Ocean Engineering
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Outcome Statements for Ocean Engineering Majors
OBJECTIVES OF B.S. PROGRAM IN OCEAN ENGINEERING
Graduates from the Bachelor of Science program in Ocean Engineering will have:
1. Appropriate fundamental understanding of mathematics, physics, chemistry, and other basic sciences.
2. Computer skills appropriate to ocean engineering problem solving, design, and data collection and analysis systems.
3. Basic engineering knowledge across a range of subjects including mechanics, dynamics, materials, and electrical circuits.
4. Understanding of fundamental probability and statistics as applied to ocean engineering problems.
5. Understanding and use of ocean instrumentation.
6. Practice in the design, execution and analysis of laboratory and field experiments.
7. Knowledge of advanced applied mathematics.
8. Knowledge of wave dynamics and forces.
9. Understanding of marine geomechanics, hydrostatics, hydrodynamics, oceanography and underwater acoustics.
10. Understanding of ocean engineering design including sonars, marine structures, and ocean data collection systems.
11. Experience in design of an integrated ocean engineering system with exposure to economic considerations.
12. Advanced knowledge in selected topics in ocean engineering through professional electives.
13. Experience with individual and team-based engineering problem solving.
14. Understanding of ethics in the practice of engineering and the relationship between engineering and society. Knowledge of contemporary issues.
15. Understanding of the necessity of life-long learning.
16. Well developed written and oral communication skills.
17. Understanding the need for diversity in the national and international engineering workplace.
