Course with a major research component

Short Definition

Course with a major research component means a course that involves conducting original research or a project under the supervision of a faculty member.

In-depth Overview

Course with a Major Research Component

Long definition: A "Course with a Major Research Component" refers to an academic course offered at the undergraduate or graduate level that places a significant emphasis on research activities. These courses are designed to provide students with the opportunity to engage in in-depth research, analysis and investigation of a particular topic, issue or field of study. Such courses often require students to undertake original research projects, write research papers and present their findings.

Etymology: The term does not have a specific etymology but is a descriptive phrase that highlights the central role of research within the course.

Synonyms or related academic terms: Research-Intensive Course, Research-Focused Course, Course with Substantial Research Component.

Examples of Use:

• The "Advanced Biology Seminar" is a course with a major research component where students conduct independent research on ecological systems.
• Graduate students in the psychology program are required to complete at least one course with a substantial research component as part of their degree requirements.

Translations:
Spanish: Curso con un Componente de Investigación Importante
French: Cours avec un Composant de Recherche Majeur
German: Kurs mit einem Hauptforschungsanteil
Italian: Corso con un Componente di Ricerca Principale
Portuguese: Curso com um Componente de Pesquisa Significativo
Japanese: 主要な研究コンポーネントを備えたコース (Shuyōna Kenkyū Konpōnento o Sonae Ta Kōsu)
Chinese (Simplified): 具有重要研究组成部分的课程 (Jùyǒu Zhòngyào Yánjiū Zǔchéng Bùfèn de Kèchéng)
Hindi: प्रमुख अनुसंधान घटक के साथ कोर्स (Pramukh Anusandhan Ghatak Ke Sath Kors)

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