Doctoral Thesis

Catalog description

Laboratory work directed towards the completion of a doctoral thesis. This course provides training in all aspects of the scientific investigation. The student, under the guidance of his mentor and the thesis committee formulates a hypothesis and then des igns experiments to prove or disprove this hypothesis according to the scientific method. During this process the student is expected to become an expert in experimental design, laboratory techniques and data analysis. Effective communication and teaching skills are expected to be developed during this process.