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identification of hair, fibers and glass fragments, DNA; application of force and
motion from blood splatters and tire skids; and forensic anthropology (the study
of bone structures and features).
IE308 Explorations in Mentorship
One trimester
Credit: One unit additional elective credit.
Prerequisite: Third-trimester junior intending to register for IE405 Mentorship-Senior
Research in senior year and selection by the Mentorship Coordinator based on
Mentorship Application process.
Meeting pattern: Two periods per week.
Mentorship Explorations is for NCSSM junior students interested in doing offcampus
research with a mentor during the senior year. This course serves as an
introduction to the mentorship experience in research and serves to develop
skills needed for the mentorship. Students learn scientific methodologies,
experimental design, and basic data analysis. Technical writing skills are also a
major focus. Throughout the course, students read from the primary scientific
literature and participate in discussion groups on current issues in research. As
they explore potential research areas, students begin a portfolio of readings
that relate to their particular area of mentorship interest. Students assist in the
location of a mentor for the senior year.
IE309a/IE309b Introduction to Entrepreneurship
Two trimesters
Credit: Two units core elective credit.
Prerequisite: Permission of the Academic Programs Office.
Meeting pattern: One 2-hour evening class meeting.
Students receive a broad understanding of the field of entrepreneurship and are
introduced to the important tools and skills necessary to create and grow a
successful new venture. The course simulates the real life activities of
entrepreneurs in the start-up stage of a new venture. Students, in teams,
evaluate a new venture concept and determine if a demand exists for their
product or service. Importantly, the course introduces students to successful
entrepreneurs to learn from their process and errors as well as their successes.
IE310 World Music
One trimester
Credit: One unit core elective credit.
Meeting pattern: Three periods per week.
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