Graduate Handbook - Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester Institute of Technology
Department of Electrical and Microelectronic Engineering
Kate Gleason College of Engineering
EME Graduate Program Guide 2017-2018 Welcome Welcome to the Electrical and Microelectronic Engineering Department at the
Rochester Institute of Technology. Our exciting profession is at the
forefront of many transformational innovations including cell phones, media
players, lasers, medical diagnosis systems, and multimedia workstations to
name but a few. We provide strong, rigorous curricula that prepares
students to enter the professional workforce and/or pursue further graduate
studies in their field of interest. Our graduates are highly sought after
by leading employers and top graduate and professional schools in the
country. Surveys consistently confirm that an advanced degree in
engineering provide significantly more career opportunities than a standard
four year program. The Electrical and Microelectronic Engineering
Department offers a number of full and part time graduate programs and is
supported by a wide range of highly experienced, internationally renowned
faculty and staff; and world class laboratories and facilities. We offer
numerous graduate courses in multiple disciplines and concentrations.
Furthermore, our faculty conduct state of the art sponsored research for
government agencies and industrial partners. Our work is routinely cited in
leading journals and periodicals.
The objective of this document is to provide guidance for students pursuing
a Master's degree in the Department of Electrical and Microelectronic
Engineering. There are three separate degrees within the department for
which this guide applies. They are the following
. Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (EEEE-MS)
. Master of Science in Microelectronic Engineering (MCEE-MS)
. Master of Engineering in Microelectronic Manufacturing Engineering
(MCEMANU-ME)
This document is intended to provide pertinent information concerning each
of these degrees. It also contains multiple sections devoted to common
issues such as thesis formats and binding etc. These guidelines outline the
expectations of the Department of Electrical and Microelectronic
Engineering and the Rochester Institute of Technology as well as the
responsibilities of the student, thesis supervisor, and committee members. Table of Contents Page
1. Contact Information 5 2. Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (EEEE-MS) 6
2.1 General steps towards earning the MSEE degree 6
2.2 Admission requirements 7
2.3 Graduation requirements 7
2.4 Focus areas of Specialization 7
2.5 Graduate student advising 7
2.6 Plan of study and policies 7
2.7 Transfer credits 8
2.8 Graduate Teaching and Research assistantships 9
2.9 Good academic standing 9
2.10 MSEE Graduate Paper 9
2.11 MSEE Thesis 9
2.12 MSEE Comprehensive exam 9
2.13 Graduate Internships in the MSEE Program 10
2.14 EE Graduate Course Offerings by Focus Areas 11
3. Master of Science in Microelectronic Engineering (MCEE-MS) 12
3.1 General steps towards earning the degree 12
3.2 Admission requirements 12
3.3 Program 13
3.4 Core Courses 13
3.5 Elective Courses 13
3.6 Plan of study 13
3.7 Graduate student advising 13
3.8 Assistantships and Fellowships 14
3.9 Thesis Proposal and Thesis Work 14
3.10 Typical schedule for non BS MicroE 14
3.11 Typical schedule for BS MicroE 15
4. Master of Engineering in Microelectronic Manufacturing 16
Engineering (MCEMANU-ME)
4.1 General steps towards earning the degree 16
4.2 Admission requirements 16
4.3 Program requirements 16
4.4 Microelectronics 17
4.5 Microlithography 17
4.6 Manufacturing 17
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4.7 Typical schedule 18
5. Graduate Paper and Thesis Procedures for all EME 19
Graduate Programs
1. Requirements 19
2. Registration 19
3. Procedures 19
4. Graduate Paper: Format and Formalities 20
5. Graduate Thesis: 21
1. Thesis format 21
2. Thesis Defense 21
3. Permissions: Copyright and Embargoes 22
4. Thesis Binding 22
Appendix A -Electrical and Microelectronic Engineering Faculty
24 Appendix B - Recent MS Electrical Engineering Thesis Titles
27 Appendix C - Recent MS Microelectronic Engineering Thesis Titles
28 Appendix D - Electrical Engineering (EEEE) Graduate Course Descriptions
29 Appendix E - Microelectronic Engineering (MCEE) Graduate Course Description
38 Appendix F - Sample MSEE Thesis Title Page 41 Appendix G - Sample MSEE Graduate Paper Title Page 42 Appendix H- Sample MS MicroE Thesis Title Page
43 Appendix J - Sample Table of Contents for Thesis and Graduate Paper
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1. Contact Information Department of Electrical and Microelectronic Engineering
Rochester Institute of Technology
79 Lomb Memorial Drive
Rochester, NY 14623
Phone (585) 475-2164
http://www.rit.edu/kgcoe/electrical/
http://www.rit.edu/kgcoe/microelectronic
Dr. Sohail Dianat, Professor and Department Head
Electrical and Microelectronic Engineering
79 Lomb Memorial Drive
Rochester, NY 14623
Phone (585) 475-2164
Email: sadeee@rit.edu
Ms. Patricia Vicari, Graduate Sr. Staff Specialist
79 Lomb Memorial Drive
Rochester, NY 14623
Phone (585) 475-2164
Email: pmveee@rit.edu
Dr. Jayanti Venkataraman, Graduate Program Director EME Gleason
Professor Department of Electrical and Microelectronic Engineering
Rochester Institute of Technology
Bldg 09, Office 3091
79 Lomb Memorial Drive
Rochester, NY 14623
Phone (585) 475-2143
Email: jnveee@rit.edu
http://www.rit.edu/kgcoe/eta/
Dr. Robert Pearson, Microelectronic Engineering Program Director
Electrical and Microelectronic Engineering
82 Lomb Memorial Drive
Rochester, NY 14623
Phone (585) 475-2923
Email: robert.pearson@rit.edu
http://www.rit.edu/kgcoe/microelectronic
2. Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (EEEE-MS)
2.1 General Steps towards earning the MSEE Degree
> The MSEE Program requirements which is a total of 30 credits can be
completed by one of the following options
- Graduate Thesis (6 credit hours) and 8 courses (3 credits each)
- Graduate Paper (3 credit hours) and 9 courses (3 credits each)
- Comprehensive Exam (No credit) and 10 courses (3 credits each)
Details are provided in section 2.3.
> MSEE students are required to select a focus area prior to registering
for their first semester of studies upon which a faculty advisor in that
area will be assigned who will assist the student with course selections.
The focus area, however, can be changed to meet educational needs.
Details are provided in Section 2.4 and 2.6. The MSEE course outlines are
provided in Appendix D. > During the first semester, MSEE students should begin to consider a topic
for their graduate paper or thesis. This document contains recent thesis
titles as well as up to date abstracts of faculty publications in
Appendices A, B, and K, which may assist you in determining a specific
thesis or graduate paper advisor. While completing the remaining
credits, students are encouraged to continue to develop their paper or
thesis ideas and discuss their thoughts with their faculty advisor. > Graduate thesis (6 credit) can be split in increments of 3 credits per
semester. AFTER you have registered for all six credits, you must KEEP
REGISTERING on a semester-by-semester-basis for one credit each time, for
as long as your work is still in progress. This allows you to stay
current in the system. You are allowed one free credit in which to
complete your thesis. After that, you will be charged for one credit per
semester until you complete your thesis. Summer semesters are free. Upon
completion, students are required to obtain the proper approvals for
their thesis and provide the nec