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SC92 – Scientific Research Methods

Research Methods is a dual purpose course. Students will use the year to design and develop a testable hypothesis using lab practices with the goal of submitting work into various competitions. Alongside this experience students will address and explore interdisciplinary solutions to Ecological Issues mainly focusing on conservation; sustainability and stewardship.

The year long projects will come from any science discipline chosen by the student. Each of the ecological experiments will be developed within the context of: Biology; Chemistry or Physics/Engineering. Students will be required to divide their work evenly between these disciplines.

Ecological Issues include the following:
ÔÇß Habitat Destruction
ÔÇß Invasive Species
ÔÇß Waste management
ÔÇß Urban Development
ÔÇß Biodiversity
ÔÇß Invasive species
ÔÇß Oceanography/limnology
ÔÇß Exploitation of Natural resources
ÔÇß Global Warming

Division of Class Time:
25% (1-2 class periods per week)- Lab experiments: collecting and analyzing data; building models; using/selecting instrumentation; and refining lab skills needed to complete testing of their hypotheses.

50% (2-3 class periods per week)- Research and development of testable hypotheses; including analyzing the works of other scientists.

25% (1-2 class periods per week)- Background instruction for specific topics and developing research projects.

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• LINT
• Integrated science

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Online / Virtual