University Catalog 2024-2025

Solving Interdisciplinary Problems (SIP)

SIP 112  Wicked Problems, Wolfpack Solutions: (Y)Our Health  (2 credit hours)  

Wicked Problems, Wolfpack Solutions is a shared academic experience designed for all students new to NC State. Each year, this course focuses on a current wicked problem, defined as a highly complex problem that can only be addressed through collaborative, multidisciplinary efforts. This course explores a wicked problem and possible solutions through the perspectives of NC State scholars representing many different areas of study and reflects NC State's commitment to inclusion of individuals and ideas from a broad diversity of backgrounds and experiences. SIP 112 focuses on the wicked problem of global one health.

R: New First-Year Students and New Transfer Students

GEP Interdisciplinary Perspectives

Typically offered in Summer only

SIP 114  Wicked Problems, Wolfpack Solutions: Global Change  (2 credit hours)  

Wicked Problems, Wolfpack Solutions is a shared academic experience designed for all students new to NC State. Each year, this course focuses on a current wicked problem, defined as a highly complex problem that can only be addressed through collaborative, multidisciplinary efforts. This course explores a wicked problem and possible solutions through the perspectives of NC State scholars representing many different areas of study and reflects NC State's commitment to inclusion of individuals and ideas from a broad diversity of backgrounds and experiences. SIP 114 focuses on the wicked problem of Global Change.

R: New First-Year Students and New Transfer Students

GEP Interdisciplinary Perspectives

Typically offered in Summer only

SIP 116  Wicked Problems, Wolfpack Solutions: The Future of Food  (2 credit hours)  

Wicked Problems, Wolfpack Solutions is a shared academic experience designed for all students new to NC State. Each year, this course focuses on a current wicked problem, defined as a highly complex problem that can only be addressed through collaborative, multidisciplinary efforts. This course explores a wicked problem and possible solutions through the perspectives of NC State scholars representing many different areas of study and reflects NC State's commitment to inclusion of individuals and ideas from a broad diversity of backgrounds and experiences. SIP 116 focuses on the wicked problem of The Future of Food.

R: New First-Year Students and New Transfer Students

GEP Interdisciplinary Perspectives

Typically offered in Summer only