UPDATED
Course
Descriptions
Each course's abbreviation, number, title, description, prerequisites (if any), and credits are listed below. Courses offered at the Bath Iron Works Shipyard as part of the Ship Design and Ship Production majors are listed at the end of this section.
Course Abbreviations
|
Bi Biology |
Md
Medicine |
|
Ch Chemistry |
Ms Mathematics |
|
Co Cooperative Education |
Ns Nautical Science |
|
Cr Cruise |
Na Naval Architecture |
|
Cs Computer |
Nv Naval
Science |
|
Ec Economics |
Oc Ocean
Science |
|
Eg
Engineering Operations |
Os Ocean Studies |
|
Es Engineering |
Pd Personal
Development |
|
Et Engineering Technology |
Pe Physical
Education |
|
Ge Geography |
|
|
Hc Humanities
& Communications |
Ps Physics |
|
Hy History |
Py Psychology |
|
Ll Lifelong Learning |
Ym Small
Vessel Management |
|
Lo Logistics |
Yo Small
Vessel Operations |
|
Ma Management |
Yt Small
Vessel Technology |
BIOLOGY
Bi-101: GENERAL BIOLOGY I - Introduction to the concepts and principles of modern biological thought with coverage of the following topics: the chemical basis of life including atoms, molecules, organic macromolecules, and cellular structure and function; cell division, including mitosis and meiosis; the fundamentals of Mendelian genetics, gene structure and expression, and current research in the field of genetics; developmental biology and cellular differentiation; evolutionary patterns and processes. Rec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4.
Bi-102: GENERAL BIOLOGY II - A second course in modern biology covering
the following topics: the diversification of life, including principles of
taxonomy and diversity of form; function and structure of plants including transport,
nutrition, sensory systems, reproduction, and defense; function and structure
of animals including nutrition, digestion, gas exchange, circulation,
excretion, chemical and electrical signals, reproduction, and the immune
system; ecology, including behavior, population ecology, species interactions,
community ecology, and ecosystems. Prerequisite: Bi-101. Rec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4.
Bi-201:
ECOLOGY
- An introductory course in ecology. A study of the
interactions of organisms with each other and with their abiotic environment. Topics include environmental
factors, population ecology, community ecology, and ecosystem energetics. Emphasis is on illustration of basic principles
using the local marine ecosystem. Prerequisite: Bi-102. Rec.
3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4.
Bi-210: MARINE ZOOLOGY - An overview of
animal biology in the marine environment.
Physiology, behavior, ecology, and evolution of marine unicellular and multicellular animals will be presented. The laboratory
portion of the course will focus on the diversity and habitats of marine
animals in the
Bi-218: ANIMAL BEHAVIOR - The evolution and
ecology of animal behavior is explored in detail. The evolution and diversity, as well as the
ecological consequences, of behavior will be studied. Topics include the
genetics and physiology of behavior, perceptual systems, integration and
storage of information, the ecology of reproduction, feeding behavior, habitat
selection and migration, and social behavior. Prerequisite: Bi-102. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
Bi-220:
MARINE BOTANY
- An introduction to the taxonomic, physiological, chemical, and ecological
aspects of marine photosynthesizers. Topics
covered include: marine plant environments, physiological ecology, the influence
of anthropogenic effects on marine photosynthesizers,
as well as an examination of microalgae, seaweeds, salt marsh plants, and
sea grasses. Laboratory emphasis is on a survey of marine flora and
habitats found in the
Bi-301: MARINE ORGANISM PHYSIOLOGY - Physiology
examines the processes of cells, tissues, and organ systems. This course is
designed to allow an understanding of how physiological processes relate to how
organisms function in their environment. We will utilize three primary
approaches: (1) structure/function studies examining how the morphology of a
system relates to function, (2) comparative discussions contrasting the
mechanisms by which marine plants and animals are adapted to life in the marine
environment, and (3) evolutionary comparisons of how different organ systems
have evolved within and throughout marine taxa.
Prerequisite: Bi-102. Rec. 3, Lab 3, Cr. 4.
Bi-306:
ICHTHYOLOGY
- An introductory analysis of the biology of fishes. Topics include: anatomy
and physiology of fishes, emergence, evolutionary history, and modern
classification of fishes, zoogeography of fishes and ecology of fishes in
selected habitats. Prerequisites: Bi-101, Bi-102, and Bi-210 or Bi-220. Rec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4.
Bi-308: CELL BIOLOGY - This course is an
overview of the fundamental structure and function of biomolecules
and organelles of the plant and animal cell. Cell structure and function topics
include membrane phenomena, cytoskeleton, gene expression (replication,
transcription, translation), protein sorting and function, secretory
pathways, signal transduction, and cell cycle.
Additional areas include energy production and utilization, cellular
biosynthesis, and control of cellular activities. Prerequisites: Bi-102 and
Ch-310. Rec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4.
Bi-312: GENETICS - This course is an
introduction to genetics from the molecular to the population level. The course
covers concepts of classical Mendelian genetics,
prokaryote genetics, maintenance of variability, gene
interactions, and modern genomics.
Genetics in ecological and evolutionary settings will be emphasized.
Modern genetic techniques and technologies will be described as well. Prerequisites:
Bi-102 and Ch-310. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
Bi-320: BIOLOGICAL EVOLUTION IN MARINE
SYSTEMS
- An examination of evolutionary processes in marine ecosystems. Topics include
Darwinian and non-Darwinian evolution, paleoecology,
adaptive radiation of marine organisms, extinctions, extinct species,
comparative life-history consequences, and population biology of living marine
organisms. Prerequisites: Bi-102 and Bi-210 or Bi-220. Rec.
3, Cr. 3.
Bi-321:
BIOLOGY OF SYMBIOSIS
- Symbiosis is the interaction between two or more different types of organisms
in an ecological setting. Interactions such as mutualism, commensalism,
parasitism, and predation occur at the cellular, organismal, and community
levels. Relevant marine, aquatic, and terrestrial examples of symbiotic relationships
will be investigated and discussed in order to appreciate the biological and
evolutionary significance of these remarkable associations. Prerequisites:
Bi-201 and Bi-301. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
Bi-322:
MARINE ECOLOGY
- An intensive examination of the principles of ecology as applied in the
marine environment. This course will explore our present understanding of the
dynamics of marine populations and communities as well as the role that marine
ecology has played in forming our views of how all ecological systems function.
Prerequisites: Bi-201, Bi-210 or Bi-220, and Os-203. Rec.
3, Cr. 3.
CHEMISTRY
Ch-210:
CHEMISTRY I -
An introduction to the nature and properties of matter at the atomic and
molecular level; chemical changes; stoichiometry;
energy changes; structure and periodicity of elements; states of matter,
chemical bonding, and kinetics. Prerequisite: Ms-101. Rec.
3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4.
Ch-220: CHEMISTRY II - A second course in chemistry dealing with equilibria of acids and bases; simple thermodynamics; electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry; metals and non-metals; and brief introduction to organic and biochemistry. Prerequisite: Ch-210. Rec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4.
Ch-301: CHEMICAL PRINCIPLES - This course examines basic concepts of general chemistry, including: stoichiometry, atomic structure, periodic properties, chemical bonding, states and properties of matter, equilibria, acids and bases, and properties of organic compounds. Rec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4.
Ch-310: INTRODUCTION TO ORGANIC CHEMISTRY - An introduction to general organic chemistry with an emphasis on natural aspects of the topic. Areas of concentration will include: organic nomenclature, structural theory and stereochemistry of aliphatic and aromatic compounds, chemical reactions of fundamental importance to organic chemistry. The laboratory will present a survey of analytic methods commonly employed in organic chemistry including NMR, mass spectroscopy, elemental analysis, and gas chromatography. Prerequisite: Ch-220. Rec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4.
Ch-352: ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY - Atomic and molecular structure, bonding types and energies, stoichiometric computations, solutions, equilibria, oxidation-reduction, nuclear and organic chemistry. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Rec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4.
Ch-401: ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY - An investigation of the chemistry of the environment including the atmosphere, oceans, and geosphere. The interaction of physical, chemical, and biological processes and their impact on the chemistry of the environment is examined. Prerequisite: Ch-220. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
Ch-402: ENVIRONMENTAL SAMPLING/ANALYSIS - A laboratory course in environmental chemical analysis, data collection, and interpretation. Procedures common in the environmental testing industry, such as quality control and assurance, will be employed. Prerequisite: Ch-220. Lab 3, Cr. 3.
COOPERATIVE EDUCATION
Co-200:
COOPERATIVE INDUSTRIAL FIELD EXPERIENCE I - A full-time work experience for
power engineering technology students, normally with wage compensation,
in shoreside industrial and utility power plants. The work experience must
be related in both theoretical and practical engineering, to the student’s
field of study in basic power engineering operations and maintenance. A minimum
of ten full weeks or the equivalent at the discretion of the instructor, of
employment is required to be eligible for credit in this course. Note: The
combined satisfactory employment hours of Co-200 and Co-300, however, must
total 1050 hours or more in a steam facility for the student to be eligible for
the State of
Co-201: PEO COOPERATIVE INDUSTRIAL FIELD EXPERIENCE I – A full-time work experience for power engineering operations students, normally with wage compensation, in shoreside, steam powered, industrial and utility power plants. The work experience must be related in both theoretical and practical engineering, to the student’s field of study in basic power engineering operations and maintenance. A minimum of twelve full weeks or the equivalent at the discretion of the instructor, of employment is required to be eligible for credit in this course. Note: The combined satisfactory employment hours of Co-201 and Co-301, however, must total 1050 hours or more in a steam facility for the student to be eligible for the State of Maine Fourth Class Engineer (Stationary Plant) license. The course grade will be based on an extensive written project documenting this work experience. When registering for this course, you must be in good academic standing. Students in a probation or warning status will not be eligible to participate in this course. Prerequisites: Eg-101, Eg-234, Eg-243, Eg-261, Et-101, Et-201, Et-211, Et-371, Et-452, and drug free certification required. Cr. 2.
Co-203: COOPERATIVE EXPERIENCE IN ENGINEERING
I - A full-time work experience for Design-option Marine
Systems Engineering students, normally for wage compensation, in a real-world
engineering environment. Credit will be
awarded at ¼ credit for each two weeks of satisfactory
work, with a minimum of 1.5 credits required to earn credit for the course.
Requirements include a daily work-activity journal (unless prohibited by
documented national or company security concerns), a brief completion report,
and a weekly e-mail report sent to the MSE Co-op Coordinator. Prerequisites:
Student must have successfully completed the first two years of the Design
options of the MSE program, be in good academic standing and not be on academic
warning or probation, and drug free certification required. Cr. 1.5 to 4.0.
Co-300:
COOPERATIVE INDUSTRIAL FIELD EXPERIENCE II - The second in a series of full-time
work experiences for power engineering technology students, normally with wage
compensation, in shoreside industrial and utility power plants. A
continuation of Co-200 with emphasis on advanced power engineering operations,
maintenance, organization, and management. A minimum of ten full weeks or the
equivalent at the discretion of the instructor, of employment is required to be
eligible for credit in this course. Note: The combined satisfactory employment
hours of Co-200 and Co-300, however, must total 1050 hours or more in a steam
facility for the student to be eligible for the State of
Co-301: PEO COOPERATIVE INDUSTRIAL FIELD EXPERIENCE II - The second in a series of full-time work experiences for power engineering operations students, normally with wage compensation, in shoreside, steam powered, industrial and utility power plants. A continuation of Co-201 with emphasis on advanced power engineering operations, maintenance, organization, and management. A minimum of twelve full weeks or the equivalent at the discretion of the instructor, of employment is required to be eligible for credit in this course. Note: The combined satisfactory employment hours of Co-201 and Co-301, however, must total 1050 hours or more in a steam facility for the student to be eligible for the State of Maine Fourth Class Engineer (Stationary Plant) license. The course grade will be based on an extensive written project documenting this work experience. When registering for this course, you must be in good academic standing. Students in a probation or warning status are not eligible to participate in this course. Prerequisites: Co-201, Eg-321, Eg-372, Eg-382, Eg-431, and drug free certification required. Cr. 2.
Co-311: OCEAN STUDIES COOPERATIVE EXPERIENCE - A maximum of three credits will be offered for a directed cooperative education experience: students must submit a proposal for evaluation and approval of the Ocean Studies faculty at which time credits will be assigned; the final grade to be based on a cooperative education project report to be submitted by the student upon completion of the Co-op experience. Prerequisite: drug free certification required. Cr. 1-3.
Co-400: COOPERATIVE INDUSTRIAL FIELD EXPERIENCE - A period of work experience, normally full-time and paid, with private industry or government in a job related to the student's degree program and/or career goals and which differs significantly from previous experiences. Normally, credit will be awarded at the rate of 0.25 credits for each two weeks of full-time work experience. No student may earn more than four credits in this course during his/her enrollment at the Academy and these credits cannot be substituted for any other degree or minor program requirements. Prerequisite: MSE program coordinator's approval and drug free certification required. Cr. 0.5 to 4.0. (Students in Marine Systems Engineering are required to successfully complete 1.5 credits of this course.)
Co-410: MARITIME TRANSPORTATION COOPERATIVE INDUSTRIAL FIELD EXPERIENCE - A period of work experience, normally full-time and paid, with private industry or government in a job related to the student's degree program and/or career goals and which differs significantly from previous experiences. Normally, credit will be awarded at the rate of one-half credit for each two weeks of full-time work experience. Grading will be on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. No student may earn more than four credits in cooperative education during his/her enrollment at the Academy and these credits cannot be substituted for any other degree or minor program requirements. Prerequisite: Department Chair approval and drug free certification required. Cr. 0.5 to 4.
Lo-400: CO-OP EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE IN IBL - A period of work experience, normally full-time and paid, with the private or public sector including non-profit organizations, in a job related to the student's degree program and/or career goals, and which differs significantly from previous experiences. Normally, credit will be awarded at the rate of one credit for four weeks of full-time work experience. An extensive written project is required and grading will be on a satisfactory or unsatisfactory basis. All IBL students are required to earn a minimum of three co-op credits (twelve weeks of full-time work experience). No student may earn more than four credits in cooperative education during his/her enrollment at MMA and these credits cannot be substituted for any other degree or minor program requirements. Prerequisite: Cs-100 or Cs-150, Ma-101 or Ma-211, Ms-110 or Ms-150 or Ms-151, Ms-251 or Ms-253 or Os-203, Department Chair approval and drug free certification required. Cr. 3-4.
Yo-203:
SMALL VESSEL OPERATIONS COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE I - A minimum of 60
days of supervised work experience aboard an appropriate vessel. This
cooperative work experience is intended to provide the student with an entry
level deck position for training and sea service days toward a USCG 200 GT
Mate/Near Coastal license. Students are encouraged to pursue vessel
opportunities aligned with their particular interests. An extensive written sea
project is required. (A total of 120 qualifying sea service days are
required for the USCG 200 GT Mate/Near Coastal license). Prerequisite:
Completion of the first year of the SVO program or approval of the SVO
coordinator and drug free certification required. Cr. 3.
Yo-213: SMALL CRAFT DESIGN COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE - A minimum of 60 days of supervised work experience in the design, construction, or maintenance of small craft. This cooperative work experience is intended to provide the student with an entry level experience. Prerequisite: Completion of the first year of Small Craft Design program or approval of the SCD coordinator and drug free certification required. Cr. 2.
Yo-303:
SMALL VESSEL OPERATIONS COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE II - A minimum of
60 days of supervised work experience aboard an appropriate vessel greater than
50 gross tons. This cooperative work experience is intended to provide the
student with a more advanced deck position, with increased responsibilities,
for training and sea service toward a USCG 500 GT Mate/Near Coastal/Oceans
license. Students are encouraged to pursue vessel opportunities aligned
with their particular interests. An extensive written sea project is
required. (A total of 240 qualifying sea service days are required to the
USCG 500 GT Mate/Near Coastal/Oceans license). Prerequisite: Completion of the
second year of the SVO program or approval of the SVO coordinator and drug free
certification required. Cr. 3.
Yo-403:
SMALL VESSEL OPERATIONS COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE III - A minimum of 60
days of supervised work experience aboard an appropriate vessel greater than 50
gross tons. This cooperative work experience is intended to provide the
student with a more advanced deck position, with increased responsibilities,
for training and sea service toward a USCG 500 GT Mate/Near Coastal/Oceans
license. Students are encouraged to pursue vessel opportunities aligned
with their particular interests. An extensive written sea project is
required. (A total of 240 qualifying sea service days, of which 30 days
must be while holding an Able Bodied Seaman certificate, are required for the
USCG 500 GT Mate/Near Coastal license. If 120 qualifying sea service days
are presented while holding a 200 GT Mate license, the student will qualify for
a 500 GT Mate/Oceans license). Prerequisite: Completion of the third
year of the SVO program or approval of the SVO coordinator and drug free
certification required. It is recommended that the student have an Able
Bodied Seaman certificate or USCG 200 GT Mate license. Cr.
3.
NOTES:
Yo-303 or
Yo-403 cooperative work experience may be accomplished aboard the T.S. State of Maine with the approval of
the SVO coop coordinator and the Master of the training ship. Requirements
for participation in the regiment and shipboard training must also be met.
A "sea
service day" is considered as 8 hours of watchstanding or day-working. On
vessels where a 12-hour working day is authorized and practiced, each working day
may be creditable at one and one-half days. Where the operating schedule makes
an 8-hour day inappropriate, a creditable day may not be less than 4 hours.
(See 46 CFR 10.103)
CRUISE
Cr-103: FIRST-YEAR CRUISE - Introduction to the shipboard responsibilities of deck and engineering officers. Orientation and practical experience in watch standing and ship maintenance procedures; an overview of ship systems designed to assist the student in the selection of a major field of study in marine transportation or engineering. In the event non-unlimited license students elect to change majors to a licensed program after cruise, they must have the following prerequisites to receive full credit for cruise: Eg-101, Ns-101, Pe-114. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisites for all majors include: participation in the Regiment; completion of the ship’s Familiarization/Orientation Program; first year maintenance; and fire training. Cr. 4.
Cd/Ce-203: CADET SHIPPING (Deck or Engine) - A cooperative experience in the merchant marine in which the student is normally assigned a billet aboard a commercial merchant ship by the director of cadet shipping. (In some cases this cruise may be accomplished aboard the T.S. State of Maine.) The student participates in the operation of the ship as a cadet engineer or mate applying classroom lessons of the first two years. An extensive written sea project detailing all aspects of the experience is required. Prerequisites for engineers: students must not be on academic probation and must have passed Cr-103, Et-201, Eg-234, Eg-252, Eg-261 or Eg-265, Et-371 or Es-371, and Eg-292 or have a minimum of C- grade in each at the end of the 10th week of the current semester, or obtain permission of the Engineering Cadet Shipping Coordinator. Basic Safety Training and drug-free certification are also required. Prerequisite for mates: Cr-103, Ns-122, Ns-241, Ns-262, Ns-271, Ns-272, Ns-282, Ns-292, Mt-21D or Department Chair approval. Basic Safety Training and drug-free certification are also required. Cr. 4.
Cd/Ce-303: JUNIOR CRUISE (Deck or Engine) - The final cruise in a series of three. A thorough shipboard experience designed to prepare the student to understand fully the systems and operating procedures necessary for the execution of the responsibilities of a third engineer or third mate. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisites for mates: Cd-203, Ns-221, Ns 301, Ns-332, Ns-345, Ns-381, Mt-32D or Department Chair approval. Prerequisites for engineers: Ce-203, Eg-372, Et-211 or Es-251; Maintenance Second Class. Cr. 4.
Cr-110, Cr-210, and Cr-310: OCEAN STUDIES CRUISE - Ocean Studies majors must enroll in Cr-110, Cr-210, and Cr-310, in successive order, for at least three semesters prior to the end of the Junior Spring Term. During each of the three semesters that students are enrolled they will participate in a minimum of one research cruise. These cruises are normally scheduled on weekends and provide at-sea research experience and increasing responsibility for the student. There is no credit assigned to Cr-110, Cr-210 and Cr-310. Prerequisites: each cruise is a prerequisite for the next in sequence.
Cr-214: AUXILIARY SAIL TRAINING CRUISE - This two-month training cruise will introduce the Auxiliary Sail License Candidate to the preparation and operation of a large, traditional sailing vessel. One month will be spent fitting out the schooner Bowdoin (and other vessels) for the sailing season, and one month will be spent sailing. The itinerary will include both coastwise and offshore sailing. Prerequisites: Ns-101, Pe-100, Pe-114, Ns-241, Yt-102 and Firefighting. Cr. 4.
Cr-313:
SVO TRAINING CRUISE - A two week training cruise for fourth year students that
encompasses advanced practical training and STCW assessment. This is both
a coastwise and offshore passage incorporating terrestrial and celestial navigation,
watchkeeping, vessel handling, emergency operations, passage planning and the
entering and clearing of foreign ports. The schooner Bowdoin is
used for this course so the student is also exposed to sailing a traditionally
rigged auxiliary sail vessel. Prerequisites: Ns-101, Ns-241, Ns-262,
Ns-271, Ns-272, Ns-282, Ns-292, Ns-381. Cr. 2.
Ns-353: AUXILIARY SAIL OCEAN VOYAGING - This course is based on an ocean voyage of at least six weeks duration. The educational component will be a mix of formal instruction and experiential learning. Fit out, route planning, voyage preparations, and provisioning are substantial components of the pre-departure curriculum. Underway components of the course include customs in foreign ports, practical navigation (terrestrial, electronic, and celestial), watch keeping, sail handling, and vessel maintenance. Students will maintain a logbook with daily weather observations, geography, vessel systems, and their learning process throughout the course. An emphasis on cultural, social, and environmental issues specific to the voyage will be explored. Prerequisites: Ns-101, Ns-241, Pe-100, Pe-114, Yt-102, and Firefighting. Cr. 4.
COMPUTER SCIENCE
Cs-150: STRUCTURED
PROBLEM SOLVING WITH COMPUTERS - A course in problem solving using
computers and emphasizing a structured approach. Topics include: hardware,
software and network organization of computers, structured solution methods,
programming fundamentals, and spreadsheet modeling. Rec.
3, Cr. 3.
Cs-151: INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING PROGRAMMING - An introductory level course in computer programming and applications. This course introduces engineering students to basic structured programming and engineering mathematical software. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
Cs-210: FORTRAN PROGRAMMING - An intermediate course in computer programming using FORTRAN. Prerequisite: Cs-150. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
Cs-220: C/C++ PROGRAMMING - An intermediate course in computer programming, using C/C++. Prerequisite: Cs-150. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
ECONOMICS
Ec-102: MICROECONOMICS - Introduction to supply and demand, markets, externalities and public goods, the theory of the firm, industrial organization and game theory, and factor markets. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
Ec-201: MACROECONOMICS - Introduction to national income accounting, business cycles, and inflation. Topics also include money and banking, monetary and fiscal policy. Prerequisite: Ec-102. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
ENGINEERING OPERATIONS
Eg-101: FUNDAMENTALS OF ENGINEERING OPERATIONS - A study of basic mechanical power generation systems, with emphasis on the applicable technologies and their safe and efficient management. The course is designed to introduce both engineering and non-engineering students to operating engineering. The course provides a foundation for many engineering department courses. Rec. 3, Cr. 2.
Eg-234: POWER EQUIPMENT LAB - An introduction to marine and stationary power plant systems and equipment through study, inspection, and maintenance applications. Topics include lubrication and lube oil purification systems; pumps; air removal equipment; and heat exchangers; piping systems and valves; control systems for temperature, pressure, and flow; compressed air systems; distilling plants; and auxiliary steam turbines. In addition, basic equipment techniques and tag-out safety procedures are introduced. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisite: Eg-101. Lab. 3, Cr. 2.
Eg-242: MACHINE TOOL PRACTICES - An introductory
course in machine tool practices for Power Engineering Technology students.
This course is designed to give students the basic theory and practical
application necessary to work with and supervise the operation of machine tools
and associated equipment such as engine lathe, milling machine, drill press and
precision measuring and layout tools. This course is the same as the first hour
of the course Eg-252, Machine Tool Operations. PET students may take Eg-252 in
place of this course and also apply Eg-252 toward the PET Free Elective
requirement. Rec. 1, Lab. 0, Cr. 1.
Eg-243: WELDING - An introduction to and practice in the principles, safety aspects, and correct operations of arc welding and oxyacetylene cutting. Emphasis is on all-position shielded metal arc welding. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Rec. 1, Lab 2, Cr. 2.
Eg-252: MACHINE TOOL OPERATIONS I - An introductory course in machine tool practices. This course is designed to give students the basic theory and practical application necessary to operate machine tools and associated equipment such as engine lathe, milling machine, drill press, precision measuring and layout tools. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Rec. 1, Lab. 3, Cr. 2 .5.
Eg-261: STEAM GENERATORS I - The construction and design of marine boilers of all types, including fuel oil systems and equipment, feedwater analysis, furnace refractories, and U. S. Coast Guard construction regulations. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
Eg-265: STEAM GENERATING SYSTEMS - A condensed version of Eg-261 (Steam Generators I) with more emphasis on principles of design, automation, and operation and less emphasis on construction details. Prerequisite: Marine Systems Engineering Major or consent of instructor. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Rec. 2, Cr. 2.
Eg-292: DIESEL POWER I - Introductory study of diesel engine principles, covering typical construction features with pertinent systems including fuel, lubricating, cooling, starting and maneuvering, exhaust and heat recovery. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
Eg-321: STEAM TURBINES I - A study of the elementary principles, descriptive classifications, and construction and accessories of various types of marine, stationary, and auxiliary turbines. Prerequisite: Et-211 or Es-251. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
Eg-350: ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES - This course is a general environmental overview with primary focus on: 1) a discussion on the causes of environmental problems, the changing role of technology and development of preventive technology, ecosystems and how they work; 2) finding balance among population, soil, water, and agriculture; 3) pollution: air, water, atmospheric, solid waste and public policy; 4) resources: biota, refuse, energy, and land. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
Eg-351: MACHINE TOOL OPERATIONS II - Practical study of the operation and utilization of lathes and milling machines. Provides a continuing opportunity to receive actual practice in threading and milling projects. Prerequisite: Eg-252. Rec. 1, Lab. 3, Cr. 2.5.
Eg-352: MACHINE TOOL OPERATIONS III - Designed to give the machine shop student experience in developing advanced machine shop skills. Training includes internal threading, boring and taper turning, external taper turning, knurling and radius turning. Advanced milling machine operations will also be taught. Three projects are required. Prerequisite: Eg-351 or permission of instructor. Rec. 1, Lab. 2, Cr. 2.
Eg-372: ELECTRICAL POWER II - Builds on Et/Es-371 to develop an understanding of design, construction, operational characteristics, efficiency and maintenance of DC and single- and 3-phase AC machinery, pulse-width modulation (PWM) and its applications to propulsion and industrial drives. Lab work will emphasize principles of safe and efficient operation, troubleshooting, and installation of electrical machinery and systematic use of measuring equipment. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisites: Ms-110 or Ms-150, Et-371 or Es-371, Ps-102 or Ps-162, Ce-203 or Co-200. Rec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3.
Eg-382: STEAM POWER SYSTEMS I - A study of measurement and adjustment techniques, and of control systems on modern main and auxiliary steam turbines. Includes lubrication systems, main propulsion shafting and propellers, and maintenance and emergency repairs of main propulsion turbines. The operation and maintenance of all types of marine boilers and their associated equipment along with U.S. Coast Guard operating regulations. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisites: Eg-265 or Eg-261, Eg-321. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
Eg-392: DIESEL POWER II - Continuation of material from Eg-292, with emphasis on theory and operation of air intake systems, fuel injection systems, governors, and lubrication systems. Characteristics of available lubricants and factors affecting lubrication and combustion are covered in detail. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisite: Eg-292 or Yt-102. Rec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3.
Eg-400: SPECIAL TOPICS IN ENGINEERING OPERATIONS - An upper-level course in engineering operations and related topics. Topics to be determined based on student or faculty proposals. Prerequisites to be determined based on course level and content or approval of department chair and instructor. Cr. 1-3.
Eg-422: STEAM POWER SYSTEMS II - Covers operations, testing, and components of steam power plants through lectures and laboratories that include work with a steam plant simulator and an operating steam plant. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisites: Eg-382, and Et-371 or Es-371. Rec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3.
Eg-431: GAS TURBINES - The design, operation, and maintenance of marine and industrial gas turbines and their systems. Prerequisites: Et-211 and Eg-321. Rec. 3, Cr. 2.
Eg-442: ADVANCED WELDING - The theory and practice of specialized types of welding such as tungsten inert gas, aluminum, and pipe welding. Includes specialized fabrication problems encountered aboard ship. Prerequisite: Eg-243. Lab. 3, Cr. 1.
Eg-481: MARINE REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING - Refrigeration processes encountered in the marine field and industry. Includes the design, operation, and maintenance of the principal refrigeration cycle components, reciprocating and rotary centrifugal compressors, and the refrigerants used. Prerequisite: Et-211 or Es-251. Rec. 2, Lab. 1, Cr. 2.5.
Eg-491:
DIESEL POWER III
- A review of marine diesel engines of all types including the design,
operation and maintenance, indicator card analysis, and emergency repair of
large diesel engines. Prerequisite: Eg-392. Rec. 2, Lab.
2, Cr. 3.
Eg-492: DIESEL POWER III (NO LAB) - A review of marine diesel engines of all types including the design, operation and maintenance, indicator card analysis, and emergency repair of large diesel engines. Prerequisite: Eg-392. Rec. 2, Cr. 2.
Eg-495:
DIESEL ENGINE FUNDAMENTALS - Designed to give the deck officer an understanding of
the operation and theory of diesel machinery. Rec. 3,
Cr. 3.
Eg-497: POWER ENGINEERING OPERATIONS CAPSTONE
I -
The course will introduce concepts of power plant operations, which build on
previous PEO curriculum material. This will include fossil power plant
operations and technologies, electrical grid operation and current topics of
interest in the power generation industry. This course is a communications
intensive course. Prerequisites: Eg-382 and Eg-431. Rec. 3,
Lab. 2, Cr. 4.
Eg-498: POWER ENGINEERING OPERATIONS CAPSTONE II - The course will develop concepts of power plant operations, which build on previous PEO curriculum material. This will include combined cycle power plant operations and technologies, environmental considerations, professional ethics and current topics of interest in the power generation industry. This course is a communications intensive course. Prerequisite: Eg-497. Rec. 3, Lab. 2, Cr. 4.
Eg-499: MARINE ENGINEER LICENSE SEMINAR - Lectures and discussions of problems associated with subjects required by the U.S. Coast Guard license examination. This course cannot be used to fulfill the "Technical Elective" requirement in Engineering Department programs. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
ENGINEERING
Es-180: ENGINEERING DESIGN I - A first course in "structured" conceptual design of engineering systems. Lectures emphasize methods of creating alternate approaches to solve a given “open ended” engineering problem, and identifying the most promising solutions. This communications intensive course includes a conceptual design project and simple computer application. Students will work in design teams devising, evaluating, and defending a feasible solution to a design problem. A student must have completed or be concurrently enrolled in Cs-150. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Rec. 2, Cr. 2.
Es-205: ENGINEERING STATICS - The study of forces applied to structures. Includes an introduction to vector mechanics, static equilibrium, two and three-dimensional force systems, distributed forces, and friction. Structures studied include trusses, frames, and beams. Prerequisites: Ms-110 or Ms-150 and Ps-102 or Ps-162. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
Es-235: ENGINEERING STRENGTH OF MATERIALS - A study of stresses and strains in structures due to tension, compression, shear, torsion, bending, and combined stresses. Stress transformation and introduction to three-dimensional stresses. Applications include beams, columns, and indeterminate structures. Prerequisite: Es-205. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
Es-245: ENGINEERING FLUID MECHANICS - An engineering-level extension to Et-201 Fluid Power. Topics include fluid statics and dynamics as applied to ship stability, series and parallel pipe flow, open channel flow, and inviscid flow around solid objects. Application of curve fits and dimensional analysis to experiment design and data reduction. Prerequisites: Cs-150, Et-201, Es-205, Ms-252. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
Es-251: ENGINEERING THERMODYNAMICS I - Introduction to thermodynamic properties, phases, and processes and the concepts of energy, work, and heat. The First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics are developed. Entropy and availability are developed through Second Law analysis. Computer application and problem solving are emphasized and design and open-ended problems are presented as design experiences. Prerequisites: Ms-110 or Ms-150, Ps-102 or Ps-162, and Cs-150. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
Es-352: ENGINEERING THERMODYNAMICS II - Engineering applications of the First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics, entropy and availability to the following topics: analysis of power and refrigeration cycles, gas mixtures, psychometrics and flow through nozzles, and blade passages, and combustion processes. Heat transfer principles are introduced. Engineering design and computer applications are emphasized. Prerequisites: Es-251, Ms-120 or Ms-160, and Ps-201 or Ps-261. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
Es-371: ENHANCED ELECTRICAL POWER I - An expanded version of Et-371, for students planning to take the Engineering-in-Training (EIT) examination. Includes additional topics in AC and DC circuit theory, transient analysis in DC circuits, Norton's and Thevenin's Theorems, loop current and node voltage analysis, and complex notation analysis of AC circuits. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisites: Ps-201 or Ps-261, Ms-110 or Ms-150. Rec. 3, Lab. 2, Cr. 4.
Es-380: ENGINEERING DESIGN II - A second course in engineering design, integrating "engineering science" to design the optimum embodiment of a selected concept. Topics and techniques discussed include sensitivity analysis, engineering project management, cost estimation and reduction, design for assembly, and design for reliability/maintainability. This communications-intensive course includes computer modeling and analysis and a significant design project. Prerequisites: Es-180, Cs-150, Ms-252; or consent of instructor. (Students are expected to have completed or to be taking Et-230/Es-235 and Es-245 concurrently.) Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
Es-400: SPECIAL TOPICS IN ENGINEERING - An upper-level course in engineering design or related topics. Topics to be determined based on student or faculty proposals. Prerequisites to be determined based on course level and content or approval of department chair and instructor. Cr. 1-3.
Es-410: ENGINEER IN TRAINING REVIEW - A review of topics that are normally covered on the EIT examination, plus material on how the examination is organized. Prerequisite: major in Marine Systems Engineering, Marine Engineering Technology, Power Engineering Technology, or completed a minor in Technical Science or Naval Architecture, senior standing. Rec. 2, Cr. 2.
Es-420: ENGINEERING DYNAMICS - A vector-based study of linear and angular kinematics, linear and angular kinetics, energy methods, impulse, momentum and kinetics of simple three dimensional motions. Prerequisites: Es-205 and Ms-260. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
Es-425: ENGINEERING DYNAMICS II - An upper-level course in engineering mechanics. Topics include a detailed study in the kinematics and kinetics of a rigid body, vibration theory, Lagrangian mechanics, and the Hamiltonian function. Application of these techniques to the solution of practical engineering problems will be emphasized. Prerequisite: Es-420. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
Es-430: MACHINE DESIGN - Application of the basic concepts of engineering statics, strength of materials, and dynamics to the design of machine elements. Analytical and empirical techniques are presented for the design and analysis of a variety of mechanical components including fasteners, springs, bearings, gears, shafts and couplings. Lubrication principles are introduced through bearing analysis. Prerequisites: Es-205, Es-235 and Es-420 or permission of the instructor. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
Es-490: NUMERICAL AND COMPUTER METHODS FOR ENGINEERING - A variety of numerical algorithms and techniques which may be employed in the solution of engineering problems. Topics may include solution of nonlinear equations, zeroes of polynomials, interpolation and approximation, curve fitting, numerical differentiation and integration, matrix manipulations, linear simultaneous equations, solution of first and higher order (and systems of) differential equations, finite difference approximation for derivatives, and mathematical modeling. Prerequisites: Cs-150, Ms-252; Es-380 (concurrent). Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
Es-501: ENGINEERING MATERIALS - An introduction to the structure and structural characteristics of materials used in engineering; including metallic alloys, ceramics, polymers, and composites. Methods of processing are emphasized. Prerequisites: Et-230 or Es-235 and Ch-301 or Ch-352. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
Es-510: ENGINEERING TEST LABORATORY - A laboratory experience through which students learn the basics of engineering testing. This communications-intensive course includes experiment design, instrument selection and calibration, data collection, analysis of data, and report writing and presentation. Prerequisites: Es-235, Es-245, Es-251. Lab. 3, Cr. 2.
Es-520: APPLICATIONS IN ENGINEERING PROGRAMMING - An upper-level course in engineering programming. This course introduces engineering students to solving complex engineering problems using computational tools. General computational and numerical techniques are explored using Matlab computational software. Other programming tools will also be utilized when appropriate. Implementation of numerical integration, numerical control, data acquisition, filtering and FFT’s, FEA, CFD and CNC applications may comprise topics for this course. Prerequisite: Es-490. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
Es-598: CAPSTONE DESIGN PREPARATION - Preparation for the major design project required in the final semester of all Marine Systems Engineering students. Each student or student team will work with an engineering faculty member to select a problem, collect reference materials, develop design objectives and specifications, select a design approach and methodology, and devise a detailed project plan. This course is communications intensive. (In special cases, course requirements may be satisfied through independent study.) Prerequisite: Marine Systems Engineering final year status or permission of the major Coordinator. Rec. 1, Cr. 1.
Es-599: CAPSTONE DESIGN PROJECT - A communications-intensive project course in which the student, individually or as part of a team, applies his/her knowledge of engineering operations, engineering science, engineering design, and technical communications to analyze and create, communicate, and defend design solutions to an open-ended problem of practical interest approved by an engineering faculty member. Prerequisite: Es-598. Rec. 1, Cr. 3.
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Et-101:
GRAPHICS -
Study and practice in lettering, use of tools, methods of geometric
construction, multiview projection, orthographic representation, and
delineation application to marine technology and engineering. This course
supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for
Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The
course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in
addition to the class requirements. Rec. 2, Lab 2, Cr. 3.
Et-102: SOLID MODELING & COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN - This hands-on course will introduce the student to the latest developments in two and three-dimension CAD solid modeling techniques. It will introduce the student to the paradigms involved in creating two and three-dimensional CAD drawings. The students will then begin to use solid primitives and 2D CAD wire frames to create three-dimensional solid models. Students will learn how to modify solids by joining or subtracting solids, and by adding holes, chamfers, fillets, rounds, cuts, and protrusions to solids. Surface modeling techniques will also be addressed, and each student will create a solid model of a boat hull. Additional topics will include the creation of assembly and exploded view drawings. Students will also learn how to create section views and orthographic projection drawings from solid models. Prior CAD experience is helpful but not required. Cr. 1.
Et-201: FLUID POWER - An introduction to applied fluid mechanics, including properties, hydrostatic pressure, flow and pressure, flow and pressure measurements, forces on areas, continuity equation, Bernoulli and general energy equations, analysis of piping systems for losses, and pump selection. These principles are applied to a variety of typical engineering problems in fluid systems. This course is designed to develop each student's ability to analyze engineering problems. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisites: Ms-101 and Cs-150 (or equivalent). Rec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3.
Et-202: STATICS AND DYNAMICS - Study of static force systems, equilibrium, friction, and moments, and their application to structures, including trusses. Study of simple dynamic systems, including kinematics of rectilinear and angular motion, force and inertia, work, energy, and power, the basics of oscillatory motion, and impulse and momentum. Prerequisites: Ms-110 or Ms-150, Ps-102 or Ps-162. Rec. 4, Cr. 4.
Et-211: THERMODYNAMICS I - An introduction to heat and work processes that covers units, properties, energy, and the first and second laws of thermodynamics applied to ideal gas and steam processes. Prerequisites: Ms-110 and Cs-150 and Et-201. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
Et-212: THERMODYNAMICS II - Power and refrigeration cycles, heat transfer, and contemporary problems in energy conversion. Prerequisite: Et-211. Rec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3.
Et-220: DYNAMICS - The study of moving objects and how forces affect their motion. Prerequisite: Et-202. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
Et-230: STRENGTH OF MATERIALS - Study of stresses and strains produced in materials due to tension, compression, shear, and torsion. Prerequisite: Et-202. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
Et-351: THERMO/FLUIDS LABORATORY - Experiments in thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics, standard experimental techniques, data analysis, and report writing. Communications intensive. Prerequisites: Et-211, Et-201. Lab. 3, Cr. 2.
Et-362: NATURE AND PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS - This course introduces materials used in engineering applications along with guidelines for determining the appropriate materials for a given application. It also introduces fundamental science that determines the properties of materials, such as bonding types and atomic/molecular structures. Mechanical and physical properties of materials will be examined in the lectures and in laboratory exercises. Includes standard experimental techniques, mechanical and computerized data acquisition and analysis, and report writing. Communications intensive. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisites: Ch-301, Et-230, and Et-452. Rec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3.
Et-371: ELECTRICAL POWER I - Extension of electromagnetic principles to AC and DC circuits, including balanced three-phase AC, and their application to the analysis of DC and AC circuits. Includes meters, transformers, batteries, and three-phase AC. Introduction to practical operation of shipboard and industrial electrical systems. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisite: Ps-201 or Ps-261. Rec. 3, Lab. 2, Cr. 4.
Et-377: ENGINEERING ECONOMICS - A study of economic theories and principles as applied to engineering decision making. It includes methods of compound interest, annual worth, and present worth, rate of return, benefit/cost ratio, capital allocation, depreciation, and risk analysis. Other topics will include revenue requirements, price level changes, and minimum attractive rate of return. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
Et-378: COMPUTER APPLICATIONS FOR POWER - A practical study of typical engineering software used in industry. Examples include the use of spreadsheet for economic studies, computer aided drafting, power plant controls, moving data from one analysis to another, and special topics chosen by the instructor. Prerequisite: Cs-150. Rec. 2, Lab. 3, Cr. 3.
Et-390: ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY FOR SURFACE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS - A course covering high technology innovations in engines, electronics, and hydraulic systems as applied to modern road and rail vehicles, and including computerized vehicle management systems that optimize vehicle performance and handling. Prerequisites: Ps-201, Eg-392, and Et-371 or Es-371. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
Et-392:
SHIP'S SYSTEMS - A guided independent study of the engineering
systems on the training ship State of
Et-399: SPECIAL TOPICS IN ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY - An upper-level course in engineering technology and related topics. Topics to be determined based on student or faculty proposals. Prerequisites to be determined based on course level and content or approval of department chair and instructor. Cr. 1-3.
Et-401: AUTOMATION AND CONTROL - A study of principles and hardware for control and automation system as applied to processes in marine and shoreside power plants. Media studied include pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical/electronic. Prerequisites: Ms-110 or Ms-150, Et-371 or Es-371, Eg-372, Eg-392 or Eg-426, Et-202 or Ps-102/Ps-162, Et-201, Cr-103, Cr-303, Ce-203 or Co-200, and Co-300. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
Et-432: POWER CONTROL ELECTRONICS - Operational theory, applications and troubleshooting of basic electronic components used to control electrical power, including thermionic tubes, CRTs, diodes, transistors, SCRs and related components. Circuits studied include rectifiers, oscillators, amplifiers, inverters, stabilized power supplies, counters, sensors for speed, motion and position, logic circuits, memories and Bistable devices. Applications are taken from automation, AC and DC control circuits, battery charging systems and power supplies, microwave ovens, communications and digital logic and memory systems. Prerequisite: Eg-372. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
Et-452: TECHNICAL COMMUNICATIONS - Extension of the theory and practice of communications tasks of a working engineer or technologist, including engineering proposals and reports; mechanism and process description; instructions, accident or casualty reports; technical specifications; and progress reports. Application of effective visual aids to both oral and written communications will be emphasized. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
Et-455: ENGINEERING ETHICS: CONCEPTS - A preparatory course for engineers in formulating decision-making guidelines and solving technical problems while considering ethical ramifications. Professionalism and Codes of Ethics as related to moral and virtue issues. Responsibility of engineers as well as risk safety and liability associated with decision-making processes as they affect the environment and societal norms. Prerequisite: senior standing or permission of the instructor. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
Et-482: HEATING, VENTILATION, & AIR CONDITIONING - A study of the components, functions, and operating principles of an air conditioning system with particular attention focused on the influence of temperature, humidity, and air motion as related to human comfort. Topics include psychometrics, air quality, capacity calculations for heat gain and loss, air distribution, and elementary refrigeration systems. Rec. 2, Cr. 2.
Et-498: POWER ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY CAPSTONE
I -
A course in which the student, individually, applies his/her knowledge of
computer methods, engineering operations, engineering science and technical communications
to analyze and create, communicate and defend a written technical project.
Additionally, the course will introduce concepts of power plant operations,
which build on previous PET curriculum material. This will include fossil power
plant operations and technologies, using a power plant simulator, electrical
grid operation and current topics of interest in the power generation industry.
This course is a communications intensive and computer intensive course.
Prerequisites: Et-378, Eg-382 and Eg-431. Rec. 3, Lab. 2, Cr.
4.
Et-499: POWER ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY CAPSTONE
II -
A course in which the student, individually, and as part of a team, applies
his/her knowledge of computer methods, engineering operations, engineering
science and technical communications to analyze and create, communicate and
defend a written project. At least one formal presentation will be included in
this project. Additionally, the course will develop concepts of power plant
operations, which build on previous PET curriculum material. This will include
combined cycle power plant operations and technologies, using a power plant
simulator, environmental considerations, professional ethics and current topics
of interest in the power generation industry. This course is a communications
intensive and computer intensive course. Prerequisite: Et-498. Rec. 4, Lab. 2, Cr. 5.
GEOGRAPHY
Ge-200: WORLD REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY I - This course surveys the physical, economic, and historical patterns of the U.S., Canada, Latin America, Europe, Russia, and states of the former Soviet Union. Each of these regions will be explored with respect to landforms, resources, and cultures, as well as evolving economic and political systems. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
Ge-210:
WORLD REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY II - This course surveys the physical, economic, and
historical patterns of the
HUMANITIES AND COMMUNICATIONS
Hc-111: COMPOSITION - A basic writing course which stresses mechanical and rhetorical skills for professional writing. Research, analytical, and argumentation skills are emphasized. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
Hc-112: HUMANITIES I - An interdisciplinary examination of the cultural roots of modern global society from the first civilizations through the middle Renaissance. Prerequisite: Hc-111. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
Hc-151/152/153: BAND - A campus program that aims to promote music education for students who participate and perform as musicians in the college band. Active participation in band activities and written assignments in music will be required. Cr. 1. (Students may re-elect this course in two subsequent semesters to earn a total of 3 credits which would satisfy a humanities elective requirement.)
Hc-200: AMERICAN LITERATURE - A seminar course that will investigate major authors, themes, and works of American literature. Students will participate in class discussions and present individual projects. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
Hc-211: HUMANITIES II - An interdisciplinary examination of the cultural roots of modern global society from the late Renaissance to the present. Prerequisite: Hc-111. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
Hc-232: MANAGEMENT COMMUNICATION - Students apply basic writing skills to produce various types of business communication, such as short and long reports, letters of inquiry, transmittals, proposal preparation, and organization of information for oral presentation using modern technological communications systems. Students will also study development in technological communications systems. Prerequisite: Hc-111. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
Hc-300: INDEPENDENT STUDY - An independent research project or course to be arranged between the instructor and advanced student with a humanities minor. Regular seminar meetings and an extensive research project required. Prerequisite: permission of instructor and advisor. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
Hc-311: TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY I - A survey of the history of technology and an examination of the impact of inventions and innovations on Western society from ancient times to the present. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
Hc-312:
TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY II - An examination of the ethical and organizational
impacts of technology on contemporary society. Course topics include ethical
standards; the nature, sources and effects of technological change; the
relationship of science to technology; the diffusion of technology; technology,
energy and the environment; technology and the transformation of work; and the
shaping and control of technology. The impacts of specific technologies, such
as communication and medical technologies are also examined. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
Hc-321: EXPERIENCE, HISTORY, AND ANALYSIS OF FILM - This course traces historical developments in film production (including types of framing, the introduction of camera motion, lens effects, the introduction of sound, etc.) and shows how these techniques lead to cinematic meaning. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
Hc-331: SPECIAL TOPICS IN HUMANITIES - An upper-level course allowing students to pursue various topics in the humanities. Topics might include: thematic or imagistic studies, or work of specific genres, or individual authors, philosophers, composers and/or artists. Proposals may be student or instructor initiated. Prerequisites: Hc-111, Hc-112 and Hc-211 and approval of department chair and instructor. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
Hc-333: BASIC DRAWING - This course helps students understand the language of drawing, a means of communicating literal or imaginative pictorial ideas. Students will develop a vocabulary for drawing, and learn how to accurately represent on paper what one sees. This course will stress learning ab