This is a stand-alone independent study designed by the student and faculty sponsor that involves frequent interaction between instructor and student. Qualitative and quantitative enrichment must be evident on the proposed contract before consent is given to undertake the study.

Individualized work, under the direction of an approved instructor.

Individualized work, under the direction of an approved instructor.

This writing-intensive course helps to prepare students for future writing in the world, focusing on writing related to their BDIC concentrations. Students will work on skills that cross disciplines and jobs, including how to find, use and evaluate resources, techniques and feedback that can help with writing, how to plan larger writing projects and how to use revision strategies effectively. Coursework includes several projects designed around the students' concentrations, an annotated bibliography, and a cover letter and resume. Prerequisite: BDIC 396P

In this collaborative course, students through readings, assignments and discussions explore both the concept and practical application of multidisciplinarity in today's world. Students work in teams to explore specific real-world issues, such as the cost of higher education, diversity and inclusion in education, and the mental health of college students. Through participating in guided research traversing multiple disciplines, students investigate complex problems and their causes.

Workplace safety is crucial for every successful building project. This course teaches construction safety concepts through lectures, demonstrations and a self-guided study of safety principles and OSHA requirements. Students will acquire additional safety credentials through independent study (at some additional cost). This can be an OSHA 10 hr card (a basic requirement for work on construction sites), a OSHA 30 hr card or some other safety certification as agreed to by the instructor.

There is no better way to learn and deeply understand sustainability in the built environment than to experience this as a part of a real project. This course explores the concept of using living labs to accelerate innovation in the realm of low carbon approaches to buildings, materials, technologies, policies and ways of living. Multi-disciplinary teams will work together to solve problems faced by local and global organizations. Students receive academic credit and real-world experience while the community benefits from technology and policy-based solutions in the built environment.

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Introduces concepts of project management for design and construction, including initiation, planning, implementation, monitoring, control, closeout, documentation, scope, budget and scheduling, teamwork and communication, contracts and negotiation, and risk management.