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DESINV 15 - Design Methodology

Design Innovation Undergraduate COE - College of Engineering

Subject

DESINV

Course Number

15

Course Level

Undergraduate

Course Title

Design Methodology

Course Description

This introductory course aims to expose you to the mindset, skillset and toolset associated with design. It does so through guided applications to framing and solving problems in design, business and engineering. Specifically, you will learn approaches to noticing and observing, framing and reframing, imagining and designing, and experimenting and testing as well as for critique and reflection. You will also have a chance to apply those approaches in various sectors. This course may be used to fulfill undergraduate technical elective requirements for some College of Engineering majors; students should refer to their Engineering Student Services advisors for more details.

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Grading Basis

Default Letter Grade; P/NP Option

Method of Assessment

Alternative Final Assessment

Prerequisites

Varies by topic. Check syllabus and/or Jacobs Institute website for specific prerequisites

Repeat Rules

Course may be repeated for credit under special circumstances.

Repeat Rule: Special Circumstances

Students who have taken E15 cannot take DES INV 15 for credit. Others require instructor consent.

Formats

Lecture

Term

Fall and Spring

Weeks

15 weeks

Weeks

15

Lecture Hours

3

Lecture Hours Min

3

Lecture Hours Max

3

Outside Work Hours

6

Outside Work Hours Min

6

Outside Work Hours Max

6

Term

Summer

Weeks

10 weeks

Weeks

10

Lecture Hours

5

Lecture Hours Min

5

Lecture Hours Max

5

Outside Work Hours

10

Outside Work Hours Min

10

Outside Work Hours Max

10

Term

Summer

Weeks

8 weeks

Weeks

8

Lecture Hours

6

Lecture Hours Min

6

Lecture Hours Max

6

Outside Work Hours

12

Outside Work Hours Min

12

Outside Work Hours Max

12

Term

Summer

Weeks

6 weeks

Weeks

6

Lecture Hours

8

Lecture Hours Min

8

Lecture Hours Max

8

Outside Work Hours

15

Outside Work Hours Min

15

Outside Work Hours Max

15