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ENGR 715

Qualitative Methods in Engineering Education

Catalog2026-2027
Credits3 units
LevelGraduate
Standard

Overview

Description

This qualitative methods course focuses on developing students’ knowledge skills and abilities in the following areas; writing and communication of qualitative methodologies, developing a qualitative research study, and equitable implementation of a qualitative research paradigm. The key deliverable is a summary of one of the five qualitative traditional methods. We will consider the role of diversity, ethics, and social justice play within qualitative research.

Requirements

Recommended Preparation

ENGR 631
Original catalog text

Recommended Preparation

Recommended Preparation: ENGR 631.

Units

Lecture3

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Offering

Offered: Every Spring

Terms

spring

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Standard

Learning Outcomes

  • demonstrate an ability to apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
  • synthesize relevant theory, methods and frameworks for qualitative research design.
  • utilize research quality assurance for qualitative research methodologies.
  • demonstrate the ability to conduct a comprehensive assessment of existing qualitative research studies.