Jay F. Kunze, Dean
Professors Campo, Naidu, Neill, Robinson, Smedley, Stephens, Stuffle
Associate Professors Moore, Rao, Sadid, Wabrek
Assistant Professors Leung, Mc Whirter
Adjunct Faculty Blacker, Beitel, Imel, Larson, Lineberry, O'Brien, Smart
Affiliate Faculty: Caffrey, Sisson, Zaltzman
The doctoral program administered by Idaho State University is tailored to the individual needs and background of the student. The detailed program of study for each Ph.D. student is formulated in consultation with an advisory committee which takes into consideration the objectives and preparation of the candidate.
The degree of Doctor of Philosophy is granted for proven ability and scholarly attainment and must include recognized ability for independent investigation. Since it is a research degree, it is not granted solely on the completion of a certain number of credits, and therefore, there are no fixed credit requirements for the degree. Credits for the dissertation and the research on which it is based shall comprise a substantial portion of the program and will involve original and/or creative work.
Graduate School and College of Engineering requirements for admission include submission of application form and fee, transcripts, and results of GRE and TOEFL examinations. Approval by the College of Engineering and Graduate School depends on undergraduate and graduate GPA and GRE and TOEFL scores (for foreign students) as well as other considerations, as appropriate.
An advisory committee consisting of Idaho State University graduate faculty with the majority from the College of Engineering will be established for each student upon entry into the program. This committee will guide the student in establishing a program of course work and laboratory study based upon the results of the qualifying examination and personal interview. The program will ensure the student has adequate knowledge in each of the following areas as they apply to Nuclear Science and Engineering. These
areas constitute the basic core curriculum associated with the degree.
l. Nuclear Science including among otheraspects, reactor core design, fuel management, interaction of radiation with matter,etc.
2. Waste management and environmental concerns.
3. Heat transfer and fluid flow including two phase flow.
4. Kinetics and control systems.
5. Safety and regulations.
The qualifying examination normally taken during the first year will cover all of the above areas as well as the background material in physics, mathematics and engineering needed as a foundation in these areas. The program of study required by the advisory committee to remove deficiencies found in the qualifying examination may be completed by taking formal course work offered by Idaho State University or another qualified institution, or it may be completed by self study or experience. If completed by the latter two means, that portion of the qualifying examination indicating deficiencies must be repeated.
Rather than requiring competence in a foreign language, the advisory committee will require the candidate to prepare a special paper which will consist of a literature search and research proposal. The topic covered should be distinctly different from the proposed doctoral dissertation research topic. The paper will be evaluated by the advisory committee prior to the general examination (which will be devoted to the proposed dissertation topic).
The program will normally require the equivalent of three years of full-time study beyond the master's degree, including research and preparation of the dissertation. The research and preparation of the dissertation must be done under the close supervision of the advisory committee to ensure that the equivalent of one full year of work for the degree is performed under Idaho State University graduate faculty.
Master of Science in Engineering
The graduate program in the College of Engineering offers the student a choice of three majors for specialization at the master's level together with a breadth of courses to fit individual educational goals. The majors are:
1. Nuclear Science and Engineering
2. Measurement and Control Engineering
3. Environmental Engineering
There are 32 credit hours required for each major. Approximately half of the credits are engineering and technical electives, which should generally follow the guidelines specified in the College of Engineering Graduate Studies Handbook, subject to the approval of the student's advisory committee. The thesis project, required in each major, should consist of study and research that complements the coursework selected. Each student must also complete two semesters of seminar, an important component in developing research and communication skills.
The student must meet all of the requirements of the Graduate School for the Master of Science degree. With the assistance of the graduate faculty of the College of Engineering, the student shall select an initial advisor during the first semester of residence to help in planning a program of studies and research. The student must also complete a Plan of Study and form a complete advisory committee by the time six credits of coursework have been completed.
The master's degree program in Nuclear Science and Engineering prepares the student for advanced placement in the nuclear industry in commercial, research, or development areas.It provides in depth studies and advanced design concepts in several areas of modern nuclear science and engineering. It is also an excellent program of study for entering the Ph.D. program in Nuclear Science and Engineering.
NS&E 601 Nuclear Engineering Experiments 3 cr
NS&E 604 Dynamics of Nuclear Systems 3 cr
NS&E 605 Advanced Nuclear Engineering 3 cr
Approved Engineering Electives 9 cr
Approved Technical Electives 6 cr
ENGR 650 Thesis 6 cr
ENGR 651 Seminar 2 cr
The master's degree program in Measurement and Control Engineering fills a growing need in industry for engineers who can design and implement instrumentation and control systems for the increasingly complex manufacturing and production techniques being used today. Advances in modern, as well as classical, measurement and control systems have far outpaced the traditional control courses. This program serves to fill the gap left in most traditional engineering curricula.
The following courses are required of every student receiving the M.S. Degree in Environmental Engineering covered by the abbreviated list.
M&CE 642 Advanced Control Systems 3 cr
M&CE 643 Advanced Measurement Methods 3 cr
M&CE 644 Measurements and Controls Laboratory 3 cr
Approved Engineering Electives 9 cr
Approved Technical Electives 6 cr
ENGR 650 Thesis 6 cr
ENGR 651 Seminar 2 cr
This program is designed to provide the student with advanced technical training in environmental engineering, with an emphasis on hazardous waste treatment and control. The program fills a need in industry and government for professionals with a broad understanding of the technical aspects of environmental issues. Students enrolled in the program are generally expected to have a sufficient background in mathematics and chemistry (a minimum of one year of general chemistry and one semester of organic chemistry). Students with an insufficient background in engineering and math are required to make up the deficiency according to the advice of their advisory committee.
CHEM 535 Environmental Chemistry 2 cr
CHEM 537 Environmental Chemistry Lab 1 cr
ENVE 510 Intro to Environmental Engineering 3 cr
ENVE 611 Treatment Systems for Environmental Remediation 3 cr
Students are to select a core of at least nine credits from graduate level, engineering intensive courses, from the following list. Note, a particular student may select one or more intensive engineering courses not on this list, with the express approval of her/his committee, for the purpose of focusing him/her in a particular direction not covered by this abbreviated list.
ENGR 519 Energy System and Resources 3 cr
ENGR 521 Advanced Engineering Analysis (Math) 3 cr
ENGR 544 Nuclear Fuel Cycles 3 cr
ENGR 576 Heat Transfer 3 cr
ENGR 578 Probabilistic Design 3 cr
ENVE 504 Engineering Risk Assessment 3 cr
ENVE 612 Treatment of Hazardous Chemical Waste 3 cr
ENVE 614 Hazardous Waste Site Remediation 3 cr
ENVE 615 Water Quality Modeling and Control 3 cr
ENVE 616 Biological Treatment of Wastewater 3 cr
NS&E 618 Treatment of Low Level Radioactive Waste 3 cr
NS&E 619 Treatment of High Level Radioactive Waste 3 cr
The seminar course must be completed two times in order to satisfy the requirement.
ENGR 651 Seminar 1 cr (x2)
Any graduate level course from Bioscience, Chemistry, Geology, Math, or Pharmacy as well as engineering electives may be taken as a technical elective with approval of the student's advisory committee. The following courses are recommended for consideration.
ENVE 606 Environmental Law and Regulation 3 cr
ENVE 607 Hazardous Waste Management 3 cr
ENVE 610 Introduction to Radioactive Waste Management 3 cr
BIOS 587 Environmental Science and Pollutants 3 cr
BIOS 623 Soil and Groundwater Bioremediation 3 cr
GEOL 520 Principles of Geochemistry 3 cr
PCHM 621 Biological Action of Chemicals 3 cr
PSCI 622 Principles of Toxicology 3 cr
PHYS 605 Radiological Environmental Monitoring & Surveillance 3 cr
Thesis (6 credits required)
All student receiving the M.S. degree in Environmental Engineering are required to complete a thesis. These credits should be included in the program of study.
ENGR 650 Thesis 6 cr
This program is designed to provide the student with a broad understanding of hazardous waste problems and how they can be remediated. The courses may be completed as an option in the Master of Science in Nuclear Science and Engineering degree, the Master of Science in Measurement and Control Engineering degree, or in an interdisciplinary master's degree program. In the interdisciplinary degree, students must select another area of emphasis such as business, biology, chemistry, geology or physics. Regulations governing the interdisciplinary master's degree program are included in the general regulations of the Graduate School elsewhere in this catalog. Further, the courses may be taken as a source of information by any qualified student. Other courses pertinent to this field are offered by the Department of Biological Sciences, the Department of Chemistry, and the Department of Geology. This program is jointly sponsored by the University of Idaho and many of the courses are cross listed.
To qualify for the statement, "Hazardous Waste Management Option" on the transcript, at least nine credits must be completed from the following list of courses and the student must enroll, and participate, in the seminar, ENGR 655 at least twice.
At least nine credits required for option
BIOS 587 Environmental Science and Pollutants 3 cr
ENGR 570 Survey of Hazardous Waste Management 3 cr
ENGR 606 Environmental Law and Regulations 3 cr
ENVE 607 Hazardous Waste Management 3 cr
ENVE 609 Treatment of Radioactive Waste 3 cr
ENVE 612 Treatment of Hazardous Chemical Waste 3 cr
ENVE 614 Hazardous Waste Site Remediation 3 cr
ENGR 655 Hazardous Waste Management Seminar 1 cr
Idaho State University Academic Information
Revised: May 1, 1996
URL http://www.isu.edu/academic-info/prev-isu-cat/grad96/gradengr.html