Non-thesis option students will take a 3 hour independent study project and provide a written report. The 3 hours of independent study requirement has not been implemented in the non-thesis option. No data are available. Data reveal that goals were met with respect to students demonstrating strong foundation in principles. Data reveal that goals were met with respect to student perception of their competency in applying fundamental principles, mathematical, experimental and computational skills.
Further students express overall satisfaction with their educational experience.
The 3 hours of independent study have not been implemented in the Non-thesis option. MMAE Doctoral graduates will demonstrate a strong foundation in the science and engineering principles underlying their area of specialization. MMAE Doctoral graduates will demonstrate competency in advanced research, including problem definition, assimilation of previous research, formulation and implementation of a research approach, and effective oral and written communication. All students will be required to take a rigorous broad-based examination and to perform satisfactorily. The criterion is that all doctoral students write and successfully defend a dissertation, that all students give a Department Colloquium presentation in addition to a defense, and that at least half of the dissertations lead, within one year of completion, to a scholarly publication.