Ocean Engineering: Ocean Mapping (M.S.)
https://www.unh.edu/program/master-science/ocean-engineering-ocean-mapping
The MS option in ocean mapping is offered in conjunction with the Joint Hydrographic Center/Center for Coastal and Ocean Mapping. Students follow a more structured path through this program, which incorporates all aspects of hydrography as required by the Interntational Hydrogrpahic Organization (IHO).
Students may also fulfill the Category A (professional) International Federation of Surveyors/International Hydrographic Organization/International Cartographic Association (FIG/IHO) Standards of Competence for Hydrographic Surveyors by completing specialized requirements in addition to the MS-option program requirements. More information is available on the Center for Coastal and Ocean Mapping website.
Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| OE 990 & OE 991 | Ocean Seminars I and Ocean Seminars II | 2 |
| ESCI 820 | Ocean Measurements Lab | 4 |
| OE 865 | Underwater Acoustics | 3 |
| OE 870 | Geodesy for Ocean Mapping | 3 |
| OE 871 | Positioning for Ocean Mapping | 4 |
| OE 874 | Integrated Seabed Mapping Systems | 4 |
| OE 875 | Advanced Topics in Ocean Mapping | 4 |
| OE 972 | Hydrographic Field Course | 4 |
| Electives | ||
| Select at least 3 additional credits from the following courses: | 3-4 | |
| Ocean Waves and Tides | ||
| Coastal Engineering and Processes | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Introduction to Digital Signal Processing | ||
| Introduction to Physical Oceanography | ||
| Spectral Analysis of Geophysical Time Series Data | ||
| Applied Physical Oceanography for Hydrographic Surveyors | ||
| Marine Geology and Geophysics for Hydrographic Surveyors | ||
| Topics | ||
| Thesis Requirement | ||
| OE 899 | Master's Thesis | 6 |
| Total Credits | 37-38 | |
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| OE 870 | Geodesy for Ocean Mapping | 3 |
| OE 874 | Integrated Seabed Mapping Systems | 4 |
| OE 990 | Ocean Seminars I | 1 |
| ESCI 820 | Ocean Measurements Lab | 4 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| OE 871 | Positioning for Ocean Mapping | 4 |
| OE 875 | Advanced Topics in Ocean Mapping | 4 |
| OE 991 | Ocean Seminars II | 1 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Summer | ||
| OE 972 | Hydrographic Field Course | 4 |
| Credits | 4 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| OE 865 | Underwater Acoustics | 3 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 28 | |
Accelerated Master's Overview
Accelerated Master’s programs offer qualified University of New Hampshire undergraduate students the opportunity to begin graduate coursework in select graduate programs while completing a bachelor’s degree. Accelerated master's programs are designed to provide students with an efficient and cost-effective pathway to earn both a bachelor's and master's degree or graduate certificate, enhancing career opportunities and long-term earning potential.
Accelerated Master's Highlights
- Begin studying advanced topics while an undergraduate student with the opportunity to complete a master’s degree or graduate certificate early.
- Master’s degree program students: Earn up to 12* graduate (800-level) course credits while completing a bachelor’s degree. This coursework will count as dual-credit toward both the bachelor’s and master’s degrees.
- Graduate certificate program students: Earn up to 8* graduate (800-level) course credits while completing a bachelor’s degree. This coursework will count as dual-credit toward both the bachelor’s degree and the graduate certificate.
- Students complete the bachelor’s degree, and then officially matriculate into the master’s or graduate certificate program to complete the remaining required graduate-level coursework.
*Some exceptions apply.
Accelerated Master's Admission Requirements
- A minimum 3.2 cumulative GPA is required.*
- A minimum of 90 undergraduate credits must be completed prior to enrolling in graduate (800-level) courses.
- Streamlined Graduate School Application (two letters of recommendation; most standardized tests and application fee are waived).*
*Some exceptions apply.
Accelerated Master's Requirements
- Students must attend a mandatory orientation session.
- Students must submit a special registration form each semester for dual-credit courses and note any DegreeWorks exceptions.
- Students may defer graduate matriculation for up to one year after earning their bachelor’s degree in most programs.
- See the Accelerated Master’s Catalog Policy and Accelerated Master’s Website for additional information and a list of programs. Note that some programs have additional requirements (e.g. higher-grade expectations) compared to the general policy.
Ocean Engineering: Ocean Mapping (M.S.) Accelerated Option
This graduate degree program is approved to be taken on an accelerated basis in articulation with the following undergraduate program(s):
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean Engineering (B.S.) | ||
| Students select from the following approved 800-level courses that can be completed in the undergraduate senior year for dual credit: | ||
| Any 800-level course in Ocean Engineering (OE) | ||
| BIOL 855 | Biological Oceanography | 3 |
| ECE 814 | Introduction to Digital Signal Processing | 4 |
| ESCI 820 | Ocean Measurements Lab | 4 |
| ESCI 852 | Chemical Oceanography | 3 |
| ESCI 858 | Introduction to Physical Oceanography | 3 |
| ESCI 859 | Geological Oceanography | 4 |
| ESCI 864 | Spectral Analysis of Geophysical Time Series Data | 4 |
| ME 806 | Renewable Energy: Physical and Engineering Principles | 3 |
Program Learning Outcomes
Students graduating with a MS or MEng in Ocean Engineering should be able to:- Use their ocean engineering graduate education for success in technical careers in industry, academia, government, or for advanced ocean-related research in engineering and the physical sciences.
- Rigorously apply fundamentals of science and engineering to professional practice that enhances our understanding of and/or contributes to the sustainable development of the oceans.
- Contribute their ocean engineering problem solving skills to society through participation and leadership in groups dedicated to serving both professional associations and the public interest.