SCE-1020 - Fundamentals of Research (1)

This 1 credit online course is intended as an introduction to research for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) majors. Students learn the scientific method, reading and writing scientific literature, the collaboration of STEM fields, safety and ethics of experimentation, and the importance of utilizing proper statistics, graphs, charts, and tables for research purposes.

List Course Outcomes (consistent for all sections)
CO1 - Analyze the components of the scientific method.

CO2 - Apply mathematics to scientific data through proper use of statistics, graphs, tables, and charts.

CO3 - Recognize the contributions of multiple fields (STEM) in the preparation and advancement of research.

CO4 - Explain the importance of laboratory safety.

CO5 - Identify the laboratory skills needed for future benchtop research.

CO6 - Recognize the importance of ethical research.

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