2008–2009 - Florida Institute of Technology

OCN 2407 Meteorology .........................................................................3
PHY 2003 Modern Physics ...................................................................3
16
Junior Year
FALL CREDITS
ENS 3101 Atmospheric Environments ..................................................3
MET 3401 Synoptic Meteorology 1 .......................................................3
MTH 2401 Probability and Statistics ......................................................3
OCN 3430 Fundamentals of Geophysical Fluids ...................................3
OCN 3433 Geophysical Fluids Lab ........................................................1
PHY 3060 Thermodynamics, Kinetic Theory and Statistical
Mechanics ...........................................................................4
17
SPRING
ENS 3105 Atmospheric Pollution Laboratory ........................................1
ENS 3911 Environmental Field Projects Proposal (Q) ..........................1
HUM 2052 Civilization 2 ........................................................................3
MET 3402 Synoptic Meteorology 2 .......................................................3
MTH 3201 Boundary Value Problems ....................................................3
SPS 4030 Physics of the Atmosphere ...................................................3
Technical Elective ................................................................3
17
SUMMER
ENS 4911 Environmental Field Projects 1 (Q) .....................................1
ENS 4912 Environmental Field Projects 2 (Q) .....................................2
ENS 4913 Environmental Field Projects 3 (Q) .....................................3
6
Senior Year
FALL CREDITS
ENS 4700 Environmental Hydrology ....................................................3
MET 4233 Remote Sensing for Meteorology .........................................3
MET 4305 Atmospheric Dynamics 1 .....................................................3
OCN 3401 Physical Oceanography ........................................................3
OCN 3411 Physical Oceanography Lab .................................................1
Humanities Elective .............................................................3
16
SPRING
MET 4306 Atmospheric Dynamics 2 .....................................................3
MET 4310 Climatology ..........................................................................3
Social Science Elective ........................................................3
Technical Elective ................................................................3
Free Elective ........................................................................3
15
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED ......................................133
Ocean Engineering _________________________
Program Chair
George A. Maul, Ph.D. (Interim)
The Department of Marine and Environmental Systems
combines the expertise of both scientists and engineers. The
ocean engineering faculty includes highly qualified researchers
engaged in the study of port and harbor facilities, the modeling of
estuarine environments, the design and construction of marine
vehicles, the impact of waste disposal in the sea, the effects and
prevention of coastal erosion and sediment transport, offshore
engineering, hydrographic surveying and corrosion in the marine
environment. In addition to these studies, various scientific
investigations in the bioenvironmental, chemical, physical and
geological oceanographic fields incorporate ocean engineering
expertise.
Educational Objectives
The ocean engineering program offers education that is unique
among engineering disciplines in providing an intimate and practical
knowledge of the environment in which the graduate will
operate. The result is a diverse curriculum with a strong foundation
in all relevant engineering fields as well as in oceanography.
The educational objectives of the program are:
Academic Fundamentals: Graduates will have sufficient mastery
of the academic fundamentals that underpin a successful
career related to ocean engineering. These fundamentals include
knowledge of chemistry, calculus-based physics, advanced
mathematics, engineering sciences, humanities, social sciences,
information technology and experimental methodologies.
Engineering Practice: Graduates will have sufficient competence
in the application of engineering skills for the practical solution
of problems related to the ocean engineering profession. These
skills include systematic problem formulations, techniques for
their solutions, and methodologies for designing systems in the
main stems of Florida Tech ocean engineering: coastal processes,
hydrographic engineering, materials and structures, instrumentation,
and naval architecture and ocean systems/underwater
technologies.
Teamwork and Communication: Graduates will possess confidence
and ability to work both independently and as productive
members of a team. Graduates are to attain a mastery of technical
communication, and practice the interpersonal and organizational
skills required to work effectively in multidisciplinary
teams.
Professional Development: Graduates will be instilled with the
desire to contribute to the profession and to society on a continuing
basis. They are encouraged to pursue various options consistent
with lifelong learning, maintain ethical professional conduct,
have knowledge of contemporary issues, participate in professional
organizations and contribute to diversity in the community.
The first two years of study are devoted to developing a foundation
in mathematics, physics, chemistry, mechanics, computer
programming and humanities. During the junior year, the student
acquires knowledge of ocean science and the basics of engineering
analysis. The fourth year is oriented toward the application
of these basic techniques to ocean engineering problems. All
students are required to obtain firsthand field and sea experience
during the marine field projects held during the summer between
the junior and senior years. These projects encourage the student
to learn to analyze, design, construct, install and operate equipment
in the marine environment for a particular designated task.
The university operates several small boats and charters a wellequipped
vessel for offshore, estuarine and river work.
Degree Requirements
Candidates for a Bachelor of Science in Ocean Engineering must
complete the minimum course requirements outlined in the
following curriculum.
For definition of electives for engineering programs, see the
Academic Overview section of this catalog.
Freshman Year
FALL CREDITS
ASC 1000 University Experience ..........................................................1
BUS 1301 Basic Economics* ................................................................3
CHM 1101 General Chemistry 1 ............................................................4
COM 1101 Composition and Rhetoric ...................................................3
MTH 1001 Calculus 1 ............................................................................4
OCN 1010 Oceanography ......................................................................3
18
SPRING
COM 1102 Writing about Literature ......................................................3
MTH 1002 Calculus 2 ............................................................................4
OCE 1001 Introduction to Ocean Engineering .....................................3
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