Course Description

This course is an in-depth student of some of the cutting-edge technologies in neuroengineering. The course draws on faculty in the College of Medicine and School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems to present and investigate three topics in neuroengineering.

ENVS 588 Marine Field Methods 4.0 Credits Course focus is on the ecology of local marine environments. Students learn marine field survey methods, identification of marine organisms, habitat analyses, and use of equipment for measuring abiotic variables. Students sample fish, plankton and invertebrate species aboard the 25 foot Drexel research vessel, Peter Kilham.

This course studies representations of curves, surfaces and their applications as well as manifold theory that is needed in applied geometry research.

BMES 515 Experimental Design in Biomedical Research is a 4 credit course offered by the School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems. This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamental principles of experimental design and statistical analysis as applied to biomedical research with animals and humans. Topics to be covered include experimental design, clinical design, and protocol submission and review.

Course Description: Introduces the basics of performing directed research in Drosophila genetics and neurobiology by working with CHARGE syndrome. In this course, students tested for drugs that modify disease phenotypes associated with an established model of this disease. -

BIO 219 [WI] Techniques in Molecular Biology 3.0 Credits Designed to familiarize student with laboratory techniques utilized in molecular biology, specifically DNA isolation, characterization, and manipulation. Students work in teams to collect and analyze data and explain results in laboratory reports. Weekly recitations preview and review theory and techniques used in the lab. Some or all pre-requisites may be taken as either a pre-requisite or co-requisite. Please see the department for more information. This is a writing intensive course.
College/Department: College of Arts and Sciences
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: BIO 122 [Min Grade: D] or BIO 141 [Min Grade: D]

I actually complete this course abroad, so I took a slightly different class and received credit for the Drexel equivalent. Below are both descriptions.

Course abroad: Empirical Political Research
It is critically important to use appropriate empirical evidence to evaluate
theoretical claims in political science. This course will provide a
conceptual understanding of the techniques and practical experience in
conducting political research. This course will familiarize students with a
range of approaches and methods used in the study of contemporary
political phenomena. It concentrates on understanding empirical political
research, using both qualitative and quantitative approaches. Particular
attention is paid to the collection, analysis and utilization of quantitative
data.

Drexel course: Research Design for Political Science
Introduction to basic principles of political science research design. Examines the process of formulating research questions in political science, developing theories with testable implications, and hypothesis testing. Students produce a research proposal including research question, literature review, and research design.

This class was a research-based independent study that I conducted. I took it in conjunction with applying for the Boren Scholarship, so it allowed me to research various aspects of Russian public policy, foreign policy, identity, etc. and it allowed me to begin my own research, which is focused on how U.S. national security is affected when Russia's perception of identity shifts.

Course Description
During this course we will survey Russian history after the dissolution of the Soviet Union. Drawing on selected chapters in broad historical surveys and focused scholarly articles and chapters, we will examine the political, social, economic, and cultural aspects of this history. In addition, following recent trends in Russian historiography, the course will approach Russian history, not only as it relates to the history of Western Europe, but also to that of Eastern Eurasia. The course will treat the rise of Mikhail Gorbachev, the Boris Yeltsin revolt and presidency, and through the Vladimir Putin era.

Course Description
This course provides students with concepts, principles and tools of quantitative research methodology for political science. Core concepts include quantitative measurement of political topics, survey research, and linear regression analysis.