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The course looks at advanced techniques used in planning lighting and acoustic mechanics in
the design of interior spaces.

ID 457 SPECIFICATIONS AND QUANTITIES
Credits: 2(2,0,2) Prerequisite: ID 354

The field of Interior Design practice and execution is explored including the writing of detailed
specifications, working out costing of materials and making a prototype of any one furniture
piece.

ID 458 BUILDING SERVICES INTEGRATION
Credits: 3(3,0,0) Prerequisite: ID 456
This course surveys the integration of the following systems found in buildings: structural
systems (skeleton, pre-cast, load bearing), mechanical systems (elevators, HVAC, plumbing),
electrical systems (lighting, acoustics, power) and safety fire protection systems. Students
assess the best approaches to systems and services integration that correspond to user need
and economic feasibility.

ID 459 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES
Credits: 2(3,0,0) Prerequisite: ID 457

In this course, students study business and office practices, fees and commissions, the
preparation of estimates and contracts, professional ethics and job opportunities.

ID 492 Co-Op
Credits: 10(0,0,0) Prerequisite: Completion of 90 credit hours

The Co-Op is a career related professional program available to all Interior Design students. It is
designed to help students build on skills already learned in the classroom and acquire new ones
as well. Co-Op education is available to Interior Design students who have accumulated the
requisite number or more credits. The Co-Op option counts for 10 credit hours (CRs) for
practical onsite experience over a 7 month period, i.e. spanning one semester and summer.

ID 498 INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO VII - SENIOR PROJECT I
Credits: 2(2,0,0) Prerequisites: ENG 301, ID 315, Senior Standing
This course is a research-based course that lays the foundation for the Senior Project course to
be taken in the following semester. In consultation with the faculty and through guided
research, students select an appropriate topic for their Senior Project. Their tasks are to write
research proposal featuring a summary of their preliminary research, articulate are search
question and describe the scope of their project.

ID 499 INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO VIII - SENIOR PROJECT II
Credits: 5(0,0,10) Prerequisites: ID 457, ID 498

This is the final studio course. It focuses on the multidimensional aspects of analyzing complex
problems. Attention is placed on creativity and integration with previous experiences utilizing
systematic design methodologies, research, programming, estimation, and detailing all phases
of the design process.