Overview
The MS in Ocean Engineering provides participants with a combination of engineering skills and strong scientific knowledge in the marine sciences, preparing them to address a variety of ocean-related engineering concerns (e.g. prepare coastal communities for a changing climate; port and harbor security; coastal observation networks; coastal infrastructure; etc.) in a rational and responsible manner.
The program is open to students who want to pursue a career in engineering or marine science and professionals who have responsibilities in engineering, marine science, business and law fields and want to further their knowledge and skills. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Ocean Engineering is projected to grow 9% from 2014-2024.
The program has two areas of emphasis:
- Coastal engineering
- Remote sensing and maritime security
Both areas of emphasis build upon the unique world-class resources available through the University of Miami’s Center for Southeastern Tropical Advanced Remote Sensing (CSTARS) satellite receiving facility and Surge Structure Atmosphere Interaction Facility (SUSTAIN) wind-wave laboratory.
Curriculum Requirements
Requirement for those students entering this program without an engineering background are three terms of Calculus, Ordinary Differential Equations, Physics II, Statics and Dynamics.
The initial semester of the program is designed to introduce students to the different subjects encompassed within modern Ocean Engineering and to provide the fundamental knowledge in oceanic applications of mathematics and fluid mechanics necessary to excel in the later courses.
The student then elects one course (3 cr) from a group focusing on computational (numerical) methods and one course (3cr) from a group focusing on experimental methods. These courses give the student the additional tools needed in the profession.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MAE 612 | Intermediate Fluid Mechanics | 3 |
| or OCE 675 | Fluid Mechanics | |
| OCE 608 | Introduction to Ocean Systems Engineering | 3 |
| OCE 676 | Wave Propagation in the Ocean Environment | 3 |
| OCE 701 | Mathematical Methods in Marine Physics | 3 |
| Choose one from the following: | 3 | |
| Computational Fluid Dynamics | ||
| Computer Models in Fluid Dynamics | ||
| Atmospheric and Oceanic Turbulence | ||
| Choose one from the following: | 3 | |
| Ocean Data Analysis | ||
| Computer Vision | ||
| Atmospheric and Oceanic Turbulence | ||
| Experimental Methods in Fluid Mechanics | ||
| Electives | 12 | |
| Electives should be chosen based on the intended area of emphasis: | ||
Area of Emphasis A: Coastal Engineering | ||
| Coastal Physics and Engineering | ||
| Mechanics and Thermodynamics of the Air-Sea Interface | ||
Take 2 of the following: | ||
| Special Problems | ||
| Advanced Structural Analysis | ||
Area of Emphasis B: Remote Sensing and Maritime Security | ||
| Introduction to Ocean Remote Sensing | ||
| Advanced Ocean Remote Sensing | ||
| Advanced Studies (Remote Sensing Capstone) | ||
Take one of the following: | ||
| Natural Hazards: Atmosphere and Ocean | ||
| Wave Propagation in the Ocean Environment | ||
| Mechanics and Thermodynamics of the Air-Sea Interface | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 30 | |
Plan of Study
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| OCE 608 | Introduction to Ocean Systems Engineering | 3 |
| OCE 701 | Mathematical Methods in Marine Physics | 3 |
| MPO 762, 764, or MAE 714 | Computer Models in Fluid Dynamics or Atmospheric and Oceanic Turbulence or Computational Fluid Dynamics | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 9 | |
| Spring | ||
| MAE 612 or OCE 675 | Intermediate Fluid Mechanics or Fluid Mechanics | 3 |
| OCE 676 | Wave Propagation in the Ocean Environment | 3 |
| ECE 738, OCE 631, | Computer Vision or Ocean Data Analysis or Atmospheric and Oceanic Turbulence or Experimental Methods in Fluid Mechanics | 3 |
| Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 12 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 9 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 30 | |
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Electives should be chosen based on the intended track of study:
- Area of Emphasis A: Coastal Engineering. OCE 609 and OCE 780 and 2 of the following courses: CAE 795 CAE 611, or AMP 676
- Area of Emphasis B: Remote Sensing and Maritime Security. OCE 606, OCE 707, and OCE 795 (remote sensing capstone) and 1 of the following courses: OCE 637, OCE 676, or OCE 790
Mission
The mission of the MS Ocean Engineering degree is to educate students with a combination of strong applied scientific knowledge in the marine sciences and engineering. These students will possess the skills needed to address a range of marine related concerns in a rational and responsible manner.
Goals
Within this context, the objective of the MSOE program is to educate and train students who, upon completion of their degree, are prepared to assume positions in industry, government, academic, and non-governmental institutions that require advanced scientific training and engineering skills in the fields of Applied Remote Sensing and coastal/ocean engineering.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Students will demonstrate competency in applying the applied scientific and engineering knowledge required for employment in the broad field of ocean engineering in the industrial or governmental sector.
- Students will demonstrate oral and written communication skills required for employment in the broad field of ocean engineering in the industrial or governmental sector.
