Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Materials Engineering

Offered by: Mining & Materials Engineering     Degree: Doctor of Philosophy

Program Requirements

Candidates for this degree must complete a minimum of two lecture courses assigned by the Department,
selected on the basis of previous academic training and research interests. Candidates must also pass a safety training course, participate in an appropriate Research Seminar course, and take a preliminary examination within their first year of Ph.D. study.

The candidate must submit an acceptable thesis based upon successfully completed research and must satisfy the examiners in an oral examination of the thesis.

Thesis

A thesis for the doctoral degree must constitute original scholarship and must be a distinct contribution to knowledge. It must show familiarity with previous work in the field and must demonstrate ability to plan and carry out research, organize results, and defend the approach and conclusions in a scholarly manner. The research presented must meet current standards of the discipline; as well, the thesis must be written in compliance with norms for academic and scholarly expression and for publication in the public domain.

Required Courses (9 credits)

  • MIME 601 Engineering Laboratory Practice

    Offered by: Mining & Materials Engineering (Faculty of Engineering)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    Overview

    Mining & Materials Engineering : The basics of laboratory safety in mining and materials engineering laboratories. Mandatory safety orientation (administration, contacts, fire, waste, emergency procedures) and official WHMIS training.

    Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025

    Instructors: Paray, Florence (Fall) Paray, Florence (Winter)

    • Restriction(s): Restricted to mining and materials engineering graduate students.

    • 1. For Masters’ students the course must be completed by the end of the first year of the student's enrollment in a Masters' degree program. Likewise, for Doctoral students the course must be completed by the end of the first year of the student's enrollment in a Doctoral degree program.

  • MIME 701 Ph.D. Thesis Research Proposal

    Offered by: Mining & Materials Engineering (Faculty of Engineering)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    Overview

    Mining & Materials Engineering : For students registered in a Ph.D. program in Mining or Materials Engineering. Student submits a document and takes an oral examination to demonstrate familiarity with relevant literature, define a methodology and describe a work plan.

    Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025

    Instructors: Brochu, Mathieu (Fall) Brochu, Mathieu (Winter)

  • MIME 703 Ph.D. Comprehensive Exam

    Offered by: Mining & Materials Engineering (Faculty of Engineering)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    Overview

    Mining & Materials Engineering : Invited-level seminar presentation to examination committee. The student will highlight the scientific background involved in the field, explain the challenges and will provide explanations of possible solutions generated from the research work.

    Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025

    Instructors: Brochu, Mathieu (Fall) Brochu, Mathieu (Winter)

  • MIME 710D1 Ph.D. Foundation Course (1.5 credits)

    Offered by: Mining & Materials Engineering (Faculty of Engineering)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    Overview

    Mining & Materials Engineering : Broad exposure to theories, concepts and processes in the field of Materials Engineering. These modules will permit the student to acquire knowledge on different topics.

    Terms: Fall 2024

    Instructors: Bevan, Kirk H.; Brochu, Mathieu; Chromik, Richard; Song, Jun; Lee, Jinhyuk (Fall)

  • MIME 710D2 Ph.D. Foundation Course (1.5 credits)

    Offered by: Mining & Materials Engineering (Faculty of Engineering)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    Overview

    Mining & Materials Engineering : Broad exposure to theories, concepts and processes in the field of Materials Engineering. These modules will permit the student to acquire knowledge on different topics.

    Terms: Winter 2025

    Instructors: Bevan, Kirk H.; Yue, Stephen; Nazhat, Showan; Ouzilleau, Philippe; Quitoriano, Nathaniel (Winter)

    • Prerequisite: MIME 710D1

    • No credit will be given for this course unless both MIME 710D1 and MIME710D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms

  • MIME 771 Research Seminar 2 (6 credits)

    Offered by: Mining & Materials Engineering (Faculty of Engineering)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    Overview

    Mining & Materials Engineering : Seminar presentation to staff and students on the Doctorate research.

    Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025

    Instructors: Lee, Jinhyuk (Fall) Lee, Jinhyuk (Winter)

    • Restriction: For students registered in a Ph.D. program in Materials Engineering.

Complementary Courses (6 credits)

6 credits of courses at the 500 level or higher, approved by their supervisor.

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