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CH491 ADVANCED INDIVIDUAL STUDY I

Chemical and Biological Science and Engineering · 5 versions

Offerings are listed from 2027-1 Fall through 2031-1 Fall.

CH491 ADVANCED INDIVIDUAL STUDY I

  • 3.0 credit hours
  • (BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
  • Version 2027-1
  • In effect
Scope
This undergraduate research course is structured similarly to both CH489 and CH490. In this course, a Cadet may continue on an established research problem or begin a new line of investigation. The minimum requirement for moving onto CH491 is a defined problem and hypothesis, a background in related research, and an experimental design. Requirements include both written and oral progress reports.
Lessons
0 @ 0 min (0.000 Att/wk)
Labs
0 @ 0 min
Special requirements
LESSONS and LABS: Established by consultation between the cadet and his/her faculty advisor. Cadets are expected to perform an average of 120 hours per semester towards completion of the project.
Prerequisites
CH490
CH491 version 2027-1 offerings
Term Sections Section size Capacity Enrolled Wait list Seats Closed Details
2027-1 Fall 16 18 288 2 0 286 Yes Hours for 2027-1 Fall
2027-2 Spring 10 18 180 1 0 179 Yes Hours for 2027-2 Spring
2028-1 Fall 16 18 288 0 0 288 Yes Hours for 2028-1 Fall
2028-2 Spring 3 18 54 0 0 54 Yes Hours for 2028-2 Spring
2029-1 Fall 1 18 18 0 0 18 Yes Hours for 2029-1 Fall
2029-2 Spring 1 18 18 0 0 18 Yes Hours for 2029-2 Spring
2029-7 IAD(A) 1 18 18 0 0 18 No Hours for 2029-7 IAD(A)
2030-1 Fall 16 5 80 0 0 80 No Hours for 2030-1 Fall
2030-2 Spring 10 5 50 0 0 50 Yes Hours for 2030-2 Spring

CH491 ADVANCED INDIVIDUAL STUDY I

  • 3.0 credit hours
  • (BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
  • Version 2025-7
  • Archived
Scope
This undergraduate research course is structured similarly to both CH489 and CH490. In this course, a cadet may continue on an established research problem or begin a new line of investigation. The minimum requirement for moving onto CH491 is a defined problem and hypothesis, a background in related research, and an experimental design. Requirements include both written and oral progress reports. Written recommendation from Department Head must be presented to AARS and approved by the Dean of the Academic Board as this course constitutes a third semester of independent study.
Lessons
0 @ 0 min (0.000 Att/wk)
Labs
0 @ 0 min
Special requirements
LESSONS and LABS: Established by consultation between the cadet and his/her faculty advisor. Cadets are expected to perform an average of 120 hours per semester towards completion of the project.
Prerequisites
CH490

CH491 ADVANCED INDIVIDUAL STUDY I

  • 3.0 credit hours
  • (BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
  • Version 2023-1
  • Archived
Scope
This undergraduate research course is structured similarly to both CH489 and CH490. In this course, a cadet may continue on an established research problem or begin a new line of investigation. The minimum requirement for moving onto CH491 is a defined problem and hypothesis, a background in related research, and an experimental design. Requirements include both written and oral progress reports. Written recommendation from Department Head must be presented to AARS and approved by the Dean of the Academic Board as this course constitutes a third semester of independent study.
Lessons
0 @ 0 min (0.000 Att/wk)
Labs
0 @ 0 min
Special requirements
LESSONS and LABS: Established by consultation between the cadet and his/her faculty advisor. Cadets are expected to perform an average of 120 hours per semester towards completion of the project.
Prerequisites
CH490

CH491 ADVANCED INDIVIDUAL STUDY I

  • 3.0 credit hours
  • (BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
  • Version 2019-2
  • Archived
Scope
This undergraduate research course is structured similarly to both CH489 and CH490. In this course, a cadet may continue on an established research problem or begin a new line of investigation. The minimum requirement for moving onto CH491 is a defined problem and hypothesis, a background in related research, and an experimental design. Requirements include both written and oral progress reports. Written recommendation from Department Head must be presented to ORD and approved by the Dean of the Academic Board as this course constitutes a third semester of independent study.
Lessons
0 @ 0 min (0.000 Att/wk)
Labs
0 @ 0 min
Special requirements
LESSONS and LABS: Established by consultation between the cadet and his/her faculty advisor. Cadets are expected to perform an average of 7.5 hours of work per week towards completion of the project.
Prerequisites
CH490

CH491 ADVANCED INDIVIDUAL STUDY I

  • 3.0 credit hours
  • (BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
  • Version 2012-1
  • Archived
Scope
This undergraduate research course is structured similarly to both CH489 and CH490. In this course, a cadet may continue on an established research problem or begin a new line of investigation. The minimum requirement for moving onto CH491 is a defined problem and hypothesis, a background in related research, and an experimental design. Requirements include both written and oral progress reports. Written recommendation from Department Head must be presented to ORD and approved by the Dean of the Academic Board as this course constitutes a third semester of independent study.
Lessons
0 @ 0 min (0.000 Att/wk)
Labs
0 @ 0 min
Special requirements
LESSONS and LABS: Established by consultation between the cadet and his/her faculty advisor. Cadets are expected to perform an average of 7.5 hours of work per week towards completion of the project.
Prerequisites
CH490