Marine Systems Program

Marine Systems Program

Educational Objectives

The Marine Systems Program teaches the skills and knowledge necessary to install, maintain and repair today’s increasingly complex boat systems using established industry standards. Please click here to view the complete course description in our academic catalog.

Career Options for Graduates

The curriculum prepares students to work as marine systems technicians for manufacturers, service yards, custom builders and yacht owners.

Course Description

Students in the Marine Systems Program learn to install, maintain and repair marine electrical and mechanical systems through formal lectures, labs, field trips and hands-on work on actual vessels and vessel systems.

The curriculum begins with the basics of mechanical fastenings and the use of hand tools. The student’s ability to assemble and disassemble equipment grows as their hand skills develop. Instruction continues with lectures and labs designed to create a comprehensive understanding of gasoline and diesel engines, basic composite construction and repair, electrical theory, wiring, pumps and plumbing. Students learn about bilge and sanitary systems, electrical systems, propulsion systems, sailboat rigging, steering and controls, refrigeration and air-conditioning, and how these systems are integrated. Students gain confidence that they will be able to service, troubleshoot, and install all of the equipment common in a modern yacht. The Marine Systems Program simulates a work environment in a real world boat shop with an emphasis on developing a professional work ethic.

The Marine Systems Program also offers students the opportunity to prepare for and take industry recognized certification exams from organizations such as ABYC, NEMA and others.

Curriculum

The following modules are taught through lecture and lab work as part of the Marine Systems Program:

• MST120 Shop Methods and Materials
• MST121 Composite Repair
• MST122 Propulsion I
• MST123 Propulsion II
• MST124 DC Electrical
• MST226 Marine Plumbing
• MST227 Marine Electronics
• MST228 Marine Mechanical Special Topics
• MST229 AC Electricity
• MST230 Marine Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
• MST231 Project Boat

Classroom Size

The maximum number of students enrolled at one time in the Marine Systems Program is 30.

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