The course provides academic credit for independent research and study in a subject area of special interest to the cadet. Original research or specialized study can be accomplished in the fields of Economics, International Affairs, or American Politics. This course is primarily offered in the fall term for first-class cadets writing a senior thesis: it provides an opportunity for cadets to develop individual research agendas under faculty supervision and work toward completion of the thesis in the spring semester.
Lessons
30 @ 75 min (2.000 Att/wk)
Labs
0 @ 0 min
Special requirements
At the discretion of the current course director and program thesis director.
The course provides an environment that is conducive to independent effort in a subject area of special interest to the cadet. Original research or specialized study can be accomplished in the fields of economics, political science, international affairs, and comparative politics. The course is conducted in three phases. First, the cadet and the individual tutor from the social sciences faculty will reach agreement on a subject area for research. Research methods will be studied under the direction of the faculty member. Research may involve field trips and personal interviews with experts in the area of study. In the second phase, the cadet will engage in independent research and prepare a draft analytical paper or report detailing the findings. During this period, frequent consultation with the faculty advisor occurs regarding the progress in the project. In the third phase, the cadet will present and defend the findings before a faculty committee. This course encompasses both individual projects and those writing a senior thesis.
Lessons
30 @ 75 min (2.000 Att/wk)
Labs
0 @ 0 min
Special requirements
One paper or report of variable length; oral defense.
The course provides an environment that is conducive to independent effort in a subject area of special interest to the cadet. Original research or specialized study can be accomplished in the fields of economics, political science, international affairs, and comparative politics. The course is conducted in three phases. First, the cadet and the individual tutor from the social sciences faculty will reach agreement on a subject area for research. Research methods will be studied under the direction of the faculty member. Research may involve field trips and personal interviews with experts in the area of study. In the second phase, the cadet will engage in independent research and prepare a draft analytical paper or report detailing the findings. During this period, frequent consultation with the faculty advisor occurs regarding the progress in the project. In the third phase, the cadet will present and defend the findings before a faculty committee. This course encompasses both individual projects and those writing a senior thesis.
Lessons
0 @ 0 min (0.000 Att/wk)
Labs
0 @ 0 min
Special requirements
One paper or report of variable length; oral defense.
The course provides an environment that is conducive to independent effort in a subject area of special interest to the cadet. Original research or specialized study can be accomplished in the fields of economics, political science, international affairs, and comparative politics. The course is conducted in three phases. First, the cadet and the individual tutor from the social sciences faculty will reach agreement on a subject area for research. Research methods will be studied under the direction of the faculty member. Research may involve field trips and personal interviews with experts in the area of study. In the second phase, the cadet will engage in independent research and prepare a draft analytical paper or report detailing the findings. During this period, frequent consultation with the faculty advisor occurs regarding the progress in the project. In the third phase, the cadet will present and defend the findings before a faculty committee. This course encompasses both individual projects and those writing a senior thesis.
Lessons
0 @ 0 min (0.000 Att/wk)
Labs
0 @ 0 min
Special requirements
One paper or report of variable length; oral defense.
The course provides an environment that is conducive to independent effort in a subject area of special interest to the cadet. Original research or specialized study can be accomplished in the fields of economics, political science, international affairs, and comparative politics. The course is conducted in three phases. First, the cadet and the individual tutor from the social sciences faculty will reach agreement on a subject area for research. Research methods will be studied under the direction of the faculty member. Research may involve field trips and personal interviews with experts in the area of study. In the second phase, the cadet will engage in independent research and prepare a draft analytical paper or report detailing the findings. During this period, frequent consultation with the faculty advisor occurs regarding the progress in the project. In the third phase, the cadet will present and defend the findings before a faculty committee.
Lessons
0 @ 0 min (0.000 Att/wk)
Labs
0 @ 0 min
Special requirements
One paper or report of variable length; oral defense.
