SCI 4800R - Independent Research

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Science

Description:

Students will devise and perform original, preferably unique research projects in their respective Physical Science fields. The culmination of this project will be a publication-quality paper on their research that uses primary scientific literature pertinent to the student's field and individual projects. Repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits subject to graduation restrictions. Offered upon sufficient student need. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Use the scientific method to develop hypotheses, design experiments, and draw conclusions from results. 2. Design and modify experiments during the progress of a research project. 3. Interpret results from experiments, modify the hypothesis. 4. Draw conclusions according to research goals. 5. Perform research independently, and interact with other students and faculty that are engaged in the project. 6. Utilize outside resources (scientific databases, literature, etc) to interpret results and compare to existing and previous work in the field of your research project. Prerequisite: Instructor permission and Senior standing. FA, SP, SU

Credits:

1.00 - 3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

General Education

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