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SYDE 542 - Interface Design

This course focuses on the design of computer interfaces for simple to complex systems. Examples of applications are used to illustrate theoretical approaches. Main topics include forms of visual display; auditory display and soft controls; context, navigation, and layout; development techniques; design for engagement.

Prerequisites

One of BME162, MSE343, SYDE162, SYDE348/SYDE548, SYDE543; Biomedical Engineering or Systems Design Engineering or (level at least 4A Management Engineering or 4A Mechatronics Engineering) or Ergonomics and Injury Prevention Minor

Corequisites

None

Antirequisites

None

Offerings

Winter 2026 [1261]

SectionClassEnrolledTimeDaysLocationInstructor
LEC 001474476 / 7514:30 - 16:20 F
TUT 101509076 / 7515:30 - 16:20 M

Fall 2025 [1259]

SectionClassEnrolledTimeDaysLocationInstructor
LEC 001545555 / 5510:30 - 11:20 F
TUT 101545655 / 5511:30 - 12:20 F

Winter 2025 [1251]

SectionClassEnrolledTimeDaysLocationInstructor
LEC 001491066 / 6814:30 - 16:20 W
TUT 101527866 / 6815:30 - 16:20 M

Winter 2024 [1241]

SectionClassEnrolledTimeDaysLocationInstructor
LEC 001489468 / 6813:30 - 16:20 T
TUT 101532068 / 6816:30 - 17:20 Th

Fall 2023 [1239]

SectionClassEnrolledTimeDaysLocationInstructor
LEC 001550956 / 5715:30 - 16:20 F
TUT 101551056 / 5716:30 - 17:20 F

Winter 2023 [1231]

SectionClassEnrolledTimeDaysLocationInstructor
LEC 001494769 / 68 Elizabeth Kittel
TUT 101548969 / 68 Elizabeth Kittel

Fall 2022 [1229]

SectionClassEnrolledTimeDaysLocationInstructor
LEC 00192660 / 50
TUT 10192670 / 50

Winter 2022 [1221]

SectionClassEnrolledTimeDaysLocationInstructor
LEC 001483660 / 6015:00 - 16:20 TE5 6006Siby Samuel
TUT 101927060 / 6016:30 - 17:20 WE5 6006Siby Samuel

Winter 2021 [1211]

SectionClassEnrolledTimeDaysLocationInstructor
LEC 0414907124 / 12015:30 - 16:20 T Siby Samuel
TUT 141929862 / 6011:30 - 12:20 F Siby Samuel
TUT 142929962 / 6012:30 - 13:20 F Siby Samuel

Winter 2020 [1201]

SectionClassEnrolledTimeDaysLocationInstructor
LEC 001481458 / 5013:00 - 14:20 TE5 6004Siby Samuel
LEC 00295031 / 1

Fall 2019 [1199]

SectionClassEnrolledTimeDaysLocationInstructor
LEC 00199831 / 1

Winter 2019 [1191]

SectionClassEnrolledTimeDaysLocationInstructor
LEC 001471477 / 8012:00 - 14:50 ThE5 6006Siby Samuel

Winter 2018 [1181]

SectionClassEnrolledTimeDaysLocationInstructor
LEC 001490750 / 5013:30 - 16:20 MRCH 207Siby Samuel

Winter 2017 [1171]

SectionClassEnrolledTimeDaysLocationInstructor
LEC 001472550 / 5112:30 - 15:20 TE5 6004Catherine Burns

Winter 2016 [1161]

SectionClassEnrolledTimeDaysLocationInstructor
LEC 001530650 / 5014:00 - 16:50 TE5 6004Dev Minotra

Winter 2015 [1151]

SectionClassEnrolledTimeDaysLocationInstructor
LEC 001513450 / 5014:00 - 16:50 WE5 6008Catherine Burns

Winter 2014 [1141]

SectionClassEnrolledTimeDaysLocationInstructor
LEC 001506270 / 8413:30 - 16:20 ME5 6004Catherine Burns

Winter 2013 [1131]

SectionClassEnrolledTimeDaysLocationInstructor
LEC 001700265 / 7113:30 - 16:20 ME5 6004Catherine Burns

Winter 2011 [1111]

SectionClassEnrolledTimeDaysLocationInstructor
LEC 001420171 / 7113:30 - 16:20 ME5 6004Catherine Burns

Winter 2010 [1101]

SectionClassEnrolledTimeDaysLocationInstructor
LEC 001425258 / 7113:30 - 16:20 ME2 1303ECatherine Burns

Winter 2009 [1091]

SectionClassEnrolledTimeDaysLocationInstructor
LEC 001349455 / 7113:30 - 16:20 ME2 1303ECatherine Burns

Winter 2008 [1081]

SectionClassEnrolledTimeDaysLocationInstructor
LEC 001281753 / 7113:30 - 16:20 ME2 1303ECatherine Burns

Winter 2007 [1071]

SectionClassEnrolledTimeDaysLocationInstructor
LEC 001282940 / 7113:30 - 16:20 ME2 1303ECatherine Burns

Winter 2006 [1061]

SectionClassEnrolledTimeDaysLocationInstructor
LEC 001282833 / 7113:30 - 16:20 M,E Catherine Burns

Winter 2005 [1051]

SectionClassEnrolledTimeDaysLocationInstructor
LEC 001523724 / 7113:30 - 16:20 M,E Renee Chow

Winter 2004 [1041]

SectionClassEnrolledTimeDaysLocationInstructor
LEC 001215416 / 7613:30 - 16:20 M,E Catherine Burns

Winter 2003 [1031]

SectionClassEnrolledTimeDaysLocationInstructor
LEC 001274714 / 2013:30 - 16:20 M,E Catherine Burns

Fall 2002 [1029]

SectionClassEnrolledTimeDaysLocationInstructor
LEC 00154110 / 5

Winter 2002 [1021]

SectionClassEnrolledTimeDaysLocationInstructor
LEC 001244017 / 4013:30 - 16:20 M,E Catherine Burns

UW Flow Ratings

Liked: 87.50%

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Easy: 95.00%

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Useful: 50.00 %

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