Oceanography is a broad, multidisciplinary science that seeks to unlock the mysteries of the oceans that cover 70% of our planet. Students in Florida Tech's oceanography program study and apply biology, chemistry, geology, meteorology, physics, and mathematics toward a better understanding of marine ecosystem dynamics, geophysical fluid dynamics, sea floor geology, and more.<br><br>Whether you want to develop a new way to restore wetlands and shorelines, design and manage parks and sanctuaries, or solve the mysteries of Red Tide, an oceanography degree from Florida Tech will give you the background and skillset you need in oceanography, engineering, and technology.<br><br>Students working toward an oceanography degree at Florida Tech may choose to concentrate in one of five unique subfields: biological oceanography, chemical oceanography, coastal zone management, marine environmental science, and physical oceanography.<br><br>A unique and memorable component of each student's first-year experience in the oceanography degree program at Florida Tech is the Whole Earth Course. This class leads students to experience and understand our planet as a system of interacting processes. As seniors, students refine their practical skills in technical electives and specialized labs, and complete a research project in a topic of their choosing.