EGR 430 - Ocean Engineering (4)

The engineering major is acquainted with the wide variety of physical and other factors involved when carrying out engineering tasks associated with the marine environment. Working cruises are made in the 80- foot R/V YELLOWFIN. Topics covered include: ocean and harbor wave actions; ocean basins, currents, and tides; ocean chemistry and physical characteristics; marine biology and fouling; wave and wind loads; ocean energy sources; deep ocean mining and drilling; navy ship systems, surface craft, remotely operated vehicles; marine corrosion, preservation; icing, thermal factors; shock, vibration; human factors; engineering requirements and documentation.

Prerequisite(s): ENG 103, ENG 104, ENG 107, ENG 109, or ENG 110; and upper division standing in the College of Engineering.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.