Supervised independent study courses are designed to permit study of an area or problem of the student’s choice not covered by regular Catalog offerings. To be eligible for independent study, students must have completed a minimum of 18 units of work at College of Alameda. Students in good standing may enroll in one (1) independent study course per semester, provided the division dean approves the study project and a full-time contract faculty member is willing to accept the student and the project. Students are limited to a total of ten (10) units of independent study in any one discipline. These courses may count as electives and generally do not fulfill specific Associate Degree requirements. The transferability of independent study courses is contingent upon review of the transfer institution. Students transferring to a campus of the University of California must submit a course outline to the appropriate U.C. division office for transfer approval. Independent study applicants shall demonstrate that their background is adequate for the proposed course of study, and must have prior successful academic experience in the particular discipline. Independent study (49) contract forms are available in the instructional division offices.