INF525 Web Usability (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Information Studies (INFST)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject explains the importance of web usability in the design and development of a website. It explores user behaviour, user needs, information use, website information content, design factors and user issues to be considered when undertaking a web project.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 1 | |
|---|---|
| Distance | Wagga Wagga |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: INF525
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Enrolment restrictions:
Not available to students who have completed INF320
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- demonstrate familiarity with a range of web evaluation methods;
- be able to facilitate access, information retrieval and information delivery on the web;
- be able to evaluate different aspects of web interface design; and
- be able to select web features that will increase website usability in terms of user-friendliness, effective information retrieval and effective information delivery.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- Introduction to web usability - Factors to consider in web design - people, information and processes - Evaluating web usability - Organisational mission, objectives and users - User needs analysis within an organisational context - Relationship between web information usability, web design and development
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.