This course can be used only for M.S. Thesis research; non-thesis research should be done under the designation of CSE 593: Independent Study. M.S. students who wish to enroll in CSE 599 for any number of credits must prepare a 1-2 page description of the work to be completed. The description must be approved by the research advisor, signed by both student and advisor, and reside in the student's file. Amendments to the proposal must be approved by the advisor. Up to 9 credits of CSE 599 can be counted towards the 31 credits that are required for graduation.