RARE 420: Radford Amazonian Research Expedition Capstone
Prerequisites: RARE 410
Credit Hours: (2)
This course will be taken in the semester following the student’s RARE study abroad trip and will serve as the capstone for their RARE experience. In this course, the student will continue with their data analysis, writing, and presenting of their research to the University community. Students will also help with recruitment of students for the program and other activities to help maintain the RARE program.
Detailed Description of Course Content
This course is the final component of the RARE program. During this course, the student
will continue with data analysis from their RARE project(s), writing up the results
of their research and make a presentation to the larger university community. The
student will also assist in the recruitment efforts for the next RARE trip. Finally,
the student will learn more about the research process by assisting the RARE faculty
in seeking grants or other activities aimed at continuing the RARE program.
Detailed Description of Conduct of Course
Course delivery methods will include a formal presentation to the university community
and a paper on their research. It may also include discussions, grant writing activities,
presentations to university classes, and other assignments and activities aimed at
continuing the RARE program.
Goals and Objectives of the Course
Having successfully completed this course, the student will be able to:
Develop a paper discussing their project including appropriate literature, methods, results, and discussion.
Present their experience and defend their research to the university community in a formal presentation.
Assessment Measures
Assessment measures may include their research paper and presentation and other class
assignments. Additionally, we will administer an external survey to assess student
learning gains.
Other Course Information
Review and Approval
November 2018