An introduction to the philosophy of research and different approaches to it.
Emphasis is placed on planning, executing, analyzing, and describing lighting experiments.
Each student is required to keep a laboratory notebook and to perform statistical tests in concert with assigned research projects. Objective The primary objective of this class is to provide second semester students in the MS in Lighting program with an understanding of the process of research so that they are prepared to undertake their thesis project. In addition, each student will have completed his or her thesis declaration in sufficient detail to meet the requirements of the Graduate Education in Lighting Committee. This course is a Graduate Seminar. It relies heavily on outside reading prior to classes, followed by active participation in class discussions and written reporting of the conclusions of the discussion.