Ocean Engineering
Ocean engineering is a multidisciplinary field aimed at solving engineering problems associated with working in the ocean environment and wisely exploring and harnessing the ocean's resources.
Ocean engineers design, build, operate and maintain ships, offshore structures and a variety of ocean technologies including aircraft carriers, submarines, sailboats, tankers, tugboats, yachts, oil rigs, underwater robots and acoustic sonar.
Ocean engineers study the oceans to determine the effects of waves, currents and the salt water environment on ships and other marine vehicles and structures and develop methods and materials to withstand wave forces and protect against corrosion. Ocean engineers are also involved in development and use of manned and remotely operated sub-surface vehicles for deep-sea exploration and resource recovery. An ocean engineer, Dr. Robert Ballard, located the wreckage of the Titanic.
Ocean Engineering at FAU
The Ocean Engineering program at 麻豆精品视频is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of . It was introduced in the Fall of 1965 as the nation's first such undergraduate degree program. The program of study leading to a bachelor of science degree in ocean engineering reflects the breadth of the profession. Students complete coursework in science and engineering, including acoustics, hydrodynamics, material science and control. Because of the tremendous impact engineers have on society, the curriculum also requires students to pursue studies in the social sciences and the humanities.
Accreditation
The Bachelor of Science in Ocean Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of , under the commission's General Criteria and Program Criteria for ocean engineering and similarly named engineering programs.
Ocean Engineering Undergraduate Degree Program Information
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- Degree Requirements & Certificate Programs
- Sample 4-Year Program
- Common Course Syllabi
- Undergraduate Capstone Senior Design
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Admission Requirements
To be eligible for admission to the Department of Ocean and Mechanical Engineering, ocean engineering program, an applicant must satisfy the following criteria:
- Meet all the freshmen or transfer admission requirements of the University.
- Meet all Pre-Professional Program requirements.
- Transfer students who have an A.A. degree are expected to have completed the following course requirements (deficiencies may be taken at FAU); see the Degree Requirements section of the Undergraduate Catalog for the required minimum grades.
| Subject | Min. No. of Credits |
|---|---|
| English Composition* | 6 |
| Social Science | 6 |
| Humanities | 6 |
| Calculus (complete three course sequence)* | 12 |
| General Physics with Calculus (complete sequence with Lab) | 8 |
| Differential Equations* | 3 |
| General Physics with Labs | 8 |
| General Chemistry with Lab* | 4 |
| Fundamentals of Engineering* | 3 |
| Engineering Graphics* | 3 |
| C for Engineers* | 3 |
| Electives | 6 |
| TOTAL | 60 |
NOTE: Electives may include a course in health, speech, additional humanities or an additional social science. Consult an advisor for assistance in selecting the appropriate course(s).
* A grade of "C" or better in all courses indicated above. Repeating more than two courses in the Calculus and Physics with Calculus sequences may result in denial of admission.
Degree Requirements and Certificate Programs
Graduation Requirements
- Students who enter 麻豆精品视频 as freshmen must meet all baccalaureate degree requirements of the University, including the Intellectual Foundations Program requirements. Students who transfer to 麻豆精品视频with 30 or more accepted credits must meet all baccalaureate degree requirements of the University, including the General Education and Gordon Rule requirements.
- Students must maintain an overall 2.0 or better grade point average in all courses. A grade of "C" or better must be received in all engineering, mathematics, chemistry and physics courses required for the degree. A grade of "C" or better means a grade of "C" or "C+" and excludes a grade of "C?". Ocean Engineering students may not elect the pass/fail option for any required engineering course.
- A subsequent course may not be taken if a required grade of "C" or better is not earned in the prerequisite course. With appropriate justification, a prerequisite waiver may be granted by the Ocean Engineering petitions committee. Prerequisite and co-requisite courses must be taken in the proper sequence.
Graduation Requirements for Transfer Students
- Meet all baccalaureate degree requirements specified by the university.
- Meeting the ocean engineering technical course requirements for mathematics, science, natural science, engineering core and technical electives listed in the course curriculum. These add up to a total of 109 credit-hours.
- Satisfy the curriculum requirements. Note: Since the curriculum is subject to revision, students should check with their Department of Ocean and Mechanical Engineering advisor for the latest requirements.
- Maintain a 2.0 or better combined grade point average for all 麻豆精品视频courses.
The total number of credit hours required for graduation is 127.
Note: Students must satisfy the curriculum requirements; however, since the curriculum is subject to revision, students should check with a program advisor for the latest requirements. Students may not deviate from either the courses defined or the sequence of courses defined for the Ocean Engineering curriculum. In exceptional cases, deviations may be approved in advance by petition to the Ocean Engineering petitions committee. Courses taken in violation of this policy cannot be counted toward the Bachelor of Science in Ocean Engineering degree.
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Common Course Syllabi
Required Undergraduate Ocean Engineering Courses
The following is a listing of all common course syllabi for required courses in the Ocean Engineering curriculum. Each syllabus provides guidelines for course content, but may be subject to limited modification by the individual instructor.
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