201. Introduction to Ocean
Engineering. (2-0). Credit 2. II
Survey of ocean engineering; concepts and theories of wave-structure
interaction; sources of technical information; coastal and
ocean structures, moorings, laboratory models, underwater
systems; naval architecture; recent developments in ocean
engineering. Prerequisites: ENGR 221 or registration therein.
300. Ocean Engineering Wave
Mechanics. (3-0). Credit 3. II
Physical and mathematical fundamentals of ocean wave behavior;
mechanics of wave motion; use of statistics and probability
to develop design wave criteria. Prerequisite: CVEN 311,
OCEN 201 or registration therein.
301. Dynamics of Offshore
Structures. (3-0). Credit 3. I
Prediction of loads due to wind, current and waves; introduction
to concepts of linear structural dynamics and to the design
of ocean structures; mooring and towing analysis; fluid-structure
interactions; vibration of submerged structures. Prerequisites:
OCEN 300 or approval of instructor; CVEN 345, MEEN 363 or
registration therein.
400. Basic Coastal Engineering.
(3-0). Credit 3. I
Mechanics of wave motion; wave refraction, diffraction
and reflection; wave forecasting; shore processes; planning
of coastal engineering projects; design of seawalls, breakwaters
and fixed offshore installations; offshore pipelines; dredging;
control of oil spills in estuaries and at sea. Prerequisites:
OCEN 300 or approval of instructor; CVEN 311.
401. Underwater Acoustics
for Ocean Engineers. (3-0). Credit 3. I
Fundamentals of underwater acoustics, SONAR equations,
propagation of underwater sound, acoustic transducers and
arrays, noise in the ocean environment, design and prediction
of SONAR systems, ocean engineering applications of underwater
sound. Prerequisite: CVEN 311.
402. Principles of Naval
Architecture. (3-0). Credit 3. I
Elementary principles of naval architecture;
ship geometry and hydrostatics; load line and classification
regulations; concept of intact and damaged stability; resistance
and propulsion of water-borne vehicles; applications to
the design consideration of semi-submersibles, catamarans
and drilling rigs. Prerequisite: CVEN 311.
407. Design of Ocean Engineering
Facilities. (1-6). Credit 4. II
Design of structures, equipment and systems for the ocean;
environmental, logistical and reliability requirements; complete
design process followed through a group design project; delineation
of alternatives, constraints, economics and environmental
consequences included to strengthen real-life problem solving
skills. Prerequisites: OCEN 301, 400, 402 or approval of
instructor.
408. Underwater and Moored
System Design. (3-0). Credit 3. II
Basic principles of thermodynamics, fluid dynamics and
human respiration physiology applied to design of underwater
habitats, submersibles and diving bells; breathing gas supply
for diving systems; heat transfer for underwater systems;
pressure vessel design; remotely operated vehicles; and design
for towed and moored systems. Prerequisites: CVEN 311; ENGR
212 or approval of instructor.
410. Ocean Engineering Laboratory.
(0-3). Credit 1. II
Fundamental techniques and instrumentation for field and
laboratory measurements pertaining to ocean engineering (such
as temperature, depth, force, currents, wave height, sound
velocity) experiment planning; data analysis and data presentation;
written reports describing planning, analysis and results
of experiments. Prerequisites: OCEN 301, 400, 402.
462. Hydromechanics. (3-0).
Credit 3. II
Kinematics of fluids; incompressible, irrotational and
turbulent flow; Navier-Stokes equations; flow of viscous
fluids. Prerequisites: CVEN 311; MATH 308.
481. Seminar. (1-0). Credit
1. I
Responsibilities and obligations of new ocean engineers;
professional ethics, membership in professional societies
and professional registrations; case studies and lectures
presented by staff and practicing engineers. Prerequisite:
OCEN 300.
485. Directed Studies. Credit
1 to 6. I, II, S
Special problems in various areas of ocean engineering
assigned to individual students or to groups; readings and
assignments given and frequent consultations held. Prerequisite:
Approval of program head.
489. Special Topics in...
Credit 1 to 4. I, II, S
Selected topics in an identified field of ocean engineering.
May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.
