ENST 495 - Senior Research

Description:
Independent student research in environmental sciences project under supervision of faculty sponsor. Permission of instructor. May be repeated up to 12 credits. Course will not have an established scheduling pattern.

Credits: (1-12)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Create and propose an independent research project in environmental studies based on the scientific method that addresses a current knowledge gap.
Design and implement sound, scientific procedures to collect empirical data that will answer research question(s).
Utilize accepted methods of analyses to determine and analyze whether the data collected answers the research questions.
Evaluate by use of rationality and logical inference to reach sound conclusions about the contribution, addressing both strengths and limitations, of their research contribution to science.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
10/04/18

Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations: