Maritime - Power Systems, Bachelor of Science
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Great Lakes Maritime Academy
NMC Code 860
The Power Systems Program is designed to prepare individuals for employment in power production industries such as power plants, hospitals, industrial plants, and manufacturing plants. Operators in such industries read, interpret and adjust meters and gauges to make sure plant equipment and processes are working properly. Some operate chemical-feeding devices, take samples of the water or liquid waste, perform chemical and biological laboratory analysis and adjust the amount of chemicals such as chlorine in the water. Some use a variety of instruments to sample and measure water quality and common hand and power tools to make repairs. Operators also make repairs to valves, pumps and other equipment. As facilities become more sophisticated and industry demands more from those individuals who maintain and operate these physical plants, there is a need for intense technical training for these positions. Students at the Great Lakes Maritime Academy obtain these goals through classes in mathematics, science and occupational courses. Cadets also have hands-on experience through labs and internships for practical training.
Major Requirements
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| ENG 111 | English Composition | 4 |
| ENG 220 | Technical Writing | 3 |
| Any Group 1 Humanities Course | 3 | |
| Math Competency 1 | 7 | |
| CHM 101 | Introductory Chemistry | 4 |
| Any Group 1 Social Science Course | 3 | |
| Occupational Specialty Requirements | ||
| DD 110 | Basic Metallurgy | 3 |
| EET 221 | Industrial Controls | 3 |
| EET 232 | Programmable Logic Controllers | 3 |
| MGT 241 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| 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 270 | Issues in Power Production | 3 |
| MNG 271 & 271L | Maritime Welding and Maritime Welding Lab | 2 |
| MNG 275 | Refrigeration | 3 |
| 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 |
| Internship I | 6 | |
| Internship II | 6 | |
| Internship III | 3 | |
| GLMA Program Electives | 30 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
| 1 | Placement into MTH 141 Calculus I or higher, or completion of MTH 121 College Algebra and MTH 122 Trigonometry. |
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Fall | Credits | |
| MDK 100 | Survival at Sea 1 | 1 |
| MNG 100 | Intro to Vessel Operations 1 | 1 |
| Credits | 2 | |
| Fall | ||
| MNG 104 | Engine Systems Graphics | 3 |
| MNG 105 | Shipboard Information Systems | 3 |
| ENG 111 | English Composition | 4 |
| MTH 121 | College Algebra | 4 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| MTH 122 | Trigonometry | 3 |
| MNG 234 | Electronic Fundamentals | 4 |
| MNG 314 | Diesel Engineering | 7 |
| ENG 220 | Technical Writing 2 | 3 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Summer | ||
| MNG 318 | Engineering Sea Project II (Internship) | 6 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| 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 | 4 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| MNG 105 | Shipboard Information Systems | 3 |
| EET 221 | Industrial Controls | 3 |
| MNG 271 | Maritime Welding | 2 |
| MNG 321 | Marine Boilers | 3.5 |
| MNG 322 | Marine Turbines | 2.5 |
| MNG 323 | Marine Steam Lab | 1 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Summer | ||
| No Classes | ||
| Credits | 0 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Fall | ||
| MNG 319 | Engineering Sea Project III (Internship) | 6 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Spring | ||
| MNG 275 | Refrigeration | 3 |
| MNG 270 | Issues in Power Production | 3 |
| EET 232 | Programmable Logic Controllers | 3 |
| DD 110 | Basic Metallurgy | 3 |
| MDK 330 | Medical First Aid Provider | 2 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Summer | ||
| MNG 317 | Engineering Sea Project I (Internship) | 3 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Fall | ||
| NMC Humanities Elec (GRP 1) | 3 | |
| NMC Social Science Elec (GRP 1) | 3 | |
| MGT 241 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| NMC Program Elective | 3 | |
| NMC Program Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| NMC Program Elective | 3 | |
| NMC Program Elective | 3 | |
| NMC Program Elective | 3 | |
| NMC Program Elective | 3 | |
| NMC Program Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 122 | |
| 1 | Mandatory orientation also done at this time |
| 2 | ENG 112 English Composition may be substituted for ENG 220 Technical Writing. |
Additional Requirements/Certifications
- First Aid/CPR/AED
- Alcohol & Substance Abuse Seminar
- Avoiding-Dealing with Sexual Harassment
- Supervisory Alcohol/Substance Abuse
- MDK 100 Survival at Sea completion date
- Orientation Completion Date1
| 1 | Mandatory orientation also done at this time |
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MNG/MDK and Internship Credit Hours | 65 | |
| NMC Credit Hours | 57 | |
| Total Credits | 122 | |
BSMT requires 120 credit hours. Classes indicated as "TO" (tested out of) or "W" (waived) must be replaced with classes approved by the department head. A "T" indicates a class that has transferred.