Ocean Engineering
Ocean
Engineers study the world's ocean environment and apply their knowledge
of engineering to analyze its effects on vessels and structures. Ocean
engineers are also involved with deep sea exploration and may work to
design or operate ocean platforms or sub-surface vehicles.
Career paths for Ocean
Engineers can lead to many industries including governmental options.
Some will focus on remote sensing, while others work on climate
monitoring, environmental protection, oil recovery, underwater
vehicle development, or defense. According to the Society of Naval
Architects and Marine Engineers, Ocean Engineers may design and operate
stationary ocean platforms, or manned or remote-operated sub-surface
vehicles used for deep sea exploration.
 Preparation
Those interested in a
career in ocean engineering should consider reviewing engineering programs that are
accredited by
ABET, Inc. If you choose to attend a program that is not ABET accredited, you should be sure that the
university is regionally accredited. Ocean engineering students take courses such as Remote
Sensing, Corrosion, Marine Geomechanics, Marine Hydrodynamics, Acoustics
and Data Analysis, and Composite Materials.
Co-ops
Students seeking
ocean engineering jobs enhance their employment opportunities
by participating in internship or co-op programs offered through
their schools. These experiences provide the students with broad
knowledge and experience, making them more attractive candidates to
employers. Most universities offer co-op and internship programs for
students studying ocean engineering, and most schools are located on
or near the coastline.
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information.
Professional Organizations
 The
Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers
American
Society of Mechanical Engineer's Ocean, Offshore and Arctic
Engineering Division
Institute
of Electrical and Electronic Engineer's Oceanic Engineering
Society
The
Marine Technology Society
The
Oceanography Society
Other
Links
National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Woods
Hole Oceanographic Institute
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