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Design (DESIGN)

396 (Effective through Summer 2025) Introduction to Digital Modeling 3 Course Prerequisite: Admitted to the major in Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, Architectural Studies, or Construction Management. Computer-aided drafting (CAD) fundamentals and basic theoretical concepts related to its use in professional design practice.

497 (Effective through Summer 2025) 3-D Digital Modeling and Project Information Management II 3 Course Prerequisite: Admitted to the major in Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, Architectural Studies, or Construction Management. Integration of advanced building information modeling (BIM) techniques utilizing complex applications within the Revit software suite. Recommended preparation: DESIGN 397.

498 (Effective through Summer 2025) Advanced Digital Modeling 3 Course Prerequisite: Admitted to the major in Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, Architectural Studies, or Construction Management. Broad integration of Non-Uniform Rational B-spline (NURBS) modeling techniques including practical fundamentals and theoretical concepts of modeling, rendering and animation. Recommended preparation: DESIGN 497.

550 (Effective through Summer 2025) Applications: Using Research in the Inquiry Process 3 Application of scientific research in the advanced design process.

561 (Effective through Summer 2025) Seminar in Design Thinking 3 Course Prerequisite: Doctoral standing in Design. Understanding design thinking or design knowing and translating research and theory into practice.

562 (Effective through Summer 2025) Area Readings 3 Course Prerequisite: DESIGN 561. Forum for the advancement of understanding and discussion of readings related to interdisciplinary design.

563 (Effective through Summer 2025) Directed Readings 3 Course Prerequisite: DESIGN 562. Advanced critical and comprehensive reviews of literature pertinent to student's focus area; development of specialization and expertise in identified area.

564 (Effective through Summer 2025) Design Research Methods 4 Course Prerequisite: DESIGN 562. Development and preparation of research proposals; identification of theories, exploration of research methods and strategies; development of thesis statement and literature review. Recommended preparation: Concurrent enrollment in DESIGN 563; DESIGN 565.

590 Teaching Practicum V 1-3 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 credits. Course Prerequisite: Doctoral standing in Design. Supervised teaching experience integrating application of design knowledge and approaches. S, F grading.

598 Topics in Design V 1-3 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 9 credits. Course Prerequisite: Doctoral standing in Design. Topical issues in design responding to the shifting demands and needs of the design professions.

600 Special Projects or Independent Study V 1-18 May be repeated for credit. Independent study, special projects, and/or internships. Students must have graduate degree-seeking status and should check with their major advisor before enrolling in 600 credit, which cannot be used toward the core graded credits required for a graduate degree. S, F grading.

800 Doctoral Research, Dissertation, and/or Examination V 1-18 May be repeated for credit. Independent research and advanced study for students working on their doctoral research, dissertation and/or final examination. Students must have graduate degree-seeking status and should check with their major advisor/committee chair before enrolling for 800 credit. S, U grading.