MENTORED RESEARCH AND SEMINAR
Develop an understanding of primary research in a topic area and participate in designing and conducting research that challenges and/or extends current understanding of the topic. Course reading will include published research studies relevant to the selected topic.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: Consent of instructor Course Designation: Level - Intermediate L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Repeatable for Credit: Yes, unlimited number of completions Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Describe the steps involved in the research process (i.e., data collection, recruitment, coding) and gain skills in conducting research in psychology. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Critically evaluate research psychology (i.e., research design, methodological issues, ethical issues, etc.). Audience: Undergraduate 3. Explain important theories and methods related to the objectives of the lab. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Asses and communicate ideas regarding lab-driven research. Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Describe the steps involved in the research process (i.e., data collection, recruitment, coding) and gain skills in conducting research in psychology. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Critically evaluate research psychology (i.e., research design, methodological issues, ethical issues, etc.). Audience: Undergraduate 3. Explain important theories and methods related to the objectives of the lab. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Asses and communicate ideas regarding lab-driven research. Audience: Undergraduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027