CSE 171, Spring 2006

User-Interface Design: Social and Technical Issues

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Math Master example by Fox Harrell
Shows some basic algebraic semiotics concepts in design.
semiotics glossary
Defines terms in classical and algebraic semiotics. Part of a larger tutorial site.
Semiotics for Beginners by Daniel Chandler
A lengthy introduction to classical semiotics assuming little prior knowledge.
online resources for the textbook (User-Centered Web Site Development)

Lecture:	Tuesday and Thursday, 3:30--4:50 PM Sequoyah Hall room 147
Discussion Section:	Friday, 9:00--9:50 AM Peterson Hall room 104
Instructor:	Dana Dahlstrom (e-mail `dana+171 at cs.ucsd.edu`) office hours: Tuesday, 11:00--12:00 AM and Wednesday, 1:00--2:00 PM in CSE building room 2208
TAs:	Alex Kozlowski (e-mail `kman at graphics.ucsd.edu`) office hours: Friday, 10:00--11:00 in CSE building room B240A Fox Harrell (e-mail `redfox at ucsd.edu`) office hours: by appointment
Textbook:	User-Centered Website Development by Daniel McCracken and Rosalee Wolfe. 2003: Pearson Prentice Hall. ISBN 0-13-041161-2.
Grading:	10% quizzes; 15% midterm exam; 20% group project; 25% homework; 30% final exam Your lowest quiz score and your lowest homework score will be dropped automatically.