Design Thinking and Communication (106-2-08)
Instructors
Lisa M Del Torto
847/491-4967
555 Clark St., Room 204
Helen Louise von den Steinen
Meeting Info
Ford Eng Design Cntr G-205: Tues, Thurs 11:00AM - 12:20PM
Overview of class
DTC is Segal's two-quarter, foundational design course, serving students from all engineering majors.
In DTC's first quarter, most projects involve solving problems for people with special needs, such as rehabilitation. In the second quarter, projects address a variety of problems like healthcare, industry, and education.
DTC is team-taught by faculty from McCormick and Northwestern's Writing Program. The course is listed under Design and English; as you study design, you also fulfill McCormick's writing requirement.
Course Fees:
- report & poster printing falls to team (~$25/Team)
- Graphics textbook: Graphics Concepts, Second Edition, R. Lueptow (~$20 used or ~$65 new)
Registration Requirements
Sustainability focus. Permission number from instructor required.
Enrollment Requirements
Enrollment Requirements: Co-Requisite: Students must also register for English 106-2 08.
Add both classes to the shopping cart and submit together for successful registration.