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TECH 12000

Design Thinking In Technology
TECH 12000 Design in Thinking Technology

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About the Course
Students in this course will engage in critical analysis of real-world problems and global challenges. They will demonstrate the ability to recognize opportunity and to take initiative in developing solutions applying the principles of human-centered design. Students will be able to communicate effectively and to work well on teams. Problems and solutions will be examined from societal, cultural, and ethical perspectives.
Course Goals/Learning Objectives
Write a narrowly focused problem statement addressing open-ended or ill-defined global challenges.
Apply ethnographic methods to understand technological problems.
Develop a search strategy, access technical data bases and evaluate results and source quality.
Create a technical report documenting results of the design process.
Manage design projects, develop project timelines and negotiate individual responsibilities and accountability in the team environment.
Apply strategies of ideation to develop novel and innovative solutions.
Prototype solutions for purposes of design, testing and communication.

TECH 12000

Course Catalog
TECH 12000 Design Thinking In Technology

Description
Credit Hours: 3.00. Student will engage in critical analysis of real-world problems and global challenges. They will demonstrate the ability to recognize opportunity and to take initiative in developing solutions applying the principles of human centered design. Students will be able to communicate effectively and to work well on teams. Problems and solutions will be examined from societal, cultural, and ethical perspectives. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
0.000 OR 3.000 Credit hours
Levels: Undergraduate, Graduate, Professional
Schedule Types: Distance Learning, Individual Study, Lecture, Recitation
Offered By: Polytechnic Institute
Department: Purdue Polytechnic Inst Admin
Course Attributes
Lower Division, GTC-Information Literacy, GTC-Science, Tech & Society, UC-Information Literacy, UC-Science, Tech & Society
May be offered at any of the following campuses: West Lafayette Anderson Columbus Dual Campus Indianapolis Kokomo Lafayette New Albany Richmond South Bend Vincennes
Learning Objectives
1. Write a narrowly focused problem statement. 2. Apply ethnographic methods to understand technological problems. 3. Develop a search strategy, access technical databases and evaluate results and source quality. 4. Create a technical report documenting results of the design process. 5. Manage design projects, develop project timelines and negotiate individual responsibilities and accountability in the team environment. 6. Apply strategies of ideation to develop novel and innovation solutions. 7. Demonstrate rapid prototyping solutions for purposes of design, testing and communication.
Other Information
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Exploratory Studies Polytechnic Institute
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