Training Opportunity Available:

Graduate Program in Ocean Mapping, Category A Certified Program.

Description of Training:

The University of New Hampshire offers Ocean Mapping options on the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Ocean Engineering and in Earth Sciences. These interdisciplinary degree programs are provided through the Center for Coastal and Ocean Mapping and the respective academic departments of the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences. Students are required to complete a thesis for the Master’s program and a dissertation for the Ph.D. program.

The following courses are required to complete the FIG/IHO Category A Certified Program in addition to the core courses:

- Ocean Measurements Lab
- Introduction to Physical Oceanography
- Geological Oceanography
- Introduction to Ocean Mapping
- Geodesy and Positioning for Ocean Mapping
- Special Topics: Seamanship for Ocean Scientists and Engineers*
- Hydrographic Field Course
- Ocean Seminars I
- Ocean Seminars II

*For students who have not completed NOAA Officer (or equivalent maritime service) Training Class

Prerequisites:

Applicants should have proficiency in English and should have completed a baccalaureate degree in either chemical, civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering or have an equivalent background. See pages 39–41 of the Graduate Catalog for more information about the Ocean Engineering program (www.gradschool.unh.edu/pdf/catalog.pdf).

Application Process:

General admission requirements and application procedures are presented in the Graduate Catalog (www.gradschool.unh.edu/pdf/catalog.pdf). Applicants should notify the Joint Hydrographic Center (1-603-862-3433, info@ccom.unh.edu) that an application has been submitted to the Graduate School.

Financial Assistance:

Research and Training Assistantships are available competitively.