海洋与机械工程学系提供海洋工程学的联合理学学士学位以攻读理学硕士学位。对于选择论文或非论文选题的学生，BSOE和MS学位中最多可计入9个BSOE课程的研究生课程学分（5000级或更高）。这项为时约五年的综合课程为学生提供了一种诱人的方式来继续其研究生工作。一旦被录取，学生将在高年级开始接受研究生课程，该课程将同时适用于学士和硕士学位课程。这两个课程最多可以选修9个学分的选修课程。参加联合课程的学生必须保持入学率，以保持良好的信誉。学生还必须满足研究生课程的所有学位要求，包括核心课程和前提条件。那些在其BS
Ocean engineering is a multidisciplinary field aimed at solving engineering problems associated with working in the ocean environment and wisely exploring and harnessing the ocean's resources. Ocean engineers design, build, operate and maintain ships, offshore structures and a variety of ocean technologies including aircraft carriers, submarines, sailboats, tankers, tugboats, yachts, oil rigs, underwater robots and acoustic sonar. Ocean engineers study the oceans to determine the effects of waves, currents and the salt water environment on ships and other marine vehicles and structures and develop methods and materials to withstand wave forces and protect against corrosion. Ocean engineers are also involved in development and use of manned and remotely operated sub-surface vehicles for deep-sea exploration and resource recovery. An ocean engineer, Dr. Robert Ballard, located the wreckage of the Titanic.<br><br>The Department of Ocean and Mechanical Engineering offers an extensive Master of Science degree program in Ocean Engineering with the aim of preparing individuals for engineering challenges to working in the ocean environment. Specialization in specific Ocean Engineering programs is offered through in-depth studies in the areas of Acoustics, Signal processing, Materials and Corrosion, Marine structures, Marine Hydrodynamics and Autonomous Underwater Vehicles.