In the course descriptions below, we sought to differentiate between the sophomore, junior, senior and graduate-level courses.

Course Level	Description
Sophomore	Multidisciplinary, project-based, team-based course supporting faculty research. Students can participate multiple semesters.  2000-level students will: familiarize themselves with project, gain knowledge/skills, and begin making meaningful contributions.
Junior	Multidisciplinary, project-based, team-based, course supporting faculty research. Students can participate multiple semesters.  3000-level students will: have substantial foundations within their disciplines; further pursue needed knowledge/skills; make meaningful contributions; take on additional responsibilities in technical areas and/or leadership.
Senior	Multidisciplinary, project-based, team-based course supporting faculty research. Students can participate multiple semesters.  4000-level students will: have strong foundations within their disciplines; further pursue needed knowledge/skills; make meaningful contributions; take on significant responsibilities in technical areas and/or team leadership.
For Pay	Zero-credit course for students receiving pay/stipends for participation in VIP courses.  Students held to same grading standards as VIP XX01/XX02; can participate multiple semesters; no volunteers/auditors.
Capstone/ Senior Design	Multidisciplinary, project-based, team-based course supporting faculty research. Restricted to students using VIP to fulfill junior or culminating design requirements, as permitted by degree program. Students will take on significant responsibilities in technical areas and/or team leadership.
Graduate	Multidisciplinary, project-based, team-based course supporting faculty research. Students can participate multiple semesters.  4000-level students will: have strong foundations within their disciplines; further pursue needed knowledge/skills; make meaningful contributions; take on significant responsibilities in technical areas and/or team leadership.