2025 Summer COGSCI 112 001 LEC 001

2025 Summer Session D 6 weeks, July 7 - August 15

COGSCI 112 001 - LEC 001

Uncovering the Cognitive Science Behind the User Experience

Danielle Cummings

Jul 07, 2025 - Aug 15, 2025
12:00 am
Internet/Online
Class #:14025
Units: 3

Instruction Mode: Online

Current Enrollment

Total Open Seats: 7
Enrolled: 108
Waitlisted: 0
Capacity: 115
Waitlist Max: 40
No Reserved Seats

Hours & Workload

4 to 6 hours of instructor presentation of course materials per week, and 16.5 hours of outside work hours per week.

Course Catalog Description

In an increasingly digital world, understanding the interaction between human cognition and technology is central to both designing and using technology effectively. This course investigates the reciprocal relationship between the human mind and digital interfaces, with a focus on how cognitive science—encompassing cognitive load, attention, memory, perception, and decision-making—shapes and is shaped by technology. Students will analyze existing apps and create their own, gaining insight into UX principles grounded in cognitive science to create intuitive, accessible, and efficient designs. Through hands-on research and app prototyping, students will bridge the gap between theory and practice, refining their UX design skills.

Class Notes

Class will be offered online, asynchronously. Asynchronous class participation may include, but is not limited to, watching pre-recorded lectures and other video content, reading articles and required texts, contributing to online discussions, conducting independent research, and completing individu... show more
Class will be offered online, asynchronously. Asynchronous class participation may include, but is not limited to, watching pre-recorded lectures and other video content, reading articles and required texts, contributing to online discussions, conducting independent research, and completing individual and group assignments. show less

Rules & Requirements

Repeat Rules

Course is not repeatable for credit.

Reserved Seats

Current Enrollment

No Reserved Seats

Textbooks & Materials

Associated Sections

None