Theoretical and Applied Mechanics PhD, MS

The following requirements are in addition to, or further elaborate upon, those requirements outlined in The Graduate School Policy Guide.

Programs of study are determined on an individual basis between the student and the advisor of the home department. All courses must be approved by the advisor.

Total Required Units: 12

• Examinations: final oral comprehensive examination on master's thesis or on report of research project
• Research/Projects: with approval of advisor, report on research project may serve in lieu of master's thesis
• Other: none

Programs of study are determined on an individual basis between the student and the advisor of the home department. All courses must be approved by the advisor.

Total Required Units: 15 (Units required are beyond the BS degree, excluding projects and master's thesis.)

• Examinations: oral qualifying examination prior to admission to candidacy
• Research/Projects: none specified
• PhD Dissertation: dissertation in area of solid or fluid mechanics
• Final Evaluations: oral defense of dissertation