INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING RESEARCH
An introduction to the conduct of engineering research: the scientific method, ethics in research, documentation and treatment of research data, publication practices, and the structure of the broader research community are covered.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: Declared in Engineering Physics Course Designation: Honors - Accelerated Honors (!) Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Develop an introductory understanding of research practices involving documentation and treatment of research data and publication practices in research Audience: Undergraduate 2. Demonstrate knowledge of professional and ethical standards and a basic understanding of research safety Audience: Undergraduate 3. Demonstrate skills associated with finding and citing relevant technical literature Audience: Undergraduate 4. Identify a campus research project and research mentor for further engagement during the remainder of the research sequence courses Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Develop an introductory understanding of research practices involving documentation and treatment of research data and publication practices in research Audience: Undergraduate 2. Demonstrate knowledge of professional and ethical standards and a basic understanding of research safety Audience: Undergraduate 3. Demonstrate skills associated with finding and citing relevant technical literature Audience: Undergraduate 4. Identify a campus research project and research mentor for further engagement during the remainder of the research sequence courses Audience: Undergraduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027