E2S2 RESEARCH - ES3008 - Course Outline

Oct 2, 2026

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E2S2 RESEARCH (ES3008) is a 3-academic-unit course requiring 39 contact hours, structured around a research-defined course with at least 50% of deliverables involving practical research activities. Students collaborate closely with faculty and researchers to learn laboratory methods, the scientific method, research planning, and project management, including time and resources. Outcomes include formulating research questions, conducting field/lab or data work, collecting and analyzing quantitative or qualitative data, and communicating findings through a research-style report or poster and a short oral presentation.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages8

Reading Time20 min

AccessFree to download

Course Overview

Research Experience Components

Learning Outcomes (ILOs)

ILO 1-6

Course Content and Reading

Literature review/topical essay

Schedule and Active Learning

Schedule between student and supervisor

Active Learning

Assessment Components

Continuous Assessment (CA)

Policy (Academic Integrity)

NTU Honour Code

| Expected Implementation in Academic Year (New format) | AY2025-2026 | | --- | --- | | Semester/Trimester/Others (specify approx.
Start/End date) | Semester 2 | | Course Author
* Faculty proposing/revising the course | Assoc Prof Janelle Thompson | | Course Author Email | [Janelle.thompson@ntu.edu.sg](Janelle.thompson@ntu.edu.sg) | | Course Title | E2S2 RESEARCH | | Course Code | ES3008 | | Academic Units | 3 | | Contact Hours | 39 | | Research Experience Components | Research DeØned Course (at least 50% of deliverables involve practical research activities: problem identiØcation, hypothesis forming, data
collection/analysis/interpretation, result communication) | | Pre-requisites | By permission from the faculty supervisor | | --- | --- | | Co-requisites | NIL | | Pre-requisite to | NIL | | Mutually exclusive to | NIL | | Replacement course to | NIL | | Remarks (if any) | | The goal of this course is to have you participate in research in close collaboration with a faculty, post-graduate student, or researcher. You will learn laboratory methods, about the scientiØc method, and about the speciØc project you are working on. You will gain a background in a speciØc scientiØc problem or research topic, learn about how this will be addressed, and participate in the research required to address this topic. This course will include a selfcontained research project that can be completed over one semester. Continuing research over more semesters must include discrete projects that can be part of a greater whole. You may work on a project designed by your faculty supervisor or of your own design, with approval from their faculty supervisor. As part of this course, you must design a research-style report or poster for display, and deliver a short presentation regarding your research. Upon the successful completion of this course, you (student) would be able to: | ILO 1 | Formulate appropriate research questions and coordinate and develop a methodology to test them, including,
a) safety and risk assessments,
b) liaising with researchers, and
c) managing your own time efØciently | | --- | --- | | ILO 2 | Apply the methodology in the lab, Øeld or data collection or processing situation | | ILO 3 | Collect sufØcient data for analysis | | ILO 4 | Analyse and interpret quantitative or qualitative data | | ILO 5 | Communicate these Øndings both orally and inwriting | | ILO 6 | Manage your project effectively, including time, resources and other people | Course content will vary depending on the faculty member the student wishes to work with, and the subject of research. The faculty member should deﬁne at the start of the semester the format of the ﬁnal report (wriƩen or poster) and presentaƟon. Reading materials will be speciﬁc to each project. SuggesƟons for wider reading will be given by the faculty supervisor. Students will also be required to complete a literature review/topical essay, which will reveal many of the key texts applicable to your project. |
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| | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | The schedule for research will be decided between the student and supervisor | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 | | Varies, See course content | Varies, See course content | | | | | --- | --- | | Active Learning | Students gain responsibility for their project, higher level critical thinking and creative problem solving to address the rigours of completing a research project. You will also develop conØdence in your subject material, which will greater aid your presentation abilities. Students will be supported in your active learning by your faculty supervisor, and your peers. | Assessment Components (includes both continuous and summative assessment) | | | |
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FAQs

What does the course require regarding practical research activities?

The course is a Research Defined Course where at least 50% of deliverables involve practical research activities, including problem identification, hypothesis forming, and data collection/analysis/interpretation.

What are the main learning outcomes for students in this course?

Students are expected to formulate research questions and develop methodology, apply it in lab/field/data settings, collect sufficient data for analysis, analyze and interpret results, and communicate findings orally and in writing.

How will students be assessed?

Assessment includes continuous assessment components such as literature review/assigned readings, demonstrations of competence in laboratory/field/data collection or processing, a final written report or case study, and a final oral presentation.

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