Natural Resources Conservation 490R - Research Concepts

This course will engage students as they prepare to contract with a faculty member on an existing or new project. It will provide an introduction to the research process with focus on honing the skills required to garner background information, to pose clear questions and to state and rigorously test hypotheses. Development of a research prospectus and extensive practice of communication skills via scientific writing and presentations will also be required. This course is designed for students that intend to do a Senior Thesis, particularly through CHC.

Open to senior and junior ENVIRSCI or NRC majors only. Juniors or Seniors in NRC or ENVSCI majors only.