ENGR 796 PhD Research Proposal Examination
The PhD Research Proposal Examination (RPE) is an oral exam that evaluates the student’s ability to synthesize and integrate material as applied to her/his research focus area. It is expected that the student demonstrates a certain breadth of knowledge and is able to apply this knowledge to the research problem he/she is focusing on. The student must pass the RPE before being allowed to progress further in the PhD program. Full-time PhD students typically take the PhD RPE at the end of their 4th semester of active registration. Part-time students typically take the PhD RPE at the end of their 6th semester of active registration. The PhD RPE is assessed on Pass/Fail basis. A student who registers to take the RPE can count that, if he/she so wish, to be the equivalent of one course in the particular semester he/she will do the exam. This is in order to give the student time to prepare and defend the research proposal during that semester. This does not affect the minimum credit requirements of the PhD in Engineering program.
Offered
Fall Spring