INTD 2075 - Design-Build Partnership

Credits: 3
Hours/Week: Lecture 2 Lab 1
Course Description: This course is intended for students nearing graduation to put their accumulated knowledge to use in a real-life design-build partnership with other technical schools, sub-contractors, and suppliers. It focuses on the selection of materials and furnishings for a spec house, and a presentation to North St. Paul city council members. This course requires off-campus visits to the job site and industry showrooms during regular business hours.
MnTC Goals
None

Prerequisite(s): INTD 1050 and INTD 2001 with grades of C or instructor consent
Corequisite(s): None
Recommendation: None

Major Content

Consultation with building trades instructor as the General Contractor
Consultation with sub-contractors
Budgeting and allowances
Field trips to finalize interior and exterior selections
Time management skills
Proposed furniture layout
Presentation boards
Final presentation to city council members

Learning Outcomes

collaborate as a team.
work with a contractor, sub-contractors, and suppliers.
work within a tight budget.
make selections within project constraints.
create a professional presentation to the city council.

Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC): Goals and Competencies
Competency Goals (MnTC Goals 1-6)
None
Theme Goals (MnTC Goals 7-10)
None

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