2012–2013 UNIVERSITY CATALOG - Florida Institute of Technology

OCE 5526 Advanced Coastal Engineering Structures
OCE 5542 Ocean Engineering Systems
OCE 5575 Applied Marine Hydrodynamics
OCE 5586 Ocean Engineering Data Analysis
Ocean Instrumentation
MAE 4014 Control Systems
MAE 4318 Instrumentation and Measurement Systems
MAE 5316 Mechatronics
OCE 4531 Instrumentation Design and Measurement Analysis
OCE 4545 Hydroacoustics
OCE 5542 Ocean Engineering Systems
OCE 5586 Ocean Engineering Data Analysis
Ocean Systems/Underwater Technology
OCE 4531 Instrumentation Design and Measurement Analysis
OCE 4545 Hydroacoustics
OCE 4572 Structural Design of Marine Vehicles
OCE 5519 Corrosion Engineering
OCE 5542 Ocean Engineering Systems
OCE 5573 Dynamics of Marine Vehicles
OCE 5575 Applied Marine Hydrodynamics
OCE 5586 Ocean Engineering Data Analysis
Oceanography – Biological Oceanography, M.S. ______
major Code: 8081 Degree awarded: Master of Science
age restriction: N admission status: graduate
Delivery mode/s: classroom only Location/s: main campus
admission materials: 3 letters of
recommendation, résumé, objectives, GRE
Program Chair
John G. Windsor Jr., Ph.D.
The master of science degree can be earned in one of five options:
biological, chemical, geological or physical oceanography, or coastal
zone management. The successful student is well prepared for a challenging
professional career or for continuing with graduate studies.
Admission Requirements
General admission requirements and the process for applying are
presented in the Academic Overview section.
Students may be admitted during any semester, but for optimal
scheduling, the fall term is recommended. Students with deficiencies
in their undergraduate preparation (up to 12 credit hours) may
take deficiencies and courses for graduate credit concurrently. GRE
General Test scores and a statement of objectives are required and
should be sent to the Office of Graduate Admissions. Although
not required for admission, an on-campus interview is highly
recommended.
The applicant should have an undergraduate major in one of the
physical or life sciences with a background that includes computer
science, mathematics through calculus and at least one year each of
college biology, chemistry and physics. The biological background
should include invertebrate zoology.
Degree Requirements
The Master of Science in Oceanography – Biological Oceanography
is conferred on students who have successfully completed a minimum
of 30 credit hours (including thesis) of required and elective
coursework. The nonthesis track requires a minimum of 33 credit
hours and a final program examination.
Curriculum
To earn the master of science degree, the student must complete
the following courses or their equivalents. Equivalent coursework
can be substituted for required courses as recommended by the
student’s adviser and program chair. Representative electives for
each option are available from advisers. At least six credit hours of
thesis or internship is required, and an additional three credit hours
can be granted in place of the three credit hours of elective, subject
to approval by the program chair. Thesis or internship registration
must be continuous from the initial registration until graduation.
OCN 5101 Principles of Biological Oceanography ................................... 3
OCN 5210 Marine and Environmental Chemistry .................................. 3
OCN 5301 Principles of Geological Oceanography.................................. 3
OCN 5401 Principles of Physical Oceanography ..................................... 3
OCN 5990 Oceanography Seminar (each semester) ................................ 0
Elective ................................................................................... 3
Option Requirements ........................................................... 15
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED.......................................... 30
Option Courses (15 credit hours)
OCN 5709 Numerical Analysis of Biological Data ................................... 3
Two of the following three courses:
OCN 5102 Marine Phytoplankton ............................................................ 3
OCN 5103 Marine Zooplankton ............................................................... 3
OCN 5104 Marine Benthos .............................................................. 3
Thesis ..................................................................................... 6
Oceanography – Chemical Oceanography, M.S. _______
major Code: 8082 Degree awarded: Master of Science
age restriction: N admission status: graduate
Delivery mode/s: classroom only Location/s: main campus
admission materials: 3 letters of
recommendation, résumé, objectives, GRE
Program Chair
John G. Windsor Jr., Ph.D.
The master of science degree can be earned in one of five options:
biological, chemical, geological or physical oceanography, or coastal
zone management. The successful student is well prepared for a challenging
professional career or for continuing with graduate studies.
Admission Requirements
General admission requirements and the process for applying are
presented in the Academic Overview section.
Students may be admitted during any semester, but for optimal
scheduling, the fall term is recommended. Students with deficiencies
in their undergraduate preparation (up to 12 credit hours) may
take deficiencies and courses for graduate credit concurrently. GRE
General Test scores and a statement of objectives are required and
should be sent to the Office of Graduate Admissions. Although
not required for admission, an on-campus interview is highly
recommended.
The applicant’s undergraduate major should be in chemistry, mathematics,
physical science or engineering. The academic background
should include computer science, mathematics through calculus,
and organic, physical and analytical chemistry.
Degree Requirements
The Master of Science in Oceanography – Chemical Oceanography
is conferred on students who have successfully completed a minimum
of 30 credit hours (including thesis) of required and elective
coursework. The nonthesis track requires a minimum of 33 credit
hours and a final program examination.
Curriculum
To earn the master of science degree, the student must complete
the following courses or their equivalents. Equivalent coursework
can be substituted for required courses as recommended by the
student’s adviser and program chair. Representative electives for
each option are available from advisers. At least six credit hours of
thesis or internship is required, and an additional three credit hours
can be granted in place of the three credit hours of elective, subject
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