In-depth, advanced study of an engineering area related to an engineering project or foundation topic in the focus area of Material Science & Engineering. Students will do in-depth learning of some aspect of content area. Coursework may be tied to project work.

Prerequisites:

Admission to major, minor or certificate programs and faculty approval for study that extends a core topic area.

In-depth, advanced study of an engineering area related to an engineering project or foundation topic in the focus area of Process Engineering. Students will do in-depth learning of some aspect of content area. Coursework may be tied to project work.

Prerequisites:

Admission to major, minor or certificate programs and faculty approval for study that extends a core topic area.

In-depth, advanced study of an engineering area related to an engineering project or foundation topic in the focus area of Systems Engineering. Students will do in-depth learning of some aspect of content area. Coursework may be tied to project work.

Prerequisites:

Admission to major, minor or certificate programs and faculty approval for study that extends a core topic area.

In-depth, advanced study of an engineering area related to an engineering project or foundation topic in the focus area of Transportation Engineering. Students will do in-depth learning of some aspect of content area. Coursework may be tied to project work.

Prerequisites:

Admission to major, minor or certificate programs and faculty approval for study that extends a core topic area.

In-depth, advanced study of an engineering area related to an engineering project or foundation topic in the focus area of Combustion. Students will do in-depth learning of some aspect of content area. Coursework may be tied to project work.

Prerequisites:

Admission to major, minor or certificate programs and faculty approval for study that extends a core topic area.

In-depth, advanced study of an engineering area related to an engineering project or foundation topic in the focus area of Environmental Engineering. Students will do in-depth learning of some aspect of content area. Coursework may be tied to project work.

Prerequisites:

In-depth, advanced study of an engineering area related to an engineering project or foundation topic in the focus area of Entrepreneurship. Students will do in-depth learning of some aspect of content area. Coursework may be tied to project work.

In-depth, advanced study of an engineering area related to an engineering project or foundation topic in the focus area of Leadership. Students will do in-depth learning of some aspect of content area. Coursework may be tied to project work.

Prerequisites:

Admission to major, minor or certificate programs and faculty approval for study that extends a core topic area.

In-depth, advanced study of an engineering area related to an engineering project or foundation topic in the focus area of Renewable Energy. Students will do in-depth learning of some aspect of content area. Coursework may be tied to project work.

Prerequisites:

Admission to major, minor or certificate programs and faculty approval for study that extends a core topic area.

In-depth, advanced study of an engineering area related to an engineering project or foundation topic in the focus area of Environmental Engineering. Students will do in-depth learning of some aspect of content area. Coursework may be tied to project work.

Prerequisites:

Admission to major, minor or certificate programs and faculty approval for study that extends a core topic area.

In-depth, advanced study of an engineering area related to an engineering project or foundation topic in the focus area of Microelectronics. Students will do in-depth learning of some aspect of content area. Coursework may be tied to project work.

Prerequisites:

Admission to major, minor or certificate programs and faculty approval for study that extends a core topic area.

Students learn about engineering practice through seminars with practicing engineers from industry and are assisted in their development as learners through workshops. This course is repeated by Integrated Engineering students every semester.

This class is for MAX scholars and covers topics related to achieving success in academic, professional and personal realms. Speakers will include faculty, graduate students, visiting researchers and industry members. Students will mentor lower division scholars and do presentations.Prereq: Recipient of a MAX scholarship or instructor consent

Prerequisites:

Recipient of a MAX scholarship or instructor consent.

This class provides students pursuing a minor in Global Solutions in Engineering and Technology with an opportunity to explore a set of topics related to achieving success in advance of and following an international experience (internship, study abroad, etc.). Speakers will include faculty, graduate students, visiting researchers and industry members as well as student participants. Returning students will be required to participate in mentoring of students preparing for their international experience and provide written and/or oral presentations of various topics during the semester. This course is required both before and after participation in the international experience (min. 2 cr.)

Special topics not covered in other courses. May be repeated for credit on each new topic.Pre: Consent

Prerequisites:

Consent

Advanced study and research required. Topic of the senior thesis determined jointly by the student and the faculty advisor. Deliverables include written thesis and formal oral presentation.

Prerequisites:

Senior standing in program and at least 14 credits earned in technical competencies

Graduate workshops covering a wide range of content related to engineering education. This course may be repeated for credit under different topics.

Seminar topics will address learning and professionalism in undergraduate engineering programs as well as engineering education research. This course may be repeated for credit.

Independent individual study under the guidance and direction of a graduate faculty member in the field of engineering education. This course may be repeated for credit under different topics.

This course is designed to introduce students to the complex field of environmental science. Reading assignments, lectures, discussions and other class assignments will introduce students to the structure and functions of ecosystems, the concept of sustainability, issues in environmental protection with an emphasis on global commons, the interrelationships between environment, culture, government and economics and what individuals or groups can do to influence environmental policy/rules.

Goal Areas:

GE-08, GE-10

This is a lecture course introducing students to major federal environmental laws and regulations. Discussions include the cause(s) that prompted the enactment of various environmental legislation as well as intent and implementation of the legislation. Both Federal and State of MN environmental statutes will be discussed.

This is a lecture course that introduces students to sources and controls for pollutants in air, water, and soils including hazardous waste. Chemical and biological mechanisms that are important in nature and used to control/treat various types of pollutants are emphasized. Strongly recommended that this course be taken immediately after completing 1 year of Chemistry.

Prerequisites:

1 year CHEM

The purpose of this lecture/lab class is to introduce students to standard practices and procedures used in sampling and analysis of environmental matrices and to develop an environmental research project. Standard quality control/quality assurance procedures per EPA are emphasized.

Introduces students to National Environmental Policy Act and requirements for Environmental Impact Statements and Environmental Assessment Worksheets. Phase I Environmental Assessment of land and buildings, an international perspective on environmental assessments, and economic and social impact assessment are discusseed.

Prerequisites:

ENVR 440

Participate in an independent research project with advisory support and with a focus on the student's career objectives.

Only three credits can be counted toward major. Experience in applied Environmental Sciences according to a prearranged training program.