Nov 22, 2024  
2022-2024 Graduate Catalog 
    
2022-2024 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Secure Embedded Systems (PhD 60 Credits), Curriculum Sequence


For students with a bachelor’s degree pursuing a Ph.D. in Secure Embedded Systems

Year 1, First Semester (Fall, Year 1): 9 Credits


  • Core Courses 6 credits
  • Elective Courses 3 credits

Year 1, Second Semester (Spring, Year 1): 9 Credits


  • Core Courses 6 credits
  • Elective Courses 3 credits
  • Take Qualifying Exam (Q Exam)

Year 2, Third Semester (Fall, Year 2): 9 Credits


  • Elective Courses 6 credits
  • Research Courses 3 credits

Year 2, Fourth Semester (Spring, Year 2): 6 Credits


  • Research Courses 6 credits

Year 3, Fifth Semester (Fall, Year 3): 9 Credits


  • Research Courses 9 credits
  • Take Pre-candidacy Exam (A Exam)

Year 3, Sixth Semester (Spring, Year 3): 9 Credits


  • Dissertation Research Courses 9 credits

Year 4, Seventh Semester (Fall, Year 4): 9 Credits


  • Dissertation Research Courses 9 credits
  • Dissertation Defense (B Exam)