MSCI 298. Research in the Marine Sciences. Independent investigations of an advanced character for the graduate student with adequate preparation. Note: CSUH students must file a petition with their home campus department before admission to this class. CSU Stanislaus students must file Individual Study forms. CSUF students must file Research Approval forms. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0 - 4.0.