GS 181 — Special Topics: Undergraduate Laboratory Research
This course is an introduction to laboratory research methods for the STEM major. Competency in designing research problems and conducting experimentation is essential in STEM-related advanced studies and careers in research and industry. Students will gain an understanding of the scientific process by defining and researching a scientific problem, developing hypotheses and experimental protocols, analyzing results, and drawing conclusions. Students will present their findings in written and oral presentations. This course is 1 credit.