MRT — MARINE TECHNOLOGY

Courses

MRT 101: Marine Engines and Drives

Credits 3
Students will be introduced to professional work standards; shop safety; and the proper use of hand, measuring and precision tools. Students will learn the fundamentals of engine repair and operation for the internal combustion engine, including two-stroke and four-stroke operations. Also covered will be the lubrication, cooling and exhaust systems as well as the differences between outboard and stern drive systems. Students will learn to perform the steps required to diagnose and service marine engines with mechanical-related concerns.

MRT 108: Marine Rigging and Trailers

Credits 3
Students will learn to perform procedures for rigging outboard motors, aligning sterndrive engines, instrument gauge installation and electrical hookup, remote control, and predelivery adjustments. The importance of rigging, as it relates to customer satisfaction, will be emphasized. Students also will perform setup, installation and maintenance procedures for common optional equipment, including trailers, trolling motors and depth finders. Introduction to the use of trailers, trailer adjustments, wheel bearings maintenance, lighting (LED/incandescent) and vehicle connectors.

MRT 200: Marine Engines and Outboard Drives

Credits 3
Students will be introduced to professional work standards; shop safety; and the proper use of hand tools, measuring, precision instruments and diagnostic devices for outboard engines and drive systems. Students will learn the fundamentals of engine operation and repair for the internal combustion engine, including two-stroke and four-stroke operations. Also covered will be the lubrication, cooling, ignition, fuel delivery and exhaust systems. Students will learn to perform the steps required to diagnose and service marine engines with electromechanical-related concerns.

MRT 219: Hydraulics

Credits 3
This course is designed to introduce to ideals, concepts, theories, and principles of the application of hydraulics in an industrial setting. After completing the course, the student should have a basic knowledge of hydraulics to apply in an industrial environment.

MRT 220: Marine Engines and Stern Drives

Credits 3
Students will be introduced to professional work standards, shop safety, and the proper use of hand tools, measuring precision instruments and diagnostic devices for stern drive engines and drive systems. Students will learn the fundamentals of engine operation and repair for the internal combustion engine. Also covered will be the lubrication, cooling, ignition, fuel delivery and exhaust systems. Students will learn to perform the steps required to diagnose and service marine engines with electromechanical-related concerns.

MRT 222: Heavy Equipment Safety

Credits 3
This course is designed to provide safety guidelines for the operation, maintenance, and transportation of heavy equipment. It prepares the student in the use of signs and barricades and the safety of those working in the vicinity of heavy equipment, as well as trenching safety issues.

MRT 262: Apprenticeship/Work Based Learning I

Credits 3
This course is one of a series wherein the student works on a part-time basis in a job directly related to marine mechanics. In these courses, the employer specifies the student’s objectives and evaluates the student’s productivity. Upon completion, the student will demonstrate skills learned in an employment setting and prepare and deliver a multimedia presentation of his experience to other students. Must include a minimum of 15 hours per week of employment.

MRT 264: Apprenticeship/Work Based Learning II

Credits 3
This course is one of a series wherein the student works on a part-time basis in a job directly related to marine mechanics. In these courses, the employer specifies the student’s objectives and evaluates the student’s productivity. Upon completion, the student will demonstrate skills learned in an employment setting and prepare and deliver a multimedia presentation of his experience to other students. Must include a minimum of 15 hours per week of employment.

MRT 266: Apprenticeship/Work Based Learning III

Credits 3
This course is one of a series wherein the student works on a part-time basis in a job directly related to marine mechanics. In these courses, the employer specifies the student’s objectives and evaluates the student’s productivity. Upon completion, the student will demonstrate skills learned in an employment setting and prepare and deliver a multimedia presentation of his experience to other students. Must include a minimum of 15 hours per week of employment.