Graduate level course offerings: Graduate Studies

GRAD 501 Graduate Seminar I 1R-0L-1C F
Prerequisite: Graduate Standing
Orientation to campus/community life and activities.  Presentations throughout the quarter cover topics such as: (1) computer usage, ethics, and available software; (2) writing skills and support; (3) graduate school procedures including advisory chair and committee composition and selection; (4) research processes and procedures; (5) research/thesis topic development and selection; (6) thesis preparation, support, and procedures; and (7) intellectual property, patents, trademarks, and related protection.

GRAD 502 Graduate Seminar II 1R-0L-1C W
Prerequisite: Graduate Standing
Individual discussions with the director of the graduate program involving progress toward advisory committee formation, thesis topic selection, and progress toward completing the plan of study.

GRAD 503 Graduate Seminar III 1R-0L-1C S
Prerequisite: Graduate Standing
Student class presentations covering subject of interest such as thesis topic, research area, or specialty area.

GRAD 504 Graduate Seminar IV 0R-0L-1C F, W, S
Prerequisite: Graduate Standing
Completion of research and thesis and final degree requirements.

GRAD 505 Graduate Seminar V 0R-0L-4C F, W, S
Prerequisite: Graduate Standing
Completion of research and thesis and final degree requirements.  May not be taken while registered for any other classes. May only be taken twice.