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DES 450

Design for Urban Life

School of Design

4 credit hoursUsually offered: Fall, Spring
Avg GPA
3.11
Easiness
2.90
Total regs
289

Grade Distribution

Spring 2022–Summer 2026 · Percentages use A–F and W outcomes

Avg GPA
3.11
A
68.3%
177
B
20.8%
54
C
5.0%
13
D
0.8%
2
F
1.2%
3
W
3.9%
10
A–F + W
259
Other outcomes
30
All registrations
289

Quick Insights

Avg GPA
3.11
Easiness
2.90
C or better
98.0%
Among A–F outcomes
D or better
98.8%
Among A–F outcomes
Withdrawal rate
3.9%
Among A–F and W outcomes
Most common grade
A
Letter grades only
Outcomes counted
259
A–F and W outcomes

DES 450 by Professor

Ranked by historical GPA for 2024SP–2026SP · A–F outcomes only · minimum 20 graded outcomes

#1
Fisher, John Henrie
3.79
RMP
NR
Graded
42
Total regs
47
#2
Rynkiewicz, Jacob
3.56
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Advanced special topics in design theory and practice. Course Information: May be repeated. Students may register in more than one section per term. Extensive computer use required. Prerequisite(s): Open only to advanced undergraduate and graduate students in the School of Design. Class Schedule Information: To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Lecture and one Laboratory.

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Methodology
RMP
NR
Graded
32
Total regs
33
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Professor
Avg GPA
Student rating
Graded
Total regs
  • 1
    Fisher, John Henrie
    3.79
    NR
    42
    47
  • 2
    Rynkiewicz, Jacob
    3.56
    NR
    32
    33