Entering Research I

Catalog description

The first of a two-semester introduction to conducting research within the sciences. This course introduces students to the basic skills necessary for a successful research experience. Additionally, students will be led through a guided yet authentic research experience (from posing a question/finding background information through presentation of results) relating to the Chesapeake Bay involving fieldwork, bench work, and modeling. Students will think critically about research questions, data collection, methodology, analysis, and presentation of results. Open to LIFE STEM Scholars only. One 2-hour lab period.