Research - Applied (RSR)

RSR-1160  Research and Writing for New Media  (3 Credits)  

An introductory course to professional research and writing for new media projects. Focus is on developing interesting, clear and original content as well as adapting information from other sources. Not available for supplemental.

Instruction (3)

Equivalent to RSR-160, APR-160, CAP-151.

RSR-2257  Video Graphics and Compositing  (3 Credits)  

An intermediate hands-on application of graphic design, animation and video editing concepts. Focus will be on using industry-standard tools and processes to produce creative video compositions and to produce a design plan to address a client's needs. Not available for supplemental.

Instruction (5)

Equivalent to RSR-2256, RSR-256.

Requisite courses: Take CMM-1156 (Required, Previous).

RSR-2265  Applied Research II  (1.5 Credits)  

The continuation of Statistics and Applied Research I will provide opportunities for students to execute the research proposal they have defended in the previous semester. The main activities include a critical review of scholarly literature, how to understand and resolve ethical dilemmas, collect, analyze, and interpret data, make research conclusions, prepare a comprehensive research report following APA guidelines and present and defend the research findings. Not available for supplemental. Not eligible for Prior Learning Assessment.

Instruction (1)

Equivalent to RSR-2251, RSR-251.

Requisite courses: Take STS-2260 (Required, Previous).

RSR-2270  Interactive Project (Core Integration)  (3 Credits)  

Applying existing and new skills, students will plan and manage an interactive media project. Emphasis will be on documenting the process and technical challenges, as well as researching solutions. The process and final project will be presented. Not available for supplemental.

Instruction (3)

Equivalent to RSR-1170, RSR-170.

RSR-3350  Analytics and Experimental Design  (3 Credits)  

A study of agronomic data management and the use of analytics to identify patterns and potential solutions for improved crop production. Application of proper experimental protocol and statistically correct interpretation of output from common agriculture methodology will be emphasized.

Instruction (3)

Requisite courses: Take STS-1155 (Required, Previous).

RSR-3356  Quantitative and Qualitative Data Analys  (3 Credits)  

The learner will develop a deeper understanding of the practices for research ethics, data collection, description, analysis, and interpretation for quantitative and qualitative research. An analysis of secondary quantitative data using a specialized software package and utilizing basic qualitative coding techniques. Not available for supplemental.

Instruction (3)

Requisite courses: Take SOC-1160 (Required, Previous). Take PSY-1160 (Required, Previous).

RSR-4450  Senior Project I  (3 Credits)  

The application of scientific inquiry in the development of a self-directed capstone project that incorporates the skills, knowledge and techniques obtained in previous courses. Develop and seek opportunities with industry partners to attempt solutions to real world problems. The focus will be on project planning and methodology development that will lead to project culmination in Senior Project II.

Instruction (3)

Requisite courses: Take RSR-3350 (Required, Previous).

RSR-4451  Senior Project II  (3 Credits)  

This course will be a capstone project that incorporates the skills, knowledge and techniques obtained in previous courses into an original research project. Students are encouraged to seek opportunities with industry partners and attempt to answer real world problems. This course will focus on data collection, analysis and presentation and will build on Senior Project I.

Instruction (3)

Requisite courses: Take RSR-4450 (Required, Previous).

RSR-4460  Criminal Justice Research Project I  (3 Credits)  

The proposal phase of an empirical justice-related research project. Supervised by a faculty member, activities to be completed include identification of parameters of the project, literature review, clarification of relevant theory, the research question(s), written proposal and presentation of research methods. Implementation in Research Project II would require approval from appropriate ethical review boards. Not available for supplemental.

Instruction (3)

Equivalent to JUS-4464W, JUS-4464.

Requisite courses: Take JUS-3351 (Required, Previous). Take RSR-3356 (Required, Previous).

RSR-4462  Criminal Justice Research Project II  (3 Credits)  

The implementation phase of an empirical research project under supervision of a faculty member. Following the proposal created in the Research Project I course, the research process is implemented, and the findings documented, evaluated and presented. Not available for supplemental.

Instruction (3)

Equivalent to JUS-4468W, JUS-4468.

Requisite courses: Take RSR-4460 (Required, Previous).