Ph.D. Preliminary Examination Guidelines
Goals and Definitions
The Ph.D. Preliminary Examination is in place to assess a student’s understanding of the basic prerequisite concepts for entrance into the Doctoral program in Computer Science. It is also in place to assure that all incoming Ph.D. students have the ability to effectively reason with and integrate the underlying knowledge and concepts in the broad field of Computer Science. This ability is necessary to continue the student’s studies in the degree program. The goals of the Ph.D. Preliminary Examination: