Design Inquiry I: Methods and Processes

Catalog description

Design Inquiry I asks students to think critically about and experiment with expanding their toolkit of process and methods in solving large scale problems with innovative solutions. Through discussion sections, students will also be introduced to methods of critical reading and writing as a reflective practice. Topics students will consider and implement include lateral thinking, metaphorical thinking, abductive reasoning, networked thinking, discourse as thought, systems thinking and more. Students in Design must receive a C- to pass the course.