Independent Study involves self-directed work under instructor supervision, often with a graduate student, postdoc, or faculty mentor, participating in ongoing research.
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.87 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=35 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.81 GPA, 94.6% A/AB (n=37 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.84 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=37 letter grades).
Directed Studies in Zoology offers directed study or independent research where students experience hypothesis development and research through faculty mentorship.