Maritime - Engineering Officer, Bachelor of Science
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Great Lakes Maritime Academy
NMC Code 851
The Great Lakes Maritime Academy prepares students for the challenge of operating commercial ships of unlimited tonnage on the Great Lakes and oceans as merchant marine officers. Engineering officers are responsible for the efficient operation and maintenance of engines and support machinery aboard ship. The vessel may be diesel powered with multiple engines or turbine powered operating on high pressure steam, capable of generating thousands of horsepower. The Marine Engineer must understand these systems and keep them operating 24/7. Engineering Officers are also responsible for the ship’s business as associated with all onboard equipment and mechanical aspects of the vessel.
All qualified engineering cadets write the U.S. Coast Guard examination for licensing as a Third Assistant Engineer, Steam and Motor Vessels of any Horsepower. Graduates are fully compliant with STCW International Quality Standards. The curriculum awards a Bachelor of Science degree in Maritime Technology. For those entering with transferable college credits, an accelerated program is available. Engineering Officer cadets may complete their program in as little as three years.
Major Requirements
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| ENG 111 | English Composition | 4 |
| ENG 112 | English Composition | 3-4 |
| or ENG 220 | Technical Writing | |
| PHL 202 | Contemporary Ethical Dilemmas | 3 |
| Any Group 1 Humanities course | 3 | |
| Math Competency 1 | 7 | |
| CHM 101 | Introductory Chemistry | 4 |
| PLS 101 | Intro to American Politics | 3 |
| Occupational Specialty Requirements | ||
| MDK 100 | Survival at Sea | 1 |
| MDK 149 | Damage Control & Safety | 2 |
| MDK 250 | Stability for the Engineer | 1 |
| MDK 330 | Medical First Aid Provider | 2 |
| MDK 341 | Ship Construction | 2 |
| MNG 100 | Intro to Vessel Operations | 1 |
| MNG 104 | Engine Systems Graphics | 3 |
| MNG 105 | Shipboard Information Systems | 3 |
| MNG 110 | Engineering Mechanics | 3 |
| MNG 234 | Electronic Fundamentals | 4 |
| MNG 250 | Fluid Systems | 3 |
| MNG 260 | Maritime Machining | 2 |
| MNG 271 & 271L | Maritime Welding and Maritime Welding Lab | 2 |
| MNG 275 | Refrigeration | 3 |
| MNG 314 | Diesel Engineering | 7 |
| MNG 317 | Engineering Sea Project I | 3 |
| MNG 318 | Engineering Sea Project II | 6 |
| MNG 319 | Engineering Sea Project III | 6 |
| MNG 321 | Marine Boilers | 3.5 |
| MNG 322 | Marine Turbines | 2.5 |
| MNG 323 | Marine Steam Lab | 1 |
| MNG 335 | Electric Machines and Controls | 4 |
| MNG 336 | Electric Mach. & Controls Lab | 2 |
| MNG 455 | Engine Room Resource Mgmt. | 2 |
| MNG 466 | Engine Room Business | 2 |
| MNG 496 | License Preparation - Engine | 2 |
| MNS 100 | Naval Science | 2 |
| GLMA Program Electives | 18 | |
| Total Credits | 120-121 | |
| 1 | Placement into MTH 141 Calculus I or higher, or completion of MTH 121 College Algebra and MTH 122 Trigonometry |
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Fall | Credits | |
| MDK 100 | Survival at Sea | 1 |
| MNG 100 | Intro to Vessel Operations | 1 |
| Credits | 2 | |
| Fall | ||
| MNG 104 | Engine Systems Graphics | 3 |
| MNG 110 | Engineering Mechanics | 3 |
| ENG 111 | English Composition 1 | 4 |
| MTH 121 | College Algebra 1 | 4 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| MNS 100 | Naval Science | 2 |
| MNG 234 | Electronic Fundamentals | 4 |
| MNG 314 | Diesel Engineering | 7 |
| MTH 122 | Trigonometry 1 | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Summer | ||
| MNG 317 | Engineering Sea Project I 2 | 3 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| MNG 250 | Fluid Systems | 3 |
| MNG 260 | Maritime Machining | 2 |
| MNG 335 | Electric Machines and Controls | 4 |
| MNG 336 | Electric Mach. & Controls Lab | 2 |
| CHM 101 | Introductory Chemistry 1 | 4 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| MNG 105 | Shipboard Information Systems | 3 |
| MDK 149 | Damage Control & Safety | 2 |
| MNG 271 | Maritime Welding | 2 |
| MNG 321 | Marine Boilers | 3.5 |
| MNG 322 | Marine Turbines | 2.5 |
| MNG 323 | Marine Steam Lab | 1 |
| ENG 220 or ENG 112 |
Technical Writing 1 or English Composition |
3 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Summer | ||
| No Classes | ||
| Credits | 0 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| MNG 318 | Engineering Sea Project II 2 | 6 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Spring | ||
| MNG 275 | Refrigeration | 3 |
| MDK 341 | Ship Construction | 2 |
| GLMA Program Elective 1 | 3 | |
| GLMA Program Elective 1 | 3 | |
| NMC Humanities Elective (Group 1) 1 | 3 | |
| PHL 202 | Contemporary Ethical Dilemmas 1 | 3 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Summer | ||
| MNG 319 | Engineering Sea Project III 2 | 6 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| MDK 250 | Stability for the Engineer | 1 |
| MDK 330 | Medical First Aid Provider | 2 |
| MNG 455 | Engine Room Resource Mgmt. | 2 |
| MNG 466 | Engine Room Business | 2 |
| MNG 496 | License Preparation - Engine | 2 |
| GLMA Program Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| PLS 101 | Intro to American Politics 1 | 3 |
| GLMA Program Elective 1 | 3 | |
| GLMA Program Elective 1 | 3 | |
| GLMA Program Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
| 1 | General education classes |
| 2 | Sailing projects/internships |
Cadets must earn a minimum of 2.0 grade in all Maritime, NMC and transfer classes (BSMT is 120 credit hours).
Additional Requirements/Certifications
- VPDSD
- MARAD Firefighting
- First Aid/CPR/AED
- In Port Sea Days (30 required)
- Completed Sea Days (240 required)
- Alcohol & Substance Abuse Seminar
- Supervisory Alcohol/Substance Abuse
- Avoiding-Dealing with Sexual Harassment
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Maritime/Sea Projects Credit Hours | 75 | |
| NMC Credit Hours | 45 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
Approved Program Electives
(NMC course transfer or equivalent)
21 credit hours required
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACC 121 | Accounting Principles I | 4 |
| BUS 231 | Professional Communications | 3 |
| BUS 261 | Business Law I | 3 |
| CIT 110 | Programming Logic and Design | 3 |
| CIT 210 | Microsoft Office - Excel | 3 |
| CIT 213 | Networking Technologies | 4 |
| CIT 233 | Project Management | 3 |
| COM 101 | Introduction to Communication | 4 |
| COM 111 | Public Speaking | 4 |
| DD 110 | Basic Metallurgy | 3 |
| EET 221 | Industrial Controls 1 | 3 |
| EET 232 | Programmable Logic Controllers 1 | 3 |
| EET 304 | Marine Electronics 2 | 3 |
| EGR 201 | Statics 2 | 3 |
| EGR 202 | Mechanics of Materials 2 | 3 |
| EGR 203 | Dynamics 2 | 4 |
| HST 101 | Western Civilization to 1500AD | 4 |
| HST 102 | Western Civilization from 1500 | 4 |
| HST 111 | U S History to 1865 | 4 |
| HST 112 | U S History Since 1865 | 4 |
| HST 211 | Native American History | 3 |
| HST 212 | African-American History | 3 |
| HST 213 | American Women's History | 3 |
| HST 225 | American Civil War | 3 |
| HST 228 | The Vietnam War | 3 |
| HST 230 | A History of Michigan | 3 |
| HST 235 | 20th Century Europe | 3 |
| HUM 101 | Introduction to Humanities | 3 |
| HUM 102 | Introduction to Humanities | 3 |
| HUM 116 | World Cultures | 4 |
| MDK 445 | Liquid Cargo Stowage | 2 |
| MFG 114 | Machining II 3 | 3 |
| MFG 217 | CNC Operations - Lathe 3 | 4 |
| MFG 304 | Marine Hydraulics | 3 |
| MGT 241 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| MGT 251 | Human Resources Management | 3 |
| MNS 200 | Naval Science II | 2 |
| MNS 250 | Leadership and Ethics | 2 |
| MTH 131 | Intro to Prob & Stats 2 | 3 |
| MTH 141 | Calculus I 2 | 5 |
| MTH 142 | Calculus II 2 | 5 |
| PHL 105 | Critical Thinking | 3 |
| PHL 201 | Ethics | 3 |
| PHL 203 | Environmental Ethics | 3 |
| PHY 105 | Physics of the World Around Us | 4 |
| PHY 121 | General Physics I 2 | 4 |
| PHY 122 | General Physics II 2 | 4 |
| PLS 132 | Comparative Politics | 3 |
| PLS 211 | International Relations | 3 |
| PLS 233 | U.S. Foreign Policy | 3 |
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 223 | Intro to Social Psychology 2 | 3 |
| PSY 231 | Psychology of Adjustment 2 | 3 |
| RAM 155 | Microcontroller Programming | 3 |
| SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SOC 211 | Marriage and the Family | 3 |
| SOC 231 | Deviance and Criminal Behavior | 3 |
| 1 | Prerequisite required: EET 221 Industrial Controls, EET 232 Programmable Logic Controllers, and EET 234 PLC Applications II are met by MNG 234 Electronic Fundamentals and may require an instructor signature |
| 2 | All other courses with a required prerequisite must be met by the course(s) required in the catalog |
| 3 | Prerequisite required: MFG 114 Machining II and MFG 217 CNC Operations - Lathe are met by MNG 260 Maritime Machining and may require an instructor signature |