Students interested in exploring a computer science topic outside a normal course offering may apply for an individual study course. Interested students should approach a faculty member with interest in the proposed topic to begin the application process. All project proposals are reviewed by the full department faculty. Two course options are available to students.
391 – Special Projects in Computer Science (1-4)
Prerequisite: Computer Science 230 or higher. Intensive individual investigation of significant research problem under the direction of a faculty member. GPA and course prerequisites apply.
491 –Individual Study in Computer Science (1-4)
Prerequisite: Departmental permission. Individual study under the direction of a member of the department. GPA and course prerequisites apply. May be repeated for credit with a change in topic. Two semesters of 3 credits of study required for graduation with Departmental Honors.

