Marine Technology (MRN)

Provides fundamental concepts of nautical science expected of personnel working aboard an inland towing vessel. Includes basic terminology, types of equipment encountered aboard the vessel, skill sets needed in day-to-day operations, and a general knowledge of towboat operations. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

Introduces components found on modern towboats with emphasis on an overview of all areas of the vessel from the wheelhouse to the engine room to the external components. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

Provides an overview of risk-based decision making skills for assessing and managing marine hazards to prevent marine accidents or casualty. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

Covers fundamental maritime weather concepts to plan safe and efficient voyages. Lecture: 3.0 credits (45 contact hours).

Examines how nutrition, exercise, and disease affect the crewmembers' ability to maintain a U.S. Coast Guard license. Focuses on nutrition and exercise programs while working, and prevention of disease. Lecture: 3.0 credits (45 contact hours).

Provides specifics of responsibilities, policies, training, safety and rigging procedures for towboat personnel. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

Provides an in-depth analysis of the United States Coast Guard (USCG) Navigation Rules with an emphasis on the history and interpretation of the rules. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

Identifies the effect of inland waterway prevailing conditions on vessels; provides instruction on locking procedures, radio telephone regulations, hydrology, and piloting skills. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

Provides analysis of environmental regulations governing the marine industry. Explores the environmental practices of vessels on the inland waterway systems and the governing agencies which establish industry regulations. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

Explores and applies the theory of electricity with an emphasis on power systems, circuits, safety procedures, and maintenance measures needed to maintain electrical systems aboard towing vessels. Lecture/Lab: 5.0 credits (105 contact hours).

Introduces the operation and components of a marine diesel engine with emphasis on diesel engine theory, safety precautions, internal and external components, and contributing operation systems. Lecture/Lab: 5.0 credits (105 contact hours).

Explores the U.S. inland waterway system and its tributaries as they relate to the inland marine industry and the movement of cargos. Lecture: 3.0 credits (45 contact hours).

Incorporates practical experience in fluid power theory, component identification and application, schematic reading, and basic calculations related to marine fluid systems. Lecture/Lab: 5.0 credits (105 contact hours).

Introduces the fundamentals of refrigeration, including use of tools, test equipment, materials, environmental issues, and safety. Lecture/Lab: 4.0 credits (69 contact hours).