Methods of Scientific Research

Learning how to conduct research in a STEM field is the focus of this dynamic course. Key skills developed include scientific, analogical, and proportional reasoning; and general research skills such as data analysis and modeling. Field- specific skills are readily incorporated such as rudimentary programming and troubleshooting, literature searches, lab safety, particular experimental techniques or equipment training, and contextual content knowledge (most effectively presented by guest speakers, such as active researchers with whom students may ultimately work). Students will collect and analyze many types of data, conducting, refining and designing open- ended experiments to test competing hypotheses.

Fall, Spring