SCI 190 - Introduction to Research

1 Credit(s)

This course introduces students to research and the process necessary to complete successful research projects in the natural sciences. Students define and explore research questions that face modern scientists. To accomplish this, students gather and evaluate pertinent scientific information, use techniques to complete a successful literature review, acquire publically available information, retrieve electronic and print sources, and synthesize this information to answer scientific questions. The course incorporates a variety of learning methodologies including lecture, discussion, and small group work. Students are exposed to scientists working on current research projects to provide them with a professional research perspective. The course is only open to those students in the SIRAE program.