Marine Engineering

Accreditation

The Marine Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET, under the commission's General Criteria and Program Criteria for Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.

Academic Program

Marine Engineering courses focus on electrical science, math and the sciences, and teach students to think abstractly. You will learn about the operation and design of power-generating systems aboard ships. Learning in Marine Engineering goes well beyond the classroom. You will spend your time in labs, designing, building and testing ways to generate and deliver power to ships.

Degree Awarded

Bachelor of Engineering

Professional Experience Available

• U.S. Coast Guard Engine License

See the Career Options and Educational Pathways tab for more information.

Degree Curricula and Flowcharts

The Marine Engineering Degree Curricula and Pre-Requisite Flowcharts may be found at the link below.

Degree Curricula and Flowcharts

Program Educational Objectives

The objectives of this program are for graduates to

1. become engineers who have the ability to practice the design, service, or operation of marine or industrial power systems, and
2. have the ability to take professional leadership positions that require an extensive engineering background

Student Outcomes

Marine Engineering graduates of Maritime College will possess:

1. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
2. an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
3. an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
4. an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
5. an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
6. an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
7. an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
8. The structure of the curriculum must provide both breadth and depth across the range of engineering topics in Marine Engineering.
9. The curriculum must include applications of probability and statistics, fluid mechanics, dynamics, and engineering design at the system level.
10. The curriculum must include energy/propulsion systems, materials properties, and instrumentation appropriate to Marine Engineering.