Mechanical Engineering Technology, Specialization in Marine Engineering (956-01) Associate of Applied Science Degree

Possible Career Opportunities

In order to review a listing of possible career opportunities available upon completion of this program, please visit the VA Wizard at https://www.vawizard.org/vccs/Main.action.

Fall I

• ENG 111 - College Composition I (3 credits)
• MTH 161 - Precalculus I (3 credits)
• SDV 100 - College Success Skills (1 credit)
• MAR 120 - Introduction to Ship Systems (3 credits) ¹
• MAR 211 - Naval Architecture I (3 Credits) ¹
• — xx3 - Social Science (3 credits)

Spring I

• MTH 162 - Precalculus II (3 credits)
• PHY 201 - General College Physics I (4 credits)
• MAR 212 - Naval Architecture II (3 credits) ¹
• MEC 113 - Materials and Processes of Industry (3 credits)

Summer I

• — xx3 - Humanities (3 credits)

Fall II

• MEC 131 - Mechanics I-Statics for Engineering Technology (3 credits)
• PHY 202 - General College Physics II (4 credits)
• CAD 151 - Engineering Drawing Fundamentals I (3 credits)
• ECO 201 - Principles of Macroeconomics (3 credits)
• — xx3 - Mechanical Engineering Electives (3 credits)

Spring II

• MEC 132 - Mechanics II-Strength of Materials for Engineering Technology (3 credits)
• CHM 111 - General Chemistry I (4 credits)
• CAD 241 - Parametric Solid Modeling I (4 credits)
• MTH 263 - Calculus I (4 credits)

Total Minimum Credits 63

¹MAR courses are not offered at Virginia Peninsula Community College. Courses are taught at Newport News Shipbuilding and articulated to Thomas Nelson.
 

Program Information (STEM)

For additional information about this program visit the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics webpage, stop by room 321 Hastings Hall, phone 757-825-2898, or email stemoffice@vpcc.edu.

Students may take courses in the summer session where available. Please consult with an academic advisor to review course scheduling options. Students are encouraged to speak with a financial aid advisor to determine funding eligibility.