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Emphasis - Aeroacoustics

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 engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, electromagnetics, environmental engineering, geology, geological engineering, hydrology, mechanical engineering, and material science and engineering.

Minimum Total Credit Hours: 54

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 - Aeroacoustics

Description

A Ph.D. in engineering science with emphasis in aeroacoustics 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.

Course Requirements

The Ph.D. with emphasis in aeroacoustics requires a minimum 66 semester hours of graduate credit beyond the baccalaureate degree. The student’s adviser must approve all course selections.

Other Academic Requirements

At the adviser's discretion, a preliminary examination may be required at or near the beginning of the student’s work beyond the master’s degree. A comprehensive written examination must be passed before entering the dissertation process.

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