2008–2009 - Florida Institute of Technology

PHY 1001 Physics 1 ..............................................................................4
PHY 2091 Physics Lab 1 .......................................................................1
15
*or Social Science Elective
Sophomore Year
FALL CREDITS
HUM 2051 Civilization 1 ........................................................................3
MAE 2081 Applied Mechanics: Statics ..................................................3
MTH 2001 Calculus 3 ............................................................................4
OCE 2002 Computer Applications in Ocean Engineering 1 ..................3
or Restricted Elective (CSE) .............................................3
PHY 2002 Physics 2 .............................................................................4
PHY 2092 Physics Lab 2 .......................................................................1
18
SPRING
HUM 2052 Civilization 2 ........................................................................3
MAE 2082 Applied Mechanics: Dynamics ............................................3
MTH 2201 Differential Equations/Linear Algebra ..................................4
OCE 3011 Engineering Materials ..........................................................3
OCE 3012 Engineering Materials Lab ...................................................1
Restricted Elective (OCN)...................................................3
17
Junior Year
FALL CREDITS
COM 2223 Scientific and Technical Communication ............................3
MAE 3083 Mechanics of Materials........................................................3
OCE 3030 Fluid Mechanics ..................................................................3
OCE 3033 Fluid Mechanics Lab ...........................................................1
OCN 3401 Physical Oceanography ........................................................3
Free Elective ........................................................................2
16
SPRING
ECE 4991 Electric and Electronic Circuits ...........................................3
MAE 3191 Engineering Thermodynamics 1 ...........................................3
OCE 3521 Hydromechanics and Wave Theory ......................................3
OCE 3522 Water Wave Lab ...................................................................1
OCE 4541 Ocean Engineering Design (Q) ............................................3
OCE 4571 Fundamentals of Naval Architecture 1 ................................3
16
SUMMER
OCE 4911 Marine Field Projects 1 (Q) .................................................1
OCE 4912 Marine Field Projects 2 (Q) .................................................2
OCE 4913 Marine Field Projects 3 (Q) .................................................3
6
Senior Year
FALL CREDITS
CVE 3015 Structural Analysis and Design.............................................3
OCE 4518 Protection of Marine Materials ............................................3
OCE 4525 Coastal Engineering: Structures ...........................................3
OCE 4545 Hydroacoustics.....................................................................3
Restricted Elective (OCE)* .................................................3
15
SPRING
CVE 4000 Engineering Economy and Planning ....................................3
OCE 4561 Fundamentals of Offshore Engineering ...............................3
Humanities Elective .............................................................3
Restricted Elective (OCE)* .................................................3
Technical Elective ................................................................3
15
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED ......................................135
*At least two OCE restricted electives must be chosen from the following:
OCE 4531 Instrumentation Design and Measurement Analysis
OCE 4542 Ocean Engineering System Design
OCE 4563 Port and Harbor Design
OCE 4573 Ship Design
OCE 4575 Design of High-Speed Small Craft
Note: Lists of recommended elective courses are available from the
department office.
82 Florida Tech
Oceanography ____________________________
Program Chair
John G. Windsor Jr., Ph.D.
The Department of Marine and Environmental Systems integrates
the expertise and skills of ocean scientists, engineers and
managers. The oceanography faculty includes highly qualified
individuals devoted to research involving the study of ocean
currents and waves, coastal processes, planktonic and benthonic
organisms, marine meteorology, hydroacoustic applications, and
trace-metal pollution identification and distribution. How these
research efforts impact the deep-sea, coastal and estuarine environment
is the subject of numerous publications and technical
reports, which have been prepared by both faculty and students.
Much of the instructional work on estuarine and coastal waters
is conducted as part of applied research contracts that use the
program’s small motor-powered skiffs and chartered vessels for
river, estuarine and offshore work. Access to the ocean is through
Port Canaveral and/or Sebastian Inlet; the Gulf Stream can be
reached in about three hours. These routes to the sea also provide
convenient access to the Bahamas and the Florida Keys.
The program leading to the Bachelor of Science in Oceanography
combines classroom and laboratory work at the main campus in
Melbourne with the analysis of oceanographic data collected by
students using program research vessels and boats.
During the first two years, the student concentrates on building a
strong foundation in biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics and
the humanities. The student can then choose one of five concentrations:
biological, chemical or physical oceanography, coastal
zone management or marine environmental science. Transferring
from one concentration to another during the first two years will
incur little or no loss of academic credits. In all concentrations,
emphasis is placed on a strong scientific background for the
student so that he or she is prepared for more advanced studies
in graduate school or employment by industry or government.
The program promotes the concept of applied research through
a summer Marine Field Project. Both programs are conducted
under the direction of faculty members and are designed to help
the student use previous academic course work in a relevant manner.
The marine studies/oceanography undergraduate curricula
are designed to prepare the graduate for a professional scientific
career and graduate studies, exploring the scientific implications
of human activities in and near the oceans.
Oceanography offers five program concentrations:
Biological Oceanography: Provides training in all areas of oceanography
with emphasis on biological aspects. Advanced courses
in biology supplement those in oceanography.
Chemical Oceanography: Includes practical training in marine
and environmental chemistry. Advanced courses in chemistry
supplement those in oceanography.
Coastal Zone Management (CZM): Provides training in all
areas of oceanography, while providing knowledge of decisionmaking
and management concepts.
Marine Environmental Science: Offers a flexible curriculum
that can be tailored to meet specific educational/professional
goals within the broad field of marine science.