Tools for Graduate Research

Catalog description

This class will introduce graduate students to tools and software that will be of use in conducting, analyzing, and presenting their research. An introduction, highlights of key features, and the basics of operation will be taught for software aimed at: bibliographic referencing (e.g. Endnote, Latex), statistical analysis (e.g. Excel, SPSS, SAS), analytical work (e.g. Matlab, Mathematic, Maple), advanced plotting (e.g. Deltagraph, Illustrator, Origin), equation editing (e.g. Mathtype), and search engines (e.g. setting up RSS feeds, material property databases). Assignments will be direct applications to thesis / dissertation research.