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Independent Study in BME involves directed projects where students conduct and report on independent biomedical engineering research.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2023–Spring 2026Advanced independent study under faculty supervision where students conduct and report on an independent biomedical engineering project.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Independent Study involves self-directed work under instructor supervision, often with a graduate student, postdoc, or faculty mentor, participating in ongoing research.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=1 letter grades); Spring 2024: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=8 letter grades).
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Spring 2026Independent reading or research for graduate students to use the scientific method to address specific scientific problems.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=1 letter grades).
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Spring 2026 · limited sampleMentorship for graduate students to develop independent research goals and methods leading to a comprehensive dissertation.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Research and thesis course focusing on independent neuroscience research and broad understanding of general principles.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Mentored individual research and study for students completing a thesis in an Honors program.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Directed Studies in Zoology consists of selected research projects for juniors and seniors.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Spring 2026Distinct courses recorded per term
Explore courses taught by this instructor →| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2027 | BME 399 | Independent Study |
| Spring 2027 | BME 999 | Advanced Independent Study |
| Spring 2027 | MEDICINE 699 | Independent Study |
| Spring 2027 | MEDPHYS 699 | Independent Reading or Research |
| Spring 2027 | MEDPHYS 990 | Research |
| Spring 2027 | NTP 990 | Research and Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | ZOOLOGY 682 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | ZOOLOGY 699 | Directed Studies in Zoology |
| Fall 2026 | BME 399 | Independent Study |
| Fall 2026 | BME 790 | Master's Research and Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | BME 799 | Advanced Independent Study |
| Fall 2026 | BME 890 | Pre-dissertation Research |
| Fall 2026 | BME 990 | Research and Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | BME 999 | Advanced Independent Study |
| Fall 2026 | MEDICINE 699 | Independent Study |
| Fall 2026 | MEDPHYS 699 | Independent Reading or Research |
| Fall 2026 | NTP 990 | Research and Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | ZOOLOGY 681 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | ZOOLOGY 682 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | ZOOLOGY 699 | Directed Studies in Zoology |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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