MSE 396

Spring 2026 Part of Term 1

Part of Term 1
Jan 20-May 6

Introduction to Research

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Credit: 1 TO 3 hours.

Fundamental tenets of research including an introduction to laboratory safety, constructing a hypothesis, and the design of experiments to test the hypothesis. Basics of mathematical modeling and statistical analysis of data, including the analysis of research data. Emphasis on exposure to the basic procedures comprising engineering communication and the importance of verbal and written communication.

Approved for Letter and S/U grading. May be repeated in separate terms.

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MSE 396 class schedule data for spring 2026
	CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
	61530	Laboratory-Discussion	2	3:30PM -4:50PM	R	Materials Science & Eng Bld	Braun, P	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/20/26-05/06/26 Special Approval: Advisor Approval Required Credit: 3 hours Section Info: Open to any undergraduate student performing research for credit in the Materials Science and Engineering (MatSE) department. Approval of the research advisor is required. The first class meets February 5, 2026.
	62660	Laboratory-Discussion	3	3:30PM -4:50PM	R	Materials Science & Eng Bld		Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/20/26-05/06/26 Special Approval: Advisor Approval Required Section Info: Open to students who want to repeat the class, having successfully completed the course at least once. Students in this section may choose from 1 to 3 hours credit. Students will be exempted from some of the lectures. Approval of the research advisor is required.