This course provides academic credit for independent thesis research conducted under the supervision of a Georgia Tech faculty advisor. The course does not involve regular class meetings, assignments, or examinations. The scope and direction of research are determined by the student in consultation with the thesis advisor, consistent with the requirements of the degree program.
By enrolling in this course, students will:
- Engage in independent research under faculty supervision.
- Gain experience in formulating research questions and applying methods appropriate to their discipline.
- Communicate research activity through interactions with their thesis advisor and, as applicable, their Thesis Advisory Committee.
No textbooks or materials are required. Resources for research are determined in consultation with the thesis advisor.
This course is graded on a Satisfactory (S) / Unsatisfactory (U) basis.
- A grade of Satisfactory (S) indicates that the student has made acceptable progress in their research toward degree completion, consistent with the number of thesis credit hours for which the student is enrolled for the semester.
- A grade of Unsatisfactory (U) indicates that the student did not meet the expectations for satisfactory performance during the term.
This course does not include scheduled class meetings. Students conduct independent research under the supervision of a thesis advisor. The frequency and format of student– advisor contact are determined by mutual agreement.
Georgia Tech aims to cultivate a community based on trust, academic integrity, and honor. Students are expected to act according to the highest ethical standards. Review the student Code of Conduct and the Academic Honor Code, especially Appendix A: Graduate Addendum to the Academic Honor Code.
Students are expected to perform research in an ethical and responsible manner. All Doctoral and Master’s Thesis students are required to take the Responsible Conduct of Research training, and it is expected that students abide by the principles taught in that training while performing research for this thesis course.
Allegations of scientific or scholarly misconduct are handled in accordance with the procedures outlined by the Policy for Responding to Allegations of Scientific or Other Scholarly Misconduct.
Not applicable to thesis research courses.