General Catalog 2014/2015 [ARCHIVED CATALOG] | | | The CEE department admissions requirements for the Master of Science (MS) degree program are as follows: - Have a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or closely related engineering science discipline from an accredited college or university.
- Good academic standing in the academic institution last attended.
- A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale on all coursework attempted as an upper division student (beyond 60 semester credit hours).
- A minimum graduate record examination (GRE) percentile ranks of 25% (score of 144) on the verbal reasoning section and 65% (score of 153) on the quantitative section. For valid GRE tests taken prior to August 2011, minimum of 370 on the verbal reasoning section and 680 on the quantitative reasoning section.
- Three letters of recommendation from academics or professionals attesting to the M.S. study potential of the applicant.
- Statement of purpose describing reasons for pursuing the Master of Science degree and career goals.
- International students whose native language is not English will be required to pass the TOEFL examination and demonstrate proficiency in English prior to admission per university guidelines. The minimum score is 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based) or 80 (Internet-based) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). This requirement may be waived for students who have obtained a prior degree from a U.S. institution.
The Master’s of Science (MS) in Civil Engineering provides students with training in advanced civil engineering topics as well as research experience. The MS curriculum includes a total of 30 semester hours, consisting of coursework and thesis research. For all courses in the curriculum, students must satisfy prerequisites to enroll in a course. Students entering the major without a civil or environmental engineering degree also must satisfy a set of articulation courses. Students are expected to enroll in Graduate Seminar ( CGN 5935 ) each semester they have full-time status. The specialty (depth) area courses provide students with advanced training beyond the bachelor’s degree in a specific civil engineering sub–discipline. The majority of the specialty area courses should be taken from the CEE department. The supplementary electives are intended to assist the student with developing complementary multidisciplinary skills and knowledge. Supplementary electives may include courses from other civil and environmental engineering areas outside of the chosen specialty, other engineering disciplines, the sciences, computer/computational science, urban and regional planning, and geography. Mathematics and quantitative skills are critical in civil engineering work. Therefore, a student will be required to take at least one course (a minimum of three (3) credit hours) in mathematics, statistics, or computational science in the MS curriculum. Major Professor and Supervisory CommitteeThe MS student selects a major professor and a Supervisory Committee by the beginning of the second semester. The major professor must agree to serve as the student’s academic advisor and thesis supervisor and must be a full-time CEE faculty with Graduate Faculty/Directive status. The MS student will identify the supervisory committee in consultation with the major professor. The supervisory committee consists of three (3) full-time faculty members, in which the Major Professor is the chair and one member may be from outside of the CEE department. All committee members must have Graduate Faculty status. Additional members may be appointed to the Committee, if deemed appropriate by the major professor. The supervisory committee oversees and supervises the student’s research effort, approves the written thesis, attends the oral defense of the thesis, and recommends granting of the degree. Plan of StudyThe MS student, in consultation with his/her major professor, is required to submit an approved Plan of Study to the departmental Graduate Committee by the end of the first semester. The Plan of Study includes a list of proposed courses, a time schedule for completion of these courses, and a summary of the proposed thesis topic. Upon recommendation of the Graduate Committee, the Department Chair will approve the proposed Plan of Study. The Plan of Study is used by the student and major professor as a guideline throughout the student’s MS study and must be updated and approved if changes occur. Degree Requirement CertificationThe MS degree candidate must submit an approved Degree Requirement Certification form to the CEE department by the beginning of the final semester of coursework. The form certifies that the student has satisfied all degree requirements as set forth in the latest approved Plan of Study. If courses shown in the Degree Certification form differ from those shown in the latest approved Plan of Study, the department will not approve the Certification form. Thesis. The MS student prepares the thesis with the supervision of the major professor and supervisory committee. The student selects the thesis topic in consultation with the major professor and supervisory committee. Before registering for thesis hours, the student must consult the major professor as to the proportion of time to be devoted to thesis work. It is the responsibility of the student to comply with the required thesis format of his/her university and the deadlines and requirements for thesis submission. See FAMU’s School of Graduate Studies’ website for information. When the complete thesis is ready for review by the supervisory committee, the major professor will authorize the distribution to committee members. The thesis should be complete in every respect, including data analysis, figures, and tables. The supervisory committee can recommend editorial and/or substantive changes after review and the oral thesis defense. The thesis should be provided to the major professor and the examining committee (supervisory committee) at least ten (10) working days before the date of the oral examination. Journal ManuscriptsIn partial fulfillment of the MS degree requirements, the MS student must prepare at a minimum one (1) complete manuscript that is ready for submittal to a peer- reviewed journal publication. It is expected that the major professor will submit the manuscript and complete the publication process. Thesis DefenseAn oral examination in the form of a thesis defense is mandatory and is part of the degree requirements. The student must satisfactorily pass this oral examination, as determined by the Supervisory Committee, before submission of the final thesis to the university. - The thesis defense will be scheduled only with approval of the major professor, supervisory committee, and the department. The approvals are documented in the Request for Thesis Defense Examination form. The student will be permitted to schedule the thesis defense only if the student has 1) completed the research work, 2) written a complete thesis, and 3) satisfied the journal manuscript requirement.
- The defense should be scheduled before the final thesis submission deadline with sufficient time to allow for revisions; see university deadlines.
- The oral presentation of the thesis is announced and open to the public.
- The oral defense consists of two parts: 1) a defense presentation that include appropriate use of visual aids and duration of 30-40 minutes and 2) oral examination by the supervisory committee.
- The outcome of thesis defense is determined by the major professor and supervisory committee and is reported by the major professor to the department in the Thesis Defense Outcome Form.
Suggested Timeline and ChecklistA suggested timeline for completion of MS degree requirements and milestones checklist is provided below. Suggested TimelineStudents may need to enroll in additional hours to maintain full-time status each semester. Semester 1:- 9 hours of approved coursework;
- Complete RCR training *
Semester 2:Semester 3:- 6 hours of approved coursework;
- CGN 5971 Master’s Thesis (3-6) (3 credit hours required)
Semester 4:- Prepare complete journal manuscript;
- CGN 6972 Master’s Thesis Defense (0).
- Submit approved final thesis
*See Section 4.3 RCR Training M.S. milestones checklistThe list is indicated by Milestone or Action, and When. - Select a Major Professor; Complete RCR training; First semester
- Submit approved Plan of Study:By completion of 9 credit hours
- Request transfer credit (if applicable): By completion of 9 credit hours
- Complete RCR training: By end of first year
- Submit approved Degree Certification form: Semester prior to graduation
- Apply for graduation with university: Beginning of final semester
- Prepare a complete manuscript for journal submission: Final semester
- Request thesis defense; Defend thesis;
- Submit approved final M.S. thesis to university: Final semester;
- Check University for deadlines
- Complete Exit Survey:
- End of final semester
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A good thesis has two parts. It should tell what you plan to argue, and it should "telegraph" how you plan to argue—that is, what particular support for your claim is going where in your essay. Steps in Constructing a Thesis. First, analyze your primary sources. Look for tension, interest, ambiguity, controversy, and/or complication.
Dissertation & Thesis Outline | Example & Free Templates. Published on June 7, 2022 by Tegan George.Revised on November 21, 2023. A thesis or dissertation outline is one of the most critical early steps in your writing process.It helps you to lay out and organize your ideas and can provide you with a roadmap for deciding the specifics of your dissertation topic and showcasing its relevance to ...
Revised on April 16, 2024. A thesis is a type of research paper based on your original research. It is usually submitted as the final step of a master's program or a capstone to a bachelor's degree. Writing a thesis can be a daunting experience. Other than a dissertation, it is one of the longest pieces of writing students typically complete.
Part 2: Form an Initial Thesis Question, and Find a Supervisor When to Begin Forming Your Initial Thesis Question. Some fields, such as history, may require you to have already formed your thesis question and to have used it to create a statement of intent (outlining the nature of your research) prior to applying to a master's program. Others ...
Generally, students should plan to write their thesis during the final year of their graduate program. This allows sufficient time for conducting research, analyzing data, and writing the thesis. It is important to start planning the thesis early and to identify a research topic and research advisor as soon as possible.
Step 2: Write your initial answer. After some initial research, you can formulate a tentative answer to this question. At this stage it can be simple, and it should guide the research process and writing process. The internet has had more of a positive than a negative effect on education.
A typical thesis structure. 1. Abstract. The abstract is the overview of your thesis and generally very short. This section should highlight the main contents of your thesis "at a glance" so that someone who is curious about your work can get the gist quickly. Take a look at our guide on how to write an abstract for more info.
A thesis statement . . . Makes an argumentative assertion about a topic; it states the conclusions that you have reached about your topic. Makes a promise to the reader about the scope, purpose, and direction of your paper. Is focused and specific enough to be "proven" within the boundaries of your paper. Is generally located near the end ...
Step 3. Planning your writing. The best way to put together an organized thesis proposal is to determine how you will write it before you get started. Many thesis proposals are rejected simply because students fail to plan their writing and instead try to hack everything together in a piecemeal approach.
Mark Stephan Felix and Ian Smith. A Practical Guide to Dissertation and Thesis Writing. By Mark Stephan Felix and Ian Smith. This book first published 2019. Cambridge Scholars Publishing. Lady Stephenson Library, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 2PA, UK. British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data.
What's Included: The Dissertation Template. If you're preparing to write your dissertation, thesis or research project, our free dissertation template is the perfect starting point. In the template, we cover every section step by step, with clear, straightforward explanations and examples.. The template's structure is based on the tried and trusted best-practice format for formal ...
Considering errors in the methodology section enervates the entire thesis. Follow the steps below to write a perfect methodology for a thesis: a. Give an outline of the research design. b. Don't forget to define the philosophy behind the research. c. Mention the research approach. d. Introduce the research methods.
Planning stages. Your Supervisor/s and Student Learning Development will work with you on the stages in developing your thesis. Subject Librarians can provide support during these specific stages* : 1. Writing your thesis topic outline. 2. Reviewing the literature *. 3. Writing your research proposal.
Dissertation Planner: step-by-step. This planner is designed to help you through all the stages of your dissertation, from starting to think about your question through to final submission. At each stage there are useful prompts to help you plan your work and manage your time.
Essay Planning: How To Develop a Working Thesis Statement, Fall 2013. Rev. Summer 2019. 2 of 4. The working thesis statement is the seed from which your argument grows as you plan your essay. It is the working draft of the thesis that will appear in your final paper. It allows you, the writer, to go through the process of focusing ...
A thesis allows the organization of thoughts and results, and also serves to fulfill institutional requirements. Judgments about how good is the work are based on the quality of the thesis, among other things. It is therefore essential to plan the thesis writing well in advance. Some of the essential steps in this process are summarized below.
When starting your thesis or dissertation process, one of the first requirements is a research proposal or a prospectus. It describes what or who you want to examine, delving into why, when, where, and how you will do so, stemming from your research question and a relevant topic. The proposal or prospectus stage is crucial for the development ...
Abstract. the abstract is a brief summary of your thesis proposal. its length should not exceed ~200 words. present a brief introduction to the issue. make the key statement of your thesis. give a summary of how you want to address the issue. include a possible implication of your work, if successfully completed.
The Thesis/Dissertation Writing Consultants have been trained to help graduate students across the disciplines plan, write, revise, or format their thesis or dissertation. They operate within four dimensions, assisting graduate students in the following ways: Cross-disciplinary genre expectations:
The Master's Thesis Template for Word for Mac is available at: Thesis Template-MAC; The Doctoral Template for Word for Mac is available at Dissertation Template-MAC; LaTeX. If you use the LaTeX markup language, you can download a ZIP file folder containing several template and style documents, ...
Before conducting a study, a research proposal should be created that outlines researchers' plans and methodology and is submitted to the concerned evaluating organization or person. Creating a research proposal is an important step to ensure that researchers are on track and are moving forward as intended. A research proposal can be defined as a detailed plan or blueprint for the proposed ...
One Summer Session for 2024! The Graduate College and the Center for Communication Excellence invite you to a seminar to navigate the Graduate College requirements and deadlines, submission and review procedures, and writing support programs. Attend a seminar to get an overview of the different aspects of the thesis/dissertation journey so that you can be better prepared.
The Plan of Study includes a list of proposed courses, a time schedule for completion of these courses, and a summary of the proposed thesis topic. Upon recommendation of the Graduate Committee, the Department Chair will approve the proposed Plan of Study.
Renewable Energy System Design and Operational Planning for Demand Fulfillment by Gülin Yurter Thesis Advisor: Assoc. Prof. Ayşe Selin Kocaman Co-Advisor: Asst. Prof. Emre Nadar Date & Time: August 5 2024 Monday, 15:30 Place: EA-202 (and Zoom) This is an online seminar. To obtain event details please send a message…
Detecting Center Pivot Irrigation Systems in Google Satellite Imagery Over the past few decades, the use of overhead irrigation systems, especially center pivots, has been growing steadily for watering crops. With the increasing number of overhead irrigation systems in a state, it is essential to track their quantity and location to plan and manage water resources effectively. In this project ...