ESS 481 Independent Study in Earth Sciences

This course provides an opportunity for in-depth study in a specialized earth science area. This may involve novel research that contributes to the general knowledge of earth science or a review of topics that connects the existing knowledge in a new way. Faculty mentoring will play an integral role in the completion of this course as will the fostering of student responsibility for the learning and research processes. Prerequisite: ESS 152, MAT 105, PHY 110, PHY 112, or by instructor’s permission.