Marine Engineering Technology

A degree in Marine Engineering Technology provides students with an intensive and valued engineering education with a primary focus in the marine industry, utilizing interdisciplinary coursework taught by top professors with a strong connection to the field.

Marine Engineering Technology Degree    

The Marine Engineering Technology degree contains an interdisciplinary curriculum that focuses on propulsion, electrical power, electronics, and maritime-related engineering. By blending marine power systems and applied mechanical engineering programs, our curriculum and industry-leading faculty prepare students for exciting lives within the world of marine engineering. With elective courses designed to diversify or specialize a student’s education, our students are bound to find the path that’s right for them and the support needed to make their career a success.


MARB Degree Plans

Typical Credit Distribution for M.S. Degree

Course Type

Non-Thesis Option

Thesis Option

Required MARB core courses

6

6

Statistics

3

3

Electives

25

13

Seminar

2

2

Research

0

8

Total credits required

36

32

 

*A minimum of one graduate level statistics, marine ecosystem, and marine evolutionary biology course must be included.

Typical Credit Distribution for Ph.D.

Course Type

With Prior M.S.

Without Prior M.S.

Required MARB core courses

6

6

Statistics

6

6

Electives

17-23

39-55

Seminar

2

2

Research

23-29

21-37

Total credits required

60

90

 

*A minimum of two graduate level statistics courses, one marine ecosystem course, and one marine evolutionary biology course must be included.

Required Core Courses

M.S. Degree Program

Course Number

Course Name

Credit Hours

MARB 640

Ecosystem Functions in Marine Environments

3

MARB 681*

Seminar (2 semesters)

1

Statistics

Check with Graduate Advisor for eligible classes

3

 

Ph.D. Degree Program

Required

Course

Course Name

Credit Hours

MARB 640

Ecosystem Functions in Marine Environments

3

MARB 668

Marine Evolutionary Biology

3

MARB 681*

Seminar (2 semesters)

1

Statistics

Check with Graduate Advisor for eligible classes

1

* Or approved alternative

For More Details

The information above is intended as a quick reference. For full details of the graduate degree programs and departmental policies and procedures, please consult the current Marine Biology Graduate Student Handbook.

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