Design Thinking

Catalog description

In this course we will examine design thinking, a problem-solving approach to create solutions that are both innovative and responsive to user needs, applicable in a wide range of disciplines including education, business, public health, engineering, design & marketing. Students will identify patterns and opportunities for concept development and will do hands-on projects to prototype solutions, test and iterate. Students develop skills that are in-demand in the workforce as well as for academic research. Three lecture hours and 1 lab hour per week. Open to Commonwealth Honors Program students only. General Education Competency met: Human Expression.