Environmental MS Non-Thesis Exam
All non-thesis environmental engineering M.S. students must pass a final comprehensive written examination for the degree. This exam is offered in the Fall and Spring semesters. The criteria for passing the written exam is "B", which has been interpreted to be a 75 overall average on the fundamentals and applications parts. If a student fails the exam, the student may retake the exam the following semester. The result of the second examination is final. The M.S. Committee may choose to use an oral examination as a forum for testing a marginally-failing student (70-74 average). The AM or first part of the exam will be closed book containing questions in the fundamentals and basics. The student will be required to answer 12 out of 25 questions. The PM or second part of the exam will be open book/open note consisting of application type questions. The student will be required to answer 6 out of 26 questions. Students should see their advisor regarding the content of the exam.