Spring 2027

Entering Research I

ENTERING RESEARCH I introduces skills supporting chemistry research, including literature analysis, oral/written communication of findings, and ethical research practices.

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Summary

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Past student reviews · Cheri Barta

Despite being a one-credit class, students reported a high expectation for work quality and a significant time commitment, challenging the assumption it would be easy.

What you’ll be able to do

  • Find, analyze, and evaluate relevant primary literature and background information related to a scientific research project.

  • Obtain, analyze, evaluate, and effectively communicate scientific research findings orally and in written form.

  • Explain the main scientific focus of a research group, how members and projects of the research group are connected, and how the research contributes to new knowledge in the discipline.

  • Describe and engage in safe, ethical, and responsible scientific research practices.

Source: UW Guide

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Prerequisites

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CHEM 103, 109, or 115

CHEM 260

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Professors

Spring 2027

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Historical instructors & teaching patterns

CHERI BARTA is recorded teaching in Spring 2012, Fall 2012, Spring 2013, Fall 2013, Spring 2014, Fall 2014, Spring 2015, Fall 2015, Spring 2016, Fall 2016, Spring 2017, Fall 2017, Spring 2018, Spring 2019, Fall 2019, Spring 2020, Fall 2020, Fall 2021, Spring 2022, Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Fall 2023. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

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Calendar & sections

Spring 2027

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Student experience

the class

Past student reviews · Cheri Barta

Students found Dr. Barta caring and knowledgeable, noting the course effectively prepared them for research lab expectations and opportunities.

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.91 GPA, 90.9% A/AB (n=11 letter grades); Fall 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=8 letter grades); Spring 2026: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=6 letter grades).

difficulty & workload

Past student reviews · Cheri Barta

Despite being a one-credit class, students reported a high expectation for work quality and a significant time commitment, challenging the assumption it would be easy.

Past student reviews · Cheri Barta

Dr. Barta was always willing to talk outside of class and help students, which one student credited with helping them secure a lab position.

Topics

  • Primary literature and background information for scientific research.
  • Research group structure and contribution to disciplinary knowledge.
  • Safe, ethical, and responsible research practices.

Skills

  • Finding, analyzing, and evaluating primary literature for scientific research projects.
  • Communicating scientific research findings orally and in written form.
  • Engaging in safe, ethical, and responsible scientific research practices.

Grades

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CHEM 260 · Spring 2027

Entering Research I

Recorded 2026-10-14
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Dataset & model

Recorded 2026-10-14

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Qwen/Qwen3.8-27B
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