Electrical Engineering Doctor of Philosophy | Graduate Degree in Electrical Engineering
and Computer Science | College of Engineering and Physical Sciences | University of
Wyoming
Electrical Engineering Doctor of Philosophy
The University of Wyoming's Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering
will train students to conduct scientific research on innovative topics using the
most current and cutting edge tools and resources. Students pursuing a Doctoral degree
may focus on one of the following areas of concentration:
- Bio-Engineering
- Controls
- Electrical Energy Systems
- Electronic Systems and Devices
- Robotics
- Signal Processing and Computer Networks
Ph.D. Credit Allocation (all at 4000 level minimum)
- 72 (minimum) of acceptable graduate coursework
- 42 (minimum) from ECE and closely related formal course work (EE 5980: Dissertation
Research not counting toward this minimum)
Of those 42 hours, no more than 12 can be 4000 level
Courses required by the department bachelor of science degree may not be applied for
graduate credit
- 6 (maximum) of EE 4800 (Problems in .) can be counted for program of study credit
- 6 (maximum) of EE 5880 (Problems in .) can be counted for program of study credit
- 9 (maximum) of EE 5600 (Statistical Signal Processing in .) can be counted for program
of study credit
In addition to the minimum requirements of the university, doctoral students must
pass a written and oral comprehensive examination, part of which is a written proposal
explaining their planned dissertation research. The student must also present and
defend a completed dissertation. Programs of study, including coursework and any research
tools, are arranged by consultation between the students and their graduate committee.
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