This course guides students in finding and contacting potential research mentors, learning how to search for and read primary sources, finding funding and internal and external research opportunities, writing research proposals, documenting effectively and managing their time on research projects, and other skills that students in all science and math disciplines can use to increase their opportunities for original research. Students will also receive feedback on written research proposals.
| Distribution Area | Prerequisites | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 1/4-1/2 course |
Fall Semester information
180A: Sci Research Professional Devl
To thrive in the 21st century, it is important for students to have sufficient knowledge of research and science skills. Research engagement with faculty members and peers provides students with hands-on experience in responsible conduct of research and science skill development. This professional development seminar course prepares students to develop a research hypothesis in their discipline, find related resources, search for funding opportunities, and learn to communicate with general audiences and scientific communities about their work. This seminar also exposes them to a technology that will enhance these skills and allows them to practice working on a team, which is essential for any scientist.