wish me luck.

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i did it. i put myself out there and reached for something i REALLY want and made myself vulnerable. let's see how this pans out.

oh and these are the reasons why i am ok with staying in school for another semester:

DEA 430(4300) Furniture as a Social Art: The focus is on how innovation in furniture design is inspired. Three sources of inspiration explored are: aesthetic interpretation; material and manufacturing technologies; and users needs. The interplay among these three sources of inspiration will be examined with emphasis on the last, users needs. Assignments involve both analyzing furniture products currently on the market and designing and constructing a furniture piece for a special population inclusive of young children, older adults, and people of any age living with a congenital or hereditary condition, injury, or disease.

DEA 470(4700) Applied Ergonomic Methods: Covers physical and cognitive ergonomics methods and techniques and their application to the design of modern work environments. Emphasizes understanding key concepts. Covers conceptual frameworks for ergonomic analysis, systems methods and processes, a repertoire of ergonomics methods and techniques for the analysis of work activities and work systems.

DEA 645(6450) Dancing Mind/Thinking Heart: Creative Problem-Solving Theory and Practice: Focuses on thinking processes and techniques that support creative problem solving. Examines theories of creative behavior and critical thinking. The course is highly participatory and experiential by design. Weekly discussions include hands-on applications of theories on short problems tailored to the backgrounds of the students. The primary goal is to demonstrate perceptual, emotional, intellectual, cultural, and environmental blocks to creative thinking and expand the student s repertoire of creative problem solving strategies for use in day-to-day professional practice. Case studies of creative individuals and organizations from a variety of fields are presented.

NBA 573(5730) Seminar in Sustainable Development: Involves readings and discussion of issues in environmental management and features four significant outside speakers on the subject of environmental management.

booyah.