Independent study allows you to earn academic credit for lab or library research experiences. With faculty guidance, you can propose a research question to explore through laboratory experiments or literature analysis. Examples of past projects can be found here. Students are expected to plan the work, collect and analyze data, and write a comprehensive paper. Each academic credit requires a minimum of 25 hours of work.
Finding a suitable lab can be challenging. Explore the various labs on our departmental website's research page and undergraduate research page. Ensure you meet any prerequisites before contacting the listed person.
For detailed information, watch Dr. David Sherwood's presentation on Independent Study requirements and finding lab positions.
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Enrollment in IPHY 4860 (Independent Study)
To get started with the application process, open and complete the IPHY 4860: Independent Study Contract听听with your facutly advisor.听Once you submit the signed form, it will be sent to your faculty supervisor and undergraduate coordinator for further signatures. Ensure you understand all expectations and submit the form before the add deadline to be enrolled.
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