IDST 250 - Research Methods in Interdisciplinary Studies

Credits: (3)

Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Note(s): This course introduces students to the concept of interdisciplinary studies as well as introducing and practicing interdisciplinary research methods. Students in this course will be introduced to the history of traditional disciplinary research as well as the weakness and strengths of disciplinary methods. Students will learn how to develop an interdisciplinary research “road map” that starts with identifying disciplines relevant to the research question, gathering information, developing an interdisciplinary method, and producing interdisciplinary research.