AEM 4000 - Grand Challenges Project

(CU-CEL)

Fall, Spring. 3 credits. Letter grades only (no audit).

Prerequisite: Grand Challenges writing course and AEM 3000. Permission of department required. Satisfies the Dyson Grand Challenges project requirement.

Staff.

Part of the Grand Challenges program, the Project Course is a capstone, team-based learning experience. Students work with a faculty member and a client or community partner to tackle a societal problem. Projects span the entire semester and, for larger projects, may extend to student cohorts over several semesters.

Outcome 1: Demonstrate client engagement skills in interactions with a community partner.

Outcome 2: Work collaboratively with a team to manage a project and produce deliverables that meet or exceed the partner’s expectations.

Outcome 3: Reflect on individual and team learning to manage through conflict, uncertainty, and successes and failures.

Outcome 4: Translate your learning into stories and plans for future community engagement.