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Students experience one-on-one independent study with a departmental faculty member who assumes the role of ScM thesis advisor. Prepares students for undertaking an independent research project for the ScM degree. Students independently review papers from the current literature and meet weekly with the faculty advisor to discuss them. Complementary activities may include participation in lab meetings, journal paper discussions, seminars, conferences, research retreats, etc. Culminates with the completion of a written document, either a research proposal based on the intended thesis research and/or a literature review designed to provide the background for the intended research project.