2026 Fall
COMPSCI 260B 001 - LEC 001
Human-Computer Interaction Research
Bjoern Hartmann
Aug 26, 2026 - Dec 11, 2026
Tu, Th
11:00 am - 12:29 pm
The Gateway Building B1022
Class #:32161
Units: 3
Instruction Mode:
In-Person Instruction
Offered through
Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences
Current Enrollment
Total Open Seats:
22
Enrolled: 23
Waitlisted: 23
Capacity: 45
Waitlist Max: 30
Open Reserved Seats:
17 reserved for Computer Science and Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences Graduate Students
5 reserved for Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences - Master of Engineering Students
Hours & Workload
3 hours of instructor presentation of course materials per week, and 6 hours of outside work hours per week.
Course Catalog Description
This course is a broad introduction to conducting research in Human-Computer Interaction. Students will become familiar with seminal and recent literature; learn to review and critique research papers; re-implement and evaluate important existing systems; and gain experience in conducting research. Topics include input devices, computer-supported cooperative work, crowdsourcing, design tools, evaluation methods, search and mobile interfaces, usable security, help and tutorial systems.
Rules & Requirements
Requisites
- Graduate students, excluding non-EECS MEng.
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Reserved Seats
Reserved Seating For This Term
Current Enrollment
Open Reserved Seats:
17 reserved for Computer Science and Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences Graduate Students
5 reserved for Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences - Master of Engineering Students
Textbooks & Materials
See class syllabus or https://calstudentstore.berkeley.edu/textbooks for the most current information.
Guide to Open, Free, & Affordable Course Materials
Associated Sections
None