Marine & Diesel Mechanics
(Heavy Equipment and Transport Technology Marine Systems Concentration)
This curriculum provides training for individuals interested in becoming technicians which service and maintain the propulsion systems of boats and other types of marine and industrial equipment.
The course work includes the maintenance and repair procedures of mechanical, electrical, hydraulics equipment used on marine systems. Students will inspect and test equipment to determine the cause of faulty operation, and then repair and replace defective parts.
Graduates of the curriculum should qualify as marine technicians which may be employed in marinas, shipyards, industrial and trucking industries.
Program Details
Associates in Applied Science Degree (A6024C)
General Education Courses
| Course Number | Course Name | Semester Hour Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 111 | Expository Writing | 3 |
| ENG 114 | Prof. Research & Reporting | 3 |
| MAT 120 | Geometry and Trigonometry | 3 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 | |
| Social/Behavioral Science Elec. | 3 |
Major Courses
| Course Number | Course Name | Semester Hour Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CIS 111 | Basic PC Literacy | 2 |
| HET 110 | Diesel Engines | 6 |
| HET 112 | Diesel Electrical Systems | 5 |
| HET 114 | Power Trains | 5 |
| HET 115 | Electronic Engines | 3 |
| HET 116 | Air Condit./Diesel Equip. | 2 |
| HET 118 | Mechanical Orientation | 2 |
| HET 120 | Introduction to Mobile Equip. | 2 |
| HET 121 | Marine Engines | 4 |
| HET 125 | Preventive Maintenance | 2 |
| HET 128 | Medium/Heavy Duty Tune Up | 2 |
| HET 134 | Mechanical Fuel Injection | 3 |
| HET 145 | Marine Electricity | 4 |
| HET 147 | Marine Power Trains | 4 |
| HET 229 | Brakes and Steering | 2 |
| HYD 112 | Hydraulics/Med./Heavy Duty | 2 |
| WLD 112 | Basic Welding Processes | 2 |
Total Credits:…………………………………………….52
Recommended Course Sequence
| Fall Semester I |
Spring Semester I |
Summer Semester I |
Fall Semester II |
Spring Semester II |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HET 110 HET 118 HET 121 ENG 111 |
CIS 111 ENG114 HET 112 HET 120 HYD 145 |
HET 115 HET 134 HET 147 WLD 112 |
HET 114 HET 125 Humanities/Fine Arts Elect. HYD 112 |
HET 128 HET 229 MAT 120 Social/Behav Science Elect HET 116 |
Diploma (D6024C)
General Education Courses
| Course Number | Course Name | Semester Hour Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 111 | Expository Writing | 3 |
| MAT 120 | Geometry and Trig. | 3 |
Major Courses
| Course Number | Course Name | Semester Hour Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CIS 111 | Basic PC Literacy | 2 |
| HET 110 | Diesel Engines | 6 |
| HET 112 | Diesel Electrical Systems | 5 |
| HET 115 | Electronic Engines | 3 |
| HET 118 | Mechanical Orientation | 2 |
| HET 121 | Marine Engines | 4 |
| HET 134 | Mechanical Fuel Injection | 3 |
| HET 145 | Marine Electricity | 4 |
| HET 147 | Marine Power Trains | 4 |
| WLD 112 | Basic Welding Processes | 2 |
Total Credits:…………………………………………….41
Recommended Course Sequence
| Fall Semester I |
Spring Semester I |
Summer Semester I |
|---|---|---|
| HET 110 HET 118 HET 121 ENG 111 |
CIS 111 HET 112 HET 145 MAT 120 |
HET 115 HET 134 HET 147 WLD 112 |
Certificate (C6024C)
General Education Courses
| Course Number | Course Name | Semester Hour Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HET 110 | Diesel Engines | 6 |
| HET 112 | Diesel Electrical Systems | 5 |
| HET 121 | Marine Engines | 4 |