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 to an advising faculty member.
A research component is recommended for undergraduate independent study courses, and required for graduate/Ph.D independent study courses.
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: 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 registration process, complete the approval form and email to the CS Department for processing. (Leave the signature fields blank – the form will be routed electronically for signatures.)