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Oceanography
Marine Science 205
1000 Pope Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-7633
Fax: (808) 956-9225
Email: ocean@soest.hawaii.edu
Web: www.soest.hawaii.edu/oceanography
Faculty
*Graduate Faculty
*F. J. Sansone, PhD (Chair)—biogeochemistry of permeable (sandy)
sediments, coastal processes, trace-gas biogeochemistry, hydrothermal
geochemistry
*G. S. Carter, PhD—physical oceanography, ocean mixing, tides, internal
waves
*M. J. Church, PhD—microbial oceanography, biogeochemistry, plankton
biomass and production, ocean ecosystem dynamics
*A. D. Clarke, PhD—sea-salt and marine aerosols, global pollution,
atmospheric optics, aerosol-cloud studies, biogeochemical cycles
*J. P. Cowen, PhD—marine microbial geochemistry, biogeochemistry,
deep subseafloor biosphere, deep-sea hydrothermal processes, water quality
issues particle dynamics
*E. H. DeCarlo, PhD—aquatic geochemistry, environmental geochemistry,
ocean observation systems, trace element geochemistry
*J. Drazen, PhD—physiological ecology of deep-sea fishes, energetic
strategies and trophodynamics, deep-sea fisheries
*E. Firing, PhD—equatorial circulation, general circulation, physical
oceanographic technology
*P. J. Flament, PhD—dynamics of the surface layer, mesoscale structures,
remote sensing, water-types formation, subduction and thermocline ventilation,
mixing processes
*B. T. Glazer, PhD—biogeochemical cycling, redox transition zone
geomicrobiology, in situ electrochemical techniques
*E. Goetze, PhD—marine zooplankton ecology; dispersal and gene flow
in marine plankton populations; evolution, behavioral ecology and systematics
of marine calanoid copepods
*D. T. Ho, PhD—air-water gas exchange, tracer oceanography, carbon
cycle, and environmental geochemistry
*B. J. Huebert, PhD—atmospheric chemistry, aerosols, air-sea gas
exchange, marine aerosol production, growth, cloud interactions
*M. Huntley, PhD—bio-renewable fuels, life histories, ecology, physiology
and cultivation of zooplankton
*D. M. Karl, PhD—microbiological oceanography, oceanic productivity,
biogeochemical fluxes
*C. Kelley, PhD—deepwater habitats, ecology and fisheries, seafloor
mapping and GIS
*P. Kemp, PhD—growth, activity and diversity of marine microbes;
biosensor applications in microbial oceanography; molecular ecology of
marine bacteria
R. C. Kloosterziel, PhD—geophysical fluid dynamics, hydrodynamic,
hydromagnetic stability
*R. Lukas, PhD—equatorial circulation, air-sea interaction, climate
variability, and ocean observing systems
*D. S. Luther, PhD—oceanic waves from infragravity to Rossby, mesoscale
variability, eddy-mean flow interaction, topography-catalyzed mixing,
instrumentation
*J. P. McCreary, Jr., PhD—equatorial ocean dynamics, coupled ocean-atmospheric
modeling, general ocean circulation, coastal ocean dynamics, ecosystem
modeling
*M. McManus PhD—coastal circulation, mesoscale processes, physical-biological
interactions in the ocean
*G. McMurtry, PhD—geochemistry of marine deposits, seafloor venting
processes, chemical volcanology, stable and radioisotope geochemistry,
geochronology, in situ instrumentation development
*C. Measures, PhD—global distributions of trace elements, quantifying
atmospheric deposition to the surface ocean, trace element biogeo-chemistry,
fractional solubility of atmospheric aerosols
*M. A. Merrifield, PhD—physical oceanography, waves, currents, sea
level variability
*M. J. Mottl, PhD—submarine hydrothermal processes, geochemical
cycles, sea-water-sea-floor chemical interaction
*P. Muller, Dr. rer. nat.—theoretical physical oceanography, foundations
of complex system theories
*B. S. Powell, PhD—numerical modeling, variational data assimilation,
ocean predictability, ocean dynamical modes, and ocean ecosystem dynamics
*B. Qiu, PhD—large-scale ocean circulation, ocean atmosphere internation,
satellite observations, and numerical modeling of ocean circulation
*K. Richards, PhD—ocean mixing processes, circulation and dynamics,
ocean-atmosphere interaction, ecosystem modeling
*K. Ruttenberg, PhD—biogeochemistry of phosphorus and associated
bioactive elements in freshwater and marine aqueous and sedimentary systems,
sediment diagenesis, organic matter reactivity and mineral authigenesis,
effect of redox chemistry on element cycling, global biogeochemical cycles
*N. Schneider, PhD—decadal climate variability, tropical air-sea
interaction, coupled modeling
*J. E. Schoonmaker, PhD—sedimentary geochemistry and diagenesis,
interpretation of paleoenvironment and paleoclimate sedimentary records
*K. Selph, PhD—biological oceanography, microbial ecology, protistan
grazer feeding dynamics, phytoplankton distributions, use of flow cytometry
in ecological research
*C. R. Smith, PhD—benthic ecology, deep-sea biology, sediment biogeochemistry,
climate-change effects on Antarctic ecosystems, marine conservation
*G. Steward, PhD—marine bacteria and viruses, microbial genomics,
molecular ecology and biogeochemical cycles
*A. Timmermann, PhD—ENSO theory, Paleo-climate change, biogeochemical
modeling, nonlinear dynamics, dynamics of the thermohaline circulation,
coral bleaching and anthropogenic climate change
*R. G. Waller, PhD—invertebrate reproduction and development, deep
sea coral ecosystems, anthropogenic and climate change impacts to deep
sea and Antarctic invertebrates
*G. Wang, PhD—mycoplankton ecology, fungal paratism of phytoplankton,
functional ecology of marine microbial symbionts, ecology and biogeochemistry
of sediment fungi, marine renewable energy
*K. Weng, PhD—behavior, migration and habitat use of sharks and
fishes, oceanography of key habitats of pelagic nekton, fishery management
and conservation
*R. E. Zeebe, PhD—global biogeochemical cycles, carbon dioxide system
in seawater and interrelations with marine plankton, paleoceanography,
stable isotope geochemistry
Cooperating Graduate Faculty
*M. J. Atkinson, PhD—coral reef biogeochemistry, coral physiology,
coral reef airborne and satellite remote sensing, development and testing
of coastal sensor technologies
W. L. Au, PhD—bioacoustics and ecological acoustics of the marine
environment
J. M. Becker, PhD—geophysical fluid dynamics, coastal processes,
general ocean circulation
R. Bidigare, PhD—bio-optical oceanography, nutrient cycling, phytoplankton
pigment biochemistry, intermediary metabolism of marine plankton
M. Cooney, PhD—isolation of antifouling compounds from marine algae,
bioreactor design, and continuous cultivation of marine bacteria and copepods
W. Dudley, PhD—marine geology
E. Gaidos, PhD—molecular evolutionary biology and genomics, microbiology
of reefs and rainforests, global change and Earth history
R. D. Gates, PhD—regulation and de-stabilization of coral/dinoflagellate
symbioses, evolution and development of animal sensory systems
P. H. Lenz, PhD—neuroecology of zooplankton sensory systems
G. Pawlak, PhD—coastal and estuarine mixing processes, stratified
flows, sediment transport and laboratory experimental methods
B. Popp, PhD—stable isotope biogeochemistry, marine organic geochemistry,
isotopic biogeochemistry of individual biomarkers and gases
M. Rappe, PhD—phylogenetic, genomic, and metabolic diversity of
microorganisms including marine plankton, coral reef, and deep subsurface
ecosystems
F. Thomas, PhD—coastal biogeochemistry and hydrodynamics, integrative
biology with a key focus in biomechanics
R. Toonen, PhD—larval ecology, coral reef biology, evolution, phylogeography
and conservation genetics of marine invertebrates
J. C. Wiltshire, PhD—geology and geochemistry of marine mineral
deposits, marine mining and processing, minerals policy issues, research-submersible
technology
Affiliate Graduate Faculty
J. Aucan, PhD—surface waves and extreme wave events that can cause
serious coastal flooding, ocean mixing and turbulence induced by internal
waves
R. Brainard, PhD—tropical reef-ecosystem integration, with a particular
emphasis on the role of ocean variability on ecosystem health
P. Falkowski, PhD—phytoplankton evolution and ecology, photosynthesis,
coral biology, and biogeochemical cycles
J. L. Falter, PhD—coral reef biogeochemistry, near-shore hydrodynamics
C. M. Holl, PhD—stable isotopes, N2-fixation in oligotrophic regions
of the world ocean
Z. Johnson, PhD—microbial ecology and biogeography, photosynthesis
and primary production, molecular diversity
E. Laws, PhD—phytoplankton ecology, aquatic pollution, aquaculture
D. W. Moore, PhD—geophysical fluid dynamics, equatorial oceanography
J. Polovina, PhD—management of Central Pacific Node, research in
biological oceanography in the Central and Western Pacific with focus
on population dynamics of high trophic animals
P. M. Poulain, PM—ocean circulation, mesoscale eddies, circulation
and water mass properties in semi-enclosed seas, strait and coastal dynamics,
remote sensing (coastal radars and satellites) and Lagrangian measurement
techniques
J. Ruzicka, PhD—flow injection analysis, analytical chemistry
J. R. Sibert, PhD—ecology, biology of pelagic fisheries
Emeriti Graduate Faculty
R. Grigg, PhD—coral reef ecology, paleoceanography, fisheries management
Y. H. Li, PhD—marine geochemistry, marine pollution studies
F. Mackenzie, PhD—geochemistry, sedimentology, greenhouse effect,
biogeochemical cycles and global environmental change
L. Magaard, Dr. rer. nat.—ocean waves, oceanic turbulence, oceanography
of Hawaiian waters, climate and society
A. Malahoff, PhD, DSc—geological and geophysical oceanography, submarine
volcanism, hydrothermal, geothermal, and mineral formation processes,
structure of the oceanic crust
S. Smith, PhD—C-N-P mass balance in marine systems, CO2 biogeochemistry,
coastal ecology
K. Wyrtki, Dr. rer. nat.—ocean circulation, ocean-atmosphere interaction,
climate changes
R. Young, PhD—ecology and systematics of cephalopod mollusks
Degrees Offered: MS in oceanography, PhD in oceanography
The Academic Program
Oceanography (OCN) is the study of the physics, chemistry, and geology
of the ocean and the ecology of organisms that live within the sea. Physical
oceanography is concerned with ocean circulation, waves, tides, upwelling,
air-sea interactions, and the effect of the oceans on climate. Chemical
oceanographers study the distribution of dissolved substances in the ocean
and the mechanisms, both natural and anthropogenic, that control their
form and abundance. Geological oceanography includes the study of sea-floor
spreading, submarine volcanism, beach formation, deep-seabed mineral resources,
sediments, and paleoceanography. Biological oceanographers study the interactions
of marine organisms with one another and the environment; topics include
coral reef ecology, marine fisheries, hydrothermal-vent communities, plankton
ecology, and near-shore and deep-sea benthic communities.
Because Hawai‘i is located near the middle of the largest ocean
on Earth, oceanography has a special significance for the state and UH
Manoa. At UH Manoa, the oceanography facilities are among
the best in the U.S. and include three ocean-going research vessels and
two research submarines. Biological studies are facilitated by the presence
of the Hawai‘i Institute of Marine Biology on Coconut Island in
Kane‘ohe Bay. Computing facilities are based on a growing
network of nearly 300 Sun workstations, Macintosh, and personal computers.
Precision instruments include mass spectrometers, gas and liquid chromatographs,
liquid scintillation counters, a CHN analyzer, a flow cytometer, and a
series of atomic spectroscopy-based instruments. The world-class faculty
is actively involved in both teaching and research. UH Manoa ranks
fifth among universities in the nation in terms of National Science Foundation
research funding for oceanographic research. The location, the facilities,
and the faculty all make UH Manoa an ideal place to study oceanography.
About 40 percent of marine scientists are employed by the U.S. government,
especially by the defense, commerce, and interior departments. Another
40 percent teach and do research at academic institutions. About 20 percent
are employed by industry.
The MS and PhD in oceanography are recognized WICHE regional graduate
programs. Residents of Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada,
New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming are eligible,
upon admission, to enroll at Hawai‘i-resident tuition rates.
Advising
Each student admitted to the oceanography department is assigned an advisory
committee by the department chair. The committee initially consists of
three graduate faculty members from at least two of the subdisciplines
of oceanography. When formed, the student’s MS or PhD committee
becomes the student’s advisory committee. A student must meet with
his or her advisory committee at least twice per year. A written report
summarizing each meeting must be signed by the student and his or her
committee and a copy placed in the student’s file.
Graduate Study
The department offers master’s and doctoral programs with areas
of specializations in biological and physical oceanography, marine geology,
and geochemistry.
Oceanography courses listed in this Catalog may be taken for credit in
the degree program. Additional courses may be selected from such fields
as botany, chemistry, engineering, geology, mathematics, meteorology,
physics, and zoology.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must have intensive, rigorous training in one of the basic
sciences or engineering. Regardless of major, an applicant must have completed
mathematical training, including calculus through first-order ordinary
differential equations (equivalent to Calculus IV at UH Manoa).
An applicant must also have a year each of physics and chemistry. The
well-prepared student will also have covered classical thermodynamics
and applied differential equations and will have had a semester each of
biology and geology. GRE test scores (General Test only) are required.
Interested students should contact the department chair for further information.
For U.S. applicants, the deadline for application for admission is January
15 for the fall semester and September 1 for
the spring semester. For foreign applicants, the corresponding deadlines
are January 15 and August 1.
Major Requirements
All students pursuing a degree program must take OCN 620, 622, and 623.
For non-biological students, the sequence is completed by taking OCN 621.
Biological students complete the sequence by taking OCN 626, 627, and
628. Marine geology and geochemistry students must take CHEM 351 (if they
have not already successfully completed a college-level course in physical
chemistry). Students may be admitted to the MS program upon successful
completion of the appropriate sequence. To be admitted to the PhD program,
a student must receive a positive recommendation from a PhD-qualifying
committee.
Degree Requirements
Both the MS and PhD programs require a minimum of 36 credit hours, including
24 credit hours of course work. The 24 semester hours of course work must
be in courses numbered 600 or above (excluding OCN 699 and 700 and seminar
courses). At least 12 of those semester hours must consist of courses
taken from three of the following groups: biological oceanography, geological
oceanography, chemical oceanography, physical oceanography, mathematical
methods and statistics, and meteorology. MS students are required to take
six credits of OCN 699 (Directed Research) and six credits of OCN 700
(Thesis Research).
Prior to completion of their graduate degree, biological oceanography
students must have satisfactorily completed either an undergraduate or
graduate course in statistics. Students specializing in marine geology
and geochemistry must take at least one, and preferably more, advanced
biogeochemistry course. All students must complete a seminar requirement,
demonstrate computer competency, and accumulate at least 30 days of field
experience. PhD candidates must also pass a comprehensive examination.
All students must pass a final oral examination in defense of their thesis/dissertation.
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