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Physical Ocean Science And Engineering
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Program Overview
Students in the Physical Ocean Science and Engineering Program apply basic physical principals in their research in coastal physical oceanography, ocean acoustics, nearshore processes, environmental fluid dynamics, estuarine dynamics, and ocean engineering. Two degree plans are offered. The Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy in Marine Studies are offered through the College Earth, Ocean, & Environment. The Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy in Ocean Engineering are offered through a cross-disciplinary program operated jointly by the CEOE and the College of Engineering. (See the Ocean Engineering section in the College of Engineering for specific degree).
This multidisciplinary academic program provides students with broad knowledge in physical oceanography as well as opportunities to focus on desired areas of expertise. The program is particularly appropriate for students with physics, mathematics, or engineering backgrounds.
Requirements For Admission
Prospective students must submit Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores. Successful applicants typically have combined verbal and quantitative GRE scores above 1200 and grade-point averages above 3.0 (4.0 = A).
Applicants should also submit a letter of intent, stating specific interests and objectives for seeking graduate study. Early application for admission is advised. Please review the other requirements listed in the Graduate Admissions section.
Financial Aid
Please refer to the Graduate Fellowships and Assistantships section for more information.
Requirements For The Degrees
All students in the master's program are required to complete a minimum of 30 graduate credits. A course outside of the POSE program and the student's area of concentration is required. All students must write a thesis. Students may bypass the master's degree and work directly toward the PhD upon petition. Requirements for the PhD degree are similar to those for the master's degree, but are more intensive. Written and oral qualifying examinations are required before students are admitted to candidacy for the PhD degree.
MS in Marine Studies with a concentration in Physical Ocean Science andEngineering
Required courses:
Minimum of 24 graduate course credits (including those listed below):
| MEEG 690 |
Intermediate Engineering Mathematics |
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MAST 693 |
Waves in the Marine Environment |
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OR
| MAST 800 |
Dynamical Physical Oceanography |
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MAST 691 |
Ocean Fluid Dynamics |
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| MAST 882 |
Physical Ocean Science and Engineering Seminar |
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One of the following courses:
| MEEG 891 |
Advanced Engineering Mathematics |
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| MAST 811 |
Oceanographic Time Series Analysis |
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One course outside of the student's home program (minimum of 3 credits). This may include one of the specially designed introductory courses or a more advanced course. Students may not test out of these classes. Introductory courses outside of this program include MAST 627 Marine Biology or MAST 670 U.S. Ocean and Coastal Policy. NOTE: MAST 601 Introduction to Oceanography will not meet this requirement. Physical oceanography courses will not meet this requirement.
Thesis or Research: 6 credits
Additional graduate-level course work as determined by advisory committee.
PhD in Marine Studies with a concentration in Physical Ocean Science and Engineering
Required courses:
| MEEG 690 |
Intermediate Engineering Mathematics |
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| MAST 693 |
Waves in the Marine Environment |
|
| MAST 691 |
Ocean Fluid Dynamics |
|
| MAST 882 |
Physical Ocean Science and Engineering Seminar |
|
| MEEG 891 |
Advanced Engineering Mathematics |
|
| MAST 800 |
Dynamical Physical Oceanography |
|
| MAST 811 |
Oceanographic Time Analysis |
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One course outside of the student's home program (minimum of 3 credits). This may include one of the specially designed introductory courses or a more advanced course. Students may not test out of these classes.
One 3 credit appropriate modeling course to be determined by the student in consultation with his/her advisor or advisory committee.
Dissertation: 9 credits.
Additional graduate-level course work as determined by dissertation advisory committee.
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