CEEN 6989 02: Graduate Projects

CEEN 6989 - Graduate Projects

Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 02, CRN 41036,

Credit hours: 3

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Instructor

Richard Deschenes

Email: radeschenes@ysu.edu

Public Instructor Information

Instructor Title: Associate Professor
Instructor Professional Qualifications:
P.E., Ohio Board of Engineers and Surveyors
Ph.D., Civil Engineering, University of Arkansas
M.S., Civil Engineering, University of Arkansas
B.S., Civil Engineering, University of Arkansas
Instructor Office Location: Moser 2445
Instructor Office Phone: 330 941 3029

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Course Description

6989. Graduate Projects. Special projects involving research, analysis, design, or other independent investigation, undertaken by the M.S. student under the direction of a graduate faculty member with the approval of the department chair. Credit will be determined in each case based on the nature and extent of the project. 1-3 s.h.

Course Readings

Group Title Author ISBN
Optional Journals and Conference papers various

The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.  

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Attendance Expectations

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Late Work Submission Policy

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Additional Course Expectations

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Artificial Intelligence Policy Statement

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Assignments/Assessments

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Schedule of Topics and Assignments

Week of Reading(s) Proposed Topic Due/To Prepare for Class
8/24 Identify Research Topic Research topic related Meet with Advisor
8/31 Draft Research Proposal Research topic related Meet with Advisor
9/7 Conduct Research and Literature Review Research topic related Meet with Advisor
9/14 Conduct Research and Literature Review Research topic related Meet with Advisor
9/21 Conduct Research and Literature Review Research topic related Meet with Advisor
9/28 Conduct Research and Literature Review Research topic related Meet with Advisor
10/5 Conduct Research and Literature Review Research topic related Meet with Advisor
10/12 Conduct Research and Literature Review Research topic related Meet with Advisor
10/19 Conduct Research and Literature Review Research topic related Meet with Advisor
10/26 Conduct Research and Literature Review Research topic related Meet with Advisor
11/2 Conduct Research and Literature Review Research topic related Meet with Advisor
11/9 Draft Project Report Research topic related Meet with Advisor
11/16 Draft Project Report Research topic related Meet with Advisor
11/23 Revise Project Report Research topic related Meet with Advisor
11/30 Final Project Report Research topic related Meet with Advisor
12/7 Final exam week

The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.