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INFORMATION FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS 149
IV. THESIS
In the case of a required thesis two final copies must be filed with
the Division concerned ten days before the degree is to be conferred.
In the Division of the Geological Sciences and in the department
of Mathematics, a complete first draft of a thesis presented in partial
fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science
must be submitted to the supervising instructor by the first of May.
C. REGULATIONS CONCERNING WORK FOR THE
DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
I. GENERAL REGULATIONS
The degree of Doctor of Philosophy is conferred by the Institute
primarily in recognition of breadth of scientific attainment and of
power to investigate scientific problems independently and efficiently,
rather than for the completion of definite courses of study through
a stated period of residence. The work for the degree must consist of
scientific research and the preparation of a thesis describing it, and of
systematic studies of an advanced character in science or engineering.
In addition, the candidate must have acquired the power of expressing
himself clearly and forcefully both orally and in written
language, and he must have a good reading knowledge of French
and German.
Subject to the general supervision of the Committee on Graduate
Study, the student's work for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy
is specifically directed by the department in which he has chosen
his major subject. Each student should consult his department
concerning special divisional and departmental requirements. See
Section VI.
With the approval of the Committee on Graduate Study, any
student studying for the doctor's degree whose work is not satisfactory
may be refused registration at the beginning of any term
by the department in which the student is doing his major work.