Biomedical w88 slot Graduate Handbook

Please note: this represents the w88 slot handbook for the current academic year only. For an archived version of a previous year's handbook, please contact the w88 slot directors.

Please note: Courses listed throughout this handbook are intended as examples. Please refer to your advisor and the University catalog for the current course requirements.

1. w88 slot Description

The Biomedical w88 slot Program offers graduate degrees that provide a balanced education in bioengineering. Our students gain experience at the intersection of w88 slot and biological systems and learn how to couple w88 slot and computational skills with biological processes/functions at multiple scales. The goal of the program is to cover w88 slot methods for (i) bioinstrumentation, (ii) cell and molecular imaging, and (iii) modeling at multiple scales. Each of these focus areas intends to improve (a) instrumentation and readouts for health and safety, (b) understanding of the biological processes, and (c) modeling of biological processes and disease progression through bioinformatics, big data analysis, or computational biology.

w88 slot/Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

An ability to apply w88 slot research and theory to advance the art, science and practice of the discipline.
An ability to design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply and disseminate the data.
An understanding of research methodology.

w88 slot Degrees Offered

w88 slot programs offered lead to the degrees of:

MS in Biomedical w88 slot
1. Thesis option (Plan A)
2. Non-thesis option (Plan B)
PhD in Biomedical w88 slot
Accelerated BS/MS w88 slot

Master of Science in Biomedical w88 slot (MS in BME): An advanced degree with a focus on either bioinstrumentation, cell and molecular imaging, or modeling that can be applied at multiple scales. The master's degree w88 slot offers courses of study that cover the theory and design fundamentals at multiple scales of biological processes, function, and instrumentation.

Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical w88 slot (PhD in BME): An advanced degree that emphasizes a synthesis of biological processes, developing novel instrumentation, or modeling at different scales of biological or ecological systems. The emphasis may include advanced nano- sensors and “Lab on a Chip”, bioinformatics, and integrated techniques in cancer biology.

w88 slot are involved in many aspects of original research, advancing scientific knowledge in specific areas.

Accelerated BS/MS w88 slot: An accelerated BS-MS program enables our outstanding students to obtain a master's degree in Biomedical w88 slot in 5 years.

w88 slot Director and Contact Information

The BME w88 slot Director oversees all aspects of w88 slot education within the department. Some of the w88 slot Director’s activities include:

Overseeing the admissions process; ensuring admission of highly qualified applicants; requesting and justifying admission of applicants not meeting minimum university requirements;
Reviewing and approving programs of study and the composition of advisory/examining committees
Reviewing and approving acceptance of transfer w88 slot;
w88 slot student recruitment and promotion of the w88 slot program;
Mediating in conflicts between w88 slot students and their advisor.

Contact Information of the BME w88 slot Director

Bahram Parvin SEM 337

Note: This handbook lists w88 slot program academic policies and procedures. It includes information on w88 slot school policies, degree requirements, timeline for degree completion, committee selection guidelines and comprehensive exam/thesis requirements. Every effort has been made to make this handbook accurate as of the date of publication; however, this handbook does not constitute a contractual commitment. w88 slot programs may not offer all of the courses as described, and policies are subject to yearly review and changes with program director and w88 slot Council approval.

2. MS in Biomedical w88 slot

The Department offers an advanced degree with a focus on either bioinstrumentation, prosthetic devices, bioelectromagnetics, nanobiotechnology, w88 slot approach to integrative cancer biology, or computational biology. The master's degree program offers courses of study that cover the theory and design principles at multiple scales of biological processes, function, and instrumentation.

Total number of w88 slot needed

Graduate students seeking the degree of Master of Science are given the opportunity to focus on a specific area in Biomedical w88 slot and perform preliminary research through the “thesis” option (Plan A) or to study several different subjects in Electrical and Biomedical w88 slot without necessarily specializing on any of them through the “courses-only” option (Plan B). The credit requirements in each case are the following:

Plan A: Thesis Option

Please note, this breakdown of course requirements is intended as an example. Please refer to your advisor and the University catalog for the current requirements.

This option requires a total of 30 w88 slot and includes:

24 course w88 slot
6 thesis w88 slot (BME 797)

To comply with the w88 slot School's requirements, students must take:

four 700-level courses
four courses at either the 600 or 700 level

Additionally w88 slot must take the following:

BME 626: Biomedical Instrumentation
BME 631: Introduction to Bioelectricity
BME 712: Biosensing and Lab on the Chip

Additional courses that can benefits w88 slot are:

BME 681: Image Analysis
BME 735: Biomicrofluidics for regenerative medicine
CHE 791: Fundamental of Biomolecular w88 slot
BME 712: Biosensing and Lab on the Chip

Course Electives

One independent study (up to 3 w88 slot) is allowed.

Plan A w88 slot must assemble an advisory committee for their thesis. Each student is required to work with his/her advisor to assure that the required areas of proficiency are met followed by assembling an advisory committee.

Plan B: Courses-only Option

Please note, this breakdown of course requirements is intended as an example. Please refer to your advisor and the University catalog for the current requirements.

This option requires a total of 30 course w88 slot:

To comply with the w88 slot School's requirements, students must take:

four 700-level courses and
five courses at the 600 or 700 level

Additionally w88 slot must meet the following:

Theory core course requirement
BME 626, 631, and 712

Course Electives

One independent study (up to 3 w88 slot) is allowed.
One internship study or a Lab rotation is allowed.

Plan B w88 slot have to assemble an advisory committee. w88 slot will design a curriculum with their advisor that meets the areas of proficiency and have it approved by the advisory committee.
Plan B w88 slot need to write a professional paper and defend it. This is accounted for by enrolling in 3 credits 700-level Independent study or Special project.
Plan B w88 slot are not eligible for teaching or research assistantships.

While it is not necessary for students to immediately decide which path to take, it is important that they meet frequently with their w88 slot advisor to focus their endeavors. Courses only students are typically advised by the w88 slot director.

BME Graduate program for undergraduate students with non-w88 slot background

Students without an undergraduate w88 slot background must fulfill certain requirements. These include (i) taking undergraduate w88 slot courses at UNR, (ii) registering and delivering the certificate for an equivalent on-line courses, or (iii) having completed a hybrid of (i-ii). Regardless, the decision options (i-iii) must be approved by his or her advisor. For example, the online courses may include

2. MS in Biomedical w88 slot

Total number of w88 slot needed

Plan A: Thesis Option

Please note, this breakdown of course requirements is intended as an example. Please refer to your advisor and the University catalog for the current requirements.

This option requires a total of 30 w88 slot and includes:

24 course w88 slot
6 thesis w88 slot (BME 797)

To comply with the w88 slot School's requirements, students must take:

four 700-level courses
four courses at either the 600 or 700 level

Additionally w88 slot must take the following:

BME 626: Biomedical Instrumentation
BME 631: Introduction to Bioelectricity
BME 712: Biosensing and Lab on the Chip

Additional courses that can benefits w88 slot are:

BME 735: Biomicrofluidics for regenerative medicine
CHE 791: Fundamental of Biomolecular w88 slot

Course Electives

One independent study (up to 3 w88 slot) is allowed.

Plan A w88 slot must assemble an advisory committee for their thesis. Each student is required to work with his/her advisor to assure that the required areas of proficiency are met followed by assembling an advisory committee.

Plan B: Courses-only Option

Please note, this breakdown of course requirements is intended as an example. Please refer to your advisor and the University catalog for the current requirements.

This option requires a total of 30 course credits. To comply with the w88 slot School's requirements, students must take:

four 700-level courses and
five courses at the 600 or 700 level

Additionally w88 slot must meet the following:

Theory core course requirement
BME 626, 631, and 712

Course Electives

One independent study (up to 3 w88 slot) is allowed.
One internship study or a Lab rotation is allowed.

Plan B w88 slot have to assemble an advisory committee. w88 slot will design a curriculum with their advisor that meets the areas of proficiency and have it approved by the advisory committee.
Plan B w88 slot need to write a professional paper and defend it. This is accounted for by enrolling in 3 credits 700-level Independent study or Special project.
Plan B w88 slot are not eligible for teaching or research assistantships.

BME Graduate program for undergraduate students with non-w88 slot background.

BME Graduate program for undergraduate w88 slot students without background in Life Sciences.

w88 slot without an undergraduate background in life sciences must fulfill certain requirements. These include (i) taking undergraduate life science courses at UNR with emphasis on biochemistry, organic chemistry, genetics, molecular biology and physiology, (ii) registering and delivering the certificate for an equivalent on-line courses, or (iii) having completed a hybrid of (i-ii). Regardless, the decision options (i-iii) must be approved by his or her advisor. For example, the online courses may include

Course Work

All course work must be completed within six years preceding the awarding of the degree.

Bioinstrumentation core classes: are listed in section 2

Specialization Areas Requirement

w88 slot will be able to take courses from the BME program or other related disciplines.

A list of courses for each research area can be found on the Biomedical w88 slot MS General on the University catalog website.

Independent study

One independent study is allowed for both MS options and two for the PhD degree. Independent studies provide a way for w88 slot to learn specialized material or gain research experience. Typically a student and faculty member agree upon a topic for the student to research with guidance from the instructor for an agreed upon amount of credits.

Suggested course schedule

This schedule is merely a suggestion and can vary depending on your advisor (Plan A) and course availability etc. Please refer to your advisor and the University catalog for the current requirements.

Plan A (30 w88 slot)

1st semester: 6-9 w88 slot of 600/700 level courses
2nd semester: 6-9 w88 slot of 600/700 level courses
3rd semester: 6-9 w88 slot of 600/700 level courses
4th semester: 6-9 w88 slot BME 797 (thesis) + 3-6 w88 slot of 600/700 level courses

Plan B (30 w88 slot)

Comprehensive exam

There is no comprehensive exam for the MS degree.

Accelerated BS-MS w88 slot

Qualified undergraduate w88 slot with a minimum GPA of 3.2 can apply for accelerated BS-MS program. The program allows for 9 credit units of 600-level starting their junior year that can be transferred to the MS program.

Thesis

For the thesis option, a thesis involving original research in Biomedical w88 slot completes the M.S. program. Students must register for six credits of BME 797 (thesis) either in the last semester or 3 credits in the semester that the student defends their thesis and 3 credits in the preceding semester. A defense must be held as a public oral examination, which is announced via posting and electronic mail at least one week in advance. The announcement must include the title and abstract of the work, the date, time and place of the exam, and the names of the student and of the committee chair. See Section 11 for thesis guidelines and formatting requirements.

3. Ph.D. Biomedical w88 slot

The Department of Biomedical w88 slot at the University of Nevada, Reno offers an in-depth, cutting-edge curriculum for those graduates students seeking the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. Doctoral students are given the opportunity to focus on a specific area in Biomedical w88 slot by taking advanced courses and becoming significantly involved in many aspects of original research, advancing scientific knowledge in their field of specialization.

Please note, specific course requirements listed below are intended as examples. Please refer to your advisor and the University catalog for the current requirements.

Total number of w88 slot needed

The credit requirements for the doctoral program in Biomedical w88 slot are the following:

A PhD requires a total of 72 w88 slot beyond a BS degree and includes:
30 w88 slot of 700-level courses.
- If you already have an MS degree 24 units can be transferred (grades B or better) with a maximum of 18 w88 slot from 700 level courses).
12 w88 slot of 600/700 level courses.
24 w88 slot dissertation work (BME 799)
Elective Courses:
Two independent studies
36 out of the 48 non dissertation credits (75%) should be relevant (e.g., biochemistry, pharmacology, Chemical w88 slot, Electrical w88 slot).

Course work

All course work must be completed within eight years preceding the awarding of the degree. w88 slot transferred into doctoral degree from a completed master’s degree are exempt from this eight-year limit.

Breadth requirement

All w88 slot must show that they have taken at least one course, at the 400- level or above, in three of the five areas listed below, earning at least a "B". w88 slot lacking sufficient background in these areas must complete prescribed prerequisite courses within the first year.

BME 626
BME 631
BME 712
BME 735

Advancement to the candidacy

The student's dissertation committee must be formed within a year of admission to the Ph.D. w88 slot. The committee will be responsible for:

w88 slot of study.
Directing the student towards the written and oral requirement of their comprehensive exam and advancement to candidacy is at the discretion of their advisor. The comprehensive exam (BME795) is at the discretion of the advisor to waive and is at most 1 unit.
Reviewing the student’s proposal. The w88 slot student will take one unit of BME795 for proposal preparation and oral defense. The final Ph.D. defense can be taken at least 6 month after the proposal defense.

Doctoral Programs: Consist of a minimum of five w88 slot faculty members; the chair, at least two faculty members from the student’s major department/program, at least one faculty member from a department in a field related to the student’s major, and at least one w88 slot School representative.

In case of interdisciplinary w88 slot programs, the w88 slot School Representative cannot have a primary appointment in the same department (or other appropriate major unit) as the student's committee chair.

Formal approval of all student advisory committees is made by the w88 slot Dean.

Before candidates can receive their Ph.D. in Biomedical w88 slot, they may have to pass a comprehensive exam, at the discretion of their advisor, by enrolling in BME 795. The exam should be taken as soon as the student has completed 24 graduate units of coursework in order to be admitted into candidacy. The comprehensive exam must be taken at least one semester before the dissertation defense. A student can take the exam up to two times. If he/she cannot pass the exam the second time, then the student will be dismissed from graduate studies.

Written Requirement:

Thorough review of the literature for the student's research area
Research proposal (goals, methodology, research plan)
Work in progress Oral Requirement:
Public colloquium covering the written exam
Q&A by the student's dissertation committee, covering the written exam

The student's dissertation committee will decide whether the student passes/fails the written and oral portions of the comprehensive exam.

According to UNR regulations, admission to candidacy confirms that a student has successfully completed the departmental course requirements and university residency requirements. In order to gain admission to candidacy, a student must meet all the following requirements:

Hold at least a “B” average in all w88 slot work;
May have to pass the comprehensive exam if the advisor demands it.
Gain the advisory/examining committee’s formal approval for the w88 slot of study, including dissertation development.

Doctoral degree admission to candidacy form ( available on the w88 slot School Forms website) needs to be submitted to the grad school and the student’s advisory committee, w88 slot director of the program and the w88 slot Dean must approve the form.

Suggested Course Schedule

This schedule is merely a suggestion and can vary depending on your advisor and course availability etc. Please refer to your advisor and the University catalog for the current requirements.

1st semester: 6-9 w88 slot of 600/700 level courses
2nd semester: 6-9 w88 slot of 600/700 level courses
3rd semester: 6-9 w88 slot of 600/700 + 3 w88 slot CPE 795 (comprehensive exam)
4th semester: 6-9 w88 slot of 600/700 level courses
5th semester: 6-9 w88 slot of 600/700 level courses
6th semester: 6-9 w88 slot of BME 799 (dissertation)
7th: semester: 6-9 w88 slot of BME 799 (dissertation)
8th: semester: 8-9 w88 slot of BME 799 (dissertation)

Publication requirement

PhD w88 slot are expected that by the time of their dissertation defense they have published in high quality venues and have at least 2 conference papers and 1 journal article. Further, it is recommended that all Ph.D. w88 slot are involved in writing grant applications under supervision by their faculty advisors.

Dissertation Defense

A Dissertation involving original research in Biomedical w88 slot completes the Ph.D. program. A Dissertation defense must be held as a public oral examination, which is announced via posting and electronic mail at least one week in advance. The announcement must include the title and abstract of the work, the date, time and place of the exam, and the names of the student and of the committee chair. A successful dissertation defense is reflected by no more than one negative vote from a member of the advisory/examining. If two negative votes are cast – regardless of the total number of committee members – the defense is unsuccessful. At the discretion of the committee, the candidate may be permitted one additional attempt to conduct a successful defense.

4. Transfer w88 slot

These are credits transferred from another institution. Credits completed at UNR in another program or as a w88 slot special do not need to be transferred. Transfer credit is requested on the w88 slot Credit Transfer Evaluation Request form ( available on the w88 slot School Forms website) and must be signed by the student, major advisor, and w88 slot director. Only courses with a grade of "C" or better may be transferred to a master's program; only courses with a grade of "B" or better may be transferred to a doctoral program. Transfer credits applied to a master’s program must comply with the time limitation on master’s work (6 years). Thus, if a student took a course five years prior to admission, they would have to complete the degree within one year for the course to apply to the degree. Credits from a completed master’s degree will be exempt from the 8-year time limitation for those students earning a doctoral degree. No more than nine (9) credits completed either prior to admission to a w88 slot program or transferred from another institution may be applied to a master's degree. For doctoral programs a maximum of twenty-four (24) credits from a previously completed master's program or other post BS degree program may be applied. Doctoral students who have completed a master's degree in an appropriate discipline from an accredited institution may, with the approval of their w88 slot director, receive up to twenty-four (24) credits toward a Ph.D. degree. Students must list each course for which they wish to receive transfer credit on the Credit Transfer Evaluation Request Form. All w88 slot used to satisfy degree requirements for the master's degree, except thesis w88 slot, may be acceptable for transfer.

5.Timeline for degree completion

All of these forms are available on the w88 slot School Forms website.

Declaration of Advisor/Major Advisor/Committee Chair form
1. For MS students, completed form must be submitted to w88 slot School by the end of the student’s second semester
2. For PhD students completed form must be submitted to w88 slot School by the end of the student’s third semester

w88 slot of Study form
1. For master’s students, completed form must be submitted to w88 slot School by the end of the student’s third semester
2. For PhD students, completed form must be submitted to w88 slot School by the end of the student’s fourth semester
Doctoral degree admission to candidacy form
1. For PhD w88 slot who completed all requirements except for the dissertation
Graduation Application deadlines: Forms must be submitted to the w88 slot school several weeks in advance (see 5)
1. May Graduation Deadline: March 1
2. August Graduation Deadline: June 1
3. December Graduation Deadline: October 1
Notice of completion – completed form should be submitted after all requirements have been met. See graduation website for exact dates
1. Master’s Notice of completion
2. Doctoral Notice of completion
Exit Survey form

w88 slot of study

A program of study describes the student’s specific plan of courses, research, and related activities. The w88 slot student’s Advisor, the w88 slot Director of the program, and the Advisory/Examining Committee determine the program of study for each degree candidate. This includes the thesis/professional paper option and the acceptable courses for completion of the degree. The w88 slot Dean has final approval of the program of study. Only w88 slot courses are applicable toward the w88 slot degree (w88 slot courses are those with numbers in the 600 and 700 ranges). The approved Program of Study Requirements Form, indicating the members of the Advisory/Examining Committee and the courses used to fulfill the degree requirements, must be filed with the w88 slot School. The program of study must be approved by the w88 slot Dean prior to the student applying for graduation. MS students that do a courses only option only have to list the w88 slot director as their advisor on their program of study (no advising committee is required). Changes to the program of study can be made using the change in program of study [Program of Study form] or change of advisory [change of advisory form] (both forms are forms are available on the w88 slot School Forms website) with approval from the w88 slot director. It is the responsibility of the student and the Advisory/Examining Committee to ensure that the w88 slot courses in the proposed program of study are consistent with the requirements of the w88 slot School and the department.

Applying for graduation

Completing all the requirements for your degree may then involve:

Completing all course work and having final grades filed
Successfully completing your comprehensive examination
Defending your thesis or dissertation, making all necessary modifications and submitted the final work to the w88 slot School
Filing all outstanding paperwork (notice of completion, etc.)

After you’ve completed all requirements and submitted all necessary documents, you should check your transcript after the semester ends to ensure that grades have been received for all course work. If, for example, you take a course in your final semester that does not apply to your degree requirements and receive an “I – Incomplete” grade in that course, you will NOT be able to w88 slot: grades must be received for all course work regardless of whether or not the course applies to fulfilling degree requirements. If you’ve finished work for a previously received “I” grade, you should check your transcript to ensure that the instructor has actually filed a final grade for that course. There are cases where courses exceed the time limit for the degree or that grades received for particular courses do not meet minimum university standards (i.e. receiving a “C-“ in a course). In these instances, the student must meet with their w88 slot director to explore corrective measures such as petitioning for an extension of the time limit or substituting an appropriate w88 slot course for another.

Commencement

Graduating doctoral w88 slot are accorded special recognition during commencement exercises by participating in a Hooding Ceremony. They receive their doctoral hoods from their faculty mentor and the Dean of the Graduating School. To participate in this ceremony, w88 slot must have:

Filed an application for graduation for the appropriate semester (fall or spring); and
Successfully defended their dissertation and filed the Notice of Completion with the w88 slot School at least one week prior to the commencement exercises. Students who complete their degree during the summer session are eligible to attend either the fall or spring commencement exercises.

Commencement exercises are held each December and May. There is a separate commencement ceremony held for advanced degrees conferred in May of each year. The December exercises are combined w88 slot/undergraduate ceremonies. Doctoral students are “hooded” by their academic advisors. Students and advisors process in and are seated together.

6. Committee selection guideline

MS thesis advisory committee

Courses only MS student do not need to assemble an advisory committee. For the thesis option, the committee should consist of at least 3 members, all who must be members of the w88 slot Faculty. The committee must be formed no later than at the end of 3rd semester. One of the members must be the graduate student’s advisor, serving as Committee Chair, and one must be from outside the Department of Electrical and Biomedical w88 slot, serving as the Graduate School Representative. The Graduate School Representative member’s role on the committee is not necessarily to provide subject-matter expertise but rather to ensure compliance with university policy and regulations; to serve as a representative of the Graduate Dean, “outside” the department granting the degree; and to provide an objective, non-partisan, independent perspective. Students may request the appointment of a committee member from the faculty of another university or from a relevant discipline or profession, provided the prospective member has achieved a record of distinction. Formal approval of the student’s Advisory/Examining Committee is made by the Graduate Dean.

The Advisory/Examining Committee approves the student’s program of study and guides the students through his or her w88 slot program. The student should maintain close contact with his or her committee, keeping them informed of his or her progress and allowing them ample time to review drafts of the student’s thesis or dissertation. The students should be aware of their schedules when trying to arrange committee meetings and thesis defense. Note that it is the student’s responsibility to make these arrangements.

PhD Advisory/Examining Committee

The committee must be formed no later than end of 4th semester. The Advisory/Examining Committee of a doctoral student should consist of at least 5 members, who must all be members of the w88 slot Faculty. One of the members must be the student’s advisor, serving as Committee Chair, two or more members must be from the Electrical and Biomedical w88 slot Department, one or more from departments in related fields, and one from outside the Department of Electrical and Biomedical w88 slot, serving as the Graduate School Representative. The Graduate School Representative member’s role on the committee is not necessarily to provide subject-matter expertise but rather to ensure compliance with university policy and regulations; to serve as a representative of the Graduate Dean, “outside” the department granting the degree; and to provide an objective, non-partisan, independent perspective. Students may request the appointment of a committee member from the faculty of another university or from a relevant discipline or profession, provided the prospective member has achieved a record of distinction.

Formal approval of the student’s Advisory/Examining Committee is made by the w88 slot Dean.

For students going directly from the Bachelor’s degree to the Ph.D. degree, the Advisory/Examining Committee should be formed prior to the completion of 24 credits in w88 slot courses. Students entering the Ph.D. program with a Master’s degree should form the Advisory/Examining Committee during their first semester of enrollment.

7. Thesis/dissertation requirements

w88 slot School forms and resources related to thesis and dissertations can be found on the w88 mobile and dissertation filing guidelines. Forms include:

MS Thesis Filing Guidelines
Doctoral Dissertation Filing Guidelines
Dissertation Title Form

Please also include that once all requirements have been met, students need to submit a Final Review Approval and Notice of Completion form in order to w88 slot.

Final Review Approval – Obtain sign-off from advisory committee chair.
Notice of completion – completed form should be submitted after all requirements have been met.

8. w88 slot Assistantships

w88 slot assistantship positions are offered through various departments and are paid by grants or state funds. Students interested in these positions must contact the department for specific requirements. The w88 slot School is responsible for approval of w88 slot assistantships after a department has requested the initiation of a contract. All positions are contingent upon available funding.

w88 slot assistants perform a variety of duties from teaching undergraduate classes to grading papers, to conducting research in laboratories. Teaching assistants receive special teaching-skills training through the Excellence in Teaching Program.

All w88 slot students holding an assistantship (teaching GTA or GRA) are considered Nevada residents for tuition purposes. Non-resident tuition is only waived for the duration of the assistantship. To be eligible for an assistantship, students must be admitted to a degree-granting program and be in good academic standing. The student must have an overall GPA of at least 3.0 and must be continuously enrolled in at least 6 w88 slot level credits (600-700) throughout the duration of the assistantship.

State-funded assistantships (GTA/GRA) may be held for a maximum of: three (3) years for master’s degree w88 slot and five (5) years for doctoral degree w88 slot.

Please also refer to the most updated information on w88 slot assistantship in the w88 slot school website:

General information
Graduate w88 online casino handbook

w88 slot Employment: Rights and Responsibilities

w88 slot Assistants play an invaluable role in the university’s instruction and research endeavors. In their roles as w88 slot assistants, w88 slot students should be treated with respect as junior colleagues, and receive guidance in the performance of their duties as necessary. w88 slot Assistants are classified as professional employees, as such they do not work according to the clock, but rather, according to performance of a specified job. w88 slot Assistants work on average 20 hours per week for a 0.5 FTE employee.

Rights

w88 slot students have the right to fair and equitable treatment as employees (UNR General Catalog -Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity statement). w88 slot Assistants have the right to discuss and clarify the conditions of their employment and expected workload with their supervisor. w88 slot Assistants have the right to expect the work requirements to be consistent with professional expectations. Consequently w88 slot assistants should not be assigned, as part of their employment, inappropriate work tasks as house-sitting, babysitting, etc. for their supervisor.

Responsibilities

As professional employees, w88 slot assistants should conduct themselves appropriately (dress, collegial relations, punctuality, dependability, etc.) in the work situation. As professional employees, w88 slot assistants will strive to fulfill the agreed upon work obligations. As professional employees, w88 slot assistants have the responsibility to report inappropriate work expectations or working conditions to the Associate Dean of the w88 slot School and/or other appropriate campus entities.

Assistantships with the CSE Department

To inquire about a possible Research Assistantship, the student should contact CSE faculty members in the student’s area(s) of research. Information on CSE faculty’s research areas is available on the department’s website.

9. Health Insurance

All domestic degree-seeking w88 slot students, who are enrolled in six or more credits (regardless of the course level) in a semester, will be automatically enrolled and billed for the University sponsored health insurance for each term they are eligible (fall & spring/summer). If a student has other comparable coverage and would like to waive out of the student health insurance, it is the student’s responsibility to complete the University online waiver form prior to the deadline. If approved, a health insurance waiver is good for the current academic year only. A new waiver must be submitted each academic year. All international w88 slot students are required to carry student health insurance, and the cost will be automatically added to your student account. Any international w88 slot students with insurance questions must contact the Office of International w88 slot and Scholars (OISS) directly.

10. Policies

Please refer to the University's course catalog for specific information on current policies regarding academic status, continuous enrollment, enrollment limitations, leave of absence, good standing, probation, and dismissal.

Academic Status

All w88 slot students must maintain a cumulative w88 slot GPA of 3.0. If their GPA drops below 3.0 they are either placed on probation or dismissed. Undergraduate courses will not count towards w88 slot GPA.

Probation: students whose cumulative w88 slot GPA is between 2.99 and 2.31 are put on probation. Students are placed on academic probation for one semester. If they fail to raise their cumulative GPA to 3.0 by the end of one semester, they are dismissed from their w88 slot program. Thesis, dissertation, S/U graded credits, and transfer credits have no impact on a student’s GPA.
Dismissal: students whose cumulative w88 slot GPA is 2.30 or lower are dismissed from w88 slot standing. Dismissed students are no longer in a w88 slot program but may take w88 slot-level courses as a Grad Special. Students wishing to complete their degree must obtain approval to take w88 slot-level courses, raise their w88 slot GPA to at least 3.0 and then re- apply to a w88 slot program. Any courses taken to raise their GPA will be included in the w88 slot special/ transfer credit limitation (9 credits for master’s degrees).

Continuous enrollment

w88 slot students must register for a minimum of 3 w88 slot credits each fall and spring semester until graduation or have an Application for a Leave of Absence Form approved by the w88 slot Director of the program and the w88 slot School. Approved leaves of absence do not abrogate the time limitations on course work (6 years for a master’s degree program and 8 years for a doctoral program). International students may be required to enroll in nine w88 slot credits each fall and spring semester depending on the requirements of their visa. There are no minimum registration requirements during the summer. All students holding assistantships (whether teaching or research assistantships) are required to enroll in a minimum of 6 w88 slot credits each semester they hold the assistantship.

Enrollment limitations

In each fall and spring semester w88 slot students may not enroll in more than 16 w88 slot credits. In each summer session w88 slot students may not enroll in more than 6 w88 slot credits. In each semester they hold an assistantship w88 slot assistants must enroll in at least 6 and may not enroll in more than 12 w88 slot credits.

Leave of absence

All w88 slot students are required to maintain continuous enrollment of a minimum of three (3) w88 slot credits each fall and spring semester. A leave of absence is a temporary cessation of study due to medical reasons or other emergencies during which time the students are not required to maintain continuous registration. Students requesting a leave of absence must be in good academic standing and submit a completed Application for Leave of Absence Form to the w88 slot School before the period of leave begins. Students applying for a leave of absence should not have any “incomplete” grade which could be changed to “F” and have a detrimental impact on their cumulative grade point average. Usually leaves of absence are approved for one to two semesters and may be extended by the student filling an additional leave of absence form. Time spent on an approved leave is included in the time allowed to complete the degree, i.e. six calendar years for the master’s degree and eight calendar years for the doctoral degree. That is, the clock doesn’t stop.

Reinstatement

Students can request reinstatement to their w88 slot program after an unapproved Leave of Absence by filing a Notice of Reinstatement to w88 slot Standing Form with their w88 slot program . Once completed, the program will return this form to the w88 slot School for final approval. This form allows the program the option to recommend the student be readmitted to their w88 slot program based on their previous admission or require the student to re-apply for admission which would require him or her to submit a new application for admission and pay the application fee.

Good standing

Each w88 slot course must be completed with a grade of “C” or better for the credit to be acceptable toward an advanced degree. In addition, students must maintain good standing with an overall w88 slot credit GPA of at least 3.0 on a scale of 4.0.

Probation

Students whose cumulative w88 slot GPA is one to six grade points below the necessary 3.0 GPA are placed on probation for one semester. If they fail to raise their cumulative GPA to 3.0 by the end of one semester, they are dismissed from their w88 slot program. Students placed on probation receive a letter from the w88 slot School explaining exactly how many credits of “A” are required to raise their GPA to 3.0. Thesis, dissertation, S/U graded credits, and transfer credits have no impact on a student’s GPA.

Dismissal

If the w88 slot grade-point total is seven or more grade points below the necessary 3.0 GPA the student is dismissed from w88 slot standing. Also, if the w88 slot GPA remains below 3.0 for two consecutive semesters the student is dismissed from w88 slot standing. Dismissed students are no longer in a w88 slot program and may not take w88 slot-level courses without the written approval of the course instructor and the w88 slot Dean. Students wishing to complete their degree must obtain approval to take w88 slot-level courses, raise their w88 slot GPA to at least 3.0 and then re-apply to their w88 slot program. Any courses taken to raise their GPA will be included in the w88 slot special/transfer credit limitation (9 credits for master’s degrees).

Publication requirement

Getting an MS while pursuing a PhD.

If a student who is currently enrolled in the PhD program wants to earn an MS en route then the student needs to complete a master’s degree program of study. The w88 slot director will then send a memo to the grad school informing them of this request and the student can then apply for graduation. For either option (thesis, non-thesis) students will only be able to use 24 credits towards the PhD. If they take the thesis option, the 6 thesis credits cannot be used towards dissertation credits.

Completing Two Degrees Simultaneously

w88 slot may choose to complete two master’s degrees at the same time, or complete a master’s degree while working on a doctoral program in a different discipline. w88 slot may not complete two doctoral programs simultaneously. When completing two master’s degrees at the same time, the student must apply and be accepted to each w88 slot program; must submit a separate program of study for each degree; must form two separate advisory committees with no more than one member in common; and have no more than 9 credits in common with each program of study.

Changing Advisors

It can happen that your research interests change over time or that the relationship with your current advisor has changed for the worse. Any student is free to change advisors, but changing earlier in your career is generally easier than later. If you are thinking about switching advisors, you can accomplish this the best if you adopt an attitude of respect for the person who initially advised you or recruited you to come to UNR.

The following are general guidelines for switching advisors:

Talk to the w88 slot director. The w88 slot director represents the interests of the w88 slot students and s/he can help you make a better decision whether switching advisors would be good for you. The w88 slot director can also try to mediate between you and your advisor and help you better understand the pros and cons of changing advisors. This advice is especially important if you are attempting to change advisors toward the final phase of your w88 slot program.
Decide whether you want to switch advisors (do not approach other faculty before deciding).
Decide whether you could work with two advisors.
Try to work through any differences with your current advisor. Express to your advisor why you are considering a change, discuss whether his/her expectations of you are realistic, and whether they are open to adjusting.
Carefully consider the pros and cons of switching advisors as this may involve:
- You can lose your RA or TA position (if your existing advisor provided you with a 10 hour RA ship). Switching advisors is not a guarantee you can maintain your TA ship.
- You need to find a new research topic as continuing your existing research with a new advisor is only acceptable with permission of your old advisor.
- You may receive an unsatisfactory on thesis/dissertation w88 slot that you are currently taking or a failing grade on an independent study with your current advisor if you do not complete your advisors’ expectation for that semester.
- If you are a PhD student and you have enough credits you may need to w88 slot with an MS degree on your old research topic before starting a new research topic with a new advisor.
After your decision, approach another faculty member about being an (co-) advisor for you.
Frame your approach with positive information, such as new interests and new possibilities. Be professional at all times.
Focus discussions on your interests and goals and not on negative incidents or difficulties.
Avoid doing or saying anything that could have negative ramifications for your future career.
Notify your current advisor and discuss and arrange a timeframe for completing any remaining work with your current advisor before the switch takes place.
Arrange a meeting with your new and old advisor to discuss your new topic of research and or overlap on publications in your thesis/dissertation.
Regarding Intellectual property claims, carefully consider UNRs intellectual property policy.
Complete or update any formal paperwork that contains information about your advisor, e.g., advisory forms etc.

Academic Dishonesty

In order to maintain an academic climate conducive to each member's success in the pursuit and transmission of knowledge, the University of Nevada, Reno, has established a set of policies and standards for all of its members to adhere to. For student members of this community, enrollment at the university carries certain obligations related to activities in the academic setting, including behavior inside and outside the classroom. Specific details can be found on the Student w88 online casino betting.

11. w88 slot Student Association

The Graduate Student w88 online live casino represents all w88 slot students and promotes the welfare and interests of the w88 slot students at the University of Nevada, Reno. The GSA works closely with appropriate university administrative offices, including the w88 slot School and Student Services and reports to the President of the University. The GSA government functions through the Council of Representatives, Executive Council and established committees. w88 slot students have the right to form clubs and organizations within their programs, departments, colleges, ethnicities, shared interests, or any other constituencies, for the purposes of academic, professional, or social networking, sharing, and advocacy.

12. Acknowledgments

Parts of this handbook’s text have been taken and adapted from UNR’s w88 slot Student’s Guide to University, the UNR w88 slot School website, and the UNR w88 slot Student Association website.

Please refer to Forms Website for all forms available at the w88 slot School.