Vertically Integrated Projects.

Catalog description

Semester course; 3 or 6 laboratory hours. 0, 1 or 2 credits. May be repeated for a maximum total of eight credits. Enrollment requires permission of the project faculty adviser. This course provides undergraduate students the opportunity to participate in multiyear, multidisciplinary projects under the guidance of faculty and graduate students in their areas of expertise. As they address research and development issues, students learn and practice many different professional skills, make substantial technical contributions to the project, and experience many different roles on a large, multidisciplinary design/discovery team. Students must earn a minimum of four credits in this course with a minimum grade of C in order for these credits to be eligible to count toward a technical or departmental elective. More restrictive requirements may be imposed by individual departments. Note: When the limit allowed by the specific department is reached, students can continue to be engaged through the zero-credit option.