The seminar course is intended for students transferring to CEPS.The course focuses on building an interdisciplinary community among students, advancing topics from TECH 500, and professional development via engagement in undergraduate research and career development activities. Students are required to be simultaneously involved in a research project with a faculty member of their choosing. Students are evaluated on their participation in class activities, written assignments, presentations, and posting/commenting to/on topical online blogs, which promote out-of-class discussion. Permission required. Cr/F.