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2017-2018 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED]

Course Descriptions

A typical course description in the Undergraduate Bulletin appears like this:

LIT 273 American Multicultural Literature  

The three digits of the course codes refer to the course level. Undergraduate courses are those numbered from 100 to 499. All numbers above that are for graduate credit.The 100 series is primarily for freshmen; 200 – sophomores; 300 – juniors; and 400 – seniors.

Course Planning Information

Information included with the course description helps you as you plan your course schedules. General Education (Gen Ed), Racial and Ethnic Studies (RES), Global Perspective (GLP), repeatability, and terms offered (if known) are indicated.

The terms indicated serve only as a general guide and do not guarantee that a course will be offered during a particular semester. Verify availability of a course in any given term by checking the online Open Courses listing or through Access Stout when planning your schedule.
 

Communication Studies
  

  • COMST-399 Independent Study

    (1-3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: Yes
    Department Consent
  

  • COMST-400 Special topics in Communication Seminar

    (1-3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: Yes
    Current issues or historical topics related to communication. Specific topic will be advertised prior to semester offered. Course may be repeated three times with different topics or issues.
    Prerequisite: take COMST-100 . Must be Junior level or higher
  

  • COMST-414 Interviewing

    (1 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Principles and techniques for interviewee in employment interviews.
  

  • COMST-425 Informational Interviewing Skills for Professionals

    (1 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Theories and methodologies used in the collection and interpretation of data for research and professional development purposes.
    Prerequisite: take COMST-100  
  

  • COMST-470 Special Topics in Health Communication

    (3 cr.)
    In-depth study of special topics in the field of health communication.
  

  • COMST-475 Applied Health Communication Capstone

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Completion of an original research or field experience project for business or industry. Results in either a deliverable for a client with a project report or a research paper.
  

  • COMST-499 Independent Study

    (1-3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: Yes
    Department Consent

Computer, Networking & Information Technologies
  

  • CNIT-133 Networking Fundamentals I

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Internet Protocol addressing, routing and switching fundamentals.
  

  • CNIT-134 Networking Fundamentals II

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Advanced addressing, switched networks, routing protocols, access lists and wide area network.
    Prerequisite: take CNIT-133  
  

  • CNIT-300 Special Topics: VMware vSphere Install, Configure, Manage Version 6.0

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Install, configure, and manage VMware vSphere 6.0; includes VMware ESXi 6.0 and VMware vCenter Server 6.0. Prepares you to administer a vSphere infrastructure for an organization of any size and forms the foundation for most other VMware technologies in the software-defined data center.
    Prerequisite: take CNIT 133  
  

  • CNIT-301 Linux Systems & Network Administration

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    A technical overview of the Linux operating system, including: hands-on experience with commands, files, services and tools. Topics include basic Linux commands, files and directories, text editing and scripting; installation and maintenance of Linux servers in the corporate world; installation and configuration of services and applications of Linux servers.
    Prerequisite:  take either ITM/CNIT-133 OR CS-144
  

  • CNIT-330 IP Telephony Design & Implementation

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Internet protocol (IP) telephony components and protocols examination; converged network interpretation; analog and digital voice interface configuration; quality of service configuration; single and multisite IP telephony deployment; IP telephony features implementation.
    Prerequisites: take CNIT-441  
  

  • CNIT-361 Workstation And Server

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Installing, configuring, and administering Microsoft Windows utilizing the current commercial version of the product for both workstations and servers. Helps prepare students for two of the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) certification examinations.
    Prerequisite: take CNIT 133   
  

  • CNIT-362 Server Applications

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Installing, configuring, and administering server applications using multiple industry standard operating systems. Server applications may include World Wide Web, FTP, software updates, mail, file sharing, DNS, DHCP, and terminal services.
    Prerequisite: take CNIT-361  
  

  • CNIT-363 Directory Services

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Provides knowledge and skills to plan, implement, and troubleshoot directory services. Design and implement a secure network. Focuses on a directory services environment, including forest and domain structure, domain name system, site ology and replication, organizational unit structure, and delegation of administrations.
    Prerequisite: take CNIT 362   
  

  • CNIT-382 Network Systems Design

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Concepts from communication networks. LAN, MAN, WAN networks. Introduction to LAN switching, ATM and virtual LANS. Designing and integration of LAN switching virtual networking and ATM into today’s networks.
    Prerequisite: take CNIT-134  
  

  • CNIT-383 Introduction to Network Security

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Design, implementation and management of network security in multilayered computer networks. Identifying and evaluating network security threats; internet, intranet, and extranet security issues.
    Prerequisite: take CNIT-134  
  

  • CNIT-391 Wireless Systems

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Wireless networking combining Radio Frequency (RF) and Local Area Networking (LAN) technology fundamentals. Basic concepts and building blocks or the convergence between RF and networking technologies. Technologies and tasks vital to installing, managing, and supporting wireless networks.
    Prerequisite: take CNIT-134  
  

  • CNIT-441 Scalable Internetworks

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    One of three core courses for preparation for the Cisco CCNP and CCDP professional certification. Students will learn how to build scalable routable networks. Students are required to pass the associated Cisco certification examination.
    Prerequisite: take CNIT-134  
  

  • CNIT-443 Multi-Layer Switched Networks

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    One of three core courses for preparation for the Cisco CCNP and CCDP professional certification. Build multi-layer switched networks. Students are required to pass the associated Cisco certification examination.
    Prerequisite: take CNIT-441  
  

  • CNIT-444 Internetwork Troubleshooting

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Specialization course for the Cisco CCNP professional certification. Students will learn to troubleshoot internetworks. Students are required to pass the associated Cisco certification examination.
    Prerequisites: Take CNIT-441  and CNIT-443  
  

  • CNIT-450 Enterprise Solutions and Unified Communications

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Enterprise-level network utilizing the technologies and methods that are current industry best practices. Provide enterprise network solutions and unified communications to an organization while maintaining quality of service. New and emerging network technologies for an enterprise network.
    Prerequisites: take CNIT-330 , CNIT-363 , and CNIT-444  
  

  • CNIT-484 Advanced Network Security and Auditing

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Network infrastructure, operating systems, data centers, and virtualized environment security and auditing. Information technology government and industry regulation compliance.
    Prerequisites: take CNIT-363 , CNIT-383 , and CNIT-443  
  

  • CNIT-490 Information Technology Management Capstone

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Work with an outside organization in a team environment utilizing concepts of design, brainstorming, problem solving, team work, creativity, evaluation, and present findings in oral and written formats.
    Prerequisite: take CNIT 450  

Computer Science
  

  • CS-141 Introduction to Programming

    (3 cr.)
    Analytical Reasoning and Natural Sciences - Analytic Reasoning
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Solving problems using computer programming. Input/output, user interface, objects, events, flow of control, functions, arrays.
  

  • CS-144 Computer Science I

    (4 cr.)
    Analytical Reasoning and Natural Sciences - Analytic Reasoning
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Problem solving using a high-level programming language. Input/output, control structures, functions, arrays, memory management, structured data, documentation and testing.
  

  • CS-145 Computer Science II

    (4 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Object-oriented programming, debugging, documentation, graphical user interface, event handling, testing, input/output, and problem solving in the Java programming language.
    Prerequisite: take CS-144  or CS 141  
  

  • CS-199 Independent Study

    (1-3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: Yes
    Department Consent
  

  • CS-244 Data Structures

    (4 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Concepts and foundations of data structures and algorithms. Introduction to analysis of algorithms and linear structures, vectors, linked lists, stacks, queues and priority queues. Non-linear data structures such as trees, tree traversals, binary trees, binary search trees and graphs. Advanced sorting and searching techniques. Hashing, heaps.
    Prerequisite: take CS 144  and CS-145  
  

  • CS-245 Introduction to Computer Organization

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Basic concepts in computer systems including computer structure, machine language, assembly languages, addressing techniques, macros, file I/O, program segmentation and linkage.
    Prerequisite: take CS-145  
  

  • CS-248 Web and Internet Programming

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Design and implementation of web and internet software systems using current programming languages, scripting languages, and interface standards. Network programming and client/server applications. Support for database access via web programs.
    Prerequisite: Take CS-141  or CS-144  
  

  • CS-254 Algorithm Design and Analysis

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Introduction to the design and analysis of algorithms. Asymptotic analysis of time complexity. Proofs of correctness. Dynamic programming, greedy algorithms, amortized analysis, and string operations. Concept of NP-completeness.
    Prerequisite: take CS-244  & either MATH 154  or MATH 157  
  

  • CS-290 Professional Seminar

    (1 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Preparation for the computer science profession. Assess knowledge base, identify areas of strengths and weaknesses, define plan for further development. Build a professional portfolio and resume, and review interviewing skills. Explore career paths, company research, negotiations and weighing job offers. Opportunities for attendance at industry presentations and company visits.
    Prerequisite: take CS-244 or CS-248
  

  • CS-299 Independent Study

    (1-3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: Yes
    Department Consent
  

  • CS-324 Database Systems Manipulation and Design

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Conceptual and logical organization of data, data models, data manipulation and data definition languages, and design of databases.
    Prerequisite: take CS-244  
  

  • CS-326 Programming in Game Engines

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Introduction to programming in game engines with focus on programming game objects, physics, programmable effect systems and user interface components to create interactive programs.
    Prerequisite: take CS-244  
  

  • CS-326 Programming Interaction in 3D Game Environments

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Introduction to a 3D game programming environment with focus on programming interaction of game objects, physics, programmable effect systems and Heads-Up-Display (HUD).
    Prerequisite: take CS-244  
  

  • CS-342 Survey of Programming Languages

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Programming languages and language design. Comparative study of three modern high level languages and their application strengths for systems programming, embedded computer systems and artificial intelligence.
    Prerequisites: take CS-244  and CS-245  
  

  • CS-343 Mathematical Foundations of Computer Graphics

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Fundamental hardware, software, mathematics, data structures and algorithms for computer graphics.
    Prerequisites: take CS-244  and MATH 275 , and take either MATH-158  or MATH-154  or PHYS-281  
  

  • CS-345 Image Processing

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Theory and applications of digital image processing. Mathematical foundations and algorithms for enhancement, restoration, compression, segmentation and reconstruction from projections.
    Prerequisites: take MATH 158 , MATH-275 , and CS-244  
  

  • CS-346 Simulation Modeling and Analysis

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Simulation as a problem-solving technique; models, analysis and languages for simulation; data collection; random variate generation; verification and validation; output analysis; optimization of systems.
    Prerequisites: take CS-244  and STAT-332  
  

  • CS-349 Cooperative Education Experience

    (1-8 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: Yes
    Work and study in an approved position to gain business/industrial/other experience. Normally entails recurring, supervised work periods, each one building and expanding on the previous.
    Department Consent
  

  • CS-358 Software Engineering Principles

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Study of the software development life cycle, software engineering practices including waterfall and agile, requirements engineering, user-centric design practices, program testing, documentation, and team management and organization. Students will work on a software project to develop requirements and design a prototype.
    Prerequisite: take CS-244  & either CS 248  or CS 324  
  

  • CS-364 Mobile Development in Android

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Design and implementation of software applications for mobile devices running the Android platform. Fundamental programming principles, software architecture and user experience considerations underlying handheld software applications and their development environments.
    Prerequisite: take CS 324  
  

  • CS-399 Independent Study

    (1-3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: Yes
    Department Consent
  

  • CS-441 Computer Architecture

    (4 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Fundamentals in modern computer technology, focusing on hardware. Design, operation, and interconnections of the major computer system components consisting of the CPU, memory, and I/O modules.
    Prerequisite: take CS-244  
  

  • CS-442 Systems Programming

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Design, organization and case studies of major systems software: assemblers, loaders, linkers, macro processors, compilers, and operating systems. Relationship between machine architecture and system software.
    Prerequisite: take CS 441  
  

  • CS-449 Cooperative Education Experience

    (1-8 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: Yes
    Work and study in an approved position to gain business/industrial/other experience. Normally entails recurring, supervised work periods, each one building and expanding on the previous.
    Department Consent
  

  • CS-458 Software Engineering Practicum

    (4 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: Yes
    Ongoing, repeatable course with hands-on experience in software engineering. Teams will work on projects with customers to specify, design, implement, and test a significant software system using modern software engineering approaches to team management, communication, and coordination. Modern tools for communication, feature and requirement management, and version control will be used. Modern agile and incremental techniques will be employed.
    Prerequisite: take CS-358  and Junior Standing
  

  • CS-480 Introduction to Computer Security

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Computer security problems and challenges, relationship between policy and security, cryptography, implementation of requirements imposed by policies, use of standards to ensure that the system will meet its goals, system vulnerabilities analysis and detection, intrusion detection, application of desired policy and procedures to support the policy.
    Prerequisite: take CS 244   
  

  • CS-496 Advanced Web and Internet Programming

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Modern and emerging web programming standards, server configurations, and libraries. Web app creation and persistent data storage. Survey of modern tools and technologies to support web development.
    Prerequisites: take CS 248  and CS 324  
  

  • CS-496 Artificial Intelligence

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Introduction to the concepts of artificial intelligence. Principles and programming techniques of artificial intelligence: heuristic search, symbol manipulation, knowledge representation, logical and probabilistic reasoning, machine learning, language understanding, expert systems, and social issues.
    Prerequisite: take CS 254  
  

  • CS-499 Independent Study

    (1-3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: Yes
    Department Consent

Counseling
  

  • COUN-149 Cooperative Education Experience

    (1-6 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: Yes
    Work and study in an approved position to gain business/industry experience. Generally entails recurring, supervised work periods, each one building and expanding on the previous one.
    Department Consent
  

  • COUN-249 Cooperative Education Experience

    (1-6 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: Yes
    Work and study in an approved position to gain business/industry experience. Generally entails recurring, supervised work periods, each one building and expanding on the previous one.
    Department Consent
  

  • COUN-349 Cooperative Education Experience

    (1-6 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: Yes
    Work and study in an approved position to gain business/industry experience. Generally entails recurring, supervised work periods, each one building and expanding on the previous one.
    Department Consent
  

  • COUN-399 Independent Study

    (1-3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: Yes
    Department Consent
  

  • COUN-400 Workshop in Counseling

    (1-3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: Yes
    Current specialized topics studied through experiential activities.
  

  • COUN-405 Helping Skills for the Professional

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Develop basic helping skills including active listening; problem solving, goal setting, and decision-making; conflict resolution; information giving; assertion skills; and making referrals. Applicable when basic counseling is an appropriate helping response and also in any interpersonal relationship, including people with disability and ethnic diversity issues.
  

  • COUN-406 Peer Supervisory Experience

    (1 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: Yes
    Experience in observation and feedback to peers undergoing counseling skill training.
    Instructor’s Consent Required
  

  • COUN-447 Assessment and Treatment of Eating Disorders

    (2 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Description and diagnostic criteria for anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, obesity, and compulsive overeating. Psychological, sociological, and familial influences on the development of the disorders. Assessment instruments, approaches, and treatment considerations.
  

  • COUN-449 Cooperative Education Experience

    (1-6 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: Yes
    Work and study in an approved position to gain business/industry experience. Generally entails recurring, supervised work periods, each one building and expanding on the previous one.
    Department Consent
  

  • COUN-494 Counseling Older Persons

    (2-3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Training service providers in counseling skills and gerontology through discussion, observation and supervised counseling experiences.
  

  • COUN-499 Independent Study

    (1-3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: Yes
    Department Consent
  

  • COUN-747 Counseling Across the Life Span

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Learning and application of mental health counseling across the life stages of human behavior and development.

College of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Management
  

  • CSTEM-125 Gender and Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

    (3 cr.)
    Global Perspective
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Issues surrounding women and men in STEM fields; representation of women in these fields, reasons for under-representation; global ethnic and historical perspectives.
  

  • CSTEM-149 Cooperative Education Experience

    (1-8 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: Yes
    Work and study in an approved position to gain business/industrial/other experience. Normally entails recurring, supervised work periods, each one building and expanding on the previous.
    Department Consent
  

  • CSTEM-249 Cooperative Education Experience

    (1-8 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: Yes
    Work and study in an approved position to gain business/industrial/other experience. Normally entails recurring supervised work periods, each one building and expanding on the previous.
    Department Consent
  

  • CSTEM-349 Cooperative Education Experience

    (1-8 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: Yes
    Work and study in an approved position to gain business/industrial/other experience. Normally entails recurring supervised work periods, each one building and expanding on the previous.
    Department Consent
  

  • CSTEM-390 Technical Service Schools

    (0.5-6 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: Yes
    Some special-purpose technical courses offered by manufacturers are suitable for college credit. Guidelines: (1) Student makes all arrangements with manufacturer offering courses; (2) One credit is awarded for each full week (40 hours) of attendance; (3) Student enrolls and pays fees prior to taking course; (4) Approval of dean of school of industry and technology needed before enrolling for credit; (5) Graduate college approval required for students taking course for graduate credit.
    Department Consent
  

  • CSTEM-449 Cooperative Education Experience

    (1-8 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: Yes
    Work and study in an approved position to gain business/industrial/other experience. Normally entails recurring supervised work periods, each one building and expanding on the previous.
    Department Consent

Design
  

  • DES-114 Interior Design Communication Tools

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Introductory study of the design process, software and communication tools used within the interior design industry.
  

  • DES-149 Cooperative Education Experience

    (1-8 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: Yes
    Work and study in an approved position to gain business/industrial/other experience. Normally entails recurring, supervised work periods, each one building and expanding on the previous.
    Department Consent
  

  • DES-150 Introduction to Sustainable Design and Development

    (3 cr.)
    Global Perspective, Cross-disciplinary Issues, Social Responsibility and Ethical Reasoning
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Examination of theory and practice of sustainable development and the influential role of design.
  

  • DES-176 Introduction to Digital Narrative

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Visual storytelling and time-based foundations (4D) for animation, digital cinema, comics, game design, transmedia design and other time-based forms. Emphasis on ideation through writing, storyboarding and concept illustration. Introduction to the field of entertainment design.
  

  • DES-200 Design Concepts and Problems

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Comprehensive understanding of the processes, techniques, and concepts used by designers to arrive at innovative and successful design solutions.
    Prerequisites: take ART-101  and ART 103 , each with a grade of C or better
  

  • DES-205 Design Drawing and Concept Visualization

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Comprehensive education and training in developing, visualizing, and communicating design ideas through drawing.
    Prerequisites: take ART-200  with a grade of C or better
  

  • DES-210 Typography I:

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Design of letterforms, figures, and visual symbols; history and development of type.
    Prerequisites: take ART-100  with a grade of C or better
  

  • DES-214 Interior Design Practice, Materials and Finishes

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Introductory study of interior design professional practice, contemporary interior design issues, materials and finishes used within the built environment.
  

  • DES-220 Introduction To 2D Digital Imaging

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Creative use of digital imaging technology in the visual arts; exploring the development of 2D imagery for both printed and electronic formats incorporating type, vector and raster graphics using layout and composition software.
    Prerequisite: Take ART-101  with a grade of C or better
  

  • DES-222 Board Game Production & Processes

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Learn in a real-world design studio environment in the board game industry. Practice procedural design by managing projects, resources, timelines, and budgets. Gain hands-on experience with the production process by following the life cycle of board games developed in class. Speak directly with industry experts and discuss trending topics.
    Prerequisite: take GDD 100  and DES 220  or Instructor Approval
  

  • DES-225 Pixel and Vector Art

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Investigation into ways digital 2D art, through using both pixel and vector applications, can be incorporated into the game medium through concept art and in-game art assets.
    Prerequisites: take DES 220  with a grade of C or better
  

  • DES-231 Industrial Design 1: Product Form and Visualization

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Introduction to Industrial Design, with an emphasis on aesthetics, visualization, and the process of designing new products.
    Prerequisite: take DES 205   and DES-231 each with a C or better
  

  • DES-232 Industrial Design 2: Ergonomics

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Study and application of human factors to the design of products. Understand the human body and its limitations to create a product that is comfortable, safe, and easy to use.
    Prerequisite: take DES 205  and DES 231  each with a C or better
  

  • DES-249 Cooperative Education Experience

    (1-8 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: Yes
    Work and study in an approved position to gain business/industrial/other experience. Normally entails recurring, supervised work periods, each one building and expanding on the previous.
    Department Consent
  

  • DES-256 Art Workshop

    (1-3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: Yes
    Selected art concepts, processes and media will vary to serve special student populations. Credit determined by individual contract.
  

  • DES-260 Typography II:

    (3 cr.)
    Introduction to complex typographic systems with a focus on functional aspects of hierarchy, navigation, and user-centered information design. Practical application of compositional grids to print and online media.
    No
    Prerequisite:  take DES 210   with a grade of C or better
  

  • DES-297 Design Field Experience/Experiential Learning

    (1-3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Work in an approved design position or conduct advanced research on an approved design ic.
    Department Consent
  

  • DES-299 Independent Study

    (1-3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: Yes
    Department Consent
  

  • DES-303 Interior Design Studio 1

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Experiential study of the fundamental principles and elements of interior design and their application to a range of residential design projects. Projects emphasize residential space planning based on functional requirements, application of various elements of design, and design communication methods.
    No
    Prerequisite:  take DES 205   with a C or better and AEC 131  
  

  • DES-304 Interior Design Studio II

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Experiential study of the principles and elements of interior design as applied to a range of projects and end-user populations. Studio design projects emphasize project development, end-user needs, codes, varied building typologies, and design communication methods.
    Prerequisites: take ETECH-205  or DES-303  with a grade of C or better
  

  • DES-308 Lighting Design in the Built Environment

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Exploration and application of professional lighting design practice within the built environment including psychological and physiological aspects of artificial and natural light, effects of color, directional effects, materials, design process, aesthetics, codes, energy conservation, and sustainability.
    Prerequisite: take DES-303  with a grade of C or better
  

  • DES-310 Graphic Design I

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Exploration of the formal qualities of creating effective and informative design. Foundational design elements including line, shape, form and texture; compositional principle concepts of balance, contrast, grid structures and hierarchy.
    Prerequisites: take ART-101  or DES-210 , each with a grade of C or better
  

  • DES-314 Interior Design Contracts and Codes

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Study of interior design professional practice, industry regulations and product specifications.
    Prerequisites: Take DES-214  
  

  • DES-320 Furniture Design

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Design and construction of contemporary furniture.
    Prerequisites: take DES-231  or DES-232  or DES-303  with a grade of C or better
  

  • DES-321 Digital Imagery Studio

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: Yes
    A studio workshop experience in digital painting, photo illustration and image compositing using digital tools. Advanced topics and projects rotate.
    Prerequisites: take ART-200 , DES-205  & DES-220 , each with a grade of C or better
  

  • DES-325 Introduction to Web Design

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Processes and concepts involved in the design and development of Web sites.
    Prerequisites: take DES 310   with a grade of C or better
  

  • DES-331 Industrial Design 3: Product Interface Design

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Designing products and their interfaces to make them understandable, easy to use, safe, and appealing.
    Prerequisites: take DES-232  with a grade of C or better, and ETECH-110  
  

  • DES-332 Industrial Design 4: Design for Manufacture

    (3 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: No
    Overview of common materials and manufacturing techniques and application to the design of mass-produced products.
    Prerequisites: take DES 331   with a C or better and take ETECH 110  
  

  • DES-333 Professional Practice In Industrial Design

    (1 cr.)
    Repeatable for Credit: Yes
    Overview of the role of the professional industrial designer.
    Prerequisites: take DES-231  and DES-232 , each with a grade of C or better
 

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