Engineering Science (PHD) - Electrical and Computer Engineering
Engineering Science (PHD) - Electrical and Computer Engineering
Course Requirements
A student must complete the requirements for one of the emphasis areas. All doctoral programs require completion of a comprehensive examination, dissertation prospectus, and a dissertation. See the department chair or adviser for specific requirements for an emphasis area.
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Emphasis - Computer Engineering
Description
A Ph.D. in engineering science with emphasis in computer engineering prepares a student with advanced technical knowledge and communication skills for pursuing a career in industry, engineering research and development, or public/government service. Students entering the program come from a variety of engineering and nonengineering disciplines such as physics and computer science.
Course Requirements
The Ph.D. with an emphasis in computer engineering requires at least 48 hours of course work and at least 18 hours of dissertation credit. Of the 48 hours of course work, 12 hours must be in an approved minor area, at least 2 hours must be in seminar, and no more than 6 hours can come from research credit outside the dissertation. Course work must be approved by the student’s advisory committee.
Other Academic Requirements
A written comprehensive exam is taken during the first year of residency.
Emphasis - EE (Electromagnetics)
Description
A Ph.D. in engineering science with emphasis in electromagnetics prepares a student with advanced technical knowledge and communication skills for pursuing a career in industry, engineering research and development, or public/government service. Students entering the program come from a variety of engineering and nonengineering disciplines such as physics and mathematics.
Course Requirements
The Ph.D. with an emphasis in electromagnetics requires 36 semester hours in the major field out of a required total of 48 semester hours of graded course work beyond the bachelor’s degree. Included in these requirements are the following core courses: ENGR 7210 Advanced Electrodynamics; ENGR 6260 Numerical Methods in Electromagnetics; ENGR 7230 Passive Microwave Circuits; and Seminar (ENGR 6950 Seminar, two semester hours). Other courses are to be taken in specific areas of electromagnetics, including microwave circuits, antennas, electromagnetics, and computational electromagnetics. These related courses include:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENGR 5405 | Finite Element Analysis I | 3 |
| ENGR 5431 | Approximate Methods of Engr Analysis I | 3 |
| ENGR 6220 | Advanced Electromagnetic Theory | 3 |
| ENGR 6240 | Active Microwave Circuits | 3 |
| ENGR 6270 | Ray Methods in Electromagnetics | 2-3 |
| ENGR 6870 | Special Functions for Applications | 3 |
| ENGR 6999B | Special Topics in Engineering Science I | 1-3 |
| ENGR 6999D | Research Topics in Engineering Science I | 1-3 |
| ENGR 6999F | Special Topics in Engineering Science | 1-6 |
| ENGR 7190 | Advanced Microwave Measurements | 3 |
| ENGR 7250 | Antennas | 3 |
| ENGR 7280 | Adv Numerical Methods in Electromagnetic | 3 |
| ENGR 7999B | Special Topics in Electromagnetic Theory | 1-3 |
| Other courses with approval | ||
The candidate must take 12 semester hours of graded courses in a minor area (mathematics, physics, or another appropriate field with approval).
Other Academic Requirements
A written comprehensive exam is taken during the first year of residency.
Emphasis - Electrical Engineering
Description
A Ph.D. in engineering science with emphasis in electrical engineering prepares a student with advanced technical knowledge and communication skills for pursuing a career in industry, engineering research and development, or public/government service. Students entering the program come from a variety of engineering and nonengineering disciplines such as physics and computer science.
Course Requirements
The Ph.D. with an emphasis in electrical engineering requires at least 48 hours of course work and at least 18 hours of dissertation credit. Of the 48 hours of course work, 12 hours must be in an approved minor area, at least 2 hours must be in seminar, and no more than 6 hours can come from research credit outside the dissertation. Course work must be approved by the student’s advisory committee.
Other Academic Requirements
A written comprehensive exam is taken during the first year of residency.