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

Possible Career Opportunities

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Fall I

• ENG 111 - College Composition I (3 credits)
• MTH 161 - Precalculus I (Replaces MTH 163) (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

• ENG 115 - Technical Writing (3 credits)
• MTH 162 - Precalculus II (Replaces MTH 164) (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)
• — xx1 - Wellness (1 credit)

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)

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• ETR 104 - Electronic Fundamentals with Computer Applications (4 credits) or
• Select from MEC, CAD, or IND disciplines.

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 (Replaces MTH 173) (4 credits)

Total Minimum Credits 67/68

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

Program Information (SET)

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