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MISSION
STATEMENT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF OCEAN ENGINEERING
The missions of the department of Ocean Engineering are (1) to provide
high quality, undergraduate and graduate degree programs that prepare
our students for professional careers in ocean engineering in industry,
academia, and government, (2) to develop and maintain internationally
recognized research programs in selected areas of ocean engineering,
(3) to actively serve the profession and the community in the areas of
our expertise, and (4) to provide a challenging work and learning
environment where diversity, community, scholarship, professional
development, and excellence are valued and rewarded. The primary
mission of the undergraduate degree program is to prepare students for
successful careers in ocean engineering, for advanced studies, and for
lifelong learning. The program is designed to provide our students with
a strong base in fundamental sciences, mathematics, and engineering; a
broad base in ocean engineering; opportunities for the integration of
theory, experimentation, and design; appreciation of ethical, social
and environmental issues in the practice of the profession; and strong
oral and written communication skills.
MISSION STATEMENT
FOR THE COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
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
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