Program Overview
The Ocean Engineering M.Eng. program combines coursework and a capstone project to train students in interdisciplinary problem-solving for sustainable ocean activity. Core courses include ocean seminars and a choice of ocean science electives. Students select four additional courses from a range of topics, including ocean measurements, waves and tides, and underwater acoustics. The program culminates in a Master's Project, providing students with hands-on experience in ocean engineering research.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Programs in Ocean Engineering are by definition interdisciplinary and require students to interact with the ocean science community as well as the traditional engineering disciplines. In this context, students are exposed to the broad-based issues of working engineering problems in the ocean environment. They are trained to develop responsible solutions to problems that will lead to sustainable activity and life in the ocean. The Ocean Engineering M.Eng. degree includes both coursework and a M.Eng. project as a capstone experience.
Outline:
Core Courses:
- OE 990 & OE 991: Ocean Seminars I and II
Select one of the following:
- BIOL 855: Biological Oceanography
- ESCI 852: Chemical Oceanography
- ESCI 858: Introduction to Physical Oceanography
- ESCI 859: Geological Oceanography
Select four courses from the following:
- ESCI 820: Ocean Measurements Lab
- OE 854: Ocean Waves and Tides
- OE 857: Coastal Engineering and Processes
- OE 858: Design of Ocean Structures
- OE 864: Spectral Analysis of Geophysical Time Series Data
- OE 865: Underwater Acoustics
- OE 874: Integrated Seabed Mapping Systems Three additional 800-900 CEPS Courses
Complete Master's Project:
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Careers:
Students graduating with a MS or MEng in Ocean Engineering should be able to:
- Use their ocean engineering graduate education for success in technical careers in industry, academia, government, or for advanced ocean-related research in engineering and the physical sciences.
- Rigorously apply fundamentals of science and engineering to professional practice that enhances our understanding of and/or contributes to the sustainable development of the oceans.
- Contribute their ocean engineering problem solving skills to society through participation and leadership in groups dedicated to serving both professional associations and the public interest.
