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Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2026
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UNIV 201 001 (CRN: 20127)
RESEARCH READINESS
Long Title: RESEARCH READINESS: INTRODUCTION TO UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
Department: University Courses
Instructor: Walston, Lexi
Meeting: 4:00PM - 4:50PM MW (12-JAN-2026 - 27-FEB-2026)
Part of Term: 1st Half of Full Term
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Course Type: Seminar
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 1
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Section Max Enrollment: 99
Section Enrolled: 99
Enrollment data as of: 25-NOV-2025 1:32AM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Description: This course is designed for students who have not been exposed to research and would like to learn about how to explore research at the university and beyond. Learn about academic research in all disciplines, prepare for research opportunities, and improve your eligibility for undergraduate research awards. This course is a prerequisite for two Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry programs for students from under-resourced backgrounds without prior research experience: Sustaining Excellence in Research (SER) Scholars and Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF).