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College of Engineering

Ocean Engineering

Ocean engineering deals with the design of ships of all types. The field is often called naval architecture. It involves fluid mechanics, propulsion, structures, vehicle dynamics, and marine engineering. The curriculum culminates in an international award-winning design sequence in which students design a complete ship.

The program is closely related to aerospace engineering, and the two programs share a major portion of their course requirements. A double aerospace and ocean engineering major is available to students desiring this combination.

College of Engineering

Ocean Engineering is a part of the College of Engineering. Majors in this college may share high school preparation requirements as well as common coursework at Virginia Tech.

For More Information

Wayne Neu
226 Randolph Hall
Blacksburg, VA 24061

Phone: (540) 231-7601

Website: Ocean Engineering

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