M.S. Thesis Exam Committee

The examination committee for the M.S. final exam will consist of three graduate faculty members, at least two of whom must be ATOC core or research faculty members. The examination consists of a 30 minute oral presentation given by the candidate on the thesis subject, followed by a period of questions for the candidate by the committee. The oral presentation is open to anyone that wishes to attend. The full examination typically does not exceed two hours in duration.

PhD. Exam Committee

The student will establish a Ph.D. committee of at least 5 members of the CU graduate faculty. Three of the committee members must be regular CU faculty members, comprised of 2 ATOC core or research faculty and one faculty member outside the ATOC core faculty. The remaining committee members may be regular faculty members or others (including scientists from other institutions) that have been approved as members of the CU Graduate Faculty. The Chair of the Ph.D. Committee must be a regular CU faculty member. The membership of this committee must be approved by the department Chair and the Graduate School. This committee will serve as the examining board for the Comprehensive Examination and the Final Examination and is expected to meet with the student on an annual basis (Note: the membership of this committee may differ from that of the Comps II Exam committee).