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Ohio University 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
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CHEM 4940 - Undergraduate Research

This course provides students with the opportunity to connect, transfer, and apply their academic training to help answer research questions and, in the process, develop critical thinking skills through independent work in a research lab setting. By examining larger research projects, students ascertain skills transferable to their careers through advanced techniques and innovations such as experimental design, data analysis, literature publications, and presentations. This hands-on experience supports the communication of information in a professional manner and allows for ample self-reflection through feedback from the student’s mentor.

Requisites: (Jr or Sr) and 2.75 GPA
Credit Hours: 1 - 5
OHIO BRICKS: Bridge: Learning and Doing
Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 15.0 hours.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 research
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Students will be able to identify and consider real-world research questions in a research lab setting.
  • Students will be able to use information gained from both their academic background and prior scientific literature to interpret and analyze larger research questions.
  • Students will be able to examine and decipher facts from assumptions in an applied context.
  • Students will be able to use research experiences to develop new perspectives that can subsequently drive innovation.
  • Students will be able to reach logical conclusions when solving research problems.
  • Students will be able to connect their academic training with both the basic and applied aspects of scientific research.
  • Students will be able to solve problems by making connections across multiple disciplines.
  • Students will be able to develop a portable skillset that will translate to their future careers.
  • Students will be able to communicate information and issues in a professional manner.
  • Students will be able to self-reflect on course experiences and build upon them in planning a future career path.


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