Directed Study in Natural Sciences

Catalog description

An independent study course in which students are expected to perform research on specific topics in biology, chemistry, physics, geology, astronomy, or engineering with a focus on learning about discipline-specific techniques. Students will present their findings to peers and at least one science faculty member. Students will demonstrate their knowledge of their research through at least one written assignment. Students should have a strong background in the sciences. This course can be taken two times in lieu of the two hour SCIE 2998 Research Methods course.