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CH492 ADVANCED INDIVIDUAL STUDY II

Chemical and Biological Science and Engineering · 5 versions

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

CH492 ADVANCED INDIVIDUAL STUDY II

  • 3.0 credit hours
  • (BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
  • Version 2027-1
  • In effect
Scope
The Advanced Individual Study provides Cadets with 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 report 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 report 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 final report and present an oral presentation to the faculty and staff, which is satisfied through the Cadet's USMA Projects Day poster presentation. Additionally, Cadets having completed a year of research on one topic would be able to explore another research topic altogether.
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
CH491
CH492 version 2027-1 offerings
Term Sections Section size Capacity Enrolled Wait list Seats Closed Details
2027-1 Fall 11 18 198 1 0 197 Yes Hours for 2027-1 Fall
2027-2 Spring 10 18 180 0 0 180 Yes Hours for 2027-2 Spring
2028-1 Fall 16 18 288 0 0 288 Yes Hours for 2028-1 Fall
2028-2 Spring 10 18 180 0 0 180 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 11 5 55 0 0 55 No Hours for 2030-1 Fall
2030-2 Spring 10 5 50 0 0 50 Yes Hours for 2030-2 Spring

CH492 ADVANCED INDIVIDUAL STUDY II

  • 3.0 credit hours
  • (BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
  • Version 2025-7
  • Archived
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 AARS and approved by the Dean of the Academic Board.
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
CH491

CH492 ADVANCED INDIVIDUAL STUDY II

  • 3.0 credit hours
  • (BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
  • Version 2023-1
  • Archived
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 AARS and approved by the Dean of the Academic Board.
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
CH491

CH492 ADVANCED INDIVIDUAL STUDY II

  • 3.0 credit hours
  • (BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
  • Version 2019-2
  • Archived
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.
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

CH492 ADVANCED INDIVIDUAL STUDY II

  • 3.0 credit hours
  • (BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
  • Version 2012-1
  • Archived
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.
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