Ocean Engineering Department - Mission Statement
The missions of the department of Ocean Engineering are to:- Provide high quality, undergraduate and graduate degree programs that prepare our students for professional careers in ocean engineering in industry, academia, and government,
- Develop and maintain internationally recognized research programs in selected areas of ocean engineering
- Actively serve the profession and the community in the areas of our expertise, and
- 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.
