PLSCI 2990

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PLSCI 2990
Introduction to Research Methods in Plant Science

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2020-2021.

Intended for students who are new to undergraduate research. Students enrolled in PLSCI 2990 may be reading scientific literature, learning research techniques, or assisting with ongoing research. The faculty supervisor determines the work goals and the form of the final report.

When Offered Fall, Spring.

Course Attribute (CU-UGR)

Comments Course may only be repeated if student is receiving introductory training in a different lab.

Outcomes
  • Introduce students to plant science research, including framing and formulation of scientific questions, developing testable hypotheses, design and execution of original experiments, and interpretation and explanation of scientific data in relation to the scientific literature.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-3 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  2603 PLSCI 2990   RSC 701

    • TBA
    • Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research
    Intended for students who are new to undergraduate research. Students enrolled in PLSCI 2990 may be reading scientific literature, learning research techniques, or assisting with ongoing research. The faculty supervisor determines the work goals and the form of the final report. Students must register using special studies form, available online at http://cals.cornell.edu/academics/registrar/policies/#independent-study, and get approval from faculty member who will supervise research and assign grade.

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