The Introduction to Research course is designed to prepare students for future independent STEM research experiences. In the course, students will conduct biology research on antibiotic discovery. They will learn microbiology methods including the isolation and culturing of bacteria, testing for antibiotic production and resistance, microscopy, and biochemical characterization; molecular biology methods including gel electrophoresis, PCR, DNA sequencing; and bioinformatic analysis including 16s rRNA analysis. Students who take this course can expect to be prepared to become student researchers in diverse STEM disciplines. Graded on A-F basis only. Prerequisites: Honors eligibility required.