Course
Directed Research – Australia
SFS 4910
Directed Research – Australia
4 credits
This course prepares students to distinguish hidden assumptions in scientific approaches and separate fact from interpretation, cause from correlation, and advocacy from objectivity.
Students learn specific tools including:
- experimental design
- field techniques
- basic descriptive statistics
- parametric and non-parametric quantitative analysis
Emphasis is placed on succinct scientific writing, graphic and tabular presentation of results, and effective delivery of oral presentations.
Semester
Rainforest to Reef
Australia
14 Weeks
16 Credits
Spring 2025
Jan 27 - May 2
In the Field
Fall 2025
Sep 1 - Dec 5
Open
Spring 2026
Jan 26 - May 1
Open