Ocean Engineering: Ocean Mapping (M.S.)
https://ceps.unh.edu/ocean-engineering/program/ms/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 | ||
| Spectral Analysis of Geophysical Time Series Data | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Introduction to Digital Signal Processing | ||
| Introduction to Physical Oceanography | ||
| 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 | |
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.