Natural Sciences 191CNS44 - FYS- Provost's Undergrad Rsrch
Fall
2016
01
1.00
Heath Hatch
TU 2:30PM 3:30PM
UMass Amherst
81334
Undergraduate science learning involves lectures, labs and coursework. Engaging in authentic research can also be a valuable part of the undergraduate experience. But what IS research and how does it factor into the overall learning experience?
This seminar, designed for Provost's Undergraduate Research Fellows enrolled in the College of Natural Sciences, will explore research thinking namely:
-The world of research - a 30 thousand foot few of research
-The nature of research - what is Research like. Failure and success
-The Researcher - what does it take to be successful as a researcher
-The methods of research - different techniques and methods used
-The findings - How do you analyze your data/findings and then publish them to the world.
This seminar, designed for Provost's Undergraduate Research Fellows enrolled in the College of Natural Sciences, will explore research thinking namely:
-The world of research - a 30 thousand foot few of research
-The nature of research - what is Research like. Failure and success
-The Researcher - what does it take to be successful as a researcher
-The methods of research - different techniques and methods used
-The findings - How do you analyze your data/findings and then publish them to the world.
Open to Natural Sciences Freshman with a declared major or on the Natural Sciences Exploratory Track. This seminar course will prepare students for success in NATSCI190A, an individual authentic research experience planned for the Spring semester where students will work on a project directly related to a faculty member's research.