Sustainable Design Synthesis Prep

This intensive course is designed to help students refine their research plan and prepare for their synthesis project. Over the course of the semester, students develop a research plan, present their research goals and findings, and author a preliminary report. With a refined timeline and deliverables, students evaluate the efficacy of their approach and update their plan as necessary. The course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of their area of study, with critical excerpts organized and professionally cited. Through field work, simulation and analysis, students initiate new contributions to ensure that the synthesis methods, timeline and deliverables are feasible within the spring semester.