Projects, research and reading programs in areas of concentration. Sixty days advance approval of the student's plan of study by adviser and proposed instructor required. Prereq: 24 cr. in M.S.W. coursework. Special fee.

A research driven introduction to the university experience. Science, mathematical, and engineering principles will be applied within a cohort research experience for first year students. Under the direction of a faculty mentor(s), student teams will be guided through a year-long research experience culminating in a presentation of research results at the Undergraduate Research Conference, or equivalent activity. Prereq: TECH 411.

A research driven introduction to the university experience. Science, mathematical, and engineering principles will be applied within a cohort research experience for first year students. Under the direction of a faculty mentor(s), student teams will be guided through a year-long research experience culminating in a presentation of research results at the Undergraduate Research Conference, or equivalent activity. Prereq: TECH 411.

In this course, the operation of the basic metal-cutting machine tools (e.g., engine lathe, milling machine, drill press, band saw, cut-off saw, etc.) are demonstrated. The students receive introductory training on the safe operation of these machines as well as on safe practices in the machine shop. Two small projects are completed to demonstrate basic machine shop abilities by the end of the course. Prereq: no course prerequisites, but students must successfully complete an online shop safety quiz prior to the first day of the course. Offered spring and fall semesters only. Special fee. Cr/F.