After successful completion of the course work and the comprehensive exam, the student will register for his Ph.D. Pre-Dissertation (CHE 711). This course will allow the student to submit his PhD dissertation proposal and defend the same in the public. If the PhD dissertation committee accept the submitted dissertation proposal report and successfully passing the dissertation proposal public defense, the student will pass the course. The course grade can be NP, NF.

Pre-requisites: CHE699*

Co-requisites: CHE 699