IS Course Descriptions
Independent Studies (2009-2010)

Go to course schedules for: Spring 2009 Fall 2009
SEM (0.5)
IS 100
Introduction to Research Methods
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.
Prerequisites: Independent Studies students only
SEM (0.5)
IS 101
Introductory Independent Research
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.
Prerequisites: Independent Studies students only
SEM (0.5)
IS 102
Introductory Independent Research
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.
Prerequisites: Independent Studies students only
SEM (0.5)
IS 103
Introductory Independent Research
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.
Prerequisites: Independent Studies students only
SEM (0.5)
IS 104
Introductory Independent Research
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.
Prerequisites: Independent Studies students only
SEM (0.5)
IS 105
Introductory Independent Research
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
Prerequisites: Independent Studies students only
SEM (0.5)
IS 106
Introductory Independent Research
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.
Prerequisites: Independent Studies students only
SEM (0.5)
IS 107
Introductory Independent Research
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.
Prerequisites: Independent Studies students only
SEM (0.5)
IS 108
Introductory Independent Research
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.
Prerequisites: Independent Studies students only
SEM (0.5)
IS 109
Introductory Independent Research
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.
Prerequisites: Independent Studies students only
SEM (0.5)
IS 110
Introductory Independent Research
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.
Prerequisites: Independent Studies students only
SEM (0.5)
IS 201
Independent Research
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.
Prerequisites: Independent Studies students only
SEM (0.5)
IS 202
Independent Research
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.
Prerequisites: Independent Studies students only
SEM (0.5)
IS 203
Independent Research
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.
Prerequisites: Independent Studies students only
SEM (0.5)
IS 204
Independent Research
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.
Prerequisites: Independent Studies students only
SEM (0.5)
IS 205
Independent Research
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.
Prerequisites: Independent Studies students only
SEM (0.5)
IS 206
Independent Research
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.
Prerequisites: Independent Studies students only
SEM (0.5)
IS 207
Independent Research
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.
Prerequisites: Independent Studies students only
SEM (0.5)
IS 208
Independent Research
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.
Prerequisites: Independent Studies students only
SEM (0.5)
IS 209
Independent Research
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.
Prerequisites: Independent Studies students only
SEM (0.5)
IS 210
Independent Research
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.
Prerequisites: Independent Studies students only
SEM (0.5)
IS 211
Independent Research
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.
Prerequisites: Independent Studies students only
SEM (0.5)
IS 212
Independent Research
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.
Prerequisites: Independent Studies students only
SEM (0.5)
IS 220
Thesis Proposal Development
This course provides Independent Studies students the opportunity to prepare and plan for their application to the thesis phase of the Program.
Prerequisites: Level 2B Independent Studies students only
SEM (0.5)
IS 301
Advanced Independent Research
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.
Prerequisites: Independent Studies students only
SEM (0.5)
IS 302
Advanced Independent Research
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.
Prerequisites: Independent Studies students only
SEM (0.5)
IS 304
Advanced Independent Research
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.
Prerequisites: Independent Studies students only
SEM (0.5)
IS 305
Advanced Independent Research
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.
Prerequisites: Independent Studies students only
SEM (0.5)
IS 306
Advanced Independent Research
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
Prerequisites: Independent Studies students only
SEM (0.5)
IS 307
Advanced Independent Research
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.
Prerequisites: Independent Studies students only
SEM (0.5)
IS 308
Advanced Independent Research
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.
Prerequisites: Independent Studies students only
SEM (0.5)
IS 309
Advanced Independent Research
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.
Prerequisites: Independent Studies students only
SEM (2.5)
IS 310
Thesis Phase I
Advanced work for an Independent Studies student to develop a thesis which is a scholarly documentation of research accomplished in their undergraduate studies.
Prerequisites: Level at least 3A Independent Studies student only
Notes: Department Consent Required
SEM (1.25)
IS 311
Part-time Thesis Phase Stage I - Part 1
Advanced work for an Independent Studies student to develop scholarly documentation of research accomplished in their undergraduate studies.
Prerequisites: Level at least 3A Independent Studies student only
SEM (1.25)
IS 312
Part-time Thesis Phase Stage I - Part 2
A continuation of IS 311 to complete Independent Studies Thesis Phase Stage I.
Prerequisites: Level at least 3A Independent Studies student only
SEM (2.5)
IS 320
Thesis Phase II
A continuation of IS 310 to complete the Independent Studies thesis.
Prerequisites: IS 310; Independent Studies students only
SEM (1.25)
IS 321
Part-time Thesis Phase Stage II - Part 1
A continuation of IS 312 to begin Independent Studies Thesis Phase Stage II.
Prerequisites: Level at least 3B Independent Studies students only
SEM (1.25)
IS 322
Part-time Thesis Phase Stage II - Part 2
A continuation of IS 313 to complete the Independent Studies Thesis Phase Stage II.
Prerequisites: Level at least 3B Independent Studies students only