CORE CURRICULUM

The core curriculum is based on the philosophy that a graduate who specializes in electromagnetic theory and applications should know a basic "core" of information. The core areas are: advanced electromagnetic theory, measurements of electromagnetic quantities, numerical techniques applicable to electromagnetic boundary value problems, and microwave circuits and applications. Beyond this basis required of all graduate students, Doctoral students are expected to have knowledge of antennas, one of the primary application areas of electromagnetic theory. Following this philosophy, four graduate courses in electrical engineering are designated as the core curriculum of graduate education in electromagnetic theory and applications. These four courses (12 credit hours) are required of all graduate students, and should be taken at the earliest opportunity. Some students, however, will require undergraduate prerequisites before registering for these classes.

The core courses are:

	ENGR 619 Advanced Microwave Measurements (ENGR 621 is a prerequisite, and ENGR 623 is recommended prior to 619)
	ENGR 621 Advanced Electrodynamics
	ENGR 623 Passive Microwave Circuits
	ENGR 626 Numerical Methods in Electromagnetics In addition, Ph.D. students must complete the following course

ENGR 625 Antennas (Required only for Ph.D. students)

 

SYSTEM OF ADVISERS and REGISTRATION

The Chair of the Department of Electrical Engineering will appoint a Thesis Adviser from the Graduate Faculty of the Department of Electrical Engineering for each Masters student prior to registration for his or her third semester of study. This Thesis Adviser must advise and approve the registration for the 3rd semester and beyond. The Chair will appoint a Thesis Adviser based on the mutual consent between the faculty member and student when such an agreement exists.

A new Thesis Adviser may be appointed at any time the student and a faculty member mutually agree; and in this case, the previous Thesis Adviser should be notified as soon as possible. A student should strive to maintain good communication with his or her advisor; and in all cases, a dialogue with the present advisor and Department Chair must precede selection of a new advisor. In the event that a faculty member withdraws as a Thesis Adviser, the Chair shall appoint a new Thesis Adviser. Only in extraordinary circumstances should a student request that a new Thesis Adviser be appointed without first having identified a faculty member who has agreed to the appointment.

The Chair of the Department of Electrical Engineering will appoint a Dissertation Adviser from the Graduate Faculty of the Department of Electrical Engineering for each Ph.D. student when that student has completed the Qualifying Exam with the Status of Qualified or Qualified With Conditions. This Dissertation Adviser must advise and approve all registrations from that point on. The Chair will appoint Dissertation Advisers based on the mutual consent between the faculty member and student when such an agreement exists.

A new Dissertation Adviser may be appointed at any time the student and a faculty member mutually agree; and in this case, the previous Dissertation Adviser should be notified as soon as possible. A student should strive to maintain good communication with his or her advisor; and in all cases, a dialogue with the present advisor and Department Chair must precede selection of a new advisor. In the event that a faculty member withdraws as a Dissertation Adviser, the Chair shall appoint a new Dissertation Adviser. Only in extraordinary circumstances should a student request that a new Dissertation Adviser be appointed without first having identified a faculty member who has agreed to the appointment.