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INDS 3B09
Research Methodologies for Industrial Designers
0.50 Credit(s)
Studio/Seminar
Prerequisite: 9.0 credits, including all first-year requirements (5.0 credits)
This course introduces the students to design research and design direction methodologies. They will review the prescribed project areas and map the applicable human, social, sustainable, technical and cultural influences. Topics will then be selected to identify potential opportunities for innovation based on knowledge gained through scenario building, qualitative and quantitative research. They will be defined based on a detailed analysis and study of a design problem/opportunity. Special care will be taken to obtain an understanding of Research Ethics Board compliance through completion of the McMaster Research Ethics Online Tutorial.
Anti-requisite: INDS 3B09 Thesis Preparation & Research
Conditions: INDS 3B09 requires a minimum pass grade of 60%.
Course was last updated June 26, 2013 - 2:53 PM