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91르적\u2019s Oceanography Program creates and communicates integrated understanding of oceanographic processes by weaving fundamentals from basic sciences and mathematics into a fully interdisciplinary, marine context. As leaders in ocean observation and prediction, we focus expertise on the Gulf of Maine and maintain active research programs throughout the world\u2019s oceans. Mentoring of students in the Program emphasizes fundamentals, novel composites of disciplines tailored to the students\u2019 research, and an adaptive, problem-solving skill set that prepares students for the rapid change that has become characteristic within both their profession and the oceans themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students in both the M.S. and the Ph.D. degree programs complete four core courses in, respectively, the physical, chemical, biological and geological aspects of the marine system, and supplementary courses based on student needs and interests. Most of the course work is taken in Orono, especially during the student\u2019s first year, whereas the thesis research may be carried out either at Orono or the University of Maine\u2019s marine laboratory, the Ira C. Darling Marine Center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Research is a vital part of graduate education and its scope is limited only by the imagination of students and faculty. Oceanography students are in the midst of some of the most exciting ocean research being conducted today. To match your research interests with a faculty member we invite you to explore our research clusters and the web pages of individual faculty.  For more degree requirements, consult the Handbook for Graduate Programs<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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