Ocean Data and Technology

Topic Areas

Students pursuing the M.O. degree with a concentration in ocean data and technology may develop expertise in:

• marine robotics
• seafloor mapping
• ocean engineering
• sensor utilization
• data collection and processing
• network and system security
• maritime and coastal policy.

Employers

Professionals with advanced knowledge of ocean data and technology are commonly hired by:

• maritime industries
• environmental consultancies
• uniformed marine services.

Example course paths

This table illustrates the courses one may take to pursue a typical specialization within Ocean Data and Technology.

Customized Learning in Ocean Data and Technology
Focus: Ocean Technology	Focus: Ocean Security	Focus: Ocean Data
Physical Oceanography	Physical Oceanography	Chemical oceanography
Geological Oceanography	Geological Oceanography	Foundations of Earth System Dynamics
Numerical Models and Data Analysis in the Ocean Sciences	Coastal Geological Hazards	Numerical Models and Data Analysis in the Ocean Sciences
Modern Oceanographic Imaging and Mapping Techniques	Coastal Zone Law	Programming for Scientists
Design of Remotely Operated Vehicles	Port Operations and Policy	Satellite Oceanography
Digital Signal Processing	Numerical Models and Data Analysis in the Ocean Sciences	Modern Oceanographic Imaging and Mapping Techniques
Environmental Data Acquisition and Analysis	Introduction to Network and Systems Security	Environmental Data Acquisition and Analysis
Independent Study	Independent Study	Independent Study
Internship	Internship	Internship
Student Seminar	Student Seminar	Student Seminar

Studies and Coursework

Requirement

• Independent Study (results in a major paper that may include an internship)
• Seminar in Oceanography

Elective (at least two)

• Chemical Oceanography
• Geological Oceanography
• Physical Oceanography or Foundations of Earth System Dynamics
• Biological Oceanography

At least four from the following

Coastal Policy

• Coastal Zone Law
• Coastal Zone Management
• Port Planning and Policy

Engineering

• Biomimetrics in Ocean Engineering
• Computer Vision
• Deep Foundations
• Design of Remotely Operated Vehicles
• Dynamics of Waves and Structures
• Digital Signal Processing
• Engineering Wave Mechanics and Nearshore Processes
• Experimental Geomechanics
• Feedback Control Systems
• Introduction to Random Processes
• Linear Control Systems
• Modeling, Simulation and Control of Marine Vehicles
• Ocean Systems Engineering
• Ocean Waves and Storm Surge Modeling
• Optimal Control Theory
• Marine Geotechnics

Ocean Science and Data

• Climate, Radiation, Gases and Aerosols
• Coastal Geologic Hazards
• Concepts of GIS and Remote Sensing in Environmental Science
• Environmental Data Acquisition and Analysis
• Foundations of Earth System Dynamics
• Modern Oceanographic Imaging and Mapping Techniques
• Numerical Models and Data Analysis in Ocean Sciences
• Remote Sensing in Natural Resources Mapping
• Satellite Oceanography

Security

• Advanced Topics in Network and System Security
• Introduction to Information Assurance
• Introduction to Network and Systems Security
• Professional Skills for Cyber Security

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