Course Overview
This mandatory, non-credit day-long seminar will be taken at the start of the program, within the first term of studies. The seminar will provide students with the tools and techniques to engage in applied research activities leading to the discovery solutions to real-world problems using case studies and examples of applied research projects. A portion of the day will be dedicated to a workshop in which students develop a preliminary plan for an applied research project defined by the instructor, then present their plan to the rest of the group. The content introduced in this seminar will be reinforced throughout the taught-course stage of the program as students will be required to complete several team-based and independent mini-projects in each course throughout the program.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
0.0
Registration requirements
Departmental approval is required to register for this course. You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Domestic fees
$245.03
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Provide an overview of the applied research process and ethical considerations
- Differentiate between basic and applied research and cite examples as needed
- Describe the common methodologies, tools and techniques used for applied research
- Describe the fundamentals of intellectual property development and its context within BCIT
- Develop a preliminary plan for an applied research project defined by the instructor for the course
- Demonstrate written and oral communication skills in the presentation of a preliminary research plan
Effective as of Fall 2021
Related Programs
Applied Research Methods, Policies, and Ethics (SGST 9010) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Energy
- Smart Grid Systems and Technologies
Master of Engineering Full-time/Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2026
Below is one offering of SGST 9010 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 48878
Dates
Sep 19 - Oct 17 Loading
- CRN 48878
- $245.03 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19 - Oct 17 | Sat | 08:30 - 16:30 | Online |
Duration
4 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Registration in individual courses will be open to qualified candidates for professional development. Registration approval is automatically granted upon acceptance into the program.
Confirmation
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Status
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