Objective
The primary objective of this course is to introduce the student to the research environment. The student will learn current research techniques and the methods of data collection and reduction. The student will be expected to take an active part in the problem solving aspects of research including in depth reading of the literature pertinent to the research project and participation in conferences and seminars. The student will work as part of the research team on one of the projects current in the department.
Approval, dates, and duration of course must be arranged with a faculty mentor prior to registering.
Evaluation
A written report will be required.