SCIENTIFIC PROCESS - A Two-Year Research Plan for Undergraduates
Presentation Type
Interactive Presentation
Location
BHC 126
Start Date
27-9-2008 9:45 AM
End Date
27-9-2008 10:30 AM
Description/Abstract
Students are introduced to the philosophy and methodology of the scientific practice in this discussion-format seminar. Through self–practice and collaborative review, students learn: philosophical and practical differences between physical and historical science, ethical issues surrounding the practice of science, hypothesis generation and testing, experimental design, construction of a research proposal, composition of scientific papers, oral presentations, facilitation of discussion, critical review of scientific literature and research proposals.
SCIENTIFIC PROCESS - A Two-Year Research Plan for Undergraduates
BHC 126
Students are introduced to the philosophy and methodology of the scientific practice in this discussion-format seminar. Through self–practice and collaborative review, students learn: philosophical and practical differences between physical and historical science, ethical issues surrounding the practice of science, hypothesis generation and testing, experimental design, construction of a research proposal, composition of scientific papers, oral presentations, facilitation of discussion, critical review of scientific literature and research proposals.