Program Requirements
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
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ECSE 701 Ph.D. Qualifying Examination
Overview
Electrical Engineering : Oral Examination of Ph.D. student's background in defined areas.
Terms: Fall 2015, Winter 2016, Summer 2016
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2015-2016 academic year.
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ECSE 702 Ph.D. Research Plan Proposal
Overview
Electrical Engineering : Definition of a plan for Ph.D. research.
Terms: Fall 2015, Winter 2016, Summer 2016
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2015-2016 academic year.
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ECSE 703 Doctoral Research Seminar
Overview
Electrical Engineering : Submission of a research manuscript and presentation of work in an accompanying seminar.
Terms: Fall 2015, Winter 2016, Summer 2016
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2015-2016 academic year.
Prerequisite: ECSE 702.
In addition to the successful completion of the required courses above, students must complete the courses prescribed by the student's Supervisory Committee.