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Course Description

EEH 698 Directed Research

1-15 credits, can only register for a maximum of 6 credits/semester, Fall/Winter/Spring/Summer Semesters

Prerequisite: Permission of instructor

For PhD students to engage in research under the mentorship of a faculty member.

Note

This course is designed for advanced doctoral students.

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