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Integrated PhD in Scientific Computing

In addition to at least 42 credit units of course work, seminar, and research methods and ethic units, the PhD degree candidate must prepare and successfully defend a PhD thesis. Expected duration to complete the PhD Program is 10 semesters; the maximum duration is 14 semesters. However, students should complete course work including non-credit courses in 6 semesters. Advisor appointment has to be made at the beginning of 2nd semester. Recommended curriculum is as follows:

Semester I Semester II
  • IAM561 Introduction to Scientific Computing I
  • Elective Course
  • Elective Course
  • IAM562 Introduction to Scientific Computing II
  • IAM600 PhD Thesis
  • Elective Course
  • Elective Course
Semester III Semester IV
  • IAM600 PhD Thesis
  • IAM690 Graduate Seminar (0-Credit)
  • Elective Course
  • Elective Course
  • Elective Course
  • IAM600 PhD Thesis
  • IAM698 Research Methods and Ethics
  • Elective Course
  • Elective Course
  • Elective Course
Semester V Semester VI
  • IAM600 PhD Thesis
  • Elective Course
  • Elective Course
  • IAM600 PhD Thesis (Qualification Exam)
Semester VII Semester VIII
  • IAM600 PhD Thesis (Thesis Proposal)
  • IAM600 PhD Thesis
Semester IX Semester X
  • IAM600 PhD Thesis
  • IAM600 PhD Thesis

Please, visit the webpage for recommended elective courses.

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