HONS 3070H - Spring 2011
Introduction to Research in the Biological and Physical Sciences
Tuesday,
2:00-3:15 PM Moore College (002), Geology (218) and around UGA campus
The line between the biological and
physical science is becoming blurrier each day. Biological science is reliant
on technology that is an outgrowth of research in physical sciences, while
researchers in physical science see the importance of biologically mediated
processes. Researchers in both sciences now need to be trained in an
interdisciplinary way.
In preparation for a research career, each student will
draft their own personal vita or biographical sketch to help them get started
on their Honors research and to help them apply for funding or internships. We
start the class with a discussion about what science is (and what it is
not...). We take a look at the components for making a successful research
program. We brainstorm about student perceptions of scientific research. The
following weeks involve visits to researchers in and around the UGA scientific
community.
The seminar culminates with a summary of the semester's
findings and a second look at student paradigms of scientific research.
The site visits also provide opportunities for students to network with active
researchers and find opportunities to work in a research laboratory.
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Date |
Topic |
Location |
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January
11 |
(Snow
day) |
Moore College 002 |
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January
18 |
(Snow day) |
Moore College 002 |
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January
25 |
Introductions |
Moore College 002 |
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February
1 |
Geology 218 |
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February
8 |
Geology 218 |
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February
15 |
Moore College 002 |
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February
22 |
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March
1 |
Moore College 002 |
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March
8 |
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March
22 |
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March
29 |
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April
5 |
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April
10 Sunday 6 PM |
Informal Dinner at Dr. Schroeder's home |
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Contact information: Dr. Paul Schroeder, G&G 329, 706-542-2384 (office), e-mail schroe@uga.edu
