Introduction to Chemistry Research

Catalog description

Through a series of faculty presentations and informal receptions, students will learn about research projects that are currently being conducted on our campus by chemistry faculty. Students will also learn how best to approach an undergraduate research experience: strategies for seeking a faculty mentor, how to negotiate the research process itself, the role that ethics play in science, and so on. Students will also carry out critical analyses of research papers, draft proposals, and attend workshops. As second-semester freshmen, they will receive timely advice on how best to organize their activities in order to complete their degrees on schedule, with the most successful learning outcomes. Components: Discussion, Class Typically Offered: Spring