P: Senior standing, B.A. or B.S. program. Fall, day; Spring, day.
Independent study, under the supervision  of a chemistry faculty member
or appropriate academic advisor can be earned by completion of (a) a
chemical  research project; (b) a library research project in an area of
current scientific investigation; (c) a  research investigation in
industry; or (d) a service activity in university, government, public
schools, or  other science-related groups or organizations. Students
will report the results of their activities in both  a formal written
report and oral presentation, prepare portfolios of undergraduate work
in chemistry,  discuss recent scientific literature, and explore
chemistry in society. Enrollment in the Capstone in  Chemistry requires
joint approval of the capstone instructor and the independent project
advisor.