PHD Diss in Civil Engineering Department

(3-12 Credits)

This independent, original investigation must demonstrate creativity and scholarship worthy of publication in a recognized engineering journal. Candidates must successfully defend dissertations orally. Registration for a minimum of 15 credits is required before the defense. Registration must be continuous (excluding summer semesters), unless a formal leave of absence is requested and approved. Registration for 3 to 12 credits per semester is permitted. In the final semester, registration for 0.5 credits is permitted with department head approval. | Prerequisites: Passing grade RE-GY 9990 PhD Qualifying Examination and approval of the dissertation adviser.