Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.
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.
Prerequisites Grand Challenges writing course and AEM 3000.
Exploratory Studies (CU-CEL)
Last 4 Terms Offered 2026SP, 2025FA, 2025SP, 2024FA
Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate client engagement skills in interactions with a community partner.
Work collaboratively with a team to manage a project and produce deliverables that meet or exceed the partner's expectations.
Reflect on individual and team learning to manage through conflict, uncertainty, and successes and failures.
Translate your learning into stories and plans for future community engagement.
3 Credits
GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
Section Topic
Topic: Business Design Partnerships
Class Number & Section Details
4848AEM 4000 PRJ 601
Meeting Pattern
W
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Ramzy, D
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Syllabi:
none
Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits
GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
Section Topic
Topic: Community Engagement
Class Number & Section Details
4849AEM 4000 PRJ 602
Meeting Pattern
W
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Wolfolds, S
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Syllabi:
none
Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits
GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
Section Topic
Topic: Zero Hunger, Food Access and Food Waste
Class Number & Section Details
4850AEM 4000 PRJ 603
Meeting Pattern
T
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Brumberg, A
Park, K
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Syllabi:
none
Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits
GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
Section Topic
Topic: High-Growth Startups
Class Number & Section Details
4851AEM 4000 PRJ 604
Meeting Pattern
T
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Treat, B
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
