Program Requirements
Candidates for the Ph.D. degree will normally register for the M.Sc. degree first. In cases where the research work is proceeding very satisfactorily, or where the equivalent of the M.Sc. degree has been completed previously, candidates may be permitted to proceed directly to the Ph.D. degree.
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
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BREE 701 Ph.D. Comprehensive Examination
Overview
Bioresource Engineering : An examination that must be passed by all doctoral candidates in order to continue in the doctoral program.
Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025, Summer 2025
Instructors: Qi, Zhiming (Fall) Qi, Zhiming (Winter) Raghavan, G S Vijaya (Summer)
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BREE 751 Departmental Seminar Ph.D. 1
Overview
Bioresource Engineering : To give seminars and participate in discussions.
Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025
Instructors: Ekaette, Idaresit (Fall) Ngadi, Michael O (Winter)
Restriction: Not open to students who have taken ABEN 751.
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BREE 752 Departmental Seminar Ph.D. 2
Overview
Bioresource Engineering : To give seminars and participate in discussions.
Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025
Instructors: Ekaette, Idaresit (Fall) Ngadi, Michael O (Winter)
Restriction: Not open to students who have taken ABEN 752.
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BREE 753 Departmental Seminar Ph.D. 3
Overview
Bioresource Engineering : To give seminars and participate in discussion.
Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025
Instructors: Ekaette, Idaresit (Fall) Ngadi, Michael O (Winter)
Restriction: Not open to students who have taken ABEN 753.
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BREE 754 Departmental Seminar Ph.D. 4
Overview
Bioresource Engineering : To give seminars and participate in discussions.
Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025
Instructors: Ekaette, Idaresit (Fall) Ngadi, Michael O (Winter)
Restriction: Not open to students who have taken ABEN 754
Complementary Courses
Courses of study selected for a Ph.D. program will depend on the existing academic qualifications of the candidate, and on those needed for effective pursuit of research in the chosen field. Candidates are encouraged to take an additional course of study of their own choice in some field of the humanities, sciences, or engineering not directly related to their research. The program will be established by consultation of the candidate with a committee that will include the Research Director and at least one other professor.
