Directed Studies ECOR 9500

The Directed Study course aims to provide students the opportunity to undertake supervised elements of study that are not offered elsewhere across BCIT, UBC, SFU or another post-secondary institute available through the Western Dean's Agreement. While students are expected to select courses whenever possible from the available structured academic offerings, students may pursue through directed study a complementary course that has a supportive focus to the curriculum within the Ecological Restoration Graduate Program. The directed study course is structured to allow pursuit of a well-formulated and synthesized study plan. The course may be completed individually or with more than one student (with approval of the Graduate Program Committee). The directed study course is separate from the Applied Research Project (ECOR 9300 and 9400) and will not constitute a part of the final Capstone submission. The student must submit a Directed Studies Approval Form (See Graduate Student Handbook). The Directed Studies Approval Form outlines the statement of intent, objectives, milestones and schedule and includes a supporting bibliography. The form is to be signed by the student's Supervisor and Program Director/Head prior to the student's eligibility to register for this elective. The student works under the direction of their Supervisor or other BCIT faculty approved by the Supervisor. The student and supervisor shall meet as required.