2011–2012 UNIVERSITY CATALOG - Florida Institute of Technology

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)
Electives .................................................................................. 9
Thesis ...................................................................................... 6
Oceanography – Coastal Zone Management, M.S. _____
Major Code: 8087 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
natural or physical sciences or engineering with coursework to
include computer science, mathematics through calculus, chemistry,
physics, and biology or geology.
Degree Requirements
The Master of Science in Oceanography – Coastal Zone
Management 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 5801 Coastal Systems Planning ....................................................... 3
Internship ............................................................................... 6
Electives .................................................................................. 6
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 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
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