What is an Independent Study Course?
An Independent Study Course is available to School of the Environment students who would like to complete individualized research projects supervised by a School faculty member. Students will normally have taken one or more previous courses with the instructor they wish to work with. These courses are intended to provide advanced students with an opportunity to engage in highly specialized research topics that are not covered in the regular courses. The student and supervisor construct an individualized syllabus with readings, assignments, and a marking scheme for successful completion of the course.
How do I pursue an Independent Study Course?
Students must propose a specific project to an individual faculty member. Once the student has obtained the faculty member's written approval of the project and agreement to supervise the student's project, the student and supervisor should fill in the appropriate form below and send it to the Undergraduate Administrator (ug.office.env@utoronto.ca). After receiving approval from the Undergraduate Associate Director, the student will be enrolled in the course by the School. Students cannot enrol themselves in Independent Study Courses on ACORN. Please keep your own copies of any documentation.
Forms:
ENV491Y1.docx *Note: This is a 1.0 credit course.- ENV492H1-ENV493H1.docx *Note: This is a 0.5 credit course.
Further Questions?
Please feel free to contact the Undergraduate Administrator at ug.office.env@utoronto.ca.