UTCH 400 Research Methods
(2-2-3) This course provides students the opportunity to solve scientific problems and make scientific presentations. A key component of the course is intensive coaching of students in the methods of science by Natural Sciences faculty. Topics in the course include experimental design, instrument calibration, data analysis, laboratory safety, and the use of human subjects. Data analysis techniques discussed in the course include mathematical modeling of data (such as function fitting), basic statistical analysis including standard error, the meaning of p-values, and hypothesis-testing. Students will design and conduct four different scientific inquiries and present the results of these in both written and oral formats consistent with the standards of the scientific community.
Prerequisite
Junior/Senior standing or permission of instructor