2012–2013 UNIVERSITY CATALOG - Florida Institute of Technology

Degree Requirements
The doctoral degree is primarily a research degree and is conferred
in part in recognition of research accomplishments. Each student
must complete an approved program of coursework, pass the cumulative
written examinations, pass the comprehensive oral examination,
write an acceptable research proposal and file a petition for
admission to candidacy, complete a significant original research
study, prepare and defend a dissertation concerning the research,
and present a seminar on the dissertation research. The dissertation
research is expected to be of publishable quality, according to
the standards of peer-reviewed national or international journals.
Each new doctoral student is required to pass six cumulative examinations.
At least four must be in the chosen area of concentration
and up to two can be in an additional area. Students must begin
these examinations in their second semester in residence. Four
examinations are offered each semester. A maximum of 11 attempts
is allowed.
A doctoral student must have a program of study approved by the
department head by the end of the first semester in residence.
This program is based on the student’s goals and background.
The proposal presents the research plan to be followed in the
dissertation work. It is developed under close supervision of the
adviser. Areas of specialization are included under research activities.
The proposal is presented to and approved by the student’s
committee and department head.
After the research project is completed and approved by the adviser,
the dissertation is submitted to the advisory committee for critical
evaluation. The student then orally defends the dissertation.
General degree requirements are presented in the Academic
Overview section.
Curriculum
In developing a program of study for the doctoral degree, considerable
latitude is allowed to accommodate research interests. The following
guidelines apply to students entering with a bachelor’s degree:
Coursework and Dissertation Summary
Approved Chemistry Courses (minimum) .................................................. 24
Additional Coursework ................................................................................. 9
Chemistry Research ................................................................................ 0–18
Dissertation (maximum) ............................................................................. 30
MINIMUM REQUIRED BEYOND BACHELOR’S DEGREE ............... 81
For students entering with a master’s degree, coursework completed
for the master’s degree can fulfill a significant proportion of
the 33 credit hours of required doctoral coursework. The student
should be prepared to complete some additional coursework.
research
Research areas presently of interest to chemistry department
faculty include biophysical chemistry, bioorganic chemistry, chemical
education, environmental chemistry, geochemistry, molecular
spectroscopy, nanotechnology, natural products, organometallic
chemistry, pharmaceutical chemistry, physical organic chemistry,
polymer chemistry, molecular modeling, renewable energy applications,
solid-phase reaction kinetics, surface phenomena, synthetic
organic chemistry, and thermal methods of analysis.
198 Florida Tech
DePARTMenT OF eDuCATiOn AnD
inTeRDiSCiPLinARY STuDieS
Laszlo A. Baksay, Ph.D., Head
Degree Programs
Computer Education, M.S.
Elementary Science Education, M.Ed.
Environmental Education, M.S.
Interdisciplinary Science, B.S., M.S.
Aeronautics, B.S.
Military Science, B.S.
Master of Education, M.Ed.
Mathematics Education, B.S., M.S., Ed.S., Ph.D.
Middle Grades Mathematics and Science, B.S.
Science Education
Biology, B.S.
Chemistry, B.S.
Earth and Space Sciences, B.S.
General Science, B.S.
Physics, B.S.
Science Education, M.S.
Informal Science Education, M.S.
Science Education, Ed.S., Ph.D.
Teaching, M.A.T.
Graduate Certificate—Teaching
Undergraduate Minor Programs
Athletics Coaching
Athletics Coaching Certification
Education
Sustainability
Professors
Laszlo A. Baksay, Ph.D., experimental high-energy particle and nuclear
physics at CERN and Brookhaven National Laboratory, detector
development, magnetic levitation space-launch assist, UNESCO satellite
project, international physics education.
Kenyon C. Lindeman, Ph.D., sustainable coastal policy and climate
adaptation, reef fishery, applied sustainability management and education.
Associate Professors
Michael A. Gallo, Ph.D., statistics, research design, educational theory,
computer technology and networking.
Thomas J. Marcinkowski, Ph.D., environmental education, curriculum and
instruction, research and evaluation design.
Instructor and Director, Teacher Education
Debra S. Blenis, M.S.
Professors Emeriti
Richard E. Enstice, Ph.D.; Robert H. Fronk, Ph.D.; Robert F. Richmond, Ed.S.
Teacher Preparation Programs
The following applies to all undergraduate education programs.
A full year of student teaching during the senior year provides
the student with many experiences encountered in the teaching
profession. To graduate from a teacher preparation program
approved by the Florida Department of Education, the student
must complete all requirements established pursuant to Section
1004.04 F.S., which includes competencies and skills for teacher
certification as prescribed in Rule 6A04.0021, F.A.C., as well as
additional content and instructional practices listed in Sections
1004.04(2), (3) and (5), F.S. In addition, students must complete
the coursework from an approved program plan with a minimum