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Program Requirements

Thesis

A thesis for the doctoral degree must constitute original scholarship and must be a distinct contribution to knowledge. It must show familiarity with previous work in the field and must demonstrate ability to plan and carry out research, organize results, and defend the approach and conclusions in a scholarly manner. The research presented must meet current standards of the discipline; as well, the thesis must clearly demonstrate how the research advances knowledge in the field. Finally, the thesis must be written in compliance with norms for academic and scholarly expression and for publication in the public domain.

Required Courses

• CIVE 701 Ph.D. Comprehensive Examination

  Offered by: Civil Engineering (Faculty of Engineering)

  Administered by: Graduate Studies

  Overview

  Civil Engineering : Preparation of a written literature review and a qualifying oral examination of the student's background in related areas that must be passed by all doctoral candidates in order to continue in the doctoral program.

  Terms: Fall 2022, Winter 2023, Summer 2023

  Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2022-2023 academic year.

  • This exam must be taken within 13 months of the student’s initial registration in the program.

• CIVE 702 Ph.D. Research Proposal

  Offered by: Civil Engineering (Faculty of Engineering)

  Administered by: Graduate Studies

  Overview

  Civil Engineering : Ph.D. thesis proposal.

  Terms: Fall 2022, Winter 2023

  Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2022-2023 academic year.

  • Prerequisite: CIVE 701

  • This course must be completed within 16 months of initial registration in the program.

Complementary Courses

6-8 credits at the 500 or 600 level taken from the Department of Civil Engineering.