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Dec 21, 2024
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UR 4981 - Undergraduate Research I1 lecture hours 0 lab hours 1 credits Course Description This is the first course in the three-course undergraduate research sequence. The goal of the course sequence is to allow undergraduate students to actively participate in a research project, the outcome of which is a thesis document. The student, under the supervision of a faculty member, pursues a research topic in that faculty member’s area of expertise. Approval of the research topic and project scope is required. In this course, the student conducts a literature search in the research area, defines the problem statement, and develops a project plan. The student also begins to examine theoretical concepts pertinent to the research project. (prereq: consent of department chair, junior standing, cumulative GPA >=3.2) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: • Understand the research process • Conduct a literature search and create an annotated bibliography • Effectively read and evaluate journal articles • Formulate a research problem statement • Demonstrate independent thinking and learning Prerequisites by Topic • Varies Course Topics • To be determined by faculty advisor Laboratory Topics • No associated laboratory Coordinator Cory Prust
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