To earn an Associate in Applied Science in Marine Engineering, Management, and Seamanship Students (A.A.S. – MEMS), students must complete sixty–six (66) credits. Students must complete fifteen (15) credit hours of general education courses, thirty-six (36) credit hours of core requirements, fifteen (15) 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. Students can also demonstrate equivalent college success competence via alternative methods as determined by the College. This program is designed to prepare individuals for work in the maritime industry. Students will develop a wide range of skills, including maintaining and repairing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems used in pleasure and commercial craft. This program will help individuals develop into a well–rounded marine technician or professional mariner ready to assume the role of Charter Boat Captain, Marine Technician, Marine Fabricator, Marine Electrician, Boat Builder, or Project Planner. 

 

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 1106 – Mathematics for Liberal Arts I (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) 

PHI 2010 – Introduction to Philosophy (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) 

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 (36 credit hours) 

MTE 1002 – Introduction to Marine Engineering (3) OR ETI 1000 – Industrial Tools and Equipment (3) OR

EGN 1002C—Introduction to Engineering (3) MTE 1040C – Marine Diesel Engines I (3)

MTE 1041C – Marine Diesel Engines II (3) MTE 1053C – 2 & 4 Cycle Outboard Repair and Maintenance (3)

 MTE 1167C – Marine 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 (3)

MTE 2541C – Marine Auxiliary Equipment Servicing (3)

Recommended Elective Clusters (15 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: Gasoline Maintenance Technician (12 credit hours) MTE 1044C Portable Engine Maintenance (3) MTE 1045C Midrange Engine Maintenance (3) MTE 1046C Inline Engine Maintenance (3) MTE 1047C V-Engine Maintenance (3)

Advanced Marine Technician (15 credit hours) 

MTE 2043C – Marine Internal Combustion Engines (3) 

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

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

MTE 2234C – Marine Gearcase, Outdrives & Transmission Systems (3) 

MTE 2420C – Advanced Electrical Systems (3) 

Fiberglass (6 credit hours) 

MTE 1300C – Composite Boat Building I (3) 

MTE 1302C – Composite Boat Building II (3) 

Seamanship (13 credit hours) 

MTE 1802 – Coastal Navigation (3) 

MTE 1882 – Ocean Operator License Prep (4) 

MTE 2883 – One Hundred Ton Gross Master (3) 

Welding (15 credit hours) 

MTE 1653C – Shielded Metal Arc Welding (3) 

PMT 1135C – Gas Metal Arc Welding (3) 

PMT 1156C – Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (3) 

MTE 2652C – Advanced Welding Techniques (3) 

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

Renewable Energy (12 credits) 

ETP 1402 – Introduction to Solar Energy (3) 

ETP 1505 – Introduction to Hydrokinetic Power (3) 

ETP 1530C – Introduction to Wind Energy (3) 

ETP 2281C - Electric Motors and Battery Management Systems (BMS) (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 1990 – 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) 

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

Any SLS Course 

Civic Literacy Competency 

Prior to completion of a degree at the College, any student initially entering into the College during the 2021-22 school, and thereafter, must demonstrate competency in Civic Literacy by completing both of the following*: 175 

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