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studies, food science, toxicology, or from topics proposed by the student if
appropriate. Students then write a final paper describing their research and
make a formal oral and visual presentation of their findings.
IE372 Research Experience in Environmental Science
One trimester
Credit: One unit core elective credit.
Meeting pattern: Four periods per week including lab.
This introductory course is for students, with little previous experience, who want
to pursue a research opportunity in science. During the first part of the course
students learn to design and conduct an experiment, analyze data, and present
their findings in a written paper. In addition, students read and discuss science
articles. The second portion of the course is devoted to working in small groups
on a research project. Research questions may be selected from areas
identified by the instructor related to renewable energy, air pollution, water
pollution, recycling, sustainable science, environmental science, or from topics
proposed by the student if appropriate. Students then write a final paper
describing their research and make a formal oral and visual presentation of their
findings.
IE374 Research Experience in Applied Chemistry and Engineering
One trimester
Credit: One unit core elective credit.
Meeting pattern: Four periods per week including lab.
This introductory course is for students, with little previous experience, who want
to pursue a research opportunity in science. During the first part of the course
students learn to design and conduct an experiment, analyze data, and present
their findings in a written paper. In addition, students read and discuss science
articles. The second portion of the course is devoted to working in small groups
on a research project. This course addresses chemical and chemical
engineering research in the private sector. Research questions may be selected
from areas identified by the instructor related to the product development
process and industrial production of aspirin or soap, or from topics proposed by
the student, if appropriate within the context of economics and product
marketing. Students then write a final paper describing their research and make
a formal oral and visual presentation of their findings.
IE376 Research Experience in Mathematical Chemistry
One trimester
Credit: One unit core elective credit.
Meeting pattern: Four periods per week including lab.
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