Units:4.5 Development and writing of a research paper for submission to the department, which specifies its format. Supervision by a department committee, at least one of whom must be a member of the graduate faculty. Oral defense is required. Prerequisites:REC 6000, REC 6100, REC 6200, REC 6300, REC 6400, REC 6500, REC 6700. Must be advanced to candidacy.