Doctoral candidates are required to make an original investigation of a problem in biomedical engineering, the results of which are presented in the dissertation.
Open only to certified candidates for the Ph.D. and Eng.Sc.D. degrees. Doctoral candidates in chemical engineering are required to make an original investigation of a problem in chemical engineering or applied chemistry, the results of which are presented in their dissertations. No more than 15 points of credit toward the degree may be granted when the dissertation is accepted by the department.
All doctoral students are required to complete successfully four semesters of the mechanical engineering seminar MECE E9500.
The flow of energy and transfer of carbon throughout our oceans is heavily mediated by biogeochemical cycling. This course will explore the interconnected chemical and biological cycles within our global ocean and how climate and anthropogenic perturbations may change these cycles in the future. Fundamental topics such as carbon cycling, nutrient supply and distribution, ocean productivity, iron and other micronutrient limitation, polar processes, sediment-water interactions, and more will be explored through scientific literature review. Papers will be assigned each week covering our seminal understanding of each topic as well as new advances in the field.
All matriculated graduate students are required to attend the seminar as long as they are in residence. No degree credit is granted. The seminar is the principal medium of communication among those with biomedical engineering interests within the University. Guest speakers from other institutions, Columbia faculty, and students within the Department who are advanced in their studies frequently offer sessions.
MA Film & Media Studies students register for this class to receive academic credit for their thesis work.