ES 374 - Research Capstone

Credits: 2
The first half of the ESS Capstone sequence. Student teams will select a community-based, natural or social sciences environmental problem and learn how to launch a formal research project. Preparation includes drafting a research plan (purpose or hypothesis, literature review, and methods) and developing data collection and analysis plans. Teams will present their research proposals to the class and begin collecting data for their projects.
Prerequisites: Senior standing and declared Environmental Studies or Environmental Science major and permission of the instructor.
Note(s): (Fulfills senior coda.)
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