2013–2014 UNIVERSITY CATALOG - Florida Institute of Technology

SPRING
MET 4306 Atmospheric Dynamics 2 ....................................................... 3
MET 4310 Climatology ............................................................................ 3
Social Science Elective ........................................................... 3
Technical Elective .................................................................. 3
Free Elective ........................................................................... 3
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TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED........................................ 133
Ocean Engineering, B.S. ______________________
Major Code: 7084 Degree Awarded: Bachelor of Science
Age Restriction: N Admission Status: undergraduate
Delivery Mode/s: classroom only Location/s: main campus
Program Chair
Stephen L. Wood, Ph.D., P.E.
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.
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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 well-equipped 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.
Freshman Year
FALL CREDITS
ASC 1000 University Experience ............................................................ 1
BUS 1301 Basic Economics or Social Science Elective .......................... 3
CHM 1101 General Chemistry 1 .............................................................. 4
COM 1101 Composition and Rhetoric ...................................................... 3
MTH 1001 Calculus 1 ............................................................................... 4
OCN 1010 Oceanography ......................................................................... 3
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SPRING
COM 1102 Writing about Literature ........................................................ 3
MTH 1002 Calculus 2 ............................................................................... 4
OCE 1001 Introduction to Ocean Engineering ...................................... 3
PHY 1001 Physics 1 ................................................................................. 4
PHY 2091 Physics Lab 1 .......................................................................... 1
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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
or Restricted Elective (CSE) .................................................. 3
PHY 2002 Physics 2 ................................................................................ 4
PHY 2092 Physics Lab 2 .......................................................................... 1
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SPRING
MAE 2082 Applied Mechanics: Dynamics .............................................. 3
MTH 2201 Differential Equations/Linear Algebra ................................... 4
OCE 3011 Engineering Materials ............................................................ 3
OCE 3012 Engineering Materials Lab ..................................................... 1
Humanities Core Course ....................................................... 3
Restricted Elective (OCN) ..................................................... 3
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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
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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