Preparing for the Qualifying Exam

Viterbi Engineering Writing Program Presents:"Preparing for the Qualifying Exam"Prof. Armand Tanguay, USC Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical EngineeringProf. Henryk Flashner, USC Department of Aerospace and Mechanical EngineeringMost Viterbi School of Engineering doctoral qualifying examinations consist of a defense of the thesis topic. This examination normally focuses on the topic's importance, its relevance to the field and the literature, how the topic advances to the frontier of knowledge, what methods will be used to attack the problem, and anticipated results. Upon passing the qualifying examination, the student advances from the status of PhD aspirant to PhD candidate, and proceed to execute the program of research that will be documented in his or her dissertation.This special joint session of ENGR 502, Writing Skills for Engineering PhD Students, and ENGR 503, Oral Communication Skills for Engineering PhD Students is offered once a year. All pre-qualification Viterbi School doctoral students are invited to attend. Epstein ISE doctoral aspirants are strongly encouraged to attend.March 3, 2009, 3:30 PM, Room TBA

Location: TBD

Audiences: PhD Students

Contact: Georgia Lum