TC 2030 - Collaborative Design

3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits

Course Description
This course prepares students to be productive collaborators both in the workplace and in their everyday lives. It affords students the opportunity to learn and apply principles of small group communication. Specifically, students will gain knowledge of and experience in creative collaboration, group dynamics, and cross-functional teams. Students will be introduced to processes and tools that enable them to engage in purposeful conversations, create and advance a shared vision, build an effective team, and produce quality deliverables. (prereq: GS 1002 or GS 1020H and GS 1003 or GS 1030H and sophomore standing or instructor approval)

Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Work effectively in cross-functional teams
Communicate design ideas effectively
Practice leadership skills
Apply creative methods of collaboration
Analyze personality and work style profiles
Develop a team assessment
Create a performance plan for another team member

Prerequisites by Topic

None

Course Topics

Foundations of collaboration
Understanding self and others
Creating a cohesive group
Creativity and innovation in collaboration
Group decision-making
Group problem-solving techniques
Negotiating conflict with group members
Leadership and coaching

Coordinator
Dr. Tammy Rice-Bailey

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