Advanced Independent Studies

Advanced Independent Studies in Chemical Engineering involves research on assigned topics under the guidance of a qualified instructor.

offering recorded1–6 credits

Summary

What you’ll be able to do

  • Conduct and report on independent chemical engineering research

  • Independently develop researchable chemical engineering questions

  • Appropriately utilize online and library resources

  • Connect their research clearly to other research in their field of study

Source: UW Guide

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Spring 2027
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Raw average: 2.83/5 from 6 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

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Historical instructors & teaching patterns

ERIC SHUSTA is recorded teaching in Fall 2006, Fall 2007, Spring 2009, Fall 2009, Fall 2011, Spring 2012, Fall 2012, Spring 2013, Fall 2013, Spring 2014, Fall 2017. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

JOHN YIN is recorded teaching in Spring 2024. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

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Calendar & sections

Spring 2027

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IND 007Classroom Instruction0 / 20
IND 005Classroom Instruction0 / 10
IND 017Classroom Instruction0 / 00
IND 018Classroom Instruction0 / 50
IND 019Classroom Instruction0 / 00

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Research on assigned topics under the guidance of a qualified instructor.

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Topics

  • Assigned research topics in chemical engineering
  • Independent chemical engineering research

Skills

  • Developing researchable chemical engineering questions independently
  • Utilizing online and library resources appropriately for research
  • Connecting research to other work in the field of study
  • Conducting and reporting on independent chemical engineering research

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CBE 699 · Spring 2027

Advanced Independent Studies

Recorded 2026-10-14
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