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The doctor of philosophy program in civil
engineering is offered for students who wish to conduct advanced research
in one of the following two areas of specialization:
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Environmental/Water Resources
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Geotechnical/Structures
Admission to doctoral study is granted
to a limited number of qualified applicants. The applicant will normally
have received a bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited institution
in a program that provides suitable preparation for doctoral-level studies
in civil engineering. The applicant should have at least a 3.2 out of
a possible 4.0 GPA for the most recently completed degree.
General admission requirements and the
process for applying are presented in the Graduate Information and Regulations
section of this catalog.
The doctor of philosophy degree is awarded
in recognition of scientific accomplishment and the ability to investigate
scientific problems independently. The program consists of advanced studies
to prepare the student for scientific engineering research and completion
of a research project that leads to a significant contribution to the
knowledge of a particular problem. Each student should:
- Pass the preliminary written and/or
oral examination
- Complete an approved program of study
- Pass the comprehensive written and
oral examination
- Complete a program of significant research
- Present the results of the research
- Prepare and defend a dissertation concerning
the research.
A minimum of 24 credit hours of course
work and 24 credit hours of dissertation beyond a master's degree are
required.
General degree requirements are presented
in the Graduate Information and Regulations section of this catalog.
The doctoral program of study must be approved
by the student's advisory committee and the program chair. Considerable
latitude is allowed in course selection provided at least 12 credits
(beyond the master's level) are selected from courses in civil or environmental
engineering. The remaining courses are selected, again in collaboration
with the advisory committee, according to the interests and research
objectives of the student. Academic courses for the selected areas of
specialization can be selected from course offerings in various academic
units as follows:
Environmental/Water Resources. Courses may be selected from academic programs
in civil, chemical, mechanical or ocean engineering, environmental science,
oceanography, mathematics, operations research and computer science.
Geotechnical/Structures. Courses may be
selected from academic programs in civil, mechanical or ocean engineering,
environmental science, oceanography, mathematics and computer science.
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