1988-1989 Academic Catalog

3. The faculty member supervising the independent study must review and initial the student's copy of the written proposal and the registration card. Registration for the independent study must occur at the beginning of the quar– ter in which the work is to be completed. 4. No more than eight hours in independent study may be counted toward the major field; no more than four hours toward a minor field; and no more than sixteen may be counted toward graduation. Independent study taken outside major and/or minor fields must be approved by the department chairman and the academic vice president. 5. Juniors and seniors are eligible for independent study. Sophomores desiring independent study must obtain the approval of the academic vice president and the depart– ment chairman. 6. Although grade point average is not a qualification for inde– pendent study, the faculty member has the right to deny student participation for any appropriate reason. 7. Grading (letter or CR/NC) is determined by the participat– ing faculty member. SPECIAL ACADEMIC PROGRAMS Au Sable Institute of Environmental Studies Students with an environmental biology emphasis may take advantage of courses offered by the Au Sable Institute in field ecology, field biology, land resources, water resources, animal ecology, and entomology. In a setting of the forests, wetlands, lakes, and wild rivers of northern lower Michigan, students take courses which provide academic content, field experience, and practical tools for stewardship of creational resources. The Insti– tute grants vocational certificates for environmental analysts, land resource analysts, water resource analysts, and naturalists. Quali– fied students are awarded the Au Sable Fellowship of $1,000. A $350 grant-in-aid is also available each year. Interested students should contact Dr. John Silvius, Cedarville College Au Sable Institute Representative. Academic Information 41 Emergency Medical Service The Emergency Medical Service was established at Cedarville College in 1969. The squad is comprised of approximately a dozen students (EMT's, Advanced EMT's, and Paramedics) who volunteer their time to act as the Emergency Medical Service division of Patterson Clinic. Members of the squad must be certi– fied in the State of Ohio as Emergency Medical Technicians. The squad responds to emergencies both on campus and in the com– munity through mutual aid with the Cedarville Township Fire Department. Since state certification is necessary for membership in the squad, the college grants credit to those students who complete the Department of Education's approved programs in Emergency Medical Technician, Advanced Emergency Medical Technician, and Paramedic programs. Upon receipt of bonified copies of 'Department of Education' certificates of completion, the College will grant five quarter hours for Emergency Medical Technician training, three quarter hours for Advanced Emergency Medical Technician training, and eight quarter hours for Paramedic training.