Electrical Engineering (Ph.D.)
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Thesis
A thesis for the doctoral degree must constitute original scholarship and must be a distinct contribution to knowledge. It must show familiarity with previous work in the field and must demonstrate ability to plan and carry out research, organize results, and defend the approach and conclusions in a scholarly manner. The research presented must meet current standards of the discipline; as well, the thesis must clearly demonstrate how the research advances knowledge in the field. Finally, the thesis must be written in compliance with norms for academic and scholarly expression and for publication in the public domain.
Required Courses
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECSE 701 | Ph.D. Qualifying Examination. | 0 |
Ph.D. Qualifying Examination. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Oral Examination of Ph.D. student's background in defined areas. | ||
| ECSE 702 | Ph.D. Research Plan Proposal. | 0 |
Ph.D. Research Plan Proposal. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Definition of a plan for Ph.D. research. | ||
| ECSE 703 | Doctoral Research Seminar. | 0 |
Doctoral Research Seminar. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Submission of a research manuscript and presentation of work in an accompanying seminar. | ||
In addition to the successful completion of the required courses above, students must complete the courses prescribed by the student's Supervisory Committee.