2026 Summer Session A
6 weeks, May 26 - July 2
COGSCI 112 001 - LEC 001
Uncovering the Cognitive Science Behind the User Experience
Danielle Cummings
May 26, 2026 - Jul 02, 2026
Internet/Online
Class #:16005
Units: 3
Instruction Mode:
Online
Offered through
Interdisciplinary Social Science Programs
Current Enrollment
Total Open Seats:
2
Enrolled: 118
Waitlisted: 0
Capacity: 120
Waitlist Max: 12
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.
Other classes by Danielle Cummings
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
Online, asynchronous.
Rules & Requirements
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Reserved Seats
Current Enrollment
No Reserved Seats
Textbooks & Materials
Associated Sections
None