Ocean Engineering
Master of Engineering - Ocean Engineering
Advanced courses in the Ocean Engineering graduate program reflect the research interests of the faculty and cover topics in coastal engineering, sediment transport, mixing processes in coastal and estuarine waters, motion of vessels in waves, underwater acoustics and marine meteorology. Basic areas of study encompass oceanography, hydrodynamics and naval architecture.

The master's degree program requires a minimum of two graduate-level applied mathematics courses and satisfaction of the following distributional requirements:

• A student must take at least one course in each of the three basic areas of study.
• The student must take at least one advanced course in ocean engineering subject areas outside his/her area of concentration.

A typical selection of courses for the master's degree without a thesis in ocean engineering for a student with a concentration, for example, in coastal engineering would encompass the following:

• The applied mathematics requirement would be met by taking Ma 529 and Ma 530.
• The basic courses in hydrodynamics, oceanography and naval architecture could be satisfied with OE 630, OE 501 and OE 525.
• The concentration in coastal engineering could include the sequence of OE 641, OE 616, OE 589 and OE 635.

The remaining course could be one of the following:
CE 684 Mixing Processes in Inland and Coastal Waters
OE 642 Motion of Vessel in Waves
OE 539 Underwater Acoustics, which are in subject areas outside of coastal engineering.

Master of Science - Maritime Systems
The program provides advance instruction in the various disciplines associated with maritime ports and ocean and inland waterway transportation systems. This instruction is delivered in a framework that encourages the use of technology to address the social, environmental, and economic issues related to maritime systems. In recognition of the diverse skills required in today's port and marine transportation industries, the program combines a multi-disciplinary core curriculum with an array of specialized tracks that provide disciplinary focus. The program combines a multi-disciplinary core curriculum with an array of specialized tracks that provide disciplinary focus. All students in the program must complete ten courses comprised of five core courses and five elective courses selected from one of the four engineering and management tracks listed below. The student, with the approval of the program director, may design a customized track. Up to six elective credits may be taken in lieu of course credits towards a project relevant to the selected track.

The program encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds, including (but not limited to) engineering, ocean sciences, environmental science, and management. Applicants may need to complete prerequisite courses. A faculty advisor will determined the specific requirements on an individual basis depending on the student's educational background and work experience.

Each student will meet with his/her faculty advisor to devise a study plan that matches the student's background, experience and interests while also satisfying the formal coursework requirements for the master's degree.

Core Courses
OE 501 Oceanography
OE 505 Introduction to Maritime Systems
OE 610 Marine Transportation
OE 612 Environmental Issues in Maritime Systems
OE 614 Economic Issues in Maritime Systems

Environmental Engineering Track
Program Directors Profs. George Korfiatis and Richard Hires
This concentration offers engineering and environmental professionals the opportunity to pursue advanced study of the environmental issues facing the marine transportation community. Because of the wide range of activities associated with maritime systems, and the fact that most of these activities take place in environmentally sensitive areas, the instruction is broad-based and addresses the impact of the activities on marine/freshwater, sediment and groundwater resources. Students acquire the skills to address complex engineering problems associated with pollution prevention, waste management, and environmental compatibility in design, construction, maintenance and operations.

EN 545 Environmental Impact Analysis and Planning
EN 549 Environmental Risk Assessment and Management
OE 684 Mixing Processes in Inland and Coastal Waters
CM/EN 587 Environmental Law
OE/EN 618 HAZMAT Spill Response Planning

Structural Engineering Track
Program Directors Profs. Michael Bruno and Yusuf Billah
This concentration provides knowledge of the specific structure types and design analyses associated with port systems. Students are given instruction in the various design and maintenance considerations unique to the marine and inland waterway environments. Students acquire skill in using state-of-the-art design tools, including computer and physical models of maritime structures. The Davidson Laboratory's internationally known wave and towing tank facilities are utilized in the delivery of this instruction.

OE 622 Design of Port Structures I
OE 623 Design of Port Structures II
OE 589 Coastal Engineering
Mt 533 Environmental Degradation of Materials or
CE 530 Nondestructive Evaluation of Structures
CE 579 Advanced Reinforced Concrete Structures or
CE 595 Geotechnical Design

Management Track
Program Director Prof. Leon Bazil
This concentration provides instruction in key management areas associated with port and marine transportation industries. Students acquire knowledge of the complex global economic environment in which today's port operators and shippers must compete. Experienced management professionals provide relevant analysis tools and management strategies.
Mgt 550 Project Management
Mgt 612 The Human Side of Projects
Mgt 680 Organizational Behavior and Theory
Mgt 760 Operations Management
Mgt 650 International Business Management or
Mgt 641 Marketing Principles and Analysis

Marine Transportation Track
Program Directors Profs. Raju Datla and Michael Bruno
This concentration provides instruction in an array of knowledge areas relevant to safe and effective waterborne transport - a key focus of Stevens' Davidson Laboratory since its founding in 1935. The Laboratory's physical modeling facilities, including the high-speed towing tank and the maneuvering basin, are employed in course instruction.

OE 525 Principles of Naval Architecture
OE 642 Motion of Vessels in Waves
OE 643 Stability and Control of Marine Craft
OE 626 Port Planning and Development
OE 628 Maritime Safety