CS 4634: Design of Information 
Fall 2014 
Steve Harrison

Computational ideas and programming are only a small part of the
knowledge that you might need in the working world of CS.  What is
this stuff called "information" that CS works with? CS 4634 introduces
the field of information architecture ("IA") and basic principles and
methods of design.   Information architecture is the structural design
of shared information environments; the art and science of organizing and
labeling websites, intranets, online communities and software to support
usability and findability.  You will explore the theories of IA and
apply the methods of user experience design ("UX") to the creation of an
information system.  This capstone course also asks you to pull together
what you have already learned in the creation of the semester project.

I will waive the Introduction to HCI pre-requisite if you have experience
or skills in multimedia, XML, or interface toolkits, and/or just an
enthusiasm to learn new ideas and skills.