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ENGS 87 - Undergraduate Investigations

Description

An original investigation in a phase of science or engineering under the supervision of a Thayer School faculty member. Students electing the course will be expected to carry out preliminary reading during the preceding term and to meet weekly with the individual supervising the investigation. The course is open to qualified students intending to complete ENGS 86 or 88 and who have three or fewer terms remaining in their undergraduate (AB) program. Instructor and faculty advisor permissions are required, and it may be elected only once. A report describing the details of the investigation must be filed with the instructor and approved at the completion of the course. Grading is CT/NC and the course does not fulfill any major requirements, BE requirements, nor distributive requirements. A proposal is required. The template is available on the Engineering website and must be submitted for approval prior to the end of the term preceding the term in which the course will be taken.

Prerequisites

Permission of the department chair.

Notes

One-page proposal submission required and must be submitted for approval prior to the end of the term preceding the term in which the course will be taken: ENGS 86 or 87 Proposal Template and submission form.

Offered

Term
Time
Location / Method
Instructor(s)
Term: W 2024
Time: Arrange
Location:
Instructors:

Douglas W. Van Citters


Term: S 2024
Time: Arrange
Location:
Instructors:

Douglas W. Van Citters


Term: X 2024
Time: Arrange
Location:
Instructors:

Douglas W. Van Citters


Term: F 2024
Time: Arrange
Location:
Instructors:

Douglas W. Van Citters


Term: W 2025
Time: Arrange
Location:
Instructors:

Simon Shepherd


Term: S 2025
Time: Arrange
Location:
Instructors:

Simon Shepherd


Term: X 2025
Time: Arrange
Location:
Instructors:

Simon Shepherd


Term: F 2025
Time: Arrange
Location:
Instructors:

Simon Shepherd


Term: W 2026
Time: Arrange
Location:
Instructors:

Simon Shepherd


Term: S 2026
Time: Arrange
Location:
Instructors:

Simon Shepherd