CHEM 171 - INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH AND SCIENTIFIC PRESENTATION

    Recent Professors
    D. Hecht
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026
    Class Size
    30 students
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    Provides a step-by-step approach for getting started on a research project. Includes topics such as selecting a research advisor and project; how to mine the primary literature to help formulate a hypothesis; how to select the appropriate experimental approach and methodology; an introduction to design of experiments; how to analyze and interpret data; and an introduction to scientific presentations including posters, talks, and manuscript preparation. [D; CSU; UC]
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 2:55pm–4:20pm