ESC 212 - Independent Study in Earth Science 3 cr.

Students may conduct up to three credits of independent study in any area of the earth sciences under the direction of an Earth Science faculty member and approval of the chairperson of the Mathematics and Physical Sciences and Engineering department. Independent study will involve a literature search, the collection of field or laboratory data, and the presentation of a scientific paper at the end of the study. Students may take a maximum of three credits of Independent Study in Earth Science while at the College. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.