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[Course] CH492 [Title] ADVANCED INDIVIDUAL STUDY II [Crdts] 3 [Department] Department of Chemistry & Life Science [Scope] 
The Advanced Individual Study provides cadets the unique opportunity to complete a carefully defined question or problem researched over the course of the previous 1.5 to 2 years. Based in research, this problem may be critical, experimental, applied, or creative in nature, and represents an effort to make an original contribution to the field. The Research Thesis is a culmination of a research effort that goes beyond normal requirements of the major and represents the cadet's best work in their discipline. Each thesis must demonstrate clear critical thinking, a mastery of disciplinary material, clarity in communication of complex ideas, and professionalism in production. Cadets must complete a written thesis and present an oral thesis defense to the faculty and staff. Additionally cadets having completed a year of research on one topic would be able to explore another researcher topic altogether. Written recommendation from Department Head must be presented to ORD and approved by the Dean of the Academic Board.
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