Course Description
The Introduction to Scientific Research offers UCD Science Study Abroad students the opportunity to become active members of a research group in University College Dublin. These research groups work in areas ranging from Physics, Geology, Mathematical Sciences and Computer Science to Chemistry, Biology and the Biomedical Sciences. Students shadow a member of the research team in their area of interest and master one basic and one advanced laboratory skill. They learn about developing a research hypothesis and how to design an experiment to test this hypothesis. Students also learn how to analyse research data, write a scientific abstract as well as how to make a scientific presentation.
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Course Name
Introduction to Scientific Research
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Sessions Available
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Host University
University College Dublin
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Location
Dublin, Ireland
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Area of Study
Research
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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ECTS Credits
5 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits2
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units3