Courses

1 credit
This course is available to 3rd year students contemplating entry into the Honours program or undertaking a Directed Studies research project in their 4th year. The seminar focuses on formulation of a research hypothesis and production of a research proposal in preparation for application to do an Honours or Directed Study research project. Honours students are expected to take this course, although the learning objectives may be completed under the supervision of an individual faculty member. Prerequisite: 3rd year standing in a Bachelor of Science degree program or Bachelor of Natural Resource Science program

1 credit
This course is available to 3rd year students contemplating entry into the Honours program or undertaking a directed studies research project in their 4th year. The seminar enables students to focus on the formulation of a research hypothesis and the production of a research proposal, in preparation for their application to do an Honours or Directed Study research project. Honours students are expected to take this course, although the learning objectives may be completed under the supervision of an individual faculty member. Prerequisite: 3rd year standing in a Bachelor of Science degree or Bachelor of Natural Resource Science degree program. Note: Students cannot get credit for more than one of CHBI 3980, BIOL 3980.

1 credit
This course is available to 3rd year students who may be contemplating entry into the Honours program or undertaking a Directed Studies research project in their 4th year. The seminar focus is on formulation of a research hypothesis and production of a research proposal in preparation for application to do an Honours or Directed Study research project. Honours students are expected to take this course, although the learning objectives may be completed under the supervision of an individual faculty member. Prerequisite: 3rd year standing in a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Natural Resource Science program

3 credits

Institutional Learning Outcomes: Knowledge
This course will provide an opportunity for participants to establish or advance their understanding of research through critical exploration of research language, ethics, and approaches. The course introduces the language of research, ethical principles and challenges, and the elements of the research process within quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods approaches. Participants will use these theoretical underpinnings to begin to critically review literature relevant to their field or interests and determine how research findings are useful in forming their understanding of their work, social, local and global environment. Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for the course, but 60 credits of coursework and STAT 1201 are recommended.

3 credits
Students learn to identify and formulate a research question, select and apply appropriate quantitative and qualitative research methods, and present research findings. A strong focus is placed on ethical issues relevant for research in the business and economics disciplines. Topics include an introduction to research methodology; defining the problem statement; critical literature review; theoretical framework and hypothesis development; elements of research design; data collection methods; experimental designs; experimental designs; measurement of variables; sampling; research reports; research ethics; and a review of quantitative data analysis. Prerequisite: CMNS 1290; ECON 2330 or equivalent Note: Students cannot receive credit for BUSN 3980 and BBUS 3980