by 450v - independent research (1, 2) f, sp, su

the student chooses an area of particular interest, and together with the instructor a research problem is selected. the emphasis may be either field or laboratory oriented. a paper is written and submitted at the end of the course. the course is designed to provide the student an opportunity to pursue independent research and provide experience in scientific writing. no student may be approved for independent study, research or internship until the academic chair has received the appropriate form with the general topic, hours credit and signatures of the student and directing instructor. forms are available from the academic chair or instructor.

prerequisite: permission of instructor and academic chair.