Emphasis - Mechanical Engineering
Ph.D. in Engineering Science
Description
The Ph.D. in engineering science is offered in a number of emphasis areas: aeroacoustics, chemical engineering, civil engineering, computational hydroscience, computer science, electrical engineering, electromagnetics, environmental engineering, geology, geological engineering, hydrology, mechanical engineering, and material science and engineering.
Minimum Total Credit Hours: 66
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.
Emphasis - Mechanical Engineering
Description
A Ph.D. in engineering science with emphasis in mechanical 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 civil engineering and physics.
Course Requirements
The Ph.D. with an emphasis in mechanical engineering requires 30 semester hours of course work as specified by the student’s advisory committee, plus 12 hours of research and 18 dissertation hours.
Other Academic Requirements
Comprehensive exams must be passed before entering the dissertation process.