D 100
Design Inquiry I: Methods and Processes: Design Thinking
Section: 301

Course Description

Design Inquiry I asks students to think critically about and experiment with expanding their toolkit of process and methods in solving large scale problems with innovative solutions. Through discussion sections, students will also be introduced to methods of critical reading and writing as a reflective practice. Topics students will consider and implement include lateral thinking, metaphorical thinking, abductive reasoning, networked thinking, discourse as thought, systems thinking and more. Students in Design must receive a C- to pass the course.

Type

Course is part of the QEP Assessment Plan

Fall 2025

Meeting Patterns

Classes Start:
August 18, 2025
Classes End:
December 2, 2025
Location:
00232A Withers Hall
Class Days:
M
Class Start Time:
11:45am
Class End Time:
1:00pm

Classes Start:
August 18, 2025
Classes End:
December 2, 2025
Location:
Hybrid - Online and In-Person
Class Days:
W
Class Start Time:
11:45am
Class End Time:
1:00pm

Class Type:
Lecture
Credits:
3.00
Restrictions:
None