Social Scientific Research Methods in Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
AGCM 4600
3 hours
Social Scientific Research Methods in Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
Analytical Thinking
Communication
Creativity & Innovation
Critical Thinking
Course Description
An overview of the fundamental concepts and terminology in research methods used by social scientists in Agricultural and Environmental studies. Foundational and essential skills for conducting rigorous independent research. Students will be equipped with the tools required to critically evaluate existing research, choose the relevance of research design, and establish foundational proficiency in making their own research design decisions.
Athena Title
Research Methods In Ag and Env
Prerequisite
AGCM 2200 or AGCM 3200 or permission of department
Semester Course Offered
Offered spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, students will have developed understanding of research process, basic concepts, and techniques of social science research.
By the end of this course, students will have evaluated literature and drawn conclusions in empirical research.
By the end of this course, students will have developed ideas about the best ways to explore research questions of interest in Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.
By the end of this course, students will be able to discuss characteristics and limitations of various research methods.
By the end of this course, students will be able to apply elements of various research designs and conduct rigorous research.
By the end of this course, students will be able to analyze data and interpret output.
By the end of this course, students will be able to communicate orally and in writing research findings.
Data Collection, Data Analysis, and Data Visualization
Interpreting, Reporting, and Presenting Research Findings
Institutional Competencies Learning Outcomes
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, interpersonal, 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.
