Course Description
Survey of research methods as they relate to biomedical and health sciences to enhance directed study and undergraduate research participation and BHSI thesis/project preparation.
Athena Title
BHSI Research Methods
Non-Traditional Format
Weekly seminars focusing on individual student research designs.
Pre or Corequisite
Permission of department
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall and spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
Become familiar with research opportunities on and off campus. Develop Individual goals and hone research interests. Develop interpersonal skills necessary in a research environment. Develop a scientific question and formulate a research proposal. Become familiar with current career opportunities in biomedical and health sciences. Learn to construct Curriculum Vitae.
Topical Outline
1) Introduction and overview 2) Strategy for approaching faculty and engaging in research 3) Organizing the search for the research opportunity 4) Scientific methods; quantitative and qualitative 5) Undergraduate Researchers panel 6) Ethics, responsible conduct in research and intellectual property guidelines 7) Critiquing and communicating research outcomes 8) - 13) Research laboratory visits 14) Student oral presentations on research papers or research lectures