Engineering at Sea

A unique engineering cohort on fall Semester at Sea voyages.

Semester at Sea and Colorado State University’s Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering offer engineering courses on board the MV World Odyssey on fall voyages. Engineering students attending accredited colleges and universities can participate in this unique program while earning CSU credits and staying on track for graduation.

What courses are offered?

As a student in this cohort, you will take two engineering courses (Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics, for six credits), register for one other elective course in business, science, or other areas (3 credits), and enroll in Global Studies (3 credits).

Dan Baker, a CSU College of Engineering professor, will lead the cohort in Fall 2025 and teach its courses.

About the Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering at CSU:

The Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering at CSU prepares students to engage in and solve global challenges to shape a better world through research, education, innovation, and outreach. In addition to a top-ranked graduate program in atmospheric science, the college hosts cutting-edge, interdisciplinary research that provides students with hands-on learning in biological, biomedical, chemical, civil, computer, electrical, environmental, mechanical, and systems engineering. The college attracts about $80 million in annual research expenditures, placing it in the top tier of public institutions of similar size, and is a campus leader in patents, startups, and technology transfer.

The ship at sea and the ports we visit, provide an unparalleled opportunity to experience engineering by looking at engineering problems and interacting with engineers in different places and different cultures.