While a student may choose electives from more than one category, selections should be appropriate for the student's overall academic plan. A long-term tentative schedule of electives will be posted to help students make decisions in advance. Thesis students must follow the Thesis and Dissertation Format Guideline available through the Graduate College Office, Fenn Tower, Room 1111. Acceptance of the thesis by the graduate faculty committee and the passing of an oral defense of the thesis are required. A project option may be selected rather than a thesis.
Projects tend to focus on applied engineering, and frequently address specific industry needs.
A written report and oral defense are required for the project option. For engineering course descriptions, see the Master of Science in Civil Engineering and Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering sections of this Bulletin.