Human-computer interaction in the Informatics curriculum

Abstract

This paper argues that good human-computer interaction is an essential part of the design of modern computer systems. Consequently, university computing courses must teach students the skills and knowledge necessary to recognise and design systems which are safe, easy and enjoyable to learn and to use, as well as fulfilling the necessary functional requirements. A number of career profiles has already been identified (Mantei et al., 1991 and Preece, 1991) and these will be used as a basis for discussing the content and needs of the HCI curriculum.