INDS 2500 Syllabus

Subject Code

INDS

Course Number

2500

Course Title

Basic Residential Kitchen and Bath Design

Prerequisites

Provisional admission

Corequisites

Terms Offered

Offered Fall

Credit Hours

(3-2-4)

Course Description

This course provides students with the opportunity to learn the special considerations necessary to design and plan kitchens and baths. Topics include the study of the basic principles of kitchen and bath design and planning, proper function and layout, universal design, accurate measuring techniques, appliances, plumbing, and cabinet principles.

Course Outcomes

Design Basics
Order Description
1 Demonstrate application of the principles and elements of design as they relate to kitchen & bath.

Programming
Order              Description
    1                 Describe how a designer recognizes client needs, style, and budget in creating the best design
                     solution

Application of Required Standards
Order              Description
    1                 Identify the planning guidelines needed to design kitchens & baths. (Cognitive, knowledge)
    2                 Demonstrate knowledge of the safety criteria recommended by NKBA.
    3                 Demonstrate how to take comprehensive and precise measurements.
    4                 Identify the best application of appliances for design solutions.
    5                 Identify application of kitchen and bath plumbing fixtures for design solutions.
    6                 Identify cabinetry construction, sizing, and design to respond to design solution.