DTX 495

Spring 2026 Part of Term 1

Part of Term 1
Jan 20-May 6

Special Topics in Design Thinking

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Credit: 1 TO 4 hours.

Subject offerings of new and developing areas of knowledge in design thinking and human-centered design intended to augment the existing curriculum.

1 to 4 undergraduate hours. 1 to 4 graduate hours. May be repeated, if topics vary, in the same term to a maximum of 6 hours or in separate terms to a maximum of 12 hours.

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DTX 495 class schedule data for spring 2026
CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
77174	Online	HI	6:30PM -7:50PM	TR	n.a.	Barrows, S Riley, S	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/20/26-05/06/26 Section Title: DT & Health Innovation Section Info: Introduces learners to human-centered design and design thinking within the context of health innovation. Explore the landscape of health innovations and then utilize design thinking to develop innovative solutions to design challenges relating to the topic. This course will be offered in an online synchronous format.
77175	Online	IE	3:00PM -4:50PM	MW	n.a.	McCloud, S Smith, C	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/20/26-05/06/26 Section Fee: Course Activity Fee $20.00 Flat Fee. Section Title: DT & Immersive Experiences Section Info: Discover the intersection of human-centered design and immersive environments in this comprehensive, project-based course. Learners will first explore the landscape of how human-centered design is currently being applied to various aspects of immersive experiences as well as develop speculative frameworks around the future of human-centered design in this context. Then, they will utilize design thinking to develop innovative solutions tailored to the challenges of immersive experiences spanning diverse industries. This course will be offered in an online synchronous format.
77172	Lecture-Discussion	UX3	3:30PM -4:50PM	R	1000 Siebel Center for Design	Fava, J	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/20/26-05/06/26 Section Title: Intro to UX Theory and Tools Section Info: Introduction to UX Theory and Tools is a foundational course aimed at providing students with an initial grasp of the theoretical principles fundamental to User Experience (UX) Design, along with practical hands-on training in essential UX tools. The curriculum delves into key concepts of UX, encompassing user psychology, interaction design, information architecture, and usability principles. Moreover, the course offers interactive sessions to familiarize students with popular UX design tools like Figma, with a focus on wireframing, prototyping, and collaboration functionalities. Through a blend of lectures, workshops, and project-based tasks, students will develop beginner-level proficiency in utilizing these tools to create and assess effective user interfaces. Upon completion, students will have acquired introductory knowledge and skills necessary to evaluate the usability of digital products and create functional prototypes. Students from all academic backgrounds are encouraged to enroll in this hands-on course, as no prior programming or design experience is required. This course is recommended as a precursor for DTX 495: Design Thinking and Immersive Experiences and other similar courses on campus.