Fall 2026

Introduction to Design Frameworks and Spatial Technologies

Introduction to geodesign frameworks and spatial technologies for solving complex design problems.

offering recorded2 credits
Recorded instructors · Fall 2026 Ben ByersEdward Boswell

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Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 3.91 GPA, 95.9% A/AB (n=73 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.69 GPA, 85.2% A/AB (n=88 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.87 GPA, 91.5% A/AB (n=59 letter grades).

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Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 3.91 GPA, 95.9% A/AB (n=73 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.69 GPA, 85.2% A/AB (n=88 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.87 GPA, 91.5% A/AB (n=59 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.

Historical instructors & teaching patterns

EDWARD BOSWELL is recorded teaching in Fall 2022, Fall 2023, Fall 2024, Fall 2025. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

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Calendar & sections

Fall 2026

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SectionModeEnrolled / capacityWaitlist
LAB 301Classroom Instruction14 / 240
LAB 302Classroom Instruction13 / 220
LEC 001Classroom Instruction50 / 510
LAB 303Classroom Instruction11 / 240
LAB 307Classroom Instruction12 / 240

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the class

Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 3.91 GPA, 95.9% A/AB (n=73 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.69 GPA, 85.2% A/AB (n=88 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.87 GPA, 91.5% A/AB (n=59 letter grades).

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Topics

  • Geodesign questions and methods
  • Interactive lessons and laboratory exercises

Skills

  • Methods and technologies for geodesign problems
  • Solving complex design problems across geographic scales

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LANDARC 311 · Fall 2026

Introduction to Design Frameworks and Spatial Technologies

Recorded 2026-09-07
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