Program of Study
- 1 EE Core Course
- 30 credits of committee-approved coursework; up to 10 may be thesis (BIOB 599); 10 non-599 credits must be at 500 level; see Grad Regs for additional limits on credits for courses with repeatable numbers (e.g., BIOB 595)
- Research seminar in 2nd year
- Research thesis, successfully proposed and then defended
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*Each year, in addition to other forms, the annual review form (completed by student, commented on/signed by advisor) must be submitted by April 1 for review by the EE Graduate Student Evaluation Committee.
MS Deadlines
Year Date Activity EE Forms 1 November 1 Choose advisor, select committee, agree on coursework plan coursework form April 1 Defend thesis research proposal (written submission of proposal with budget/timeline + oral defense) committee meeting form 2 anytime in 2nd year EE noon seminar (a 2nd year seminar is required even if the defense is delayed until 3rd year) annual review form 6 months prior to defense Advance to MS candidacy
1 month prior to defense Submit thesis to committee for approval for oral defense 7 days prior to defense Approved thesis made available to EE faculty 3 days prior to defense Approved thesis submitted to Graduate Dean (must be 18 days prior to end of semester) *For additional details, please see the EE Graduate Program Regulations.