The first semester research course for each FRI stream is designed to introduce students to skills and techniques they will need to conduct novel research.  No prior knowledge of the research area is required to enter most Research Streams.

The course structure and schedule, including meeting times and research expectations will vary by stream. 

Note that course credit options are subject to change.

FRI SPring Course Credit & Schedule 

REGISTRATION

• Once you are placed in a stream during Stream Sort, you will be provided with additional registration information and instructions.
• If you are interested in the course credit offered by the second semester for each of the streams, see the Fall Research Courses.
• Research expectations will vary by stream and will be determined by the Research Educator.

ARI SPRING COURSE CREDIT & SCHEDULE

Students can select from the additional streams listed below during stream sort as a part of the Accelerated Research Initiative (ARI) program. 

ELIGIBLE ARI STUDENTS INCLUDE:

• Transfer students who have been accepted into CNS
• CNS sophomores and juniors who have not participated in FRI 

REGISTRATION

• You will be provided with registration information once you are placed in a stream during Stream Sort.
• ARI Streams offer multiple course credit options. Students are allowed to choose which course credit option they will register for. Regardless of the credit you choose, you will need to attend the group meeting time for the stream.  
• Research expectations will vary by stream and determined by the research educator.

FALL-START STREAM SPRING COURSE CREDIT & SCHEDULE**

REGISTRATION 

• At this time, students can elect to be placed in the streams listed below during their first fall semester at UT. 
• These streams are NOT AVAILABLE AS CHOICES ON THE STREAM SORT FORM.   
• Below is a list of the credit options and schedule for the second semester course for these streams.  
• Research expectations will vary by stream and will be determined by the Research Educator.