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Environmental engineering course geared towards introducing students to the principles of engineering design. Emphasis is placed on the idea-to-project trajectory, which includes the identification of a design question or problem, evaluation of requirements or constraints set by the application and/or client, and the implementation into a concrete product deliverable. Communication deliverables include conceptual design reports, project definition statements, memos, slide decks, and oral presentations.
Mechnical engineering course that introduces measurement methods and experimental techniques. Students conduct a self-directed term-long assignment project on a topic of their choosing. Communication deliverables include a research paper, conference poster, and oral presentations.
Mechanical engineering course that brings clinicians, industry partners, and students, and faculty together to prototype new healthcare technologies based on existing clinical challenges. Students follow an industry-modeled design process from problem definition, concept and strategy definition, and proof-of-concept testing and evaluation. Communication deliverables include a research paper, extended abstract, and oral presentations.
Chemistry course that exposes students to recent innovations in protein kinases and their applications in cancer treatments. Students gain exposure to a range of biochemical techniques and strengthen their ability to analyze, evaluate, and communicate existing research professionally and effectively. Communication deliverables include oral presentation, research proposal, and a literature review.
Electrical engineering course that introduces the fundamental algorithmic approaches for creating robot systems that can autonomously manipulate physical objects in unstructured environments such as homes and restaurants. Communication deliverables include a research paper, video presentation, and oral presentation.
Brain and cognitive science course that explores how challenges of human vision can be motivated and enhanced by the capabilities of computer vision systems. Students self-identify research areas, conduct multi-methodological studies with computer vision models and human participants, and make key recommendations for improving vision-based research in a wide variety of settings including healthcare, transportation, and agriculture. Communication deliverables include a research proposal, oral presentations, and a research paper.
Writing-intensive course aimed at introducing students to the field of the rhetoric of health and medicine. By analyzing texts and narratives by providers, patients, caregivers, and more, students will identify and assess how communication practices play a critical role in effective, efficient, and patient-oriented healthcare.
Discussion-based writing in the disciplines course covering effective communication practices in the field of engineering. Students are introduced to traditional technical and scientific writing forms, including postmortems, mechanical and technical descriptions, extended technical definitions, and research posters. Students gain experience analyzing and communicating information through visual, verbal, and written modes.
Discussion-based writing in the disciplines course covering a range of social and professional issues in the field of computing, including algorithmic bias, identity and computing, automation, right to repair, and surveillance. Students compose analyses of representations of computing in popular discourse, reflect on their coding and programming literacies, and advocate for policy changes to appropriate decision-makers.
Content-based course introducing students to the history and practice of web writing, best practices for web accessibility, and HTML/CSS. Students code and create an online portfolio of content that demonstrates skills as a web designer and professional writer.
Introductory course to the Professional Writing and Technical Communication certificate program. Offers an overview of commonly professional genres such as memos, reports, job materials, and grant proposals. Students practice writing in these genres, develop technical research skills, and gain experience in communicating specialized information to non-specialist readers.