Independent Studies (IS) courses

IS 100 Introduction to Research Methods

  • Fall

Students meet individually with the instructor once a week to discuss their particular research projects and to develop research and writing skills. Students do short assignments on topics of their choice using a variety of resources.

IS 101 Introductory Independent Research

  • Fall

This introductory independent research course involves regular meetings with a designated faculty member and at least seven hours a week of independent work on a topic of particular interest to the student and approved by a faculty member.

IS 102 Introductory Independent Research

  • Fall

This independent research course involves regular meetings with a designated faculty member and at least seven hours a week of independent work on a topic of particular interest to the student and approved by a faculty member.

IS 103 Introductory Independent Research

  • Fall

This introductory independent research course involves regular meetings with a designated faculty member and at least seven hours a week of independent work on a topic of particular interest to the student and approved by a faculty member.

IS 104 Introductory Independent Research

  • Fall

This introductory independent research course involves regular meetings with a designated faculty member and at least seven hours a week of independent work on a topic of particular interest to the student and approved by a faculty member.

IS 105 Introductory Independent Research

  • Fall

This introductory independent research course involves regular meetings with a designated faculty member and at least seven hours a week of independent work on a topic of particular interest to the student and approved by a faculty member

IS 106 Introductory Independent Research

  • Fall

This introductory independent research course involves regular meetings with a designated faculty member and at least seven hours a week of independent work on a topic of particular interest to the student and approved by a faculty member.

IS 107 Introductory Independent Research

  • Fall

This introductory independent research course involves regular meetings with a designated faculty member and at least seven hours a week of independent work on a topic of particular interest to the student and approved by a faculty member.

IS 108 Introductory Independent Research

  • Fall

This introductory independent research course involves regular meetings with a designated faculty member and at least seven hours a week of independent work on a topic of particular interest to the student and approved by a faculty member.

IS 109 Introductory Independent Research

  • Fall

This introductory independent research course involves regular meetings with a designated faculty member and at least seven hours a week of independent work on a topic of particular interest to the student and approved by a faculty member.

IS 110 Introductory Independent Research

  • Fall

This introductory independent research course involves regular meetings with a designated faculty member and at least seven hours a week of independent work on a topic of particular interest to the student and approved by a faculty member.

IS 201 Independent Research

  • Fall

This independent research course involves regular meetings with a designated faculty member and at least seven hours a week of independent work on a topic of particular interest to the student and approved by a faculty member.

IS 202 Independent Research

  • Fall

This independent research course involves regular meetings with a designated faculty member and at least seven hours a week of independent work on a topic of particular interest to the student and approved by a faculty member.

IS 203 Independent Research

  • Fall

This independent research course involves regular meetings with a designated faculty member and at least seven hours a week of independent work on a topic of particular interest to the student and approved by a faculty member.

IS 204 Independent Research

  • Fall

This independent research course involves regular meetings with a designated faculty member and at least seven hours a week of independent work on a topic of particular interest to the student and approved by a faculty member.

IS 205 Independent Research

  • Fall

This independent research course involves regular meetings with a designated faculty member and at least seven hours a week of independent work on a topic of particular interest to the student and approved by a faculty member.

IS 206 Independent Research

  • Fall

This independent research course involves regular meetings with a designated faculty member and at least seven hours a week of independent work on a topic of particular interest to the student and approved by a faculty member.

IS 207 Independent Research

  • Fall

This independent research course involves regular meetings with a designated faculty member and at least seven hours a week of independent work on a topic of particular interest to the student and approved by a faculty member.

IS 208 Independent Research

  • Fall

This independent research course involves regular meetings with a designated faculty member and at least seven hours a week of independent work on a topic of particular interest to the student and approved by a faculty member.

IS 209 Independent Research

  • Fall

This independent research course involves regular meetings with a designated faculty member and at least seven hours a week of independent work on a topic of particular interest to the student and approved by a faculty member.

IS 210 Independent Research

  • Fall

This independent research course involves regular meetings with a designated faculty member and at least seven hours a week of independent work on a topic of particular interest to the student and approved by a faculty member.

IS 211 Independent Research

  • Fall

This independent research course involves regular meetings with a designated faculty member and at least seven hours a week of independent work on a topic of particular interest to the student and approved by a faculty member.

IS 212 Independent Research

  • Fall

This independent research course involves regular meetings with a designated faculty member and at least seven hours a week of independent work on a topic of particular interest to the student and approved by a faculty member.

IS 220 Thesis Proposal Development

  • Fall

This course provides Independent Studies students the opportunity to prepare and plan for their application to the thesis phase of the Program.

IS 301 Advanced Independent Research

  • Fall

This independent research course involves regular meetings with a designated faculty member and at least seven hours a week of independent work on a topic of particular interest to the student and approved by a faculty member.

IS 302 Advanced Independent Research

  • Fall

This independent research course involves regular meetings with a designated faculty member and at least seven hours a week of independent work on a topic of particular interest to the student and approved by a faculty member.

IS 304 Advanced Independent Research

  • Fall

This independent research course involves regular meetings with a designated faculty member and at least seven hours a week of independent work on a topic of particular interest to the student and approved by a faculty member.

IS 305 Advanced Independent Research

  • Fall

This independent research course involves regular meetings with a designated faculty member and at least seven hours a week of independent work on a topic of particular interest to the student and approved by a faculty member.

IS 306 Advanced Independent Research

  • Fall

This independent research course involves regular meetings with a designated faculty member and at least seven hours a week of independent work on a topic of particular interest to the student and approved by a faculty member

IS 307 Advanced Independent Research

  • Fall

This independent research course involves regular meetings with a designated faculty member and at least seven hours a week of independent work on a topic of particular interest to the student and approved by a faculty member.

IS 308 Advanced Independent Research

  • Fall

This independent research course involves regular meetings with a designated faculty member and at least seven hours a week of independent work on a topic of particular interest to the student and approved by a faculty member.

IS 309 Advanced Independent Research

  • Fall

This independent research course involves regular meetings with a designated faculty member and at least seven hours a week of independent work on a topic of particular interest to the student and approved by a faculty member.

IS 310 Thesis Phase I

  • Fall

Advanced work for an Independent Studies student to develop a thesis which is a scholarly documentation of research accomplished in their undergraduate studies.

IS 311 Part-time Thesis Phase Stage I - Part 1

  • Fall

Advanced work for an Independent Studies student to develop scholarly documentation of research accomplished in their undergraduate studies.

IS 312 Part-time Thesis Phase Stage I - Part 2

  • Fall

A continuation of IS 311 to complete Independent Studies Thesis Phase Stage I.

IS 320 Thesis Phase II

  • Fall

A continuation of IS 310 to complete the Independent Studies thesis.

IS 321 Part-time Thesis Phase Stage II - Part 1

  • Fall

A continuation of IS 312 to begin Independent Studies Thesis Phase Stage II.

IS 322 Part-time Thesis Phase Stage II - Part 2

  • Fall

A continuation of IS 313 to complete the Independent Studies Thesis Phase Stage II.