SCI 10 - Principles and Practice of Scientific Research

    Recent Professors
    Cervantes J. A., Dong T. A.
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    2
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course explores the modern practice of science. The course focuses on the use of the scientific method; the history of science; how, why and where research is conducted; the ethical protocol in the scientific process; how peer review works; and how to formulate scientifically testable hypotheses and design/perform experiments to test the hypotheses. Students will apply the scientific method in inquiry-based laboratory projects and will communicate research design, data collection, and data interpretation in conventional scientific formats.