Course Description

Individualized study with instructor providing student with an experiential learning and research experience. Students will have the opportunity to work one-on-one with EHS faculty. Specific content and credits will vary depending on subjects covered, which are modified to meet the needs and interests of enrolled students within available projects.

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Athena Title

Undergrad Research EHS

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Non-Traditional Format

Modules of 1 credit hour will be offered. The number of credit hours will conform to UGA policies for lab contact hours.

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Prerequisite

Permission of department

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Semester Course Offered

Offered fall, spring and summer

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Grading System

A - F (Traditional)

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Student Learning Outcomes

• Students will be able to develop an individualized study plan focused on a specific environmental health topic, in collaboration with an Environmental Health Science faculty mentor, to explore current issues and research in the field.
• Students will be able to apply environmental health science principles to analyze challenges and assess their potential impact on public health.
• Students will be able to engage in experiential learning by conducting research or projects related to environmental health, gaining hands-on experience that may inform future scholarly endeavors.
• Students will be able to communicate findings effectively through written reports, presentations, or other formats, demonstrating the ability to share complex environmental health concepts with diverse audiences.

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Topical Outline

• Developing a Research Hypothesis • Identifying knowledge gaps in environmental health • Formulating a research question or hypothesis • Literature review and understanding existing research • Defining research objectives and expected outcomes
• Study Plan Development and Faculty Collaboration • Designing an individualized study plan in collaboration with the faculty mentor • Selecting a focus area based on personal interests and current environmental health issues • Setting goals and timelines for the research experience
• Research Methods and Analysis • Introduction to research methodologies in environmental health • Data collection techniques • Analyzing environmental data and interpreting findings • Ethical considerations in environmental health research
• periential Learning and Project Execution • Application of environmental health principles to the research project • Identifying challenges and refining the research approach
• Reflection and Future Directions • Reflecting on the learning experience and research process • Exploring potential career paths and future scholarly endeavors in environmental health • Discussing the implications of the research findings and potential for future studies

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Institutional Competencies

Analytical Thinking

The ability to reason, interpret, analyze, and solve problems from a wide array of authentic contexts.

Communication

The ability to effectively develop, express, and exchange ideas in written, oral, or visual form.

Creativity & Innovation

The capacity to combine or synthesize existing ideas, images, or expertise in original ways and the experience of thinking, reacting, and working in an imaginative way characterized by innovation, divergent thinking, and risk taking.

Critical Thinking

The ability to pursue and comprehensively evaluate information before accepting or establishing a conclusion, decision, or action.

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Syllabus

Select Faculty / Instructor to download syllabus:   Black, Marsha

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