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ENGR 715 - Qualitative Methods in Engineering Education

(3 units)
This qualitative methods course focuses on developing students’ knowledge skills and abilities in the following areas; writing and communication of qualitative methodologies, developing a qualitative research study, and equitable implementation of a qualitative research paradigm. The key deliverable is a summary of one of the five qualitative traditional methods. We will consider the role of diversity, ethics, and social justice play within qualitative research.

Maximum units a student may earn: 3

Recommended Preparation: ENGR 631 .

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Spring

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. demonstrate an ability to apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
2. synthesize relevant theory, methods and frameworks for qualitative research design.
3. utilize research quality assurance for qualitative research methodologies.
4. demonstrate the ability to conduct a comprehensive assessment of existing qualitative research studies.


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