Marine Engineering Management, Associate of Applied Science

Program Overview

The Marine Engineering Management degree prepares students for careers in the yacht maintenance, repair, and retrofit industry. Graduates may work in shipyards or as part of on-board crews, traveling worldwide. The program covers topics such as marine diesel engines, electrical systems, fuel systems, and marine composites. Graduates are eligible to sit for various American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) Certifications.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview: The Marine Engineering Management degree prepares students for careers in the large yacht maintenance, repair, and retrofit industry.
Broward County, the world leader in the yacht industry, requires qualified technicians to work on multi-million-dollar vessels with the latest technology in marine equipment. Graduates may work in shipyards or as part of on-board crews, traveling worldwide. Career advancement in management is possible.
• Objectives:
• Demonstrate proficiency in diesel engines, electrical systems, fuel systems, ventilation systems, exhaust systems, control systems, fuel injection, and drive systems.
• Diagnose and repair common diesel engine and electrical problems.
• Demonstrate engine rebuild skills.

Outline:

• Content: The program covers the following topics:
• Marine diesel engines
• Electrical systems
• Fuel systems
• Ventilation systems
• Exhaust systems
• Control systems
• Fuel injection
• Drive systems
• Marine composites, painting, and refinishing
• Computer and internet literacy
• Humanities
• Mathematics
• Natural science
• Structure: The program consists of a combination of general education courses offered at all BC locations and program-specific courses offered at the Judson A. Samuels South Campus.
• Course Schedule: The course schedule is as follows:
| Course | Title | Credits | |---|---|---| | ENC1101 | COMPOSITION I | 3.00 | | MTE1004C | INTRODUCTION TO MARINE TECHNOLOGY | 3.00 | | MTE1400C | MARINE ELECTRICITY | 3.00 | | MTE2420C | ADVANCED ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS | 3.00 | | MTE2490C | MARINE ELECTRONICS | 3.00 | | MTE1040C | MARINE DIESEL ENGINES I | 3.00 | | MTE2041C | DIESEL ENGINES II | 3.00 | | MTE1073C | GASOLINE ENGINE DIAGNOSTICS AND REPAIR | 3.00 | | MTE2234C | MARINE TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS | 3.00 | | MTE2541C | MARINE AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT | 3.00 | | MTE1543C | MARINE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS | 3.00 | | MTE1062C | MARINE CORROSION & PREVENTION | 3.00 | | MTE1312C | ADVANCED MARINE COMPOSITES, PAINTING & REFINISH | 3.00 | | CGS1060C | COMPUTER AND INTERNET LITERACY 1 | 3.00 | | GE Course | General Education Natural Science Core | 3.00 | | MTE1651C | BASIC WELDING | 4.00 | | GE Course | General Education Mathematics Core 2 | 3.00 | | GE Course | General Education Mathematics Core | 3.00 | | GE Course | General Education Humanities Core | 3.00 | | MTE2949 | MARINE INTERNSHIP | 2.00 | | AMH2020 | HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES SINCE 1877 | 3.00 |

Careers:

• Career Paths: Potential career paths for graduates include:
• Marine Technician
• Yacht Maintenance and Repair Technician
• Shipyard Worker
• On-Board Crew Member
• Opportunities: Graduates may work in a variety of settings, including shipyards, marinas, and private yacht clubs.
• Outcomes: Upon completing the program, graduates will be eligible to sit for various American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) Certifications and may also pursue further education in the field.