2013–2014 UNIVERSITY CATALOG - Florida Institute of Technology

Oceanography – Geological Oceanography, M.S. ______
Major Code: 8088 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 physical or natural
science or engineering. The background should include computer
science, mathematics through calculus, and at least one year each
of chemistry and physics. The geological background should include
mineralogy, petrology, sedimentation and stratigraphy.
Degree Requirements
The Master of Science in Oceanography – Geological 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
advisor 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 5304 Coastal and Estuarine Processes ........................................... 3
Electives ................................................................................. 6
Thesis ..................................................................................... 6
136 Florida Tech 2013–2014
Oceanography – Physical Oceanography, M.S. _______
Major Code: 8083 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 physics, mathematics,
physical science or engineering. The background should
include computer science, at least one year of chemistry, mathematics
through differential equations, statistics, thermodynamics and
fluid mechanics.
Degree Requirements
The Master of Science in Oceanography – Physical 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
advisor 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 5403 Ocean Wave Theory ............................................................... 3
OCN 5405 Dynamic Oceanography ......................................................... 3
OCN 5409 Geophysical Fluid Dynamics ................................................. 3
Thesis ..................................................................................... 6