Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2018 - SCI 191 D100

Introduction to Modern Scientific Research (1)

Class Number: 12979

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Mon, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Introduction to research being performed in the Faculty of Science. Students attend seminars in which current research topics in the Faculty of Science are introduced at a level suitable for first and second year students. This course spans disciplines in the Faculty of Science.

COURSE DETAILS:

This is a 1-credit course, with seminars on Mondays from 12:30pm-1:20pm in SECB 1013, starting on Monday, January 22nd.

Students will have the opportunity to listen to science faculty members talk about their research projects and learn about the exciting research that goes on in the Faculty of Science at SFU, as well as possible careers in science and future research opportunities.

Class Schedule

Monday, Jan 22nd
Prof. Tom Loughin (Statistics)

Monday, Jan 29th
Prof. Roger Linington (Chemistry)

Monday, Feb 5th
Prof. Nancy Hawkins (MBB)

Monday, Feb 19th
Prof. Corina Andreoiu (Nuclear Sciences)

Monday, Feb 26th
Prof. Tony Williams (Biology)

Monday, Mar 5th
Prof. Brent Ward (Earth Sciences)

Monday, Mar 12th
Prof. Paul Tupper (Mathematics)

Monday, Mar 19th
Prof. Diana Allen (Earth Sciences)

Monday, Mar 26th
Prof. Jenifer Thewalt (Physics)

Monday, Apr 9th
Prof Dave Clarke (BPK)

Grading

  • Class Attendance 50%
  • Seminar Summary and Write-Ups 50%

NOTES:

  • Attendance at each class will be worth 5% of the final class grade. The class spans 10 weeks (10 seminars) for a total of 50%.
  • Students will be graded on 4 papers on the 4 seminars they enjoyed the most, worth 12.5% each for a total of 50% of the final class grade.

Registrar Notes:

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://students.sfu.ca/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS