Preservation of Undergraduate Research Through the Creation of Senior Research Classes at Florida Gulf Coast University
Presentation Type
Poster Session
Location
Burnett Honors College
Start Date
14-10-2011 5:30 PM
End Date
14-10-2011 7:00 PM
Description/Abstract
Undergraduate research is a defining characteristic of Florida Gulf Coast University. Maintaining an undergraduate research requirement has become increasingly difficult, as the university has grown rapidly. Departments of Biological Sciences as well as Marine and Ecological Sciences have developed senior research classes recently to meet student demands. Initial successes can be traced to courses, such as Scientific Process, which introduces research in incremental steps. We hope that the creation of senior research classes will allow us to maintain our tradition of mentor/“mentee” relationships for the most motivated students while providing all students with a quality undergraduate research experience.
Preservation of Undergraduate Research Through the Creation of Senior Research Classes at Florida Gulf Coast University
Burnett Honors College
Undergraduate research is a defining characteristic of Florida Gulf Coast University. Maintaining an undergraduate research requirement has become increasingly difficult, as the university has grown rapidly. Departments of Biological Sciences as well as Marine and Ecological Sciences have developed senior research classes recently to meet student demands. Initial successes can be traced to courses, such as Scientific Process, which introduces research in incremental steps. We hope that the creation of senior research classes will allow us to maintain our tradition of mentor/“mentee” relationships for the most motivated students while providing all students with a quality undergraduate research experience.