Course Schedule and Catalog

Long Title: RICE UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARS PROGRAM (RUSP)

Department: Rice Undergrad Scholar Program

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Language of Instruction: Taught in English

Course Type: Research

Credit Hours: 1 TO 3

Description: The RUSP program is designed for students in any department who may be considering graduate school and/or careers in research or scholarship. The course centers on individual research projects that are supervised by a faculty member, who is identified by the student. This faculty member meets regularly with the student and serves as a mentor. Modest funds are available to support costs of the research projects. Mandatory weekly class meetings feature presentations on topics related to research and scholarship. In addition, each student prepares a written proposal on their project and gives an oral presentation defending the proposal. Enrollment by permission of course faculty, based on applications submitted in the previous Spring term. Instructor Permission Required.

Long Title: RICE UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARS PROGRAM (RUSP)

Department: Rice Undergrad Scholar Program

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Language of Instruction: Taught in English

Course Type: Research

Credit Hours: 1 TO 6

Description: Continuation of HONS 470. Credit variable (generally 3-6 hours, depending on the scope of the research project). Participants continue the research projects and interactions with faculty mentors. Weekly class meetings again feature presentations and discussion of research-related topics. At the end of the term, each student gives an oral presentation and submits a final paper in the style of a journal article in his/her research area. Instructor Permission Required.