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DSF

10 courses with the subject DSF, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

DSF 104Fundamentals of Design3

This course introduces students to the design process. Students will learn methods for ideation and realization of solutions to design problems, as well as practicing design presentation methods.

Subject
DSF
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
DSF 200Selected Topics1-6

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Subject
DSF
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
DSF 203Design Thinking3

This course will introduce students to the principles and practices of Design Thinking. We will focus on the application of design strategies to problems in businesses, organizations in a creative and strategic manner.

Subject
DSF
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
DSF 300Selected Topics1-6

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Subject
DSF
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
DSF 324Creative Problem Solving3

This multidisciplinary design course enhances students' problem-solving potential by developing creative thinking skills. Students identify assumptions, disrupt habits, and challenge norms, moving from small problems to wicked ones to produce meaningful, different solutions that drive change. Additional work required for graduate students.

Subject
DSF
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
DSF 336Design, Technology and Society3

Examines the impact of design and technology on humans and society by exploring the agents that shape culture, values, behaviors, and the adoption of designed products, services, and environments.

Subject
DSF
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
DSF 341Design Research3

This course covers foundations of ethical design research with diverse methodologies. Focused on research sprints, students learn background knowledge application, protocol creation, data collection, analysis techniques, and deriving meaningful conclusions, ensuring research integrity and relevance.

Subject
DSF
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
DSF 400Selected Topics1-6

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Subject
DSF
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
DSF 451Research in Practice3

Research in Practice supports post-graduation transition into professional roles as design futurists. The course is designed to guide the development of student professional identity and goals, facilitate student-industry connections, and help students initiate the conceptualization of a research-rich capstone project.

Subject
DSF
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
DSF 452Design Futures Capstone3

Students conduct an immersive exploration about a design-related inquiry, producing evidence-based, socially impactful proposals for innovation and change. Students demonstrate readiness for leadership in design research and thinking.

Subject
DSF
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu

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