DSN 498: Independent Study
                                 
                                 Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor
                                 
                                 Credit Hours: (1-3)
                                 
                                  
                                 
                                 Investigation by the student in areas of interest under the direction of an adviser.
                                 
                                  
                                 
                                 Detailed Description of Content of Course
                                 
                                 The content of the course depends upon the nature of the student's interest, subject
                                    to approval by the directing professor.
                                 
                                  
                                 
                                 Detailed Description of Conduct of Course
                                 
                                 The conduct of the course is also dependent on the nature of the study. Typically,
                                    the student would either complete a major research project or a major design project.
                                 
                                  
                                 
                                 Goals and Objectives
                                 
                                 The objective of this course is for the student to demonstrate understanding and/or
                                    competency in an area of Design not included in the department's standard curriculum.
                                 
                                  
                                 
                                 Assessment Measures
                                 
                                 The assessment measures utilized depend upon the nature of the study undertaken by
                                    the student.
                                 
                                  
                                 
                                 Other Course Information
                                 
                                 An independent study may be taken either on a pass/fail basis (P/F) or for a letter
                                    grade (A-F). Students may apply no more than six hours of independent study credit
                                    toward graduation requirements.