Part A: The first part of a two-term independent studies course provides opportunities for students to work closely with faculty members in an area of interest to the student. Students taking this course for the Collaborative Design Experience will work as a design group to address a problem over the course of the two-term sequence with the instructor in an advisory role. Students are encouraged to identify and meet with a real-world client, typically from outside the university, to understand the client's problem and needs. The focus of the first term will be background research (e.g., a comprehensive design brief) and the presentation of one or more proposed solutions for the client's or supervisor's approval.
Part B: The culmination of the two-term independent studies course sequence. Students taking this course for the Collaborative Design Experience will continue to develop solutions to meet project or client needs as identified in the first term. The focus of the second term is to continue to prototype, refine, and ultimately implement the solution. In addition to the completed solution, students will present a final complete project brief including an evaluation of the solution together with recommendations for further research or development.
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The 2023-24 offering will be held with ENBUS 403A/B
Most recent INTEG 499A/B syllabus (in the Outline Repository)
INTEG 499A/B course description (in the Undergraduate Academic Calendar)