An introduction to the philosophy of research and different approaches to it. Emphasis is placed on planning, executing, analyzing, and describing experiments. Each student is required to keep a laboratory notebook and to perform statistical tests in concert with assigned research projects. Spring term annually. The development of skills in lighting research or design through completing projects under faculty guidance.
Students have options to pursue topics that develop skills suited to their career goals in lighting.
In all cases, project work includes investigation, reporting, and presentation of findings or proposals. Fall term annually. LGHT-6780 Lighting Leadership Seminar A series of topics and case studies to prepare students for leadership roles in the lighting industry. Topics relate to product innovation and factors influencing changes of policy and processes in the lighting industry and involve lecture and discussion sessions and reading assignments. Case studies examine selected topics in greater depth, using actual situations to illustrate interactions of technology and business forces.