Engineering Research Methods

3 credits · Graduate

This course, organized into three parts, provides graduate students in the School of Engineering with a solid foundation in research methodologies. The first part covers research fundamentals, proposal development, and identification of research gaps. It teaches logical frameworks, ontological considerations, and theoretical concepts. The second part explores qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods; experimental design; and statistical analysis. The final part addresses research project execution and management. By the end, students refine their research skills, create a proposal, and learn essential tools for their projects. Preclusion(s): COMM 662-3