University General Course Catalog 2026-2027 
    
    Oct 23, 2026  
University General Course Catalog 2026-2027

EECB 799 - Dissertation

(1 to 24 units)
Independent research in support of the PhD in EECB.

Maximum units a student may earn: 24

Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Units of Independent Study: 1
Offered: Every Fall and Spring

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. carry out an advanced, independent research project on a chosen topic.
2. discuss research results in the context of the scientific literature.
3. communicate and defend the results of the dissertation research in writing and in oral presentation.
4. articulate and follow ethical principles in science, including standards in laboratory practice, communication of literature research without plagiarism, crediting of collaborators, and standards for co-authorship.


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