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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.