IE 594
RESEARCH METHODS IN ENGINEERING

Course Description

Introduction to research methodologies including surveys, interviews, quasi-experimentation, and case studies. Methods for research design, and collection and analysis of data.

Topics

• Defining research success
• Program of study
• Scientific writing
• Literature review
• Scientific presentations
• Overview of res methods
• Synthesis paper presentations
• Human systems research design and analysis
• Simulation research design and analysis
• Info systems research design and analysis
• Nano/micro fabrication research design and analysis
• Persuading your committee
• Presenting findings/drawing conclusions
• Pre-proposal presentations

Learning Outcomes

The student, upon completion of this course, will be able to:

• Articulate the metrics of success within a research career.
• Develop a plan for managing IME degree requirements.
• Identify technical gaps in the literature by conducting a literature review.
• Critique quantitative and/or qualitative research methodologies relevant to their research work.
• Demonstrate proposal writing skills by developing a research pre-proposal.
• Demonstrate presentation skills by presenting a research pre-proposal in class.