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2017-2018 Van Loan Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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HLS 590 - Capstone: Application of Knowledge
The Capstone course provides students the opportunity to broaden and deepen their understanding of the knowledge acquired in the Homeland Security program. The course examines the content, core issues, and future application of the knowledge acquired in each course. Additionally, the course identifies and surveys future issues associated with each course topic. The course is presented in seminar format.
Credits: 3
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HLS 600 - Leadership in Emergency Management
Across the public safety spectrum good leadership skills drive successful customer service, community interaction, and response. This course will provide emergency management leaders the foundational knowledge, skills, and context to be able to effectively communicate with the community and managers across a multiagency and multijurisdictional response. To effectively understand leadership in emergency management, it is important to understand incident management functionality, roles and responsibilities of the private and public sectors, funding processes, resource management, and communications.
Credits: 3
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HLS 601 - Emergency Management Response and Recovery
While mitigation, protection and prevention are all critical elements of the five mission areas of Emergency Management, response and recovery continue to provide significant challenges to leadership. This course will focus on response and recovery efforts by examining case studies and the ability for leadership to utilize techniques such as implementation of a battle rhythm, formal threat assessment models and other tools to improve response and recovery.
Credits: 3
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HLS 602 - Safety, Security Planning and Operations for Special Events
Natural and human-caused disasters have particularly devastating effects on large public gatherings. Increasingly, communities and the private sector now look toward emergency management personnel to coordinate the myriad of public safety and health agencies at the local, county, state and federal level. Most special events require significant long term planning with private sector agencies. In this course, students will have a chance to plan the operations and security for a special event.
Credits: 3
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HLS 610 - Cybersecurity Analyst^
This course prepares students to detect, investigate, analyze, and counter the activities of cyber criminals such as hackers and developers of malicious software. Students will learn hands on skills as they employ cyber investigative tools and conduct Internet research to research computer network anomalies. After completing this course, students will know how cyber criminals operate and understand how to protect networks, tie attacks together, analyze risks, and attribute computer network attacks to a specific group of threat actors. Students will conduct analysis and create analytical products, including written reports, a link analysis chart, and an analytical briefing. Successful students will obtain the skills that can make them a vital member of an organization’s network security team.
Credits: 3
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HLS 611 - Information System Hardware and Networking^
This course will provide a foundation into information systems by understanding computer hardware, software and network concepts. Students will cover desktop computing, enterprise solutions, operating systems, virtualization, software, networking hardware, the open systems interconnections model, cybersecurity, and troubleshooting.
Credits: 3
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HLS 612 - Information System Security^
This course will build upon the Information System Hardware and Networking course by into exploring aspects of cybersecurity and information assurance. Topics covered will be risk management, physical networks, wireless networks, cloud security, cryptography, vulnerability, social engineering, disaster recovery, and incident response.
Credits: 3
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HLS 620 - Leadership in the Private Sector
This course will offer security management professionals an opportunity to obtain the knowledge, skills, and context to be able to effectively communicate with managers in other functional areas, including working with the public sector. Students will gain an understanding of core business and management functionality, such as organizational behavior, financial processes, human resource management, marketing, and communications.
Credits: 3
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HLS 621 - Corporate Security and Technology
In this course students will cover a broad range of topics from physical security of personnel and property, to protecting the company’s technology assets from potential fraud and scams. This course will also focus on how private businesses can continue operations of their essential functions under a broad range of circumstances including all- hazard emergencies as well as natural, man-made, and technological threats and national security emergencies.
Credits: 3
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HLS 622 - Emergency Management in the Private Sector
This course will concentrate on emergency management within the private sector. While the principals of emergency management are generally consistent across levels of Government and the private sector, the emphasis and approach is substantially different in the corporate world. This course will help students identify and assess risks to private organizations in order to implement strategies to plan for, respond to, and recover from extraordinary events and threats of all kinds; natural, technological, and human-caused.
Credits: 3
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HMS 305 - Social Policy
Examines the principles, guidelines, and concepts that direct social action and policy. The concept of advocacy and legislative action are discussed. Policy issues to be addressed include housing, health care, families, the elderly, and the poor.
Prerequisites & Notes
HMS 100, PSY 100 or SOC 101.
Credits: 3
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HMS 309 - Contemporary Issues in PTSD Treatment
This course provides the foundation for understanding contemporary treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. By exploring the theoretical and practical approaches to proposed treatments students will have knowledge of best practices and current evidence based models on PTSD. This course will advance students capacity to communicate with treatment providers.
Credits: 3
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HMS 310 - Crisis Intervention
This course presents theories, strategies, and skills and an overall introduction to clinical crisis intervention. Models for assessing and responding to crises are presented. Topics such as medical and psychological traumas, post-traumatic stress disorder and professional burnout will be part of the curriculum. Special emphasis is given to disaster psychology, natural disasters, terrorism, school violence, and suicidology.
Prerequisites & Notes
HMS 100 or PSY 100
Credits: 3
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HMS 327 - The Victimization of Children
This course will cover the history of child victimization as a social problem, its dynamics, prevalence, outcomes, research issues, how the media treats child victimizations, and contemporary policies. The course will focus on child victimization in the United States, but will also examine international victimization of children. The goal of this course is to provide students with a broad understanding of childhood victimization and the resources available to address it. The course is also intended to cultivate the knowledge and skills that will allow students to critically evaluate representations of childhood victimization in a variety of contexts.
Prerequisites & Notes
CJ 100, HMS 100, or CJ 241, or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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HMS 357 - Workplace and School Violence
This course focuses on the global phenomena of workplace and school violence, how these forms of violence can be prevented, and what can be done to limit the harm and help those who have been directly or indirectly affected. These issues will be addressed using a multidisciplinary, contextual approach, drawing on theory and research from psychology, law, sociology, business, education, criminal justice, human services, history, and political science.
Prerequisites & Notes
An introductory social science course (PSY 100, SOC 101, POL 100, HMS 100, or CJ 100) or permission of instructor. (Formerly CJ 357)
Credits: 3
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HMS 440 - Understanding and Treating Sexual Trauma: Theory, Research and Practice
Provides an overview of research factors that both increase and decrease trauma suffered by victims of sexual abuse. All forms of sexual victimization will be addressed including sexual assault, date rape, incest, child sexual abuse, sexual harassment, clergy abuse, and rape in times of civil strife or war. Myths and misconceptions will be explored, as well as historical and global implications. Strategies for completing sexual victim trauma assessments for all ages of victims will be taught as well as more advanced and “cutting edge” techniques for treating victims of sexual victimization
Prerequisites & Notes
PSY 100 and PSY 335, and junior class status, or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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HMT 525 - Hospitality & Hotel Leadership
This course will focus on the challenges faced by Hospitality/Hotel Management that are unique to the industry and identify risk mitigation for each of these scenarios. Such topics covered include: Economic recovery has a downside for many industries: the emergence of high turnover rates. Another leadership challenge hospitality managers may face is industry corporatization; company structures are growing larger and more complex, making the enforcement of consistency in customer service and employee policy even more difficult. Compounding these challenges are those endemic to management across industries and employment sectors: creation and maintenance of team unity; establishment of open communication policies and protocol; information management; insufficient support from owners or executives; and integration and oversight of new technology and guest-services platforms. From a leadership perspective, issues shall be analyzed, evaluated, and assessed, from both proactive and post crisis posture. Using a risk management model to identify and assess risk, implement strategies and evaluate outcomes, students will understand how properly designed processes are used to protect individuals, organizations, or departments against financial, physical, legal and other damages including terrorism and natural disaster. A critical understanding of how each department of hotel operations and its relation to all sectors of hospitality is required for effective leadership.
Credits: 3
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HMT 530 - Events Project Management
This course focuses on project management in the hospitality/hotel industry. Project management will be covered from an event planning perspective. Event production has its own requirements and characteristics that mirror traditional project management techniques that can be applied to all areas of hospitality. Current practices are used in case analyses to deepen student understanding. Current software options are discussed.
Credits: 3
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HMT 570 - Marketing Quality Service in Hospitality & Hotel
Hospitality/Hotel Quality Service is a comprehensive course focused on problems and strategies specific to marketing and quality of services. Problems commonly encountered in services such as inability to inventory, difficulty in synchronizing demand and supply, and difficulty in controlling quality will be addressed. Topics include: concepts of service science design and engineering of services, human dimensions in service management and ethical consideration. The course will provide students with requisite knowledge in the field of marketing service quality.
Credits: 3
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HMT 580 - Hospitality & Hotel Revenue Management
Hospitality/Hotel Revenue Management will investigate how the combination of price, supply and demand, can optimize revenue objectives to ensure maximum profitability. Historically, revenue management/ yield mange. This course focuses on how the organization should set and update price and product availability across its distribution channels in order to maximize profitability. Students will review the main revenue management methodologies that are utilized by the hospitality industry. Issues of legality and customer backlash are examined in the context of charging different prices for virtually the same product/service.
Credits: 3
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HRMT 505 - Compensation and Benefits
Compensation and benefits are key motivators for why employees come to and stay at an employer. As turnover costs time and money, companies want to attract and retain the best talent, and that involves compensating them fairly. While Human Resources is not a profit center in an organization, compensation and benefits are the largest cost outlay most companies have. So it behooves an organization to manage their comp and benefits strategy. In this course, we will examine how organizations can design and implement successful compensation programs that address both employee and employer considerations.
Credits: 3
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HRMT 511 - Human Resource Laws and Compliance
This course examines the legal and ethical considerations managers and human resource professionals must make in developing practices and procedures
for managing their work force. This course has a particular emphasis on how to develop best practices to ensure compliance and avoid costly litigation.
Credits: 3
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HRMT 517 - Organizational and Individual Development
This course examines the strategic methods organizations use to develop their employees in order to meet company goals and objectives. We will examine various training methods, as well as consulting, coaching and measurement of behavioral and attitudinal change.
Credits: 3
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HRMT 522 - Recruitment and Selection
This course explores the processes whereby an organization identifies, evaluates and builds its workforce. Numerous considerations, both legal and organizational, need to be taken into account in attracting and retaining good workers.
Credits: 3
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HST 102 - Western Civilization II
A survey of European developments from the 17th century to the contemporary period. Emphasis will be placed on the “modernization” of European politics and thought, particularly during the Enlightenment, and during the 19th and 20th centuries. Satisfies the Arts and Humanities core requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
particularly during the Enlightenment
Credits: 3
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HST 103 - United States History I
A survey of the early American experience from European discoveries to the Civil War. Topics considered include the Colonial era, the American Revolution, early political developments and the origins of industrialization. Satisfies the Arts and Humanities core requirement.
Credits: 3
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HST 104 - United States History II
A survey of more recent American history from Reconstruction to our present era. Topics considered include “Big Business,” the Spanish American War, the Progressive Era, World War I, the Depression, the New Deal and World War II. Satisfies the Arts and Humanities core requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
A survey of more recent American history from Reconstruction to our present era. Topics considered include Big Business
Credits: 3
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HST 201 - Contemporary Approaches to History
Surveys recent trends in historical research and writing and analyzes the contested nature of history and collective memory in contemporary society. Using models of scholarship on history in the United States and abroad, the course will examine the kinds of evidence and prisms (e.g. politics, race, gender, nation, culture) historians use to interpret the past and the kinds of history (e.g. narrative, comparative, biographical) they write. Required of all history majors and minors, but open to any interested students. Satisfies the Social Science core requirement.
Credits: 3
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HST 225 - The Salem Witch Trials
This course explores the history of and myths surrounding the Salem witch trials and, more generally, the politics of scapegoating. Readings, including trial transcripts, will focus on the origin, development, and legacy of the trials, and on Puritanism, witchcraft, legal practices, and the status of women in colonial-era New England. Visits to local historical sites will enhance understanding of the trials. The course will also examine more recent witch-hunts and instances of hysteria associated with McCarthyism, AIDS, the bombing of Pearl Harbor, and the September 11 terrorist attacks. Satisfies the Social Science core requirement.
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Credits: 3
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HST 227 - Boston History
Surveys recent trends in historical research and writing and analyzes the contested nature of history and collective memory in contemporary society. Using models of scholarship on history in the United States and abroad, the course will examine the kinds of evidence and prisms (e.g. politics, race, gender, nation, culture) historians use to interpret the past and the kinds of history (e.g. narrative, comparative, biographical) they write. Required of all history majors and minors, but open to any interested students. Satisfies the Social Science core requirement.
Credits: 3
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HST 229 - The American West
Surveys the history of the American West from the pre-colonial era to the recent past. Topics include the Lewis and Clark expedition; the impact of westward expansion and government policies on Native Americans; the significance of the frontier in American history and culture; the building of the transcontinental railroad; the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II; and the West in popular culture. Satisfies the Social Science core requirement.
Credits: 3
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HST 306 - New England History
The role of colonial New England (especially Massachusetts) in early American history. Among the topics considered are Puritanism, politics, crime, punishment, the economy, art and society. Satisfies the Arts and Humanities core requirement. One core social science course.
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Credits: 3
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HST 317 - Civil Rights Movement
A survey of the unique set of events, circumstances and struggles that shaped the U.S. in the 1950’s and 60’s collectively known as the Civil Rights Movement. This course offers an analytical examination of the freedom movement which continues to this day by looking at the African-American struggle for freedom, justice and equality beginning in the 1954 with the historic Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court decision to the present. Satisfies Individual and Society General Education requirement.
Credits: 3
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HTM 101 - Foundations of Hospitality Management
An introduction to the industry of hospitality and tourism, this course emphasizes the management process and department operations. Hotels, cruise lines, casinos, travel agencies, restaurants, spas, events, senior communities, and airlines will be examined in regard to classification, markets and operations. This course is also designed to gain understanding into the relationship that exists between hospitality and tourism.
Credits: 3
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HTM 108 - Rooms Division Management
Every transaction generated in the hotel can be traced back to the Front Office. Through a management perspective emphasis will be placed on operations, finance and interdepartmental communication. Connections between various hotel departments and their contribution to the overall success of the guest experience and profitability of the hotel will be analyzed.
Credits: 3
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HTM 110 - Service Management
Balanced between theoretical and applied learning in La Chanterelle, our non-traditional classroom, students will explore the function of service systems within the restaurant environment. The course surveys the development and implementation of both dining and beverage delivery systems, their cost control and management. A combination of interpersonal, leadership and group dynamics skills will be applied to service encounters to illustrate the complexities of guest satisfaction.
Credits: 3
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HTM 140 - Culinary Arts Operations
Balanced between theoretical and applied learning in La Chanterelle our non-traditional classroom, students will explore the function of food preparation within the restaurant environment. Focus will be on hygienic production, preparations and presentation. Purchasing and cost control are examined to ensure operational profitability.
Credits: 3
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HTM 213 - Hospitality Sales & Marketing
The service sector has distinctive features in its marketing and sales strategy. An in depth examination of the unique principles and practices of marketing service sector versus manufactured products. Emphasis is placed on market research, target markets, promotions and advertising. The impact of sales will be analyzed from the perspective of multiple vantage points including buyer, seller and corporate.
Credits: 3
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HTM 214 - Sustainable Tourism
A study of the underlying principles and practices in domestic and international tourism, this course includes issues that contribute to travel and tourism development. Focus is on the economic, social/cultural and ecological, impacts of tourism and how policy and planning play a role in creating sustainability in traditional and emerging markets.
Credits: 3
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HTM 250 - Food & Beverage Managment
Restaurant management is analyzed from an operational and financial standpoint. Student will learn the basic financial concepts important in operating a profitable foodservice facility. Menu management will be discussed form a psychological viewpoint to influence guest decisions to purchase the items that are more profitable to the restaurant. Internal control processes will be examined to protect the assets of a restaurant. Layout and design considerations will be studied to ensure proper functionality of restaurants.
Credits: 3
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HTM 255 - Fundamentals of Events
Students will explore and develop an understanding of the events/entertainment field. The focus is on the historical development, organizational structure and career opportunities that exist within the discipline. The course introduces students to the methods and techniques utilized in planning organizing and delivering events.
Credits: 3
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HTM 315 - The History and Appreciation of Wine
Students explore how wine is woven into modern day traditions and cultures, with its history dating back 8,000 years. French and American wines and the way they illustrate the larger differences in philosophies between Old and New World wines form a major focus of the course. The wine making process, viticulture, and market trends are also discussed. The sensory evaluation of wine is a component of this course; consequently students must be 21 years of age.
Prerequisites & Notes
Age 21, senior class status, and permission of instructor. Course Fee: $50.00
Credits: 3
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IA 501 - Interior Architecture Precedent Studio I
Precedent building analysis and research remains an integral component of the design profession, as a tool for deciphering architectural and interior design history. This graduate level precedent design studio, along with the co-requisite precedent research seminar, explores design principles and theory through selected readings, discussions, and short studio assignments. The student will develop an understanding of interior design and architectural design analysis through various diagrammatic techniques. It is through precedent studies that designers can develop their identification of themes and patterns that aid in the generation of design form.
Credits: 3
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IA 502 - Design Dynamics
This course empowers individuals and teams to search for innovative solutions. Students learn how to break down a vision into actionable challenges; through the process of experimentation. This studio provides graduate students an opportunity to focus on particular issues and components. Students advance their theory, knowledge, and design expertise within topic focus.
Prerequisites & Notes
IA 505A or IA 510A
Credits: 1
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IA 506 - Emerging Materials and Systems
Emerging materials and advanced environmentally responsible building systems are the principle focus of this course. Students explore current and emerging technological advancements and appropriate application of intelligent materials, finishes, and construction. Technical and aesthetic aspects of progressive environmental building systems, intelligent materials, energy efficiency, Zero Energy Building, Renewable Energy Systems, and Lighting (natural and artificial), are covered in-depth along with their impact in our built and natural environments.
Prerequisites & Notes
ID 503, ID 504, ID 505, ID 530, or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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IA 507 - Art and Science of Interior Lighting
The principles of interior lighting are explored through lectures, field trips, testing, and studio projects to develop an advanced understanding of potential design solutions. Through demonstration within the lighting lab and software simulation students analyze and compare luminaries, lamping options, and controls. Participants address the aesthetic, functional, environmental, and regulatory needs of residential and commercial lighting requirements of interior spaces. Topics such as daylight, glare, color rendition, light distribution, control and dimming, energy consumption, energy codes, heat production, light trespass, cost, and light pollution are addressed.
Prerequisites & Notes
ID 504, ID 505, ID 506, ID 530, or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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IA 510B - Global Studio II
(Non-Western) A global look at interior design strategies that are applied to advanced graduate level studio projects and assignments of various size and complexity based on student area of concentration. Students are introduced to advanced integrated design programming, concept development, schematic design, design development, and presentation. Special focus on international environmentally responsible design, universal design, international building codes, environmental assessment tools, and sustainable design rating systems are explored and applied. Student’s select project types based on area of concentration to be further researched and investigated within a studio setting. The “Study Abroad Component” (non-Western country) of the course includes pre-departure orientation seminars covering all aspects of the tour: opportunities for investigation, group dynamics, problem solving, and team spirit created by cohesiveness within the classroom. Students will participate in a professionally led study and research opportunity in a host country. Students will investigate sustainable design issues, philosophies, and practice of other cultures, as well as historical context.
Credits: 4
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IA 511 - Forum I
Part 1 of a four-semester continuing course studying the interrelationship of theory, history, and practice as it relates to architecture, interior design, and the designer. It looks at theory not as a specialized discourse related only to design, but touches upon many broader issues, whether they are cultural, aesthetic, technological, philosophical, or professional. Topics, readings, and examples are chosen from a wide range of materials, from classical antiquity to today, as well as from many complementary issues related to creating a multi-disciplinary approach to design. This course provides a forum for discussion and exploration.
Credits: 1
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IA 512 - Forum II
Part 2 of a four-semester continuing course studying the interrelationship of theory, history, and practice as it relates to architecture, interior design, and the designer. It looks at theory not as a specialized discourse related only to design, but touches upon many broader issues,whether they are cultural, aesthetic, technological, philosophical, or professional. Topics, readings, and examples are chosen from a wide range of materials, from classical antiquity to today, as well as from many complementary issues related to creating a multi-disciplinary approach to design. This course provides a forum for discussion and exploration.
Credits: 1
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IA 517 - Theory, Criticism, and Methodology
Through the careful consideration of key philosophical and theoretical texts, this course offers a forum for discussing contemporary and historical doctrine. This course is dedicated to exploring the ideas that lie behind the appearances of buildings and interior design, that is, architectural theory. In general, theory is the province of ideas that precedes action. Theory and practice are inseparable. This course aims to explain, traditional conventions, environmental concerns, experimental structural concepts, or aesthetic judgments. Likewise, theory relies ultimately on practice to test its hypotheses and assumptions. Therefore, the course will primarily focus on the development of contemporary literary examples related to design and theory, through a semester long reading intensive course of far reaching ideas, on analysis and critique of written doctrine relevant to interior design and architecture. Of interest is the articulation of philosophical and contemporary design issues, from as early as LeCorbusier’s Towards a New Architecture to the most recent literary examples of Zaha Hadid’s Randomness vs. Arbitrariness.
Credits: 3
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IA 518 - Scandinavian Architecture and Interior Architecture
Design History Elective
This course will survey the architecture of the Scandinavian countries, in terms of history, culture, design (interior design and architecture), building technology, and the environment, in relationship to Western Architecture. This course will explore various periods of design and construction from the Viking Age settlements in the North Atlantic, the towering stave churches in Norway, and the modern architecture of Sverre Fehn. This course will include discussions of select Scandinavian influenced works in New England and a visit to examples by Alvar Aalto, Eero Saarinen, and Steven Holl works located in Cambridge. Our focus will be on the development (past and future) of Scandinavia, in the context of History, Architecture, Interior Design, Urban Design, and Culture. The course will also allow for exploration of individual architectural and theoretical interests.
Credits: 3
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IA 519 - Modern Furniture Classics
Design History Elective
An in depth look at the development of modern furniture design, beginning with the early precursors of the mid-19th century through to future classics being designed today. While the artifacts under scrutiny will be furniture, their stylist expressions illustrate the technical, aesthetic and social contexts of their time.
Credits: 3
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IA 520 - Advanced Electronic Media
Electronic Media covers the full set of skills and strategies for efficient work-flow in the interior design profession. Software selection and implementation are reviewed with an emphasis on an efficient design process, and high quality and flexible documentation at all stages.
Credits: 3
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IA 530 - Psychology of Place
This course examines the interplay between humans and their interior environments. Through historical precedents, current academic theories and scientific research students will study the psychological affects interior environments have on human behavior and perception. Students investigate both simplistic and complex interior environments and components such as volumetric space, color, texture, art, furniture, artificial light, and natural light to acquire practical design approaches that can be incorporated into professional practice.
Prerequisites & Notes
ID 503, ID 504, ID 505 and or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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IA 535 - Literature and Theory in Sustainable Design
This course focuses on historical and contemporary sustainable design theory through analyzing written works of leading scholars, theorist, scientist, and environmentalist. Issues about the built environment are investigated to better understand historical precedents and contemporary trends. Students will gain a global understanding the impact design has on our planet.
Credits: 3
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IA 545 - Universal Design for the Built Environment
The focus of this course is on the examination of the universal design of buildings, spaces, products, and programs. Students will be prepared to creatively respond to the built environment, relevant to the psychological, physical, political, educational, sociological impacts in the areas of interior design. Universal Design is important as a means to make the components of our built environment accessible to all ages and abilities.
Credits: 3
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IA 575 - Interior Design Firm Management
This seminar examines “best practices” and current trends in Interior Design firm management. Students will be exposed to current business methodologies, philosophy, finance and accounting principles necessary to transition and advance from an employee to associate, principle, or sole practitioner. The seminar targets strategic topics such as business development, project management, business communication, ethics, human resource administration, and organizational behavior.
Credits: 1
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IA 580 - Educational Practicum I
This course is Part 1 of a three-part intensive investigation into interior design education techniques, teaching effectiveness, and curriculum development. Assigned to a full-time faculty member and assisting in classroom critiques and lecturing affords students first-hand teaching experience. Participants attend weekly seminars covering topics such as public speaking and communication, interior design accreditation requirements, curriculum development, online course delivery, teaching effectiveness strategies, and current instructional models. Weekly meetings provide a forum for discussion and mock presentations.
Credits: 1
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IA 588 - Master’s Thesis I: Seminar
Thesis I is the first stage of a three semester thesis sequence, which allows students an opportunity to focus on an area of inquiry relevant to interior design. Through library research, precedent analysis, and methodology this seminar provides direction and techniques needed to conduct academic research on any aspect of interior environments, occupant comfort, design theory, or the impact on the designer. The seminar is a comprehensive entry point into investigations for the three stage sequential thesis.
Credits: 1
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IA 589 - Master’s Thesis II: Written Defense
Thesis II is the second stage of the three semester sequence, which requires students to prepare a comprehensive literature review and submit a written defense on their area of inquiry relevant to interior design. The course builds upon research methods and standards discussed in the Thesis Seminar and are now applied to their critical position.
Credits: 3
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IA 590 - Master’s Thesis III: Scholarly Defense
Thesis III is the final stage of the three-semester sequence, which requires students to prepare a comprehensive visual defense on their area of inquiry relevant to interior design or practice. The course builds upon research methods and standards discussed in the previous Thesis stages and are now applied to visually defend the student’s critical position, through a professionally applicable hypothetical design problem.
Credits: 3
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IA 590E - Design Practice Research Internship
This full semester internship combines the process and procedures for practice based design research with academic research in an approved professional design firm. Students will develop and apply academic research methods and theory to practice based design problems. The “Design Practice Research Internship” provides a foundation for evidenced based design and inspired research within current design practice. The fourteen week period is planned and supervised by faculty and site supervisors. Students meet weekly on campus supervision group provides the opportunity for students to reflect upon their experiences and learning. Students are responsible for outside reading and writing assignments designed
to integrate design research with practice. Students spend 3 or 4 days at site and attend weekly meeting on campus.
Prerequisites & Notes
Art 500, Art 501, Art 502, Art 505, IDI 5xx Media I, IDI 5xx Interior Environments Studio I, IDI 5xx Materials & Specifications, IDI 5xx Media II, IDI 5xx Lighting Interior Environments, or Permission of Graduate Program Director.
Credits: 3
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IA 610 - Domesticity and Identity in the Built Environment
This course will explore the concept of home and how people from various cultures throughout (and even before) history conceived of themselves and the spaces and places in which they live. A special focus on “Identity-who we are, who we think we are, who we want others to think we are” will be discussed and along with its relevance in the built environment.
Credits: 3
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IA 611 - Forum III
Part 3 of a four-semester, continuing course studying the interrelationship of theory, history, and practice as it relates to architecture, interior design, and the designer. It looks at theory not as a specialized discourse related only to design, but touches upon many broader issues, whether they are cultural, aesthetic, technological, philosophical, or professional. Topics, readings, and examples are chosen from a wide range of materials, from classical antiquity to today, as well as from many complementary issues related to creating a multi-disciplinary approach to design. This course provides a forum for discussion and exploration.
Credits: 1
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IA 612 - Forum IV
Part 4 of a four-semester, continuing course studying the interrelationship of theory, history, and practice as it relates to architecture, interior design, and the designer. It looks at theory not as a specialized discourse related only to design, but touches upon many broader issues, whether they are cultural, aesthetic, technological, philosophical, or professional. Topics, readings, and examples are chosen from a wide range of materials, from classical antiquity to today, as well as in many complementary issues related to creating a multi-disciplinary approach to design. This course provides a forum for discussion and exploration.
Credits: 1
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IA 617 - Contemporary Architectural Icons
Architectural icons, whether they are design firms, individuals or projects, will be examined with a critical eye: The “Bird’s Nest” of the Beijing Olympics, The Guggenheim at Bilbao, Spain, The Burj Al Arab Hotel at Dubai. Through extensive readings by and about recent icons of the design world, we will try to answer questions like: Have they met the standard of “firmitatis, utilitatis, venustatis?” Does it matter? Icons are, by definition, popular. How does “popularity” fit into criticism? Can critical standards be applied uniformly? Do only wealthy and powerful clients build icons?
Credits: 3
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IA 630 - Special Topics Studio
This elective studio provides graduate students an opportunity to focus on particular issues and components within the built environment. The studio includes lectures on focused area, group discussions, individual and/or group projects. Students advance their theory, knowledge, and design expertise within topic focus.
Credits: 3
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IA 680 - Educational Practicum II
This course is Part 2 of a three-part, intensive investigation into interior design education techniques, teaching effectiveness, and curriculum development. Assigned to a full-time faculty member and assisting in classroom critiques and lecturing affords students first-hand experience. Participants attend weekly seminars covering topics such as public speaking and communication, interior design accreditation requirements, curriculum development, online course delivery, teaching effectiveness strategies, and current instructional models. Weekly meetings provide a forum for discussion and mock presentations. This practicum reinforces the concurrent learning mission of the College.
Credits: 1
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IA 681 - Educational Practicum III
This course is Part 3 of a three-part, intensive investigation into interior design education techniques, teaching effectiveness, and curriculum development. Assigned to a full-time faculty member and assisting in classroom critiques and lecturing affords students first-hand experience. Participants attend weekly seminars to advance their skills in such topics as public speaking and communication, interior design accreditation requirements, curriculum development, online course delivery, teaching effectiveness strategies, and current instructional models. Weekly meetings provide a forum for discussion and mock presentations. This practicum reinforces the concurrent learning mission of the College.
Credits: 1
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IA 688 - Master’s Dissertation I: Seminar
Dissertation I is the first stage of a three-semester sequence, which allows students an opportunity to focus on an area of inquiry relevant to interior design. The seminar provides direction and techniques needed to conduct academic research on any aspect of interior environments, occupant comfort, design theory, or the impact on the designer. The first seminar is a comprehensive entry point into investigations for the three stage sequential dissertation.
Credits: 3
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IA 689 - Master’s Dissertation II: Written Defense
Dissertation II is the second stage of the three-semester sequence, which requires students to prepare a comprehensive written defense on their area of inquiry relevant to interior design. The course builds upon research methods and standards discussed in the Dissertation Seminar and are now applied to defend their critical position.
Credits: 6
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IA 690 - Master’s Dissertation III: Visual Defense
Dissertation III is the final stage of the three-semester sequence, which requires students to prepare a comprehensive visual defense on their area of inquiry relevant to interior design. The course builds upon research methods and standards discussed in the previous Dissertation stages and are now applied to visually defend the student’s critical position, through a professionally applicable hypothetical design problem.
Credits: 9
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IA 690E - Extended Thesis
Students continue to develop a comprehensive visual defense on their area of inquiry relevant to interior design, design theory or practice. The course builds upon research methods and visual presentation standards discussed in Thesis I , Thesis II, and Thesis III to complete a successful defense of an individual thesis design problem begun in the previous Dissertation/Thesis I, II, III stages.
Prerequisites & Notes
ID 690, ID 590 and permission of the Program Director.
Credits: 0
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IAC XXX - Commercial Interior Architecture Elective
TBD
Credits: 3
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IAC 505A/510A - Commercial/Institutional Interior Environments I
This commercial and institutional studio focus is on the development of innovative and forward thinking workplace environments. Students apply historical precedent analysis, social, corporate culture, human behavior, and environmental psychology to complex workplace design scenarios confronting contemporary interior designers. Assignments and projects are studio based with emphases on spatial interior zoning, organizational hierarchy, and work styles for the 21st century.
Credits: 4
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IAC 505B/510B - Commercial/Institutional Interior Environments II
This studio continues the investigation and design of commercial and institutional design. Students will further the advancement of their design research through integrated historical precedent analysis, social, corporate culture, Business Communication Issues, human behavior, and environmental psychology as related to complex workplace scenarios confronting contemporary interior designers. Assignments and projects are studio based with further emphasis on spatial interior zoning, organizational hierarchy, and work styles for the 21st century. The studio will also explore the coordinated and integrated relationships between interior designer, architect, and contractors, as well as issues related to budgets and scheduling.
Credits: 4
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IAH XXX - Healthcare Interior Architecture Elective
TBD
Credits: 3
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IAH 505A/510A - Healthcare Interior Environments I
Evidence based design is applied to develop healing spaces for various medical interior environments. Students undertake an interdisciplinary approach to research multiple aspects of health and healing environments in order to develop working spaces that respond to patient, family, staff, and user physical and psychological needs. The importance of staff efficiency, privacy concerns, and comfort are emphasized. Sustainable design principles are used to establish benchmarks for indoor environmental quality and other health supporting factors.
Credits: 4
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IAH 505B/510B - Healthcare Interior Environments II
Students undertake complex healthcare and healing interiors and components, applying evidence based research and current published studies to design solutions. Case studies are examined and tested within studio assignments focused on the development of patient and family friendly, staff supportive healing interiors.
Credits: 4
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IAR XXX - Residential Interior Architecture Elective
TBD
Credits: 3
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IAR 505A/510A - Residential Interior Environments I
This studio focus is on the social, environmental, economic, and psychological issues confronting the designer of residential environments. Evidence based design is applied to small to mid-size scale projects. Projects, case studies, and related assignments emphasize the design process, precedent analysis, and theory as it pertains to 21st century housing issues.
Credits: 4
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IAR 505B/510B - Residential Interior Environments II
This studio continues the advanced investigative research and study into residential interior environments through the development and application of forward thinking design solutions, individual and group studio based projects and research assignments emphasize the integration of social, psychological, and global issues within the design of residential interior environments.
Credits: 4
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IAS XXX - Sustainable Interior Architecture Elective
TBD
Credits: 3
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IAS 505A/510A - Sustainable Interior Environments I
Sustainable interior design strategies are applied to multiple small to mid-sized scale projects and assignments. Students apply an interdisciplinary approach to environmental material selection, building systems research, precedent analysis, along with current professional journal publications to inform and guide design decisions. Studio assignments focus on the development of earth and user friendly environmental design.
Credits: 4
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IAS 505B/510B - Sustainable Interior Environments II
Sustainable interior design strategies are applied to large scale complex building type within this advanced interior design studio. Students build upon their knowledge in sustainable design theory, and implementation skills through sustainable integrated design applied to programming strategies, concept development, schematic design, design development and presentation. Studio based design problems focus on environmentally responsible designs related to complex space planning and programming.
Credits: 4
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IDI 510 - Interior Environments Studio I
Students apply elements and principles of interior architecture and color, materials, and occupant comfort to a series of residential and small commercial interior environment scenarios. Issues of human factors, universal / inclusive design, and sustainability are emphasized throughout the studio assignments.
Credits: 3
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IDI 515 - Interior Environments Studio II
Interior design strategies are applied to projects of increasing size and complexity with a focus in contract design, commercial, and hospitality design. Students are introduced to advanced integrated design programming strategies, evidence based design, concept development, schematic design, design development and presentation skills. A special focus on the interplay between humans and their interior environment is emphasized. Environmentally Responsible Design, space programming and planning, integration of codes, environmental assessment tools and rating systems for sustainable commercial, corporate and hospitality environments are explored. Prerequisites: IDI 510, IDI 525, IDI 535, IDI 537 or permission of the Graduate Program Director.
Credits: 3
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IDI 526 - Media I: Architectural Drafting
In the field of interior architectural design the thought and method of expression are equally important. Students will learn to communicate their design ideas through the use of both instrumental, and freehand drawing. The course will cover the production of orthographic, multi-view, isometric, oblique and perspective drawings. Students will explore construction document production through both hand technical and computer assisted and building information modeling techniques. Diverse media and software will be explored.
Credits: 2
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IDI 531 - Media II: Electronic Media
This course is intended to give students a set of strategies for incorporating technology and electronic workflow strategies into their design work. Students will learn to techniques for managing and integrating the entire design process using a number of software titles, from programmatic diagrams to construction drawings and perspective renderings. The main focus will be on the most common type of architectural software used today, building information modeling (BIM). Use of custom objects and best practices for creating presentations will also be discussed. English and Metric units of measure will be explored as well.
Prerequisites & Notes
ART 520, IDI 525, or permission of program director
Credits: 3
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IDI 535 - Materials and Specification
Students investigate the properties of interior finishes, furniture, and equipment. The appropriate selection and specification of materials based upon code, occupant comfort, universal design, sustainability and aesthetics is researched. Life cycle analysis is used to determine the source, manufacture, transportation, maintenance, durability, and disposal of a product. Viable information sources for sustainable products are explored along with third party verification of green product claims.
Credits: 3
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IDI 537 - Lighting Interior Environments
The principles of lighting interior environments are explored through lectures and studio projects to develop an understanding and application of appropriate lighting design solutions which meet the aesthetic, functional, and regulatory needs of residential and commercial interior spaces. Artificial lighting, daylight, and energy efficiency will be primary topics in this course.
Prerequisites & Notes
IDI 510, ID 535, or permission of the Graduate Program Director.
Credits: 2
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IDI 540 - Media III: Advanced Construction Documents & Rendering
This course will build on skills and knowledge gained in Media I and Media II. The emphasis is focused on multiple software applications to develop effective building information modeling (BIM) computer generated construction documents and presentation renderings. Special attention will be toward electronic presentations and animations. Diverse media and software will be explored, as well as, English and Metric units of measure.
Prerequisites & Notes
IDI 530 or permission of the Graduate Program Director
Credits: 3
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IDI 542 - Building Systems & Integrated Design
Students explore the technical and aesthetic aspects of structure, environmental systems including plumbing, electrical, HVAC system types, natural ventilation, energy efficiency, and lighting (natural and artificial), fire protection and safety, and acoustics and their impact on the built and natural environments. The appropriate selection of technologies and materials based on codes, universal design, sustainability, function, aesthetics, and human comfort are explored and evaluated for a variety of interior environments.
Credits: 3
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IDI 545 - Design Portfolio
The design portfolio is an essential component of the practice of interior design. Students are introduced to the components and methods of executing a professional portfolio. Students will be guided through the process of narrative building, design work inventory, editing, presentation techniques, and designing of an individual portfolio. Resume, cover letter construction, and electronic portfolios will be emphasized.
Credits: 1
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IDI 547 - Design Research Seminar
This course examines the process and procedures for writing a traditional academic thesis and fuses the research with the design process. Students will develop knowledge in “taking a critical position”, the importance of forming a thorough review of literature, and applying research methods. The course provides a foundation for undertaken and developing an original project work through evidenced based design and inspired research.
Prerequisites & Notes
IDI 510, IDI 530, IDI 537, or permission of the Graduate Program Director
Credits: 2
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IDI 551 - Regulations and Guidelines
This course will introduce students to the intent scope, detail, and examination of sustainable environment guidelines, local, state, national, and international building codes, standards, and regulations that protect the health, safety, and welfare of the general public in new and existing materials and methods of construction. Emphasis will be given to the international, federal, state, Local and professional standards. Students will also develop an understanding of Universal Design and the Americans Disabilities Act Guidelines.
Credits: 1
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IDI 552 - Contract Document
Contract documents are prepared combining knowledge of architectural, structural, environmental building systems, lighting, interior construction detailing, architectural millwork and furniture interface. Students learn to document the design decisions as contract document that impact wellbeing, comfort and performance. Detailing theory and processes are explored and supported by the exploration to provide processes, and finish systems research.
Prerequisites & Notes
IDI 540, IDI 542
Credits: 1
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IDI 555 - Professional Practice
This course examines the practice of Interior Design and business components necessary to engage the profession. Various types of design firms are discussed from small residential / commercial to large global design firms. The course carefully examines leadership, professional ethics, project management, financial management, client management, marketing and business development as well as strategies for collaborating in teams and team building techniques. Continuing education and lifelong learning will also be emphasized and the importance for a designer to always remain current with theory and technology in the delivery of design solutions.
Credits: 2
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IDI 560 - Internship
This semester long course fuses academic theories to the professional work environment. The eight-week period is planned and supervised by faculty and site supervisors. A weekly, on campus supervision group provides the opportunity for students to reflect upon their experiences and learning. Students are responsible for assigned outside reading and writing assignments designed to integrate theory and practice.
Credits: 2
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IDI 570 - Capstone Studio
Students develop the design concepts of a topical area of specialty explored in IDI 547 Design Research Seminar, fused within a final semester’s effort, stressing critical analysis and professional application. Practical and theoretical solutions culminate in a research capstone design project and final presentation.
Prerequisites & Notes
IDI 547 or permission of the Graduate Program Director.
Credits: 3
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