CSC (0145) 575 - Accessible Computing Seminar

Credits: 3.00

Students will learn about accessibility in the context of computer usage and study the distinction between accessibility and usability. Students will investigate the range of barriers to computer usage and explore adaptive technology and its use in systems, and review development of accessibility guidelines and compliant system design.

Free Note: Open only to students in the MS in Computer Science.

Students will:
-   Define and discuss accessibility in computer usage; Assessed by Quizzes #1 and #2.
-   Be able to explain and have meaningful discussion about the difference between accessibility and usability. Assessed by Quiz #3.
-   Understand and discuss the range of barriers to computer usage. Assessed by Quiz #1
-   Explore, understand and apply different types of accessibility hardware. Assessed by final exam.
-   Study, understand and apply accessibility guidelines and compliant system design. Assessed by Quiz #4.