International Graduate Student Handbook
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International Graduate Student Handbook 1 What is Control Science and Engineering? "Control Science and Engineering are scientific methods and technology that improve efficiency, productivity, quality, and reliability, specifically for machines and systems operating in structured environments over long periods, and the explicit structuring of environments." The coverage of Control Science and Engineering (CSE) goes beyond their roots in advanced aerospace applications and mass production, and include many new applications areas, such as Biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and health care; Home, service, and retail; Construction, transportation, and security; Manufacturing, maintenance, and supply chains; and Food handling and processing. 2 目 录 Welcome from the Dean of CSE College................................................................................... 1 General Policies.............................................................................................................................. 3 The Graduate School.............................................................................................................3 The International College...................................................................................................... 3 Academic Definition:PhD/Master Degree........................................................................3 Academic Integrity.................................................................................................................. 4 Period of Study........................................................................................................................4 Time Limitations for Completing Degrees.................................................................. 4 Extension of Degree Time.............................................................................................5 Leaves of Absence................................................................................................................. 5 Suspension, Withdrawal and Dismissal..............................................................................6 Suspension...................................................................................................................... 6 Withdrawal....................................................................................................................... 6 Dismissal.......................................................................................................................... 7 Registration..............................................................................................................................7 Regulations for PhD/Master Degree........................................................................................... 8 Admission ................................................................................................................................8 Programme of Study.............................................................................................................. 8 Coursework..............................................................................................................................9 The Mandatory Core Programme (MCP)................................................................... 9 Coursework Requirements......................................................................................... 10 Academic Standard of Required Courses................................................................10 Mode of Teaching and Assessment Method............................................................ 10 Coursework Administration......................................................................................... 10 Candidature........................................................................................................................... 11 For PhD Degree............................................................................................................11 For Master Degree....................................................................................................... 11 Confirmation.................................................................................................................. 12 Supervisors............................................................................................................................12 Examiners.............................................................................................................................. 13 Attendance and Performance.............................................................................................13 Thesis Requirements........................................................................................................... 14 Title of the Thesis..........................................................................................................14 Submission of the Thesis............................................................................................ 15 Examination........................................................................................................................... 15 3 Examination Results.................................................................................................... 16 Appeals against Decisions..........................................................................................17 The Award of the PhD/Master Degree.............................................................................. 17 Guidelines and Procedures for Awarding Degrees.................................................................18 Course Work..........................................................................................................................18 Registration of Courses............................................................................................... 18 Dropping a Course....................................................................................................... 18 Confirmation of Candidature...............................................................................................18 Confirmation of Master Candidature......................................................................... 18 Confirmation of PhD Candidature..............................................................................19 Approval by the Graduate Studies and Research Committee..............................20 Guidelines for the Research Prospectus..................................................................20 Supervision............................................................................................................................ 21 Appointment of Supervisors........................................................................................21 Role of Supervisors......................................................................................................21 Appointment of Examining Committees............................................................................23 For Master’s Candidates............................................................................................. 23 For Doctoral Candidates............................................................................................. 23 Submission of the Thesis.................................................................................................... 24 Submission of the Thesis Title....................................................................................24 Submission of the Thesis............................................................................................ 24 Oral Examination.................................................................................................................. 25 Arrangement of the Oral Examination.......................................................................25 After the Oral Examination..........................................................................................26 Recommendation of the Board of Examiners..........................................................26 Conferment of the Degree...................................................................................................27 Copyright and Intellectual Property................................................................................... 28 Guidelines for the Format of Thesis/ Dissertation...................................................................30 Applicability............................................................................................................................30 Length of the Thesis.............................................................................................................30 Writing Format.......................................................................................................................30 Paper Size..................................................................................................................... 30 Spacing and Margins................................................................................................... 31 Font Size........................................................................................................................ 31 Pagination...................................................................................................................... 31 Order of the Contents.......................................................................................................... 31 Binding of the Thesis............................................................................................................33