Interdisciplinary Project Lab
IDEA 292
Spring 2022
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| Course Cluster and Certificates: Integrated Design, Engineering & Applied Science Minor |
Our world is largely governed by abstract systems and invisible forces. Consider the internet, evolution, or the Earth's climate. What drives these systems? How do they work? While it's hard to imagine such large concepts, breaking such big ideas down into manageable pieces is a skill practiced by scientists, engineers, and designers every day. How we translate ideas into knowledge can take many forms. In this interdisciplinary project-based course, students will work in collaborative teams to translate big ideas into something people of all ages and backgrounds can manipulate, interact with, and understand. Throughout the term we will explore how designers, engineers, and subject-specific experts work together in museums, zoological and botanical parks, science centers, and other public spaces to create interactive and engaging environments for learning. Students will apply what they learn about the creation of these spaces in their own self-directed projects. In doing so, students will expand their knowledge of materials and fabrication, develop skills for effective communication through visualizations and physical objects, and evaluate the efficacy of their designs. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
NSM IDEA |
| Course Format: Studio | Grading Mode: Credit/Unsatisfactory |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: IDEA170 OR ARST190 OR IDEA285 OR IDEA175 OR ARST235 |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (IDEA-MN)(IDEA) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
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Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
In addition to class meetings, this course will require several hours per week of evening and weekend studio and/or research time. Students will also be expected to attend weekend fieldtrips 3-4 times throughout the semester.
To be considered for this course, please submit a POI request through your online portfolio and complete the following Google Form: https://forms.gle/DvPERsgZhUJT3UCs9
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| Instructor(s): Chenier,Christopher James Ridley,Robyn E. Times: .M.W... 12:50PM-02:40PM; Location: SCIE40; |
Permission of Instructor Required
Enrollment capacity: 12 | Permission of instructor approval will be granted by the instructor during pre-registration through the Electronic Portfolio. Click "Add to My Courses" and "To request a POI electronically, click here" to submit your request. |
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| Total Submitted Requests: 2 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 2 |
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