To earn an Associate in Applied Science in Marine Engineering, Management, and Seamanship (AAS –MEMS), students must complete sixty–six (66) credits. Students must complete fifteen (15) credit hours of general education courses, thirty-nine (39) credit hours of core requirements, twelve (12) elective credit hours, and meet the college success competency requirement. To meet the college success competency, students must provide evidence that documents the successful completion of a student life skills course.

General Education Requirements (15 credit hours)

Letters Requirements (3 credit hours)

ENC 1101 – English Composition I (3)

 

Mathematics Requirements (3 credit hours)

MAC 1105 – College Algebra (3)

MAC 2311 – Calculus and Analytic Geometry (4)

MGF X130- Mathematical Thinking (3)

STA 2023 – Introduction to Probability & Statistics I (3)

 

Humanities Requirements (3 credit hours)

ARH 1000 – Art Appreciation (3)

HUM 1020 – Introduction to Humanities (3)

MUL 1010 – Music Appreciation (3)

 

Social/Behavioral Science Requirements (3 credit hours)

AMH 2020 – History of the United States, 1876–1945 (3)

ECO 2013 – Macroeconomics (3)

POS 1041 – National Government (3)

PSY 2012 – General Psychology (3)

SYG 1000 – Introduction to Sociology (3)

PHI 2010 – Introduction to Philosophy (3)

 

Natural Science Requirements (3 credit hours)

AST 1002 – Astronomy (3)

BSC 1005 – Survey of Biological Science (3)

BSC 1010 – Principles of Biology I (3)

BSC 1085 – Anatomy and Physiology I (3)

CHM 1045 – General Chemistry I (3)

PHY 1053C – General Physics I (4)

 

Core Requirements (39 credit hours)

MTE 1002 – Introduction to Marine Engineering (3)

MTE 1001C – Marine Diesel Engine Overhaul (3)

MTE 1042C – Marine Diesel Systems (3)

MTE 1053C – 2 & 4 Cycle Outboard Repair and Maintenance (3)

MTE 1166C – Marine Ignition and Fuel Systems (3)

MTE 1180C – Engine Installation and Repowering (3)

MTE 1371C – Fiberglass Boat Repair and Maintenance (3)

MTE 1400C – Applied Marine Electricity (3)

MTE 1651C – Marine Gas & Electric Welding (3)

MTE 1811 – Basic Seamanship (3)

MTE 2062C – Marine Corrosion & Corrosion Prevention (2)

MTE 2234C – Marine Gearcase, Outdrives & Transmission Systems (4)

MTE 2541C – Marine Auxiliary Equipment Servicing (3)

 

Recommended Elective Clusters (12 credit hours):

Any SLS course

*Students are required to meet the college success competency in order to graduate. If students

meet the competency by completing an SLS course, the credits will be applied as an elective.

 

College Success Competency

SLS course

*Students may test out of the college success competency by passing an approved competency

assessment.

 

Suggested Electives for Career Pathways:

Advanced Marine Technician (12 credit hours)

MTE 2043C – Marine 4–Cycle Gasoline Engines (3)

MTE 2058C – Diesel Engine Testing Troubleshooting Procedures (3)

MTE 2072C – Marine Propulsion Gasoline Engine Troubleshooting (3)

MTE 2160C – Diesel Fuel Injection Systems (3)

 

Fiberglass (9 credit hours)

MTE 1300C – Introduction to Fiberglass Boat Manufacturing (5)

MTE 1302C – Advanced Fiberglass Boat and Accessory Construction (4)

 

Seamanship (13 credit hours)

MTE 1802 – Coastal Navigation (3)

MTE 1882 – Ocean Operator License Prep (4)

MTE 2883 – One Hundred Ton Gross Master (3)

OCB 1000 – Introduction to Marine Biology (3) or OCE 1001 – Introduction to Oceanography (3)

 

Welding (10 credit hours)

MTE 1000 – Marine Engineering Lab Safety (1)

MTE 1653C – Shielded Metal Arc Welding (3)

MTE 2652C Advanced Welding Techniques (3)

MTE 2654C Marine Technology Pipe Welding with MIG and TIG (3) 

 

Marine Engineering Management (12 credit hours)

ACG 2021 - Financial Accounting (3)

ENT 1000 – Entrepreneurship (3)

GEB 1011 – Introduction to Business (3)

MAR 2011 – Principles of Marketing (3)

 

Additional Elective Options

MAT 1033 – Intermediate Algebra (4)

MTE 1901– Directed Individual Study (1-4)

MTE 2931 – Specialty Marine Engineering Training I (1-4)

MTE 2932 – Specialty Marine Engineering Training II (5-8)

MTE 2940 – Internship Marine Engineering, Management, and Seamanship (1-4)

Any SLS Course

 

Civic Literacy Competency

Prior to completion of an associate in applied science degree at the College, any student initially entering

into the College during the 2022-23 school year, and thereafter, must demonstrate competency in Civic

Literacy by completing both of the following*:

1. Demonstrate competency by passing History of the U.S. 1876–1945 (AMH 2020) or National

Government (POS 1041)

2. Achieve a score of 60% or higher on the Florida Civic Literacy Exam**

* Achieving the standard score on one of the following assessments would satisfy the course requirement

and the exam requirement

AP Government and Politics: United States 3

AP United States History 4

CLEP: American Government 50

** Students who take the United States Government course and who earn a passing score on the Florida

Civic Literacy Examination while in high school are exempt from the postsecondary Civic Literacy exam

requirement.

Total Credits Required: 66