Studies under the directed guidance of a faculty member on a life science / chemistry / environmental science / mathematics / physics topic which serves as the first step in exploring and being exposed to knowledge of different disciplines and fields to build a foundation of interdisciplinary knowledge. An individual general written report and/or presentations of exploratory nature on self-discovery of future directions of research and/or various disciplines by young scientists are required. For IRE students only. Non-IRE students may enroll in the course upon instructor's approval only.