2006–2007 - Florida Institute of Technology

Eric D. Thosteson, Ph.D., P.E., coastal engineering, wave mechanics,
sediment transport, ocean instrumentation.
Professors Emeriti
Iver W. Duedall, Ph.D.; Dean R. Norris, Ph.D.
Adjunct Professors
M.I. Duedall, J.D.; R.G. Gilmore Jr., Ph.D.; M.D. Hanisak, Ph.D.;
B.E. LaPointe, Ph.D.; D.T. Resio, Ph.D.; N.P. Smith, Ph.D.;
R.W. Virnstein, Ph.D.
Lecturer
D.D. Barile, M.S.
The Department of Marine and Environmental Systems integrates
the expertise and skills of ocean scientists, engineers and
managers. The oceanography faculty includes highly qualified
individuals devoted to research involving the study of ocean
currents and waves, coastal processes, planktonic and benthonic
organisms, marine meteorology, hydroacoustic applications, and
trace-metal pollution identification and distribution. How these
research efforts impact the deep-sea, coastal and estuarine environment
is the subject of numerous publications and technical
reports, which have been prepared by both faculty and students.
Much of the instructional work on estuarine and coastal waters
is conducted as part of applied research contracts that use the
program’s small motor-powered skiffs and the R/V Delphinus,
a 60-foot, twin-diesel-powered vessel for river, estuarine and
offshore work. Access to the ocean is through Port Canaveral; the
Gulf Stream can be reached in about three hours. This route to
the sea also provides convenient access to the Bahamas and the
Florida Keys.
Bachelor of Science Degree Program
The program leading to the Bachelor of Science in Oceanography
combines classroom and laboratory work at the main campus in
Melbourne with the analysis of oceanographic data collected by
students using program research vessels and boats.
During the first two years, the student concentrates on building a
strong foundation in biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics and
the humanities. The student can then choose one of five concentrations:
biological, chemical or physical oceanography; coastal
zone management; or marine environmental science. Transferring
from one concentration to another during the first two years will
incur little or no loss of academic credits. In all concentrations,
emphasis is placed on a strong scientific background for the
student so that he or she is prepared for more advanced studies
in graduate school or employment by industry or government.
The program promotes the concept of applied research through
a summer Marine Field Project. Both programs are conducted
under the direction of faculty members and are designed to help
the student use previous academic course work in a relevant manner.
The marine studies/oceanography undergraduate curricula
are designed to prepare the graduate for a professional scientific
career and graduate studies, exploring the scientific implications
of human activities in and near the oceans.
Oceanography offers five program concentrations:
Biological Oceanography: Provides training in all areas of
oceanography with emphasis on biological aspects. Advanced
courses in biology supplement those in oceanography.
Chemical Oceanography: Includes practical training in
marine and environmental chemistry. Advanced courses in chemistry
supplement those in oceanography.
Coastal Zone Management (CZM): Provides training in all
areas of oceanography, while providing knowledge of decisionmaking
and management concepts.
Marine Environmental Science: Offers a flexible curriculum
that can be tailored to meet specific educational/professional
goals within the broad field of marine science.
Physical Oceanography: The most quantitative concentration,
it includes advanced courses in mathematics and engineering as
well as oceanography.
Students interested in environmental sciences should also see
“Environmental Sciences” in this section.
Degree Requirements
All Concentrations
Freshman Year
FALL CREDITS
ASC 1000 University Experience .........................................................1
BUS 1301 Basic Economics* ................................................................3
CHM 1101 Chemistry 1 .........................................................................4
COM 1101 Composition and Rhetoric ...................................................3
ENS 1001 The Whole Earth Course ....................................................3
MTH 1001 Calculus 1 ............................................................................4
18
SPRING
BIO 1020 Biological Discovery 2 .........................................................4
CHM 1102 Chemistry 2 .........................................................................4
COM 1102 Writing about Literature .....................................................3
MTH 1002 Calculus 2 ............................................................................4
OCN 1010 Oceanography ......................................................................3
18
Sophomore Year
FALL CREDITS
HUM 2051 Civilization 1 .......................................................................3
OCN 2602 Environmental Geology .......................................................3
PHY 1001 Physics 1 ..............................................................................4
PHY 2091 Physics Lab 1 .......................................................................1
Concentration Courses ................................................... 3–6
14–17
SPRING
CSE 15xx Restricted Elective (Computer Science) .............................3
MTH 2401 Probability and Statistics ....................................................3
OCN 2407 Meteorology .........................................................................3
PHY 2002 Physics 2 ..............................................................................4
PHY 2092 Physics Lab 2 .......................................................................1
Concentration Courses ....................................................0–1
14–15
Junior Year
FALL CREDITS
COM 2223 Scientific and Technical Communication ...........................3
OCN 3201 Marine and Environmental Chemistry ...............................3
OCN 3211 Marine and Environmental Chemistry Lab ........................1
OCN 3401 Physical Oceanography .......................................................3
OCN 3411 Physical Oceanography Lab ................................................1
Concentration Courses ....................................................4–7
15–18
SPRING
OCN 3101 Biological Oceanography .....................................................3
OCN 3111 Biological Oceanography Lab ..............................................1
OCN 3301 Geological Oceanography ...................................................3
OCN 3311 Geological Oceanography Lab ............................................1
OCN 3911 Marine Field Projects: Proposal ..........................................1
Concentration Courses ................................................... 6–8
15–17
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