PET 596E - Scientific Research, Ethics and Seminar

Course Objectives

1. define and apply scientific research methods
2. conduct a literature survey and summarize findings
3. define different types of scientific publications and their basic properties
4. tell when a breach of ethics occurs during research studies
5. communicate effectively via technical presentations

Course Description

Definition and development of science, scientific research approach, literature survey, research design, quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, data gathering, writing techniques for thesis, project, and scientific article, ethical principles to be followed when conducting research, ethical principles to be followed when publishing, citation ethics, tips for a successful presentation, students presentations within the scope of their thesis topics/own engineering field.