Capstone I: Humanity and Technology

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This is the first part of a two-semester capstone for majors in Humanity and Technology. It is the culmination of a student's academic journey in the program, providing a platform for in-depth, immersive exploration, critical inquiry, and independent research. It provides students with the necessary skills and knowledge to conduct original research and to design and complete a high-quality capstone project that integrates their two focus areas, one in humanities or arts and one in STEM, through an applied technology. This course also explores leadership and ethical issues within the context of the research process and beyond. By the end of the semester, every student will have an approved proposal and plan for their project, which they will complete during the second semester of the capstone, HTEC 399B , which may be taken for 1-4 credit hours, depending on the scope of the project. Counts as a Capstone Project course. Prereq: HTEC 101 and HTEC 301 .