Entering Research II

Catalog description

The second 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 continue to hone their skills in reading and comprehending primary literature. Students will identify and formally present orally the background and findings of a scientific paper in their field of choice. In addition, students will design formal proposals of research within their field of choice in interdisciplinary groups (from posing a questions/finding background information through presentation of results) through a guided yet authentic experience. Students will think critically about research questions, data collection, methodology, analysis, and presentation of results. Open to LIFE STEM Scholars only. Two 2-hour lab periods. Prerequisite(s): ISCI 120 with a C- or better.