Program Overview
The Ocean Engineering Major (B.S.) at the University of New Hampshire provides a comprehensive understanding of ocean engineering, encompassing principles from engineering, oceanography, and related fields. The program equips students with analytical, problem-solving, and design skills, preparing them for professional careers or graduate studies in ocean engineering and related disciplines. The curriculum includes core courses in math, physics, chemistry, and engineering computing, as well as specialized coursework in ocean engineering, hydrodynamics, structural engineering, ocean energy, and ocean exploration and research.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Ocean Engineering Major (B.S.) at the University of New Hampshire is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the field of ocean engineering, which encompasses the application of engineering principles to solve problems related to the ocean and its resources. The program prepares students for professional engineering careers or for graduate studies.
Objectives:
- To provide students with a solid foundation in engineering principles and oceanography.
- To develop students' analytical, problem-solving, and design skills.
- To prepare students for professional engineering careers in the field of ocean engineering.
- To prepare students for graduate studies in ocean engineering or related fields.
Outline:
The Ocean Engineering Major (B.S.) program consists of a core curriculum of foundational courses in math, physics, chemistry, and engineering computing, along with specialized coursework in ocean engineering. The program also includes opportunities for students to pursue technical electives in areas of their interest.
Course Schedule:
First Year
- Fall: MATH 425 Calculus I, PHYS 407 General Physics I, OE 400 Ocean Engineering Seminar, Discovery Program Elective, Discovery Program Elective
- Spring: ENGL 401 First-Year Writing, MATH 426 Calculus II, OE 490 Introduction to Ocean Engineering, PHYS 408 General Physics II, Discovery Program Elective
Second Year
- Fall: CHEM 405 Chemical Principles for Engineers, ESCI 501 Introduction to Oceanography, MATH 528 Multidimensional Calculus, ME 525 Statics,
- Spring: IAM 550 Introduction to Engineering Computing, MATH 527 Differential Equations with Linear Algebra, ME 503 Thermodynamics, ME 526 Mechanics of Materials, OE 401 Ocean Engineering Seminar
Third Year
- Fall: ECE 537 Introduction to Electrical Engineering, ME 608 Fluid Dynamics, ME 627 Dynamics, OE 754 Ocean Waves and Tides
- Spring: OE 610 Ocean Instrumentation Lab, OE 757 Coastal Engineering and Processes, OE 758 Design of Ocean Structures, Technical Elective
Fourth Year
- Fall: ESCI 720 Ocean Measurements Lab, OE 765 Underwater Acoustics, TECH 797 Undergraduate Ocean Research Project, Discovery Program Elective, Technical Elective
- Spring: TECH 797 Undergraduate Ocean Research Project, Technical Elective, Technical Elective, Discovery Program Elective, Discovery Program Elective
Modules:
Ocean Engineering Fundamentals
- Introduction to ocean engineering
- Oceanographic principles
- Engineering analysis and design
- Ocean instrumentation and measurements
Hydrodynamics
- Fluid mechanics
- Wave mechanics
- Coastal processes
Structural Engineering
- Structural analysis and design
- Offshore structures
- Coastal protection
Ocean Energy
- Marine renewable energy
- Offshore wind energy
- Wave energy
Ocean Exploration and Research
- Underwater vehicles
- Oceanographic research methods
- Data analysis and interpretation
Assessment:
Students in the Ocean Engineering Major (B.S.) program are assessed through a variety of methods, including:
- Homework assignments
- Quizzes
- Exams
- Projects
- Presentations
- Research papers
Faculty:
- Dr. John Anderson
- Dr. Mary Jane Perry
- Dr. Robert Ballard
- Dr. Sylvia Earle
Careers:
Graduates of the Ocean Engineering Major (B.S.) program are prepared for a wide range of careers in the field of ocean engineering, including:
- Offshore engineering
- Coastal engineering
- Marine renewable energy
- Ocean exploration and research
- Naval architecture
- Shipbuilding
