Marine Engineering Technology
The Marine Engineering Technology (MET) major provides an undergraduate education
for marine engineers employed aboard commercial and military vessels. The curriculum
provides a foundation in the engineering fundamentals of shipboard mechanical and
electrical systems, as well as practical training in the operation and maintenance
of steam, motor and gas turbine propulsion plants.
The MET program has the following educational objectives:
- Graduates will have the knowledge and ability to function effectively as leaders on professional teams.
- Graduates will have the knowledge and ability to communicate effectively with speaking, writing, and presentation skills including the ability to put together a compelling argument.
- Graduates will demonstrate a respect for professional, ethical, and social issues as well as a commitment to safety, quality and productivity.
- Graduates will have the knowledge and ability to be respected professionals as licensed engineers and in other positions in the maritime industry.
- Graduates will have the knowledge and ability to manage and lead technical activities.
The MET curriculum includes three 60-day practical training experiences; two sea training periods aboard Training Ship Golden Bear and one sea training period aboard a military or commercial vessel. The MET program also requires satisfactory completion of a qualifying examination administered by the U.S. Coast Guard to become a Third Assistant Engineer, Steam and Motor Vessels, Unlimited Horsepower.