Research Courses
Research Courses:
U ST 275X - Integrative Undergraduate Pre-Research Methods, Applications, and Communication Strategies
This course provides a "behind the scenes" look at how research is conducted at Iowa State while you draft applications to summer research programs across the nation. Participating in this class will giv eyou the chance to learn how you can prepare for careers in research, learn strategies for identifying mentors on campus, gain insight into national science scholarships, and apply to summer fellowships across the nation.
This course is designed specifically for students with little to no experience in research and will help you learn how you can earn money on campus by working as a research assistant or travel to new cities through summer undergraduate research programs.
BBMB 569 - Structural Bioinformatics
with Dr. Robert Jernigan and Guang Song
Methods of protein and nucleic acid computations on structures and sequences, mechanisms, and computations to infer mechanisms and understand allostery. Project-oriented course to learn how to perform computations/simulations on system of your choice to help you broaden your research
IND D 332 - Design Research Methods
Survey of qualitative and quantitative methods with an emphasis on contextual user-centered research. Integration of user data collection, visualization, and synthesis as a source for design. Experience of a small-scale research practice related to industrial design.
Additional research courses include major-specific 290 and 490 courses available through your major. Click on your college below to explore available courses:
- Agricultural Biochemistry
- Agricultural Business
- Agricultural Systems Technology
- Agricultural and Life Sciences Education
- Agronomy
- Animal Science
- Biology
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Studies
- Natural Resource Ecology and Management
- Genetics
- Global Resource Systems
- Horticulture
- Industrial Technology
- Microbiology
- Nursing
- Anthropology
- Arabic
- Biochemistry
- Bioinformatics and Computational Biology
- Biological/Pre-Medical Illustration
- Biology
- Biophysics
- Chemistry
- Chinese
- Communication Studies
- Computer Science
- Economics
- English
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Studies
- French
- Genetics
- Geology
- German
- History
- Classical Studies
- U.S. Latino/a Studies
- International Studies
- Journalism and Mass Communications
- Latin
- Linguistics
- Meteorology
- Music
- Performing Arts
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Public Relations
- Religious Studies
- Russian Studies
- Sociology
- Software Engineering
- Spanish
- Speech Communication
- Statistics
- Theatre
- Women's and Gender Studies
Concurrent Degrees
For some students, engaging in undergraduate research may lead them to choose to work on their graduate degrees while still an undergraduate student at Iowa State. For more information on Concurrent Degree Programs, click here.