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2026-2027 Undergraduate Academic Catalog 
    
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2026-2027 Undergraduate Academic Catalog
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UXD 4901 - UX Senior Design

1 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
Course Description
In this capstone course students work on an agile team to complete a significant user experience project. Student teams must scope, research, ideate, prototype, validate (when possible) a product and document their design process. The course culminates in a presentation of the prototype to a client and UX program faculty. Teams meet regularly with the client(s) and instructor to track project progress and mitigate issues. 
Prereq: Completion of core courses through junior completion year–a maximum of two may be missing–or a plan of study to complete the degree within one term of completing UXD 4901. The plan of study must be approved by the UX program director.
Note: None
This course meets the following Raider Core CLO Requirement: Integrate Learning
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  • Employ inclusive, human-centered design and other appropriate methodologies to create innovative solutions to a client design challenge
  • Engage with client to determine requirements for solution to client-articulated problem
  • Conduct a comprehensive needs analysis by performing primary and secondary research on project requirements and user needs
  • Use professional software tools to create wireframes and low-fidelity, high-fidelity, and interactive prototypes
  • Iterate designs using feedback from client, instructor, and peers
  • Demonstrate effective collaboration skills by navigating team dynamics and providing constructive feedback to teammates
  • Exercise professional integrity by evaluating and applying ethical standards of UX and contemporary technology
  • Deliver a polished and professional presentation tailored to effectively communicate with a client
Prerequisites by Topic
  • Proficiency in UX research methods, design approaches, and techniques
  • Advanced communication
Course Topics
  • Course topics are specific to projects 
Coordinator
Dr. Tammy Rice-Bailey


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