In this course, students begin the Natural Science Undergraduate Research Sequence. Included are lectures and activities that teach literature searching, experimental design, sampling, statistics, writing, and speaking. Students consult with faculty members, choose a research advisor, choose a research project, and develop a formal research proposal. Students also attend and critique Natural Science Undergraduate Research Presentations.Prerequisite: MAT 1415 Applied Statistics I (2cr) & MAT 1416 Applied Statistics II (2cr) (Students must complete the two-course Statistics sequence) or MAT 2410 Calculus I.