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Course Criteria
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2.00 Credits
An introductory course designed to familiarize the student with the fundamentals of safely handling a small vessel around dockside facilities, and to haul, launch and service these vessels. Basic boat handling skills such as docking, anchoring and towing will be practiced. Emphasis is placed on boatyard, shop and personal safety issues. Operation of the travel lift and fork lift are also covered. The lab portion of this course is integrated into the operation of the MMA waterfront facility. Rec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 2.
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3.00 Credits
A minimum of 60 days of supervised work experience aboard an appropriate vessel. This cooperative work experience is intended to provide the student with an entry level deck position for training and sea service days toward a USCG 200 GT Mate/Near Coastal license. Students are encouraged to pursue vessel opportunities aligned with their particular interests. An extensive written sea project is required. (A total of 120 qualifying sea service days are required for the USCG 200 GT Mate/Near Coastal license). Prerequisite: Completion of the first year of the SVO program or approval of the SVO coordinator and drug free certification required. Cr. 3.
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3.00 Credits
A minimum of 60 days of supervised work experience in the design, construction, or maintenance of small craft. This cooperative work experience is intended to provide the student with an entry level experience. Prerequisite: Completion of the first year of Small Craft Design program or approval of the SCD coordinator and drug free certification required. Cr. 2.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to address the major challenges facing those who manage and typically captain both privately owned and chartered yachts. Topics covered include an overview of the yacht industry and the captain's responsibilities for fiduciary obligations, crew management, trip planning, and offshore passage making. Shipyard/haul out planning and management are also addressed. A major project for the course is the development of an individual trip plan. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
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3.00 Credits
A capstone course intended to further prepare 200 ton license candidates for positions of responsibility aboard a limited tonnage vessel. This course will expand the student's knowledge of vessel design, construction, stability, emergency maneuvers and operations. Attention is also given to crew management, regulatory issues, and the variety of decisions that a professional mariner may expect to face. Prerequisite: Ns-241. Rec. 2, Cr. 2.
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2.00 Credits
Course to assist senior license candidates in preparing to write the appropriate USCG license examination. Sample tests will be used, test-taking techniques studied and study guides reviewed. The use of CFRs and other references will be covered. Rec. 2, Cr. 1.
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3.00 Credits
A minimum of 60 days of supervised work experience aboard an appropriate vessel greater than 50 gross tons. This cooperative work experience is intended to provide the student with a more advanced deck position, with increased responsibilities, for training and sea service toward a USCG 500 GT Mate/Near Coastal/Oceans license. Students are encouraged to pursue vessel opportunities aligned with their particular interests. An extensive written sea project is required. (A total of 240 qualifying sea service days are required to the USCG 500 GT Mate/Near Coastal/Oceans license). Prerequisite: Completion of the second year of the SVO program or approval of the SVO coordinator and drug free certification required. Cr. 3.
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3.00 Credits
A minimum of 60 days of supervised work experience aboard an appropriate vessel greater than 50 gross tons. This cooperative work experience is intended to provide the student with a more advanced deck position, with increased responsibilities, for training and sea service toward a USCG 500 GT Mate/Near Coastal/Oceans license. Students are encouraged to pursue vessel opportunities aligned with their particular interests. An extensive written sea project is required. (A total of 240 qualifying sea service days, of which 30 days must be while holding an Able Bodied Seaman certificate, are required for the USCG 500 GT Mate/Near Coastal license. If 120 qualifying sea service days are presented while holding a 200 GT Mate license, the student will qualify for a 500 GT Mate/Oceans license). Prerequisite: Completion of the third year of the SVO program or approval of the SVO coordinator and drug free certification required. It is recommended that the student have an Able Bodied Seaman certificate or USCG 200 GT Mate license. Cr. 3.
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to the fundamentals of the engine and drive-train typically found aboard small craft. Emphasis is on the high speed marine diesel engine, the theory of its operation and the understanding of its associated components. Fuel, air, lubrication, and cooling systems are covered. The lab includes the disassembly, inspection, re-assembly and running of a small diesel engine. Rec. 2, Lab. 3, Cr. 3.
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2.00 Credits
An introduction to the fundamentals of building small craft. While the major focus will be on wooden boat plans and construction, the course will also cover steel, aluminum and fiberglass construction methods. Vessel construction terminology, the process of lofting, and scantling requirements are discussed. The lab is focused on the building of a 14 foot flat bottomed wooden skiff. Rec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3.
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