Spring 2027

Introduction to Engineering Research

Introduction to engineering research covering the scientific method, ethics, data documentation, publication practices, and the research community.

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Summary

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Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 3.89 GPA, 95.7% A/AB (n=23 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.94 GPA, 97.5% A/AB (n=40 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.91 GPA, 96.3% A/AB (n=27 letter grades).

What you’ll be able to do

  • Develop an introductory understanding of research practices involving documentation and treatment of research data and publication practices in research

  • Demonstrate knowledge of professional and ethical standards and a basic understanding of research safety

  • Demonstrate skills associated with finding and citing relevant technical literature

  • Identify a campus research project and research mentor for further engagement during the remainder of the research sequence courses

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Declared in Engineering Physics

  • Declared in Engineering Physics
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  • Declared in Engineering Physics

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Student experience

the class

Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 3.89 GPA, 95.7% A/AB (n=23 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.94 GPA, 97.5% A/AB (n=40 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.91 GPA, 96.3% A/AB (n=27 letter grades).

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Topics

  • The scientific method
  • Ethics in research
  • Documentation and treatment of research data
  • Publication practices
  • Structure of the broader research community

Skills

  • Documentation and treatment of research data
  • Professional and ethical standards in research
  • Finding and citing relevant technical literature
  • Identifying campus research projects and mentors

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Dataset & model

Recorded 2026-10-14

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