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Independent Study

Independent Study in Engineering is used for a variety of activities, including projects that explore a topic of interest to the student, projects that can be counted toward the engineering concentration requirements, and projects that satisfy the capstone design requirement.

Instructions:

In order to register for an independent study, the student needs to do the following:
  1. The student should identify a faculty project advisor, talk with the advisor and together decide on a structure and plan of study for the project, including
    (i) the means by which the student's efforts can be assessed (either for ABC/NC or S/NC);  
    (ii) will the project count for concentration credit and
    (iii) if so, will it count for capstone design credit.
  2. The student needs to fill out the School of Engineering Independent Study Online Proposal Form
  3. Once the form has been submitted, the faculty advisor, and (if necessary) the concentration advisor will approve the project, issue the appropriate override for Banner registration and inform the student by email.
  4. When the student receives the approvial notification, he/she should register for the appropriate section of Engineering Independent Study. 

    Notes:
    * An independent study for credit cannot involve any payment (e.g. paid internship, work, etc.)

    * Submitting the online form is not equivalent to registering for independent study. Once the independent study is approved, you must register through Banner. 

    *  Unfortunately, Professor Hazeltine cannot accept any more independent study proposals for fall 2012. Proposals listing Professor Hazeltine as advisor will be returned.
     

Independent Study FAQ

What Independent Study Section should I register for?  

The new IS sections for the spring term are:

  • ENGN1971-S01   Independent Study in Biomedical Engineering (suitable for concentration credit)
  • ENGN1971-S02   Independent Study in Chemical and Biochemical Engineering (suitable for concentration credit)
  • ENGN1971-S03   Independent Study in Civil Engineering (suitable for concentration credit)
  • ENGN1971-S04   Independent Study in Computer Engineering (suitable for concentration credit)
  • ENGN1971-S05   Independent Study in Electrical Engineering (suitable for concentration credit)
  • ENGN1971-S06   Independent Study in Materials Science Engineering (suitable for concentration credit)
  • ENGN1971-S07   Independent Study in Mechanical Engineering (suitable for concentration credit)
  • ENGN1971-S08   Independent Study in Engineering Physics (suitable for concentration credit)
  • ENGN1971-S09   Independent Study in AB Engineering (suitable for concentration credit)
  • ENGN1971-S10   Independent Study in Entrepreneurship
  • ENGN1971-S11   Independent Study in Other Topics Related to Engineering (not suitable for concentration credit)
If I am completing an Independent Study for an Honors Thesis (but not for concentration credit or Capstone design), what section do I register for?
You should register for Section 11 - Other Topics Related to Engineering (not suitable for concentration credit). 

Who determines the grade for my Independent Study?  
Your faculty advisor is solely responsible for supervising your project,  evaluating your accomplishments and for assigning a grade (ABC/NC or S/NC - your choice).  However, if you are requesting concentration credit, or capstone design credit, the concentration advisor will also consult with your advisor to ensure that the appropriate concentration and/or design requirements have been satisfied.