DES 2100 - Design Thinking

Institution:

Utah Tech University

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Description:

An introduction to design thinking, an empathy-based, human-centered, and rapid prototype-driven methodology for innovation. Students will explore challenges such as the creation of new products, technological innovation, services, business models, experiences, processes and/or systems through the design thinking process. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Describe the design thinking process. 2. Explain the differences between design thinking and conventional problem solving. 3. Demonstrate the design thinking process and the various tools, techniques and templates used in design thinking. 4. Apply the tools taught to real life environments and situations. 5. Distinguish unmet needs, unarticulated needs and undreamt needs. 6. Evaluate critical theories of design, systems thinking, and design methodologies. 7. Demonstrate sound thinking, creative inquiry, and diverse modes of reasoning through discussion and writing. 8. Solve problems and address social concerns with innovative approaches to design and exploratory methodologies. FA, SP

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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