Directed Research
CS 698 Directed Reading and Research is for research-oriented students that wish to work closely with a professor on a research project. The course can be worth anywhere between 1 and 4 units—this is up to you and the professor to decide. Below are the approximate minimum weekly guidelines.
| Credits | Time with Professor | Time without Professor |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Hours | 2 Hours |
| 2 | 2 Hours | 4 Hours |
| 3 | 3 Hours | 6 Hours |
| 4 | 4 Hours | 8 Hours |
Registration
You must first identify a professor and project. When that is decided, the professor provides you with a syllabus outlining the requirements of the research project and signs of on the Directed Study Registration Form. After filing out "Part I" and getting the instructor signature, bring the form and syllabus to the graduate advisor to sign.
A combined maximum of four units of CS 695 and/or CS 698 may be used towards your graduate electives requirement.
Try to identify a professor that either does research or teaches classes in an area you are interested in. You can find the courses and research interests of most professors on their personal websites.