Courses on the OpenLab Search

An introduction to the study and analysis of emerging technologies and how this relates to and informs practical process. Students will examine how technologies have evolved historically and develop perspectives […]

Students learn how to analyze electrical circuits in detail including series circuits, parallel circuits, and combination series-parallel (or combination parallel-series) circuits. In addition students learn much more…

This course provides the students with a basic working knowledge of Computer Aided Drafting. Through the use of residential drawings, students build on their basic knowledge of both civil engineering and […]

An advanced course in expository essay writing that requires a library paper. Further development of research and documentation skills. Assigned literary and expository readings.

This is the second half of the first year writing sequence, and it’s all about finding your public writing voice.

Adaptive Reuse Design Studio

An introduction to basic materials of construction and the fundamental principals of hand drafting and system analysis. The coursework includes surveying existing conditions, development of plans, elevations, and […]

This basic design and color theory course explores graphic communication through the understanding of the elements and principles of design, as well as the design process, including idea development through final […]

Sandbox course for OpenLab workshops

This course will offer an in-depth introduction to communication design theory, examining theoretical perspectives of design practice within the larger discourse of design and visual culture. Communication models, […]

This course studies the development of building systems as they occur during the design development phase of architecture. Using case study research methods, students analyze factors, such as building assemblies […]