Independent study courses are offered to teach material not covered in regular courses. These courses are tailored to each individual student based on a course proposal submitted by the student to an advising faculty member.
It is preferred for an undergraduate independent study course to have some component of research, whereas such a component is required for the graduate/Ph.D. independent study course.
To Register for an Independent Study Course:
Prepare an Independent Study Course Proposal Form for your appropriate level and follow the instructions on the form for submitting:
CS 4395 Proposal Form
CS 5395 Proposal Form
CS 7387 Proposal Form
Deadline: To allow sufficient time to complete the approval process and for timely student registration, the application form must be submitted no later than one week before the first day of class.
CS4298 and CS4299 - Undergraduate Research
CS 4298. Undergraduate Research I.
Students work on supervised individual research projects in a mentor-student relationship with a computer science faculty member. Cannot be given degree credit until the satisfactory completion of CS 4299. Prerequisites: Minimum 3.00 Major GPA and instructor approval.
CS 4299. Undergraduate Research II.
Students work on supervised individual research projects in a mentor-student relationship with a computer science faculty member. Prerequisites: CS 4298 with a grade of "C" or better and instructor approval.
To begin the approval/registration process, please complete the required approval form and email to the CS Department for processing (leave the signature fields blank-it will be routed electronically for signatures.)