Course overview
Research questions, experimental methods, evidence and reporting.
Course code: RES-101 Proposed duration: 8 weeks Level: Beginner
Prerequisites: Interest in science and technology
Status: Curriculum in development; not open for enrollment.
Learning outcomes
- Explain and apply the core concepts covered in this subject
- Complete guided practical exercises in an appropriate test environment
- Document technical methods, findings and limitations
- Demonstrate understanding through a final project
Proposed weekly syllabus
- Week 1: Research questions
- Week 2: Literature review
- Week 3: Hypotheses
- Week 4: Experimental design
- Week 5: Measurement
- Week 6: Data interpretation
- Week 7: Research ethics
- Week 8: Final research report
Proposed assessments
- Weekly practice exercises and knowledge checks
- Practical lab documentation
- Final project with an assessment rubric
- Review of technical accuracy, safety and clarity
Final project
Design and document a reproducible research investigation.
Course delivery and availability
This is a proposed curriculum outline, not a currently offered credential-bearing course. Tuition, instructor assignments, timetables, enrollment and formal assessment arrangements have not been established.