BCH 484 Introduction to Scientific Research

Course Description: This course is an introduction to scientific research through lectures, discussions, tutorials and readings about the design of projects, the understanding of the scientific literature, and the principles of ethics in research, Designing a poster and writing publication.

Course Objective: The aim of this course is to familiarize the student with the field of scientific research, integrate expert knowledge, and build on their own new university knowledge and experiences. Would bridge a gap in the students research skills.

Course Content:
1- An introduction to the course with emphasis on the significance of the course
- The sources of scientific information.
- Different types of publications
2- Legal and ethical concern in scientific research.
- plagiarism.
- University Ethics and ethical approval
3- How to Read Scientific Papers 1
4- How to Read Scientific Papers 2
- How to critically analyze scientific papers
5- Identifying research questions and forming Hypotheses
6- Research Approaches and Methods of Data Collection
7- Literature search and review
8- Procedure for Conducting a research study
9- Experimental Research Design
10- Methods of Data Collection:
- Experimentally
- Survey
11- Preparing the Research Report using APA Style
- Writing an abstract
- Citing the references
12- Writing skills ( thesis and final project report)
13- Present poster for Effective ways to present scientific information- poster presentation public

Assessment task:
1- Assessment 1 (20 Marks)
2- Assessment 2 (20 Marks)
3- Tutorials Along the semester (20 Marks)
4- Final Exam (40 Marks)

Dr. Mohamed Saad Daoud