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CEE 379A

Introduction to PHD Studies in Civil and Environmental Engineering

UNITS:1
GRADING:Satisfactory/No Credit
LEVEL:Graduate
GER:—

This seminar course will cover important topics for students considering a PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering. Sessions will include presentations and discussions on career development, exploring research and adviser options, and the mechanics of PhD studies, including General Qualifying Exam requirements for all CEE PHD Students. In addition, CEE faculty will give presentations on their research. This seminar is required for CEE students considering a PHD or preparing to sit for the General Qualifying Exam in Civil and Environmental Engineering. Students may only receive credit for one of CEE 379 or CEE 379C.

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1 Term
Seminar 1Open
ID: 26739
0 / 60 enrolled
DAYS:Thursday
TIME:12 PM – 1:20 PM
LOCATION:Y2E2 111
INSTRUCTOR:
Ouellette, Nicholas
1unit

CEE 379A: Introduction to PHD Studies in Civil and Environmental Engineering

1 units · Satisfactory/No Credit

This seminar course will cover important topics for students considering a PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering. Sessions will include presentations and discussions on career development, exploring research and adviser options, and the mechanics of PhD studies, including General Qualifying Exam requirements for all CEE PHD Students. In addition, CEE faculty will give presentations on their research. This seminar is required for CEE students considering a PHD or preparing to sit for the General Qualifying Exam in Civil and Environmental Engineering. Students may only receive credit for one of CEE 379 or CEE 379C.

Offered in Autumn 2026 at Stanford University.

Autumn 2026 sections

  • Seminar — Thursday 12:00 PM – 1:20 PM — Y2E2 111 — Ouellette, Nicholas (Graduate)

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