Provides an opportunity to earn academic credit for learning outside the formal class structure. Students interested in doing in-depth research propose a research project to a faculty sponsor and then work closely with that person to produce a piece of original research. Prereq., upper-division standing, GPA of 3.00 or better, grade of C or better in all lower-division courses, and at least 6 upper-division courses. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).