Honors Option for EGR X is only available for students in EGR 392, 493, 494. Request must be submitted by week two of Semester. See details below.

 

The Honors Option activities will include a choice of one of the following:

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1. A research paper that identifies one of the ABET outcomes, the significance of this outcome for the academic preparation of a professional engineer, and the method by which the student feels they have achieved this outcome.

2. An in-depth analysis and report of one technical aspect of the work experience.

3. A Student initiated project/concept that is pre-approved by faculty member.

4. An analysis of a book/movie as it relates to the past, present or future of the field of engineering.

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Per the Honors College requirements, an Honors Option is more extensive or more advanced work than is required of all students in a regular course. The professor must approve the format, timeline, and scope of the project.

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In EGR X the Honors Options activities and assignments will be in addition to the regular coursework. Regular coursework currently consists of a series of mini-assignments of discussion questions and a final project/paper.

 

Multiple Face to Face Meetings are unlikely, but you should plan on discussing progress of project at least one time during the semester.

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Any submitted assignment must include a minimum of five double-spaced pages and outside sources and citations.