Nature offers boundless inspiration for sustainable design, but how does one access the wealth of biological information available and apply it effectively to design? Each week of this course is composed of three lessons that follow these main themes: Biomimicry Basics, Observing Nature, and Biomimic's Design Studio. A typical lesson includes an introduction to the topic, readings, and an ungraded assignment. Course activities include getting outside to explore nature and learning a key biomimicry design concept, and applying that concept to develop a novel biomimetic design. This introductory course is primarily self-directed, with peer-to-peer feedback and engagement. An instructor will be present to facilitate and provide guidance, but individual feedback will be limited. Open to students ages 16 and above. Review complete policies, including class cancellation policies before completing your registration. Class meeting details This online course is asynchronous, meaning that there are no set class meeting times. Instead, the course is project-based, with 2 to 3 deadlines per week, and students can choose a time and place that works best for them to complete the work. Course activities may include readings, video demonstrations and tutorials, online discussions, projects, and critiques. Required materials Hardware A computer, tablet, or smartphone with internet access, a camera or smartphone to capture and upload work. Class resources This class uses Canvas, MCAD's learning management system. Please see the link for more information. Textbook See https://canvas.mcad.edu/books for a list of required textbooks. Questions Contact MCAD Continuing Education at continuing_education@mcad.edu or call 612.874.3765. Register Title Noncredit Tuition $99.00 Student's Legal First Name Student's Legal Last Name Student Birthdate Month MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec Day Day12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031 Year Year192419251926192719281929193019311932193319341935193619371938193919401941194219431944194519461947194819491950195119521953195419551956195719581959196019611962196319641965196619671968196919701971197219731974197519761977197819791980198119821983198419851986198719881989199019911992199319941995199619971998199920002001200220032004200520062007200820092010201120122013201420152016201720182019 I agree to the following registration terms and conditions. Date: Mon, Jun 3, 2024 - Sun, Jul 7, 2024 Time: Asynchronous Day(s) of the week: Asynchronous Ages: Open to students ages 18 and above. Term: Summer 24 Instructor: Stefanie Koehler Location: Online SKU: CSSD 5601 20 SU24 Prerequisites: None