Education

Bachelor of Science in Ocean Engineering                       

Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, Fl

Grade-Point Average: 2.62

Graduation Date: December 2002

Credits:  147

                   

Courses

 

Freshmen Year

University Experience                          Intro to Aquaculture

Basic Economics                                     Writing about Literature

General Chemistry 1                             Intro to Computer Applications

Composition and Rhetoric                   Pre-Calculus

College Algebra                                      Intro to ocean Engineering

Oceanography

 

Sophomore Year

Civilization 1                                           Calculus 2

Elementary French 1                             Physics 1

Calculus 1                                                Physics 1 Laboratory

Environmental Geology                       Calculus 3

Civilization 2                                           Differential Equations/Linear Algebra

Elementary French 2

 

Junior Year

Scientific/Tech Communications       Apply Mechanics: Dynamic

Eng. Economy and Planning              Mechanics of Materials

Apply Mechanics: Static                      Comp App in Ocean Engineering

Physics 2                                                  Protection of Marine Materials

Physics 2 Laboratory                            

Elec & Electronics Circuits

 

Senior Year

Structural Analysis and Design          Engineering Thermodynamics 1

Engineering Materials                           Hydromechanics/Wave Theory

Engineering Materials Laboratory     Mono-hull Stability & Hydrodynamics (Special Topics)

Fluid Mechanics                                      Ocean Engineering Design

Fluid Mechanics Laboratory               Fundamental of Naval Architecture

Physical Oceanography                        Design of High Speed Small Craft

Marine Field Projects                            Coastal Engineering Structures

Hydroacoustic                                         Instrumentation Design and Analysis

Water Wave Laboratory

 

L.E.A.D.S. Certified

(Leadership Educational Achievement Development Series)

 

 

 

Masters of Science in Ocean Engineering

Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, Fl.

Grade-Point Average: 3.75

Graduation Date: May 2005

Credits:  36

 

Courses

Project Engineering                               Multi-hull Stability & Hydrodynamics (Special Topic)

Linear Algebra                                        Dynamic of Marine Vehicles

Mechatronics                                           Experimental Aerodynamics

Ship Design                                             Ocean Engineering Data Analysis

Quality Engineering                              9 Thesis Credits

 

Thesis:  “Development of Experimental Techniques and Sea-keeping Tests of Catamaran Model in Open Water”  advisor:  Dr. Andrew Zborowski

 

 

 

Doctor of Philosophy in Ocean Engineering

Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, Fl.

Grade-Point Average:  3.69

Expected Graduation Date:  December 2007

Credits:  24

 

Courses

Deterministic OR Models                    Engineering Materials/Marine Applications

Leading Construction Operations      Coastal Processes and Engineering

Structural Dynamics                              Ocean Engineering Systems

Applied Statistical Analysis                Applied Marine Hydrodynamics

6 Dissertation Credits*

*in progress

 

Dissertation: “Design and Construction of Testing Facilities to Evaluate the Hydrodynamic Properties of Ship Hull Coatings” advisor:  Dr. Geoffrey Swain

4325 Canby Drive, Melbourne, Fl 32901  -  (321) 591 7199  -  gonzalee@fit.edu

Eduardo Gonzalez del Valle  E.I.