Special Topics

Last Updated: Sun, 05/03/2026
Syllabus
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
ID
Course number:
3803
Section:
10
CRN
86101
Department (you may add up to three):
Instructor first name:
Stephen
Instructor last name:
Chininis
Catalog Description

This course is the Make 10 Project. Design and manufacture a product and make 10 of them.  Enhance your ability to design and produce innovative products that could lead to a start-up.

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Course status
Active

User Cent Design Methods

Last Updated: Mon, 04/13/2026
Syllabus
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
ID
Course number:
2325
Section:
1
CRN
85021
Department (you may add up to three):
Instructor first name:
Leandro
Instructor last name:
Miletto Tonetto
Catalog Description

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

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Course status
Active

History of Art 1

Last Updated: Tue, 04/07/2026
Syllabus
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
ID
Course number:
2241
Section:
1
CRN
86665
Department (you may add up to three):
Instructor first name:
Joyce
Instructor last name:
Medina
Catalog Description

This course surveys art from Prehistory through the Renaissance and is organized around stylistic periods that are arranged chronologically. Classes will consist of lectures with slides that focus on these stylistic periods.

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Course status
Active

Teaching Assistantship

Last Updated: Mon, 04/13/2026
Syllabus
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
ID
Course number:
8997
Section:
AS
CRN
85934
Department (you may add up to three):
Instructor first name:
Abigale
Instructor last name:
Stangl
Catalog Description

This course recognizes graduate teaching assistantship work connected to instructional, mentoring, or learning activities associated with Dr. Abigale Stangl and, where applicable, MultiSense.Studio projects/activities. Teaching-related contributions may include supporting courses, facilitating discussions, assisting with feedback and grading, mentoring students in accessibility-centered design and research practices, and helping foster inclusive learning

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Course status
Active

HCI Master's Project

Last Updated: Mon, 04/13/2026
Syllabus
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
ID
Course number:
6998
Section:
0
CRN
88055
Department (you may add up to three):
Instructor first name:
Wayne
Instructor last name:
Li
Catalog Description

Final project for students completing a Human-Computer Interaction master's degree in the Digitial Media track. Repeatable for multi-semester projects.

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Course status
Active

Master's Thesis

Last Updated: Sat, 05/16/2026
Syllabus
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
ID
Course number:
7000
Section:
LM
CRN
88995
Department (you may add up to three):
Instructor first name:
Lisa
Instructor last name:
Marks
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

Parametric Product Model

Last Updated: Sat, 04/11/2026
Syllabus
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
ID
Course number:
4106
Section:
1
CRN
88626
Department (you may add up to three):
Instructor first name:
Kevin
Instructor last name:
Brown
Catalog Description

This course explores advanced digital methods in product modeling for visual analysis, flexible design, and digital fabrication. Using SolidWorks and Fusion 360, students will develop an understanding of parametric design systems and how to embed flexibility, logic, and configurability into CAD models.

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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:
2
CRN
91506
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

Master's Thesis

Last Updated: Sat, 05/16/2026
Syllabus
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
ID
Course number:
7000
Section:
WKL
CRN
82920
Department (you may add up to three):
Instructor first name:
Wayne
Instructor last name:
Li
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