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							ECE GRADUATE STUDENT
     ORIENTATION
      for Fall 2006
         Gerald Sheblé
         PhD, MBA
         Interim Graduate Coordinator
         (for Fall 2006)
Introduction


Welcome from the Chair:

    Dr. Malgorzata Chrzanowska-Jeske
Agenda

   General
    –   Overview of Department
    –   Course Registration
    –   Computer Accounts / Building Access
    –   Int’l Students – Dr. Shalini Prasad
    –   Conditional Admission / Academic Probation
   Degree Program Requirements
    –   Study Plan
    –   Thesis vs. Non-thesis - M.Eng. vs. M.S.
    –   Transfer Credits
    –   Ph.D.
   Graduate Assistantships
   Resources
Research Activities

  –   Advanced Logic Circuits and Systems
  –   Biologically Inspired Computing, Nanoelectronic (Molecular
      Scale) Architectures
  –   Bio-MEMS and Bio-Nanotechnology
  –   Computational Intelligence
  –   Design and Verification of Hardware/Software Systems
  –   Design Automation for VLSI IC and Bio/Nano Architectures
  –   Electromagnetics & Acoustics
  –   Energy Systems
  –   Intelligent Robotics
  –   Nanoelectronics & Electronics Packaging
Research Laboratories
 –   Analog Circuit Design and Test
 –   Biomedical Micro Devices And Nanotechnology Laboratory
 –   Biomedical Signal Processing Laboratory
 –   Digital Signal Processing Laboratory
 –   Energy System Information Laboratory
 –   Evolvable Systems Laboratory
 –   IC Design and Test
 –   Intel Lab
 –   Intelligent Robotics
 –   Nanoelectronics & Packaging Laboratory
 –   Northwest Electromagnetics and Acoustics Research
     Laboratory (NEAR-Lab)
 –   Tektronix Lab
 –   VLSI Lab
Areas of Study
  –   Analog Design
  –   Communication Systems
  –   Computational Intelligence
  –   Computer Architecture and Design
  –   Control Systems
  –   Digital Design
  –   Electromagnetism
  –   Embedded Systems
  –   Energy Systems
  –   IC Test, Verification and Validation
  –   Image Processing
  –   Linear Systems
  –   Signal Processing
  –   Solid State Electronics
Remember


 It is Your Degree Program!

              ***
  It is Your Responsibility!
Academic Honesty & Integrity


   Teamwork versus Plagiarism

   Differences between US and International
    Institutions (Presentation by Dr. Shalini
    Prasad follows this orientation)
Registering for Classes


  –   Meet with Adviser
  –   Register for ECE 507 Graduate Seminar
  –   Enroll by 2nd week (esp. Int’l students)
Conditional Admission and
Academic Probation

Do you have a Conditional Admission?
                             (Read your ECE admission recommendation letter)
GPA Condition updated
                                       (Only change: now 8 credits instead of 9)
What if you do not meet my condition?
                              (You will be removed from the graduate program.)
                                            (This action is not subject to appeal.)
Academic Probation
 (Both “Conditional” and “Regular” status students are subject to OGS’ Academic
                                  Probation policy. Please review PSU Bulletin.)
Pre-Requisites
Study Plan

Adviser approved study plan must be submitted to
  the ECE Department before any other forms will
  be signed (e.g. Petitions, CPT, OPT, By
  Arrangement, etc.)
NOTE: Master of Science (M.S.) students are
  automatically transferred into the Master of
  Engineering (M.Eng.) degree program if study
  plan is not submitted by the end of Winter 2007
Study Plan - Continued

   Meet with Adviser (complete Study Plan
    form by Winter 2007
   Study Plan is a “living” document
   A grade of “C” or lower cannot be
    counted as core credit
   Must graduate with at least a “B” average
    (3.00 GPA) in all coursework
   Study Plan available on-line
Master’s Degree Programs


   Thesis vs. Non-thesis


   Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) vs. Master of
    Science (M.S.)
    (Note: Automatic transfer from M.S. to M.Eng. at end of Winter
      2007 if neither a permanent Thesis adviser is identified nor
      a study plan is submitted)
Master’s Degree Requirements

Master’s degree students need to decide on a thesis or non-
 thesis program of study.
M.Eng. (non-thesis)                                 M.S. (thesis)
        32            ECE Core Credits (511-599)         24
        3                 ECE 507 Seminar                3
        10                    Electives                  12
       N/A                     Thesis              6 min. - 9 max.
        45                  Total Credits                45
ECE 510 versus CORE courses


ECE 510 courses are:

   Special topic courses
   Are not CORE curriculum courses
   Count as electives
Credit Conversions

ECE 501 Research                        ECE 503 Thesis

   Credits cannot be older than two years
   Up to 12 credits 503 can be converted
   Up to 9 credits 501 can be converted
Pre-admission & Transfer Credits
for Master’s students

   Grade must be “B” or better (pass/no pass not acceptable)

   Requires Office of Graduate Studies form (i.e. GO-21 form)

   All credits count as electives (PSU and OSU may
    potentially count as core credits)

   Master’s students: Limit of 15 pre-admission credits; 15
    transfer credits

   No restrictions for Ph.D. students
Ph.D. Credit Hour Requirements

81 credit hours after the Bachelor’s degree:
  a)   45 - ECE graduate-level credits (i.e. MS in
       ECE)

  b)   9 - Graduate-level credits in a minor outside
       of the ECE

  c)   27 - ECE 603 Dissertation credits
Ph.D. Degree Requirements
Checklist
1.    Appointment of the Advisory Committee
2.    Study Plan (ECE-PhD-2) Approved by the Advisory Committee
3.    Comprehensive Exam Passed (ECE-PhD-3)
4.    Doctoral Dissertation Committee Approved (GO-16D)
5.    Residency requirement
6.    Dissertation Proposal Approved (ECE-PhD-4)
7.    Advancement to Candidacy
8.    ECE 507 Seminar requirement (Seminar announcement & ECE-
      PhD-5)
9.    Minimum of 3 years beyond BS degree
10.   Journal Publication Requirement
11.   Continuation of enrollment after admission to candidacy
12.   All Credit Requirements met
13.   Final Oral examination – Dissertation Defense (GO-17D)
14.   GO-17D Form Forwarded to the Office of Graduate Studies
PhD Comprehensive Examination


   A PhD student must pass the ECE
    departmental comprehensive exam within 18
    months after the beginning of the term of
    formal admission to the PhD program.
PhD Dissertation Proposal


   A PhD student must have a PhD proposal
    approved by their dissertation committee
    within 24 months after passing the ECE
    departmental comprehensive exam.
PhD Publication Requirement


   Journal publication (at least one):

      Publication must describe ECE 603
                Dissertation work.
Graduate Assistantships
No Scholarships available within the ECE Department

Research Assistantships

       Check with individual faculty members or ECE website
        (Research / Assistantships)

Teaching Assistantships

       Must be in residence for at least one term
       Must be full-time and granted “regular” status (i.e. not
        conditional admission)
       Selected by Department Chair and based by faculty
        recommendations
       Online Application Process (check ECE website)
ECE Website

Please make it a habit to check ECE’s Department Website:

                      www.ece.pdx.edu

Find up-to-date information and forms:
   Graduate Handbook
   Professor Office Hours
   Term specific information and updates
   Study Plan forms
   Assistantship Application
   Frequently Asked Questions
Computer Action Team (CAT)

In order to acquire a Computer Account and FAB Building Access
    please contact the CAT

    Beforehand: Enroll in at least one ECE Class
    Bring: Student ID created at Window #9 in NH Lobby
    Location: FAB 60-06

Check or forward your email from your CAT account (used to notify
  students of such things as changes in degree program, course
  offerings, internship opportunities)
Office of Graduate Studies

Please refer to Office of Graduate Studies Website:

                 www.gsr.pdx.edu/ogs.html

You will find guidelines, deadlines, and forms for the graduate
  degree programs as set by the University.

(Note: please keep in mind that paperwork sometimes must
  be submitted months in advance.)
Remember


 It is Your Degree Program!

              ***
  It is Your Responsibility!
Where to Get More Information
   CAT – Computer Action Team (www.cat.pdx.edu)
   ISS – Int’l Student Services (/www.intl.pdx.edu/ISS/)
   ECE Grad. Handbook (www.ece.pdx.edu/Graduate/ECE_Graduate_Handbook.pdf)
   ECE Website (www.ece.pdx.edu/Graduate/Graduate.html)
   Library (www.pdx.edu/library/)
   OGS – Office of Graduate Studies (www.gsr.pdx.edu/ogs.html)
   PSU Bulletin (www.pdx.edu/registration/bulletin.html)
   ECE Departmental Staff Contact:
         Brent Casady
         FAB 160
         503-725-3002
         gr@ece.pdx.edu