SWE 4723:Undergraduate Research Methods

3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: SWE 3313 or instructor permission.
High Impact Practices (HIPs) are recognized as an important tool that can transform the educational experience of a student. Among the different possible HIPs, undergraduate research is an important activity that allows for training creativity and critical thinking. Being a good researcher depends on many factors and requires discipline and the knowledge of the research process and related methodologies. This course will provide a comprehensive introduction to give students the tools to create a research project, including research methodologies and foundational research theories and protocols. This course will also teach students how to write the results of their research and how to present them.