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Course 2-OE: SB in Mechanical and Ocean Engineering

This program is intended for students who are interested in combining a firm foundation in mechanical engineering with a specialization in ocean engineering. The program includes engineering aspects of the ocean sciences, ocean exploration and utilization of the oceans for transportation, defense, and extracting resources. Theory, experiment and computation of ocean systems and flows are covered in a number of courses, complementing a rigorous mechanical engineering program; a hands-on capstone design class allows the student to master the design of advanced marine systems, including autonomous underwater vehicles and smart sensors. The program leads to the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical and Ocean Engineering.

Graduates have exciting opportunities in the offshore and oceanographic industry, and the Navy or government, or for further study in graduate school.

The School of Engineering intends to seek accreditation for this curriculum. Accreditation is expected to be retroactive for the first students graduating with this degree.

Read the feature story Center for Ocean Engineering: Anchors Away to learn more about ocean engineering at MIT.