Methods and Management of Research

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The purpose of this course is to provide individualized training and mentoring in designing, development and completion of a master's level thesis project. Students will develop a research question in collaboration with their research mentor, compose and manage a thesis committee including running two committee meetings, and complete an outline for a thesis proposal of their major research question. Topics covered will include effective communication skills with science professionals, and creating and managing a research program as part of a team of professionals. This course is run as supervised experiential learning.