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Thesis EECS Masters Option

(30 hours)

  • Six semester hours of mathematics at the 400 level* or above selected from a list approved by the graduate committee, or 6 semester hours of ECE courses at the 500 level or above, or 6 semester hours of non-ECE courses approved by the student's master's committee and the graduate committee.
  • An additional 18 semester hours of 400-level* or above work in electrical and computer engineering, with at least 6 of 500-level or 600-level work in each of two areas of electrical and computer engineering.
  • Master's thesis, totaling 6 semester hours.
  • A final oral examination covering the thesis and related coursework.

The Master's Thesis

The thesis represents the culmination of an original research project completed by the student. A thesis topic is normally selected by the student with the concurrence of a major professor chosen by the student. This usually occurs after approximately 12 to 18 hours of coursework have been completed. The student's research effort is guided primarily by the major professor on an individual basis until sufficient work has been completed to constitute a Master's-level project and justify the creation of a MS thesis committee (minimum of 3 faculty members including the major professor). Upon completion of the research, the thesis is written, and a final draft is supplied to all members of the student's committee, who provide a peer review and administer the oral examination