Course Description
Research conducted under the supervision of a faculty member in Animal and Dairy Sciences.
Athena Title
Undergrad Research in ADSC I
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in ADSC 4960R
Non-Traditional Format
Arrangements must be made in advance. A final paper/report is required to receive credit. Credit hours are based on directed study project. Students are expected to meet with faculty members on a regular basis.
Prerequisite
Permission of department
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall, spring and summer
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
- To gain a better understanding and appreciation of scientific research in Animal and Dairy Sciences. - To gain practical experience in conducting scientific research. - To develop skills in collaborative research activities. - To gain experience in reporting research findings to scientific and non-scientific audiences.
Topical Outline
1. Reviewing research methodologies in Animal and Dairy Sciences 2. Identifying research problems 3. Developing research objectives 4. Conducting the literature review 5. Developing the theoretical framework 6. Collecting data 7. Selecting research methods and analyses 8. Interpreting research findings 9. Reporting research results