DEA 4590

Problem-Seeking through Programming

Course Description

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

An architectural program is used to define the design problem, guide the design process and evaluate design solutions.  Students will develop skills in preparing a program while keeping in mind the potential audiences.  This course emphasizes the role of social science research and environment - behavior interaction in facility planning and in the design process.

Fees Cost of materials: approximately $100.

Course Attribute (CU-CEL)

Last 4 Terms Offered 2025FA, 2024FA, 2023FA, 2022FA

Outcomes

• Students will be able to identify different design programming methods and understanding key issues to consider in selecting and implementing a particular programming approach through lectures, readings, and hands-on exercise (grounding in disciplines and fields).
• Students will utilize social science research, facility management skills, and design concepts to develop a program of space requirements (multidisciplinary perspectives).
• Students will be able to develop critical success factors in developing and managing an effective programming process by participating in a major programming project for a real client (critical thinking).

Distribution Category (LAD-HE, SBA-HE)

When Offered Fall.

Comments Grade only for all DEA majors. Grade option for non-majors.

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