1. MECH 493 Introduction Academic Research
Coordinator: Dr. James Olson
Pre-requisites:
Requirements 80% average in 3rd year
4th year standing
Co-req. MECH45X
A short proposal written in collaboration between the student and Research Supervisor who is a faculty member in Mechanical Engineering
Permission of the coordinator
3 Credits over 2 terms

2. Course Format Learning Objectives Course deliverables and grading
To gain experience of the practice of academic research
To understand the difference in thinking style required when doing research compared to when doing coursework studies. This thinking involves the creation of new knowledge rather than the acquisition of existing knowledge.
To gain a deeper knowledge of a specialized area of interest.
To gain personal insights into the practice of research to provide data for student decisions regarding future study/career choices.
Course deliverables and grading
Research proposal [25%]
Research thesis (typically 20 pages) [75%]