BIO-1270 Research Techniques and Methods

Credits 1
This course is designed to provide a basis for understanding the significance and nature of experimentation and to introduce the principles underlying experimental design. Students implement basic biomedical and behavioral sciences techniques and apply them to inquiry-based research problems. This course covers introductory-level scientific methods, sampling, qualitative and quantitative designs, and research strategies. It incorporates techniques used across disciplines including biology, chemistry, mathematics, and psychology.
Prerequisite(s): Reading readiness and math readiness.
Course Outcomes
1. Describe primary scientific literature

2. Design a research proposal that incorporates ethical and cultural issues, and IRB regulations

3. Analyze quantitative and qualitative data

4. Conduct experiments utilizing basic laboratory instruments (e.g., analytical balance, pipettors)

5. Present formal scientific research findings using proper formatting