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Prerequisites: None

This course will cover introductory principles of leadership. Specifically, the course outlines principles of personal leadership, followed by consideration of principles related to organizational leadership, including the execution of the most important priorities found in the public safety realm. It concludes with a self-assessment as well as a presentation on how each leader can improve his/her team’s engagement.

Prerequisites: None

This course introduces the fundamental concepts of quantum computing, including qubits, superposition, entanglement, quantum gates, and quantum algorithms. Students will explore how quantum computers differ from classical computers and gain hands-on experience using simulators like IBM's Qiskit. No prior quantum experience is needed - just curiosity, some experience with Python and basic algebra skills.

Prerequisites: Algebra 3 and Reading and Writing 2

Learners will explore the processes and tools used to manufacture nano-materials, structures and components. Learners will gain foundational understanding and hands-on experience in materials basics to include atomic bonding, crystalline structure-perfection, crystal structures, crystal defects, uniform and non-uniform defects, device yield measurements, and basics of device structures. Nano measurement tools, metrology, clean room techniques, vacuum systems and nano-characterization tools and methods will also be explored.

Prerequisites: Algebra 3 and Reading and Writing 2

This course provides learners with an introduction to the principles and applications of engineering materials, emphasizing the relationship between their properties, microstructure, and performance in various uses. Students will explore metals, polymers, ceramics, composite, electronic, and nano-structured materials, examining their advantages, limitations, and methods for modifying their properties to enhance functionality. Through theoretical discussions and practical examples, this course prepares students to assess material selection and adaptation in engineering contexts.

Prerequisites: ENGT 1996 OR 1996A

This course builds upon the concepts introduced in Methods in Engineering Tech I, providing students with hands-on experience in the Class 1000 Manufacturing Training and Technology Center’s cleanroom. Through practical exercises, students will learn how engineers and technologists operate in cleanroom environments while following chemical safety best practices. They will explore the semiconductor wafer manufacturing process, gaining insights into how wafers are fabricated and transformed into integrated circuits used across various industries. Additionally, students will develop problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills as they navigate the micro/nano-electronic manufacturing workflow, emphasizing timely product and task completion in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and checklist protocols.

Prerequisites: Reading and Writing Skills 2

In this immersive research program, students engage in hands-on, collaborative research following a workbased learning, undergraduate research experience model. The three courses will be completed over three terms. Through fieldwork, data collection, and analyses, participants investigate. STEM Research I, Term 1, will focus on learning and practicing how to evaluate good research design and design a student-led research project.

Prerequisites: None

Employee Wellness is an activity-based course designed to promote overall well-being through physical fitness and active participation in exercise. The course will emphasize the importance of physical activity as part of a broader wellness framework, which includes physical, emotional, social, and mental well-being. While physical fitness will be the primary focus, students will explore the full spectrum of wellness dimensions and how exercise can impact and enhance all aspects of life.

Prerequisites: None

This course is designed to introduce employees to the fundamentals of strength training, focusing on proper weight training techniques and safety. Participants will learn how to effectively perform a variety of exercises using free weights and resistance machines, with an emphasis on form, injury prevention, and adapting exercise to an individual’s skill level. Through hands-on instruction and personalized feedback, employees will gain confidence and knowledge to integrate strength training into their fitness routines safely and effectively.