Independent Study

Catalog description

The course will allow students to explore specialized research topics under faculty guidance, fostering critical thinking, self-directed learning, and advanced problem-solving skills. This course provides the student with the flexibility to learn more about a topic of interest outside of the formal course setting. Topics will cover literature review, gap analysis, experimental design, implementation, scientific writing and presentation. The subject should be chosen in consultation with a faculty advisor who acts as the student's supervisor, and with the permission of the program director.