LACR 22X - Scientific Inquiry Foundation Track (SIFT)

The Scientific Inquiry Foundation Track (SIFT) serves as a foundation for future studies in the natural and social sciences, in mathematics, and for life-long learning. Scholarship in these scientific disciplines has influenced our culture in significant ways - both directly as a result of ongoing research and indirectly as new scientific ideas and theories are developed and applied within the context of important issues and concerns in the larger society.

By the end of this course, successful students will:

Frame questions for empirical study and identify appropriate data and analysis.
Carry out short-term inquiries and synthesize findings into a coherent written conclusion or suggestion for further studies.
Assess revelant literature (text, media or online) to identify areas in which their work may intersect the larger scholarly field.
Prepare a formal presentation of findings including written and visual or performance oriented expositions.
Demonstrate an understanding of the ethical considerations of the research process.

Prerequisites & Notes
For all SIFT courses, student must have first matriculated at UArts after Fall 2005. Enrollment in BS, BFA, or BM degree program required.

This is a description of the SIFT course category. Any course numbered LACR 22- will meet this requirement. For example:

LACR 221 SIFT: Problem Solving

Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs