Examine principles of experimental design including formulation of target questions and method choice in a unique, interdisciplinary, community context. Focus on honing principles of experimental design (including formulation of target questions and method choice), scientific writing, as well as introducing tool kits for data analysis, statistical approaches, and data visualization. Geosciences 322E and 371T (Topic: Scientific Research Design) may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.