 2028 Summer: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 summer terms since 2016. 2028 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017.
2027 2027 Fall: 28% chance, low confidence. Offered in 1 of 3 fall terms since 2024. Department course count rising about 13% per year. 2027 Spring: not enough history to forecast. 2027 Summer: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 summer terms since 2015. 2027 Intersession: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017.
2026 Not offered 1 section Not offered No data
2025 Not offered Not offered Not offered Not offered
2024 1 section Not offered Not offered Not offered
Forecast Under 15% 15–39% 40–69% 70–89% 90%+ Not enough history
Fall Spring Summer Intersession More sections Not offered No data

Meeting times

Recent first
  • Mon, Fri, 10:25 AM–11:40 AM MACD117 2026
  • Fri, 1:25 PM–4:25 PM MACD117 2024
Credit-bearing sections of CSCI252
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Spring 2026Hyungsin Kim (She/Her)Seminar/Proseminar1 11 of 24 enrolled34679
Fall 2024Shuo Niu (He/Him)Seminar/Proseminar1 24 of 24 enrolled23249