These are not scheduled courses. In order to pursue an independent study course, students must enlist the support of a faculty member as an advisor for the studying that will be undertaken. In consultation with the faculty member, the student must complete a proposal that gives a title to the course; states the objectives of the course and the literature to be covered; details the elements to be submitted for evaluation, their due dates, and the percent accorded to each element. Other requirements of the proposal should be negotiated with the advisor. See Planning Handbook.