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ROBO 690 - Capstone/Thesis (3)

Prerequisites: RSCH 625  , RSCH 630  
This capstone/thesis prepares the student to become a contributor to research in the robotic surgical field. A thesis advisor and other experts within the robotic surgical field will act as academic mentors to provide guidance and feedback through this phase of the study This semi-independent or directed-study course completes a final original research project for the MS Robotics degree, based on the proposal developed in RSCH625 and the data/study produced in RSCH630. Course content includes the analysis of quantitative and qualitative data, including statistics, displaying data, writing conclusions and compilation of the study. Students will present the study to a thesis committee. Students will submit rough drafts of the project components throughout the semester to the mentor(s) and the thesis advisor. The culminating product is the complete written report of the investigation. This final report is expected to be submitted for publication as an academic/scientific journal article.