Undergraduate Research
For a course to be designated as “Undergraduate Research“, satisfying the University Engaged Learning requirement, it must meet all the following criteria. Criteria for undergraduate research courses are based on research, best practices, and the CAS Standards for Undergraduate Research (2009).
- The field research course engages students on an original research project (not a simulation), either contributing to a faculty research project or engaging in an independent research project with a mentor
- Students conduct research on an ongoing basis, working an average of 5 – 10 hours/week.
- Students gain knowledge of or experience in discipline-specific language, research ethics, skills in research methodologies, and important scholarship.
- The learning objectives related to the research experience are clearly articulated related to their field of study, educational goals and/or career and vocational aspirations.
- There is supervision and feedback by a mentor who has expertise related to their field of study, educational goals and/or career and vocational aspirations.
- The syllabus assignments include reflection assignments and a final synthesis project integrated into the course.
- There is an outlet to disseminate the original research (e.g., symposium, conference, scholarly article) integrated into the course.
In addition to classes approved for EL credit in the area of Undergraduate Research, research projects students pursue under an Independent Study or Directed Readings course-number may be approved for EL credit if they meet the criteria. Students should follow the process to request EL credit on the "Requesting EL Credit" page.
All courses that have been approved to satisfy the Engaged Learning University Requirement are designated with an "E" appended to their section number, e.g. ANTH 301 01E. Comprehensive listings of all approved Engaged Learning classes offered each semester can be found in LOCUS.
College of Arts and Sciences
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ANTH 314 | Applied Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH 317 | Ethnographic Methods | 3 |
| ANTH 348 | Museum & Material Culture Research | 3 |
| ANTH 361 | Issues Cultural Anthropology 1 | 3 |
| BIOI 397 / BIOL 395 | Bioinformatics Survey 1 | 1-4 |
| BIOI 399 | Bioinformatics Research | 1-4 |
| BIOL 296 | Introduction to Research | 1 |
| BIOL 366L | Cell Physiology & Biochemistry Lab | 3 |
| BIOL 373 | Laboratory in Neuroscience I 1 | 4 |
| BIOL 390 | Molecular Biology Laboratory | 4 |
| BIOL 392 / COMP 392 | Metagenomics | 3 |
| BIOL 395 | Special Topics in Biology 1 | 3 |
| BIOL 396 | Research | 3 |
| CHEM 300 | Undergraduate Research | 1-6 |
| CJC 391 | Capstone Experience Research | 3 |
| CLST 380 | Research in Classical Studies | 3 |
| COMP 312 | Open Source Software Practicum | 3 |
| COMP 398 | Independent Study | 1-6 |
| DANC 398 | Research in Dance | 1-12 |
| ENGL 283 | Women in Literature 1 | 3 |
| ENGL 299 | Topics in Advanced Writing 1 | 3 |
| FNAR 391 | Senior Thesis in Art History | 3 |
| FNAR 392 | Senior Thesis II: FNAR Art History Capstone | 3 |
| FNAR 394 | Topics in Art History 1 | 1-4 |
| FRSC 394 | Forensic Science Research | 1-4 |
| HIST 300A | Topics 1 | 3 |
| HIST 300D | Topics in U.S. History (Ramonat Seminar) 1,2 | 3 |
| HIST 375 | Digital History 1 | 3 |
| INDS 380 | Newberry Seminar 1 | 6 |
| MSTU 300 & MSTU 301 | Integrative Experience I and Integrative Experience II | 3 |
| PHYS 126 & 126F | General Physics II Lec/Dis and Freshman Projects | 4 |
| PHYS 338 | Advanced Physics Laboratory | 2 |
| PHYS 391 | Research | 1-12 |
| PSCJ 399 | Independent Study | 3 |
| PSYC 370 | Psychology Honors Research | 3 |
| PSYC 397 | Independent Research | 3 |
| SOCL 265 | Globalization & Society | 3 |
| SOCL 397 | Independent Study Projects | 3 |
| STAT 370 | Data Science Consulting | 3 |
| STAT 398 | Independent Study 1 | 1-6 |
| THEO 280 | Religion & Interdisciplinary Studies 1 | 3 |
| THEO 299 | Religions of Asia | 3 |
| THEO 317 | Christian Thought: Ancient-Medieval 1 | 3 |
| THEO 353 | Religious Traditions 1 | 3 |
| or THEO 373 | Theology Capstone | |
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Only specific sections satisfy the Engaged Learning requirement. These will include the letter E in the section number. Please see LOCUS for details.
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The Ramonat Seminar is an interdisciplinary, two-semester course that provides Loyola undergraduates with the unique opportunity to explore changing topics within American Catholic history, literature, and culture through hands-on research. Taught by a Loyola faculty member, the seminar is limited to 12 participants who pursue common readings in the fall semester and individual research projects in the spring semester. Unlike standard undergraduate courses, the Ramonat Seminar provides promising students, who will be named Ramonat Scholars, with resources for research, travel, and even publication in digital and print formats, all aimed at their general professional development.
Center for Engaged Learning, Teaching, & Scholarship/Office of the Provost
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EXPL 391 | Seminar in Undergraduate Research Methods | 3 |
Parkinson School of Health Science and Public Health
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PUBH 399 | Public Health Capstone Experience | 3 |
School of Education
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CIEP 366 | Special Topic Seminar | 3 |
School of Environmental Sustainability
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENVS 323 | Environmental Microbiology 1 | 3 |
| ENVS 350B | Solutions to Environmental Problems: Biogas 1 | 3 |
| ENVS 338 | Climate Change and Human Health | 3 |
| ENVS 391 | Environmental Research | 1-3 |
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Only specific sections satisfy the Engaged Learning requirement. These will include the letter E in the section number. Please see LOCUS for details.
School of Business
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BHNR 343 | Integrated Analytical Decision Making | 3 |
| BHNR 353 | Research Practicum | 3 |
| ECON 346 | Econometrics 1 | 3 |
| ENTR 390 | Entrepreneurship Strategies - Capstone | 3 |
| FINC 345 | Portfolio Management | 3 |
| FINC 356 | Advanced Topics in Investment Banking and Asset Management | 3 |
| FINC 399 | Special Topics in Finance (Topics in Inverstment Banking and Asset Management) | 1-3 |
| MARK 311 | Marketing Research | 3 |
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Only specific sections satisfy the Engaged Learning requirement. These will include the letter E in the section number. Please see LOCUS for details.
School of Communication
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| COMM 365 | Naturalistic Methods Communication Research | 3 |
| COMM 368 | Ethnographic Research Methods in Communication | 3 |