海洋环境中与国防相关的科学技术挑战需要一支在与流体流动，计算和实验方法，动力学系统和控制有关的工程科学方面具有扎实基础的员工队伍。海军流体力学专业的本科证书向学生介绍了海军流体力学的基本原理，包括推进，抵抗，操纵和海上航行。该课程旨在提供扎实的技术和领导背景，帮助毕业生在海军科学技术职位和支持行业的民政职业中壮成长。由于对流体动力学基础知识的高度重视，该计划还为广泛的工作提供了有效的准备不一定与海军流体力学有关的行业和应用
Science and technology challenges related to national defense in maritime environments demand a workforce with a strong foundation in the engineering sciences related to fluid flow, computational and experimental methods, dynamical systems, and control. The undergraduate Certificate in Naval Hydrodynamics introduces students to the basic principles of naval hydrodynamics, including propulsion, resistance, maneuvering, and seakeeping.While this program would be helpful to students wanting to become commissioned officers in the U.S. Navy, the primary purpose of the program is to provide a solid technical and leadership background that will help graduates thrive in civilian careers in Navy science and technology positions and in supporting industry.Because of the strong emphasis on fluid dynamics fundamentals, the program also provides effective preparation for work in a wide range of industries and applications not necessarily related to naval hydrodynamics.