GEO 6118 - Research Design

Course Overview

Introduces non-thesis-track Master’s students to the essentials of designing and executing a research project in the environmental sciences using the scientific method. Students will design and complete a research project.

Student Learning Objectives (SLOs)

• Apply environmental science methods in solving a significant real-world problem.
• Develop research and carry out an independent research project.
• Critically evaluate the academic literature in a subfield of environmental science.
• Present research work in oral, written, and graphic forms.

Course Materials

• Syllabus

• Calendar

• Textbook: All readings are available on Canvas

Assignments & Final Grade Evaluation

• Annotated Bibliography: 30%
• Final Research Report: 40%
• Participation: 30%
  • Summaries of papers read/question responses: 10%
  • Peer-Reviews: 10%
  • One-on-one sessions w/ Instructor & Statistics partner: 10%

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