Santa Clara 500 El Camino Real Santa Clara, CA 95053-1050 408-554-4313 SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING ENGINEERING OF SCHOOL University 2016-17 2016-2017 SANTA CLARA UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY CLARA SANTA School of Engineering www.scu.edu/engineering/graduate Graduate Program Correspondence Santa Clara University reserves the right to make program, regulation, and fee School of Engineering changes at any time without prior notice. The University strives to assure the accu- Santa Clara University racy of the information in this bulletin at the time of publication; however, certain 500 El Camino Real statements contained in this bulletin may change or need correction. Santa Clara, California 95053-0583 Engineering Phone: 408-554-4313 Nondiscrimination Policy www.scu.edu/engineering/graduate Santa Clara University prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of E-mail: [email protected] race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, veteran status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition in- cluding genetic characteristics, genetic information, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws in the administration of its educational poli- cies, admissions policies, scholarships and loan programs, athletics, or employment- related policies, programs, and activities; or other University-administered policies, programs, and activities. Additionally, it is the University’s policy that there shall be no discrimination or retaliation against employees or students who raise issues of discrimination or potential discrimination or who participate in the investigation of such issues. The University will provide reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability under the law. Inquiries regarding equal opportunity policies, the filing of grievances, or requests for a copy of the University’s grievance procedures covering discrimination and ha- rassment complaints should be directed to: Belinda Guthrie EEO and Title IX Coordinator Office of EEO and Title IX Santa Clara University 900 Lafayette Street, Suite 100 Santa Clara, CA 95050 408-554-4113 [email protected] A person may also file a complaint within the time required by law with the ap- propriate federal or state agency. Depending upon the nature of the complaint, the appropriate agency may be the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal Office for Civil Rights (OCR), or the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH). Santa Clara University School of Engineering Graduate Programs 2016-2017 Engineering Table of Contents Directions for Correspondence ..............................................Inside front cover Letter from the Dean .................................................................................... vii Engineering at Santa Clara .......................................................................... viii Academic Calendar 2016–2017 ..................................................................... ix 1. Santa Clara University ............................................................................... 1 University Vision, Mission, and Fundamental Values ..................................... 1 Academic Programs ........................................................................................ 3 Centers of Distinction .................................................................................... 4 Faculty ............................................................................................................ 5 Student Body .................................................................................................. 5 Alumni ........................................................................................................... 5 Athletics and Recreation ................................................................................. 5 Campus .......................................................................................................... 6 2. Academic Programs and Requirements ..................................................... 7 General Information ....................................................................................... 7 B.S./M.S. Five-Year Dual Degree Program ..................................................... 7 Certificate Programs........................................................................................ 7 Continuation for a Master’s Degree ......................................................... 8 Master of Science Program ............................................................................. 8 Graduate Minor in Science, Technology, and Society (STS) ........................... 9 Engineer’s Degree Program ............................................................................ 9 Doctor of Philosophy Program ....................................................................... 9 Preliminary Examination ....................................................................... 10 Thesis Advisor ....................................................................................... 10 Doctoral Committee ............................................................................. 10 Residence .............................................................................................. 11 Comprehensive Examinations and Admission to Candidacy ................. 11 Thesis Research and Defense ................................................................. 11 Thesis and Publication .......................................................................... 11 Time Limit for Completing Degrees ..................................................... 12 Non-Enrollment Period ........................................................................ 12 Additional Graduation Requirements ................................................... 12 The Industrial Track .................................................................................... 12 Open University Program ............................................................................ 13 i ii SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING TABLE OF CONTENTS iii 3. Admissions .............................................................................................. 15 Financial Aid ................................................................................................ 35 Application Requirements ............................................................................ 15 California State Graduate Fellowships ................................................... 35 Admission Deferrals ..................................................................................... 18 Loans .................................................................................................... 35 Open University ........................................................................................... 18 Deadlines .............................................................................................. 35 Readmission ................................................................................................. 19 Veterans and Veterans’ Dependents Assistance ...................................... 35 Teaching and Research Assistantships .................................................... 36 4. Academic Information ............................................................................ 21 University-Awarded Aid ........................................................................ 36 Engineering Honor Code ............................................................................. 21 Return of Federal Title IV Funds .......................................................... 36 The Graduate Core ...................................................................................... 21 Classes .......................................................................................................... 23 6. Graduate Minor in Science, Technology and Society (STS) .................... 37 Standards of Scholarship ............................................................................... 23 Program Description .................................................................................... 37 Grading System ............................................................................................ 23 Program Requirements ................................................................................. 37 Nongraded Courses ...................................................................................... 24 Incomplete Grades ........................................................................................ 24 7. Certificate Programs ................................................................................ 41 Auditing Courses .......................................................................................... 24 General Information ..................................................................................... 41 Repeating Courses ........................................................................................ 24 Interdisciplinary ............................................................................................ 41 Withdrawal from Courses ............................................................................. 24 Computer Engineering ................................................................................