Master's Project

Last Updated: Fri, 05/15/2026
Syllabus
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
ID
Course number:
6400
Section:
YW
CRN
90188
Department (you may add up to three):
Instructor first name:
Yixiao
Instructor last name:
Wang
Catalog Description
Under the guidance of a faculty member, students explore a design project that relates to advance theoritical research through a human prespective with a design and/or technology focus on a product. The project may include areas in instructional design, human-computer interaction, learning, neuroscience, perception, product design, user-centered design, and usability.
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Course status
Active

Special Topic-Info Tech

Last Updated: Sun, 05/03/2026
Syllabus
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
ID
Course number:
4823
Section:
ADR
CRN
88882
Department (you may add up to three):
Instructor first name:
Stephen
Instructor last name:
Chininis
Catalog Description

This class will focus on developing advanced, traditional (not 3D CAD) drawing skills, that are enhanced by digital tools for renderings and presentations. Starting with advanced digital sketching using analog drawings, the course will explore new forms of presentation. With new mobile digital tools, it is now possible to quickly develop many iterations of design ideas and concepts. We will also explore storytelling and composition.

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Course status
Active

Interactive Products

Last Updated: Fri, 05/01/2026
Syllabus
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
ID
Course number:
3510
Section:
1
CRN
82861
Department (you may add up to three):
Instructor first name:
David
Instructor last name:
Howard
Catalog Description

This course provides an introduction to interactive product design including the basics of sensor technologies, electronics and programming required to produce working product concept prototypes.

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Course status
Active

Design Methods

Last Updated: Mon, 04/13/2026
Syllabus
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
ID
Course number:
3320
Section:
1
CRN
93308
Department (you may add up to three):
Instructor first name:
Wayne
Instructor last name:
Li
Catalog Description

This course introduces students to current user-centric design methods used to identify, understand, assess and prioritize the factors and perceptions that contribute to more effective product design and human-centered design solutions.

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Course status
Active

Teaching Assistantship

Last Updated: Thu, 04/09/2026
Syllabus
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
ID
Course number:
8997
Section:
LA
CRN
86247
Department (you may add up to three):
Instructor first name:
Leila
Instructor last name:
Aflatoony
Catalog Description

For graduate students holding graduate teaching assistantships.

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Course status
Active

Teaching Assistantship

Last Updated: Sat, 04/11/2026
Syllabus
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
ID
Course number:
8997
Section:
KB
CRN
91428
Department (you may add up to three):
Instructor first name:
Kevin
Instructor last name:
Brown
Catalog Description

For graduate students holding graduate teaching assistantships.

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Course status
Active

Adv Modeling Concepts

Last Updated: Sat, 04/11/2026
Syllabus
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
ID
Course number:
4105
Section:
1
CRN
92524
Department (you may add up to three):
Instructor first name:
Timothy
Instructor last name:
Purdy
Catalog Description

The Advance Modeling Concepts Course explores concepts, tools and theories used to model and validate complex forms encountered in the product design process.

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Course status
Active

Master's Thesis

Last Updated: Fri, 05/15/2026
Syllabus
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
ID
Course number:
7000
Section:
TP
CRN
89034
Department (you may add up to three):
Instructor first name:
Timothy
Instructor last name:
Purdy
Catalog Description
Under the guidance of a faculty member, students explore advance theoretical research through a human perspective in areas instructional design, human-computer interaction, learning, neuroscience, perception, product design, user-centered design, and/or usability.
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Course status
Active