Human Centered Design and Engineering
COURSE REQUIREMENTS - ADMISSION & GRADUATION
HCDE admissions, general UW, and general HCDE coursework for graduation can be completed simultaneously.
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS 39 Credits
*Direct Freshman Admitted Students Need to Complete Admissions Requirements Prior to Registering for HCDE Core Courses (with the exception of HCDE 496- Research)
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4 Credits: CSE 140 or CSE 142
15 Credits: Approved Natural Science
10 Credits: Approved Math and/or Statistics
10 Credits: Approved Written/Oral Communications: This is an HCDE specific category. W designated courses are not the same.
 Freshman Composition - Required (5 credits) –This is also a general UW requirement for graduation
GENERAL UW and HCDE REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION
66 Credits (In addition to admissions requirements for a total of 105 credits)
General UW Requirements for Graduation
General HCDE Requirements for Graduation
10 credits: VLPA Designated Courses
3 credits additional: Written / Oral Communications=Must be HCDE 231
10 credits: I&S Designated Courses
5 credits additional: Approved Math / Statistics
10 credits: VLPA and/or I&S Designated Courses
8 credits additional: Approved Technical / Analytical
7 credits: W Designated Courses (Writing Across the Curriculum)
20 credits additional: Approved Natural Science, Math, and/or Statistics
- UW requirement, not HCDE. Not the same as the Written/Oral Communications category for HCDE.
- These courses can be used to fulfill other requirements except for Freshman Composition
Relatable Course Possibilities to Populate Schedule: ART 190, 191, CSE 143, CSE 154, DESIGN 166, M E 123, PSYCH 101
Accepted Course Options for VLPA and I&S: Any course with this designation.
Accepted Course Options for Natural Science:
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ASTR 211, 301, 321, 322, 323, 423, 480, 481
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ATM S 211, 301, 321, 358, 370, 451, 452, 458, 460, 480
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BIOL 118, 119, 180, 200, 220, 250 or any 300-or 400-level courses
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BIOL STR 300- or 400-level courses
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CHEM 120, 141, 142, 144, 145, 152, 154, 155, 162, 164, 165, 220, 221, 223, 224, 237, 238, 239, 241, 242, or any 300-or 400-level courses
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ENVIR 200, 210, 300, or any 300-or 400-level courses
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ESS 210, 212, 213, 313,or any courses numbered 400 and above (ESS 101 and 210 cannot both be taken for UW credit- this is an ESS policy)
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GENOME 371
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GEOG 205
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MICROM 300- or 400-level courses
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PHYS 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 121, 122, 123, or any course numbered 224 or above (PHYS 114 and 121 cannot both be taken for UW credit- this is a Physics policy)
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PSYCH 202
Accepted Course Options for Math / Stats:
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MATH 111, 112, 120, 124, 125, 126, 144, 145, 146, 170, 171 or any course numbered 200 or any 300-or 400-level courses
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STAT 220, 221, or 311, or any 300-or 400-level courses (Only one of the following courses can be taken for credit: 220, 221, 311, or ECON 311- this is a Stats policy)
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EDPSY 490,
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QMETH 201,
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QSCI 190, 291, 292, 293, 381, 392
Accepted Course Options for Written / Oral Communications:
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ENGL 110, 111, 121, 131, 182, 197(W), 198(W), 199(W), 281, 283, 284, 297(W), 298(W), 299(W), 381, 383, 384, 481, 483, 484, 485, 486,
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Honors 205, 345,
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COM 220, 270
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CLIT 240(W)
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B CMU 301(W)
Accepted Course Options for Technical / Analytical:
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A A 101 Air and Space Vehicles
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AA 210 Engineering Statics
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CSE 142 Computer Programming for Engineers & Scientists I (required)
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CSE 143 Computer Programming II
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CHEM E 260 Thermodynamics
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CIV E 220 Introduction to Mechanics of Materials
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EE 215 Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering
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ENGR 100 Introduction to Design Engineering
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ENGR 101 Technology and Society
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IND E 250 Fundamentals of Engineering Economy
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IND E/AA 280 Introduction to System Engineering
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IS 300 Management of Information Systems
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M E 123 Introduction to Visualization and Computer-Aided Design
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M E 230 Engineering Kinematics and Dynamics
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MSE 170 Fundamentals of Material Science
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PHIL 120 Introduction to Logic
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HCDE 496 - up to 4 credits of HCDE 496 may be used for this requirement
COURSE OF STUDY WORKSHEET
GENERAL AND HCDE REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION
Category
UW Designated VLPA / I&S
Required Credits
30
Minimums10 VLPA
10 I&S
10 either/or
Category
HCDE Approved
Written/Oral Communication
Required Credits
Required Credits
50
15 Math/Stats
15 Science
20 either/or
Required Credits
Course of Study Option:
HCI or Individualized
I&S
I&S
VLPA/I&S
VLPA/I&S
Credits
Completed
Credits
Remaining
Credits
Completed
Credits
Remaining
Credits
Math/Stats
Math/Stats
Science
Science
Additional Math/Stats or
Science
Additional Math/Stats or
Science
Completed
Credits
Remaining
Credits
Required Credits
Completed
Credits
Remaining
Credits
Required Credits
Completed
Credits
Remaining
Credits
12
must include CSE 142 or CSE 140
52
Category
HCDE Major Required
Electives
VLPA
Minimums-
Category
HCDE Major Core
Coursework
Remaining
must include HCDE 231
Category
HCDE Approved
Technical/Analytical
Credits
VLPA
13
Category
HCDE Approved
Math/Stats and Science
Completed
19-23
At least 4 courses total that follow the
selected course of study option
guidelines.
(See outline of each course of
study option on Major
Requirements, page 3)
Free Electives (if needed to meet 180)
Total Credits Required: 180
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Last updated on 8/13/2014
HCDE MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
Once admitted to the department, students will take the following courses while completing any remaining general requirements.
All courses are 5 credits unless otherwise noted.
HCDE CORE REQUIREMENTS
52 Credits
First Year in the Department:
Second Year in the Department:
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HCDE 300: Foundations of Human Centered Design and Engineering
HCDE 303: Project Management & Computer Supported Collaborative
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Workspace (CSCW)
HCDE 310: Communication Design and Technology
HCDE 313: Introduction to User Research
HCDE 321 (2 credits): Professional Portfolio and Employment Practices
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HCDE 495 (3 credits minimum): Professional Practice in Industry (Internship)
HCDE 496 (2 credits): Directed Research in Human Centered Design and Engineering
HCDE 411: Information Visualization
HCDE 417: Usability Research Techniques
HCDE 418: User Experience Design
HCDE 437: Web Design and Publishing
HCDE 492: Capstone Planning (2)
HCDE 493: Senior Capstone Project
Notes: HCDE 495 and 496 can be taken during the first and/or second year in the department. Maxiumn 8 credits of each can be applied to graduation requirements.
HCDE Required Electives
19-23 Credits
Course of Study - Option 1
 Minimum 2 Required HCDE Designated Elective Courses
 Choose additional approved elective courses related to professional goals:
- 10 - 14 credits (Essentially 2-3 courses)
- Courses must be 300+ level and numerically graded. Check with HCDE Undergraduate Advisor for approval of course(s).
- Additional HCDE 496 (3 credits min), or HCDE 499 (3 credits min), even though these are CR/NC, can be applied as additional approved electives ONLY IF it is not
counting as one of the two required HCDE designated electives for this course of study option.
- Additional HCDE 495 credit cannot be counted.
Course of Study - Option 2: Focused in Human-Computer Interaction
 Minimum 4 Courses Total
 Minimum 1 course from designated HCI Foundations
 Minimum 3 courses from designated HCI Course Areas
- From at least 2 different course areas, this includes Foundations);
- 1 of the 3 above courses from the HCI course areas needs to
be non-HCDE.
 IF needed, choose additional approved elective courses
related to professional goals to bring total to 19-23 or
reach minimum 180 grand total credits to graduate.
- Courses must be 300+ level and numerically graded. Check with HCDE
Undergraduate Advisor for approval of course(s).
- Additional HCDE 496 (3 credits min), or HCDE 499 (3 credits min), even
though these are CR/NC, can be applied as additional approved
electives ONLY IF it is not counting as one of the course areas
for this course of study option.
- Additional HCDE 495 credit cannot be counted.
HCI Foundations
DESIGN 383*
CSE 440
HCDE 419
HCI Course Areas
User Interface, Software, and Technology
CSE 441
INFO 343 or CSE 154: Web Programming
INFO 344
HCDE 438
INFO 463
Design
DESIGN 483
DESIGN 484
INFO 424
HCDE 455 (4 credits)
INFO 461
Usability and User Research
INFO 310
INFO 498 Special Topics in
Informatics (3-5 credits):
Suitable to an HCI course area
HCDE 498 Special Topics in
HCDE (3-5 credits): Suitable to
an HCI course area
HCDE 496 Research (3 credit
minimum): Suitable to an HCI
course area
Social and Ethical Dimensions
INFO 444
INFO 447
INFO 450
*With course instructor permission, prerequisites waived for
DESIGN 383 for HCDE students.
HCDE Designated Elective Course Options:
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HCDE 419: Concepts in Human-Computer Interaction
HCDE 455 (4 credits): User Interface Design
HCDE 498 (4-5 credits): Special Topics; Topics Vary
HCDE 496 (3 credit minimum to count for elective “course”): Directed Research in Human Centered Design and Engineering
NOTES:
-180 credits are needed to graduate; Must have graduation plan on file if reach 160 credits to avoid a registration hold/block
-225 credits are needed if pursuing a dual degree
-S/NS grading is acceptable for courses that will not be applied toward graduation requirements; only 6 credits maximum can be taken in one quarter, student cannot be on academic probation.
-AP/IB credit can be applied to general graduation requirements if credit is counting on UW transcript and designated to a UW Area of Knowledge.
Last updated 8/13/2014
HCDE CORE and ELECTIVE COURSE OFFERINGS
PLANNING WORKSHEET
Course Offerings
2014-2015
CORE COURSES
1st Year Students
Autumn
Winter
Spring
HCDE 300 (5)
*HCDE 310 (5)
**HCDE 313 (5)
HCDE 321 (2)
HCDE 303 (5)
HCDE 417 (5)
HCDE 411 (5)
HCDE 418 (5)
HCDE 492 (2)- Only open
HCDE 437 (5)
HCDE 493 (5)
2nd Year Students
Summer
HCDE 495
HCDE 496
(3)
(2)
to those taking 493 Spring Qtr)
Can register for
at any time
in the department
HCDE ELECTIVES
HCDE 495 (3)
HCDE 496 (2)
HCDE 495 (3)
HCDE 496 (2)
HCDE 455 (4)
HCDE 495 (3)
HCDE 496 (2)
HCDE 419 (5)
KEY:
Bold are HCDE required core courses
Bold Italics required core course, but offered every quarter so it is optional what quarter to take
Italics are HCDE electives
*Prerequisite for HCDE 321, 313, 411, 437, 419, 493
**Prerequisite for HCDE 417
Notes:
Always reference the HCDE website and current quarter time schedule for the most up-to-date course offering information.
Courses are typically offered at the same quarter year to year with a slight variance in electives; however, this is subject to
change. If a change does occur, students will be notified as soon as possible.
HCDE 496 (research) can be taken any quarter. Two credits are required and can be split between quarters. Up to 8 total
credits can count toward graduation requirements, fulfilling both core, elective, and/or technical/analytical requirements.
HCDE 495 (internship) can be taken any quarter. Three credit minimum required.
PLANNING WORKSHEET
Year 1
Autumn 2014
HCDE 300 (5)
HCDE 310 (5)
Spring 2015
HCDE 303 (5)
Winter 2016
HCDE 411 (5)
HCDE 418 (5)
HCDE 492 (2)
Spring 2016
HCDE 437 (5)
HCDE 493 (5) (Capstone;
HCDE 495 (3) (flexible scheduling)
Summer
Internship (HCDE 495)
(flexible scheduling)
Can register for internship credits
for summer or with autumn quarter
schedule if internship is completed
summer. Cannot register for credits
beyond one quarter after the
internship was completed (ie: winter
or spring).
HCDE 496 (2) (flexible scheduling)
Autumn 2015
HCDE 417 (5)
Year 2
Winter 2015
HCDE 313 (5)
HCDE 321 (2)
Summer
must be taken graduating
quarter)
Last updated on 8/13/2014