UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

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A study of fundamentals of research processes, ethical aspects, principles of responsible conduct and their application in the development of a proposal. The course focuses on scientific processes that include hypothesis formulation, definition of specific goals, experimental designs and statistical analysis. Application of the concepts and basic research skills in the development of formal methodologies that are appropriate for the solution of problems that interest the student. Analysis and discussion of scientific papers is applied to the development of communication skills. The course is developed by means of case studies, searches in electronic databases, oral presentations, work in small groups, and practice in the development of a research proposal which will be presented orally and in written format. Application of the responsible use of electronic media for the dissemination and presentation of research. ENGINEERING, DESIGN, AND ARCHITECTURE ACADEMIC DIVISION