2025 Spring COGSCI 112 002 LEC 002

Spring 2025

COGSCI 112 002 - LEC 002

Uncovering the Cognitive Science Behind the User Experience

Meredith Lanska

Jan 21, 2025 - May 09, 2025
Tu
03:00 pm - 05:59 pm
Class #:34091
Units: 3

Instruction Mode: In-Person Instruction

Current Enrollment

Total Open Seats: 63
Enrolled: 47
Waitlisted: 0
Capacity: 110
Waitlist Max: 50
No Reserved Seats

Hours & Workload

2 to 3 hours of instructor presentation of course materials per week, 6 hours of outside work hours per week, and 1 to 0 hours of the exchange of opinions or questions on course material per week.

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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.

Rules & Requirements

Repeat Rules

Course is not repeatable for credit.

Reserved Seats

Current Enrollment

No Reserved Seats

Textbooks & Materials

See class syllabus or https://calstudentstore.berkeley.edu/textbooks for the most current information.

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