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T h e f a C u l T Y o f
Engineering
urban and regional Planning
The programme design is driven by the need to
produce a cadre of planning professionals with
a tailored education and training in Caribbean
planning issues, which are distinct from other
regions of the world by virtue of population
dynamics, economic evolution, social problems
and unique physical environment. This entails
students having a strong grounding in the evolution
of theoretical perspectives on planning,
especially with a developing country planning
epistemology. It also involves producing graduates
with a skills mix that will ensure that they
can meet the changing demands of the work
place.
Water and Wastewater Services management
In the Caribbean Region, there is a growing
need to upgrade the Water Sector. In particular,
the increase in population and agricultural
developments are continuously making demands
on scarce water resources in the area. The
water need per capita is also increasing and in
some Caribbean states, a diversified industry
is developing. These trends mean that water
resources, already under pressure, need to be
managed carefully. This programme seeks to
develop professionals who are equipped to carry
out the challenging tasks ahead of the region in
the water sector.
master of applied Science (maSc) in electrical
& Computer engineering
The overall aim of this programme is to provide
advanced exposure to the breadth and depth of
Electrical and Computer Systems and technologies,
as well as pertinent Engineering Practice,
thereby enabling our graduates to demonstrate
technical and commercial leadership. This is
accomplished by improving business management
and general research skills and facilitating
the development of subject-specific skills and
knowledge levels using existing and emerging
technologies. Through this Programme, the
Department also aims to make a significant
contribution to the pool of professional and
technological resources available locally and regionally
to support associated industry, teaching
and research in locally and regionally-relevant
Electrical & Computer Engineering-based areas.
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Admission into this programme requires a
minimum of a B.Sc. (Hons) in Electrical and/
or Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering,
Applied Physics (majoring in Electronics)
and any other qualification deemed equivalent
by the Faculty. The Energy Systems programme
requires degrees in Electrical and/or Computer
and Mechanical Engineering. Candidates with
a BSc Third Class (Hons) Degree in Electrical
Engineering may be considered for entry, subject
to an evaluation of the BSc degree and relevant
post-degree experience. Students are required to
complete a minimum of 15 credits of core courses
specific to the selected major; nine (9) credits of
electives; four (4) credits of supervised research
and an 8-credit project.
master of Philosophy (m.Phil.)
Degrees
The M.Phil. programme is basically a research
degree. It should be noted, however, that the
research degrees are not normally considered to
be qualifications for any professional practice in
the broader sense, as they may not necessarily
allow for registration as a professional engineer.
Consequently, the Faculty of Engineering allows
suitably qualified non-engineering graduates
into the programme, particularly those in the
physical sciences, who obtained their degrees
at the honours level. These students may be
required to take a qualifying examination within
the Department concerned.
A candidate for the M.Phil. degree shall submit
a thesis for examination within four (4) calendar
years of initial registration for full-time students,
and six (6) calendar years for part-time students.
The maximum length for an M.Phil. thesis shall
be 250 pages, including appendices. Students
are also required to present a seminar on their
research topic within the first two (2) years if
registered full-time and within three (3) years
if registered part-time. The seminar is assessed
by the supervisor of the student’s studies. It
is intended to provide a forum for the critical
appraisal of the objectives, methodology,
direction and progress of the research being
undertaken.
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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)
Degrees
Students of the M.Phil. programme may be
allowed to upgrade their registration to that
of the Ph.D. However, there are guidelines
governing the process of upgrading to the
Ph.D. level.
Students can pursue the Doctor of Philosophy
(Ph.D.) degree in the same subject areas offered
at M.Phil. level. The Faculty of Engineering
may allow suitably qualified non-engineering
graduates, who obtained their degrees at the
honours level, into the Ph.D. programme. These
students may be required to take a qualifying
examination within the department concerned.
Applicants wishing to register for the Ph.D.
who do not already have a Master’s degree by
research, will be required to register for the
M.Phil. first and may be allowed to upgrade
their registration to the Ph.D .upon satisfying
the appropriate regulations.
A candidate for the Ph.D degree shall submit a
thesis for examination within five calendar years
of initial registration for full-time studies, or
seven calendar years for part-time studies. The
maximum length for a Ph.D thesis shall be 500
pages, including appendices. Students are also
required to present a seminar on their research
topic within the first two (2) years if registered
full-time, and within three (3) years if registered
part-time. The seminar is intended to provide a
forum for the critical appraisal of the objectives,
methodology, direction and progress of the
research being undertaken.
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