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After each lecture, you can download the videos
<a href="http://www.cs.ubc.ca/dmp110/cpsc540/">here</a>
or watch them in youtube:
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLE6Wd9FR--EdyJ5lbFl8UuGjecvVw66F6&amp;feature=view_all">machine learning</a>.
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The lectures for 340, the undergrad version of this course, are in youtube: 
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLE6Wd9FR--Ecf_5nCbnSQMHqORpiChfJf&amp;feature=view_all">undergraduate machine learning</a>. I recommend you watch these prior to the 540 class.
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	<h4>Schedule</h4>
<p><strong>Tue Jan 8</strong>. Introduction to machine learning.
<a href="http://www.cs.ubc.ca/~nando/540-2013/lectures/l1.pdf"></a>
</p>
<p><strong>Th Jan 10</strong>. Linear prediction.
<a href="http://www.cs.ubc.ca/~nando/540-2013/lectures/l2.pdf"></a>
</p>
<p><strong>Tue Jan 15</strong>. Maximum likelihood and linear prediction.
<a href="http://www.cs.ubc.ca/~nando/540-2013/lectures/l3.pdf"></a>
</p>
<p><strong>Th Jan 17</strong>. Ridge, nonlinear regression with basis functions and Cross-validation.
</p>
<p><strong>Tue Jan 22</strong>. Ridge, nonlinear regression with basis functions and Cross-validation (continued).
<a href="http://www.cs.ubc.ca/~nando/540-2013/lectures/l4.pdf"></a>
</p>
<p><strong>Th Jan 24</strong>. Bayesian learning (part I).
</p>
<p><strong>Tue Jan 29</strong>. Bayesian learning (part II).
<a href="http://www.cs.ubc.ca/~nando/540-2013/lectures/l5.pdf"></a>
</p>
<p><strong>Th Jan 31</strong>. Gaussian processes for nonlinear regression (part I).
</p>
<p><strong>Tue Feb 5</strong>. Gaussian processes for nonlinear regression (part II).
<a href="http://www.cs.ubc.ca/~nando/540-2013/lectures/l6.pdf"></a>
<a href="http://www.cs.ubc.ca/~nando/540-2013/lectures/gp.py">Python demo code for GP regression</a>. 
</p>
<p><strong>Th Feb 7</strong>. Bayesian optimization, Thompson sampling and bandits.
<a href="http://www.cs.ubc.ca/~nando/540-2013/lectures/l7.pdf"></a>
</p>
<p><strong>Tue Feb 12</strong>. Decision trees.
<a href="http://www.cs.ubc.ca/~nando/540-2013/lectures/l8.pdf"></a>
</p>
<p><strong>Th Feb 14</strong>. Random forests.
<a href="http://www.cs.ubc.ca/~nando/540-2013/lectures/l9.pdf"></a>
</p>
<p><strong>Tue Feb 19</strong>. Spring break.
</p>
<p><strong>Th Feb 21</strong>. Spring break.
</p>
<p><strong>Tue Feb 26</strong>. Random forests applications: Object detection and Kinect.
</p>
<p><strong>Th Feb 28</strong>. Unconstrained optimization: Gradient descent and Newton's method.
<a href="http://www.cs.ubc.ca/~nando/540-2013/lectures/l10.pdf"></a>
</p>
<p><strong>Tue Mar 5</strong>. Logistic regression, IRLS and importance sampling.
<a href="http://www.cs.ubc.ca/~nando/540-2013/lectures/l11.pdf"></a>
</p>
<p><strong>Th Mar 7</strong>. Neural networks.
<a href="http://www.cs.ubc.ca/~nando/540-2013/lectures/l12.pdf"></a>
</p>
<p><strong>Tue Mar 12</strong>. Deep learning with autoencoders.
<a href="http://www.cs.ubc.ca/~nando/540-2013/lectures/l13.pdf"></a>
</p>
<p><strong>Th Mar 14</strong>. Deep learning with autoencoders II.
</p>
<p><strong>Tue Mar 19</strong>. Importance sampling and MCMC.
</p>
<p><strong>Th Mar 21</strong>. Importance sampling and MCMC.
</p>
<p><strong>Tue Mar 26</strong>. Importance sampling and MCMC.<a href="http://www.cs.ubc.ca/~nando/540-2013/lectures/l14.pdf"></a>
</p>
<p><strong>Th Mar 28</strong>. Constrained optimization: Lagrangians and duality. Application to penalized maximum likelihood and Lasso. (notes from 2011 course - the lecture will actually be used to ask project questions.)
<a href="http://www.cs.ubc.ca/~nando/540-2011/lectures/l7.pdf"></a>
</p>
<p><strong>Tue Apr 2</strong>. Exam Revision.
</p>
<p><strong>Th Apr 4</strong>. Exam.
</p>
<p><strong>Tue Apr 16</strong>. Project due.
</p>
<p><strong>Tue Apr 23</strong>. Reviews due.
</p>
 
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 Videos

 After each lecture, you can download the videos here or watch them in youtube: machine learning.

 The lectures for 340, the undergrad version of this course, are in youtube: undergraduate machine learning. I recommend you watch these prior to the 540 class.

 Schedule

 Tue Jan 8. Introduction to machine learning.

 Th Jan 10. Linear prediction.

 Tue Jan 15. Maximum likelihood and linear prediction.

 Th Jan 17. Ridge, nonlinear regression with basis functions and Cross-validation.

 Tue Jan 22. Ridge, nonlinear regression with basis functions and Cross-validation (continued).

 Th Jan 24. Bayesian learning (part I).

 Tue Jan 29. Bayesian learning (part II).

 Th Jan 31. Gaussian processes for nonlinear regression (part I).

 Tue Feb 5. Gaussian processes for nonlinear regression (part II). Python demo code for GP regression.

 Th Feb 7. Bayesian optimization, Thompson sampling and bandits.

 Tue Feb 12. Decision trees.

 Th Feb 14. Random forests.

 Tue Feb 19. Spring break.

 Th Feb 21. Spring break.

 Tue Feb 26. Random forests applications: Object detection and Kinect.

 Th Feb 28. Unconstrained optimization: Gradient descent and Newton's method.

 Tue Mar 5. Logistic regression, IRLS and importance sampling.

 Th Mar 7. Neural networks.

 Tue Mar 12. Deep learning with autoencoders.

 Th Mar 14. Deep learning with autoencoders II.

 Tue Mar 19. Importance sampling and MCMC.

 Th Mar 21. Importance sampling and MCMC.

 Tue Mar 26. Importance sampling and MCMC.

 Th Mar 28. Constrained optimization: Lagrangians and duality. Application to penalized maximum likelihood and Lasso. (notes from 2011 course - the lecture will actually be used to ask project questions.)

 Tue Apr 2. Exam Revision.

 Th Apr 4. Exam.

 Tue Apr 16. Project due.

 Tue Apr 23. Reviews due.

Videos
After each lecture, you can download the videos
here
or watch them in youtube:
machine learning.
 
The lectures for 340, the undergrad version of this course, are in youtube: 
undergraduate machine learning. I recommend you watch these prior to the 540 class.
	
	Schedule
 Tue Jan 8. Introduction to machine learning.
 
 Th Jan 10. Linear prediction.
 
 Tue Jan 15. Maximum likelihood and linear prediction.
 
 Th Jan 17. Ridge, nonlinear regression with basis functions and Cross-validation.
 Tue Jan 22. Ridge, nonlinear regression with basis functions and Cross-validation (continued).
 
 Th Jan 24. Bayesian learning (part I).
 Tue Jan 29. Bayesian learning (part II).
 
 Th Jan 31. Gaussian processes for nonlinear regression (part I).
 Tue Feb 5. Gaussian processes for nonlinear regression (part II).
 
Python demo code for GP regression. 
 Th Feb 7. Bayesian optimization, Thompson sampling and bandits.
 
 Tue Feb 12. Decision trees.
 
 Th Feb 14. Random forests.
 
 Tue Feb 19. Spring break.
 Th Feb 21. Spring break.
 Tue Feb 26. Random forests applications: Object detection and Kinect.
 Th Feb 28. Unconstrained optimization: Gradient descent and Newton's method.
 
 Tue Mar 5. Logistic regression, IRLS and importance sampling.
 
 Th Mar 7. Neural networks.
 
 Tue Mar 12. Deep learning with autoencoders.
 
 Th Mar 14. Deep learning with autoencoders II.
 Tue Mar 19. Importance sampling and MCMC.
 Th Mar 21. Importance sampling and MCMC.
 Tue Mar 26. Importance sampling and MCMC. 
 Th Mar 28. Constrained optimization: Lagrangians and duality. Application to penalized maximum likelihood and Lasso. (notes from 2011 course - the lecture will actually be used to ask project questions.)
 
 Tue Apr 2. Exam Revision.
 Th Apr 4. Exam.
 Tue Apr 16. Project due.
 Tue Apr 23. Reviews due.
Lectures
https://www.cs.ubc.ca/~nando/540-2013/lectures.html
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This course is taught by <a href="http://www.cs.ox.ac.uk/people/nando.defreitas/">Nando de Freitas</a>.
</p><p>
 <b>Lecture 1</b>: Introduction 
<a href="lecture1.pdf">slides</a> 
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlhFWT7vAEw">Video</a> 
<br />
 <b>Lecture 2</b>: Linear prediction 
<a href="lecture2.pdf">slides</a> 
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHspIG64CVM">Video</a> 
<br />
 <b>Lecture 3</b>: Maximum likelihood 
<a href="lecture3.pdf">slides.pdf</a> 
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPrHqQzCkg0">Video</a> 
<br />
 <b>Lectures 4 &amp; 5</b>: Regularizers, basis functions and cross-validation 
<a href="lecture4.pdf">slides.pdf</a> 
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VR0W_PNwLGw">Video 1</a> 
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qz9bKfOqd0Y">Video 2</a> 
<br />
 <b>Lecture 6</b>: Optimisation 
<a href="lecture5.pdf">slides.pdf</a> 
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qUAb94CpOw">Video</a> 
<br />
 <b>Lecture 7</b>: Logistic regression 
<a href="lecture6.pdf">slides.pdf</a> 
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYgsztDxSvE">Video</a> 
<br />
 <b>Lecture 8</b>: Back-propagation and layer-wise design of neural nets 
<a href="lecture7.pdf">slides.pdf</a> 
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YRB0eFxeQA">Video</a> 
<br />
 <b>Lecture 9</b>: Neural networks and deep learning with Torch 
<a href="lecture8.pdf">slides.pdf</a> 
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUKp0c4xb8w">Video</a> 
<br />
 <b>Lecture 10</b>: Convolutional neural networks 
<a href="lecture9.pdf">slides.pdf</a> 
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEUX_56Lojc">Video</a> 
<br />
 <b>Lecture 11</b>: Max-margin learning and siamese networks 
<a href="lecture10.pdf">slides.pdf</a> 
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCGplSKrl2Y">Video</a> 
<br />
 <b>Lecture 12</b>: Recurrent neural networks and LSTMs 
<a href="lecture11.pdf">slides.pdf</a> 
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56TYLaQN4N8">Video</a> 
<br />
 <b>Lecture 13</b>: Hand-writing with recurrent neural networks (Guest speaker: Alex Graves from Google Deepmind)
</p>
 <p><b>Lecture 14</b>: Variational autoencoders and image generation (Guest speaker: Karol Gregor from Google Deepmind)
</p>
 <p><b>Lecture 15</b>: Reinforcement learning with direct policy search 
<a href="lecture12.pdf">slides.pdf</a> 
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUiR0RLmGCo">Video</a> 
<br />
 <b>Lecture 16</b>: Reinforcement learning with action-value functions 
<a href="lecture12.pdf">slides.pdf</a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dV80NAlEins">Video</a></p> <h2> <a></a>Practicals</h2> 
<p>
Please click on Timetables on the right hand side of this page for time and location of the practicals. The instructors are <a href="https://www.cs.ox.ac.uk/people/brendan.shillingford/">Brendan Shillingford</a> and Marcin Moczulsky.
</p>
<p>
Practicals will use <a href="https://github.com/torch/torch7/wiki/Cheatsheet">Torch</a>, a powerful programming framework for deep learning that is very popular at Google and Facebook research. 
</p>
 <p><b>Practical on week 2</b>: (1) Learning Lua and the tensor library. <a href="practicals/practical1.pdf">pdf</a> <br />
 <b>Practical on week 3</b>: (2) Online and batch linear regression. <a href="practicals/practical2.pdf">pdf</a> <br />
 <b>Practical on week 4</b>: (3) Logistic regression and optimization. <a href="practicals/practical3.pdf">pdf</a> <br />
 <b>Practical on week 5</b>: continued previous practical. <br />
 <b>Practical on week 6</b>: (4) Feedforward neural networks, and implementing your own layer. <a href="practicals/practical4.pdf">pdf</a> <br />
 <b>Practical on week 7</b>: (5) Intro to nngraph for graph-shaped modules. <a href="practicals/practical5.pdf">pdf</a><br />
 <b>Practical on week 8</b>: (6) Training a LSTM language model. <a href="practicals/practical6.pdf">pdf</a><br />
See the <a href="https://github.com/oxford-cs-ml-2015/">Github repository list</a> for the practicals' code and technical instructions.
</p> <h2> <a></a>Classes</h2> 
<p>
Please click on Timetables on the right hand side of this page for time and location of the classes. The exercises appear below and are due Thursdays at 1pm on the specified week.
</p>
 <p><b>Class on Week 3</b>: <a href="class1.pdf">Problem set</a>. Due 1pm Thursday of Week 2.<br />
 <b>Class on Week 5</b>: <a href="class2.pdf">Problem set</a>. Due 1pm Thursday of Week 4.<br />
 <b>Class on Week 7</b>: <a href="class3.pdf">Problem set</a>. Due 1pm Thursday of Week 6.<br />
 <b>Class on Week 8</b>: <a href="class4.pdf">Problem set</a>. Due 1pm Thursday of Week 7.</p> 
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 Lecture 1: Introduction slides Video
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 Lectures 4 & 5: Regularizers, basis functions and cross-validation slides.pdf Video 1 Video 2
 Lecture 6: Optimisation slides.pdf Video
 Lecture 7: Logistic regression slides.pdf Video
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 Lecture 10: Convolutional neural networks slides.pdf Video
 Lecture 11: Max-margin learning and siamese networks slides.pdf Video
 Lecture 12: Recurrent neural networks and LSTMs slides.pdf Video
 Lecture 13: Hand-writing with recurrent neural networks (Guest speaker: Alex Graves from Google Deepmind)
 Lecture 14: Variational autoencoders and image generation (Guest speaker: Karol Gregor from Google Deepmind)
 Lecture 15: Reinforcement learning with direct policy search slides.pdf Video
 Lecture 16: Reinforcement learning with action-value functions slides.pdf Video



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 Please click on Timetables on the right hand side of this page for time and location of the practicals. The instructors are Brendan Shillingford and Marcin Moczulsky.

 Practicals will use Torch, a powerful programming framework for deep learning that is very popular at Google and Facebook research.

 Practical on week 2: (1) Learning Lua and the tensor library. pdf
 Practical on week 3: (2) Online and batch linear regression. pdf
 Practical on week 4: (3) Logistic regression and optimization. pdf
 Practical on week 5: continued previous practical.
 Practical on week 6: (4) Feedforward neural networks, and implementing your own layer. pdf
 Practical on week 7: (5) Intro to nngraph for graph-shaped modules. pdf
 Practical on week 8: (6) Training a LSTM language model. pdf
 See the Github repository list for the practicals' code and technical instructions.


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Machine Learning: 2014-2015 Course materials
   Lectures 
This course is taught by Nando de Freitas.
 
 Lecture 1: Introduction 
slides 
Video 
 Lecture 2: Linear prediction 
slides 
Video 
 Lecture 3: Maximum likelihood 
slides.pdf 
Video 
 Lectures 4 &amp; 5: Regularizers, basis functions and cross-validation 
slides.pdf 
Video 1 
Video 2 
 Lecture 6: Optimisation 
slides.pdf 
Video 
 Lecture 7: Logistic regression 
slides.pdf 
Video 
 Lecture 8: Back-propagation and layer-wise design of neural nets 
slides.pdf 
Video 
 Lecture 9: Neural networks and deep learning with Torch 
slides.pdf 
Video 
 Lecture 10: Convolutional neural networks 
slides.pdf 
Video 
 Lecture 11: Max-margin learning and siamese networks 
slides.pdf 
Video 
 Lecture 12: Recurrent neural networks and LSTMs 
slides.pdf 
Video 
 Lecture 13: Hand-writing with recurrent neural networks (Guest speaker: Alex Graves from Google Deepmind)
  Lecture 14: Variational autoencoders and image generation (Guest speaker: Karol Gregor from Google Deepmind)
  Lecture 15: Reinforcement learning with direct policy search 
slides.pdf 
Video 
 Lecture 16: Reinforcement learning with action-value functions 
slides.pdf
Video    Practicals 
Please click on Timetables on the right hand side of this page for time and location of the practicals. The instructors are Brendan Shillingford and Marcin Moczulsky.
Practicals will use Torch, a powerful programming framework for deep learning that is very popular at Google and Facebook research. 
  Practical on week 2: (1) Learning Lua and the tensor library. pdf 
 Practical on week 3: (2) Online and batch linear regression. pdf 
 Practical on week 4: (3) Logistic regression and optimization. pdf 
 Practical on week 5: continued previous practical. 
 Practical on week 6: (4) Feedforward neural networks, and implementing your own layer. pdf 
 Practical on week 7: (5) Intro to nngraph for graph-shaped modules. pdf 
 Practical on week 8: (6) Training a LSTM language model. pdf 
See the Github repository list for the practicals' code and technical instructions.
   Classes 
Please click on Timetables on the right hand side of this page for time and location of the classes. The exercises appear below and are due Thursdays at 1pm on the specified week.
  Class on Week 3: Problem set. Due 1pm Thursday of Week 2.
 Class on Week 5: Problem set. Due 1pm Thursday of Week 4.
 Class on Week 7: Problem set. Due 1pm Thursday of Week 6.
 Class on Week 8: Problem set. Due 1pm Thursday of Week 7.
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 We will use <a href="https://edstem.org/us/courses/13379">Ed</a> for all communications.
 We encourage all students to use Ed, either through public or private posts. However, if you have an issue
 that you would like to discuss privately, you can also email us at <a href="mailto:cs221-aut2022-staff@lists.stanford.edu">cs221-aut2022-staff@lists.stanford.edu</a>,
 which is read by only the faculty and the co-head CAs.
 </p>
 <p><b>Academic accommodations:</b>
 If you need an academic accommodation, you should initiate the request with the Office of Accessible Education
 (OAE). The OAE will evaluate the request, recommend accommodations, and prepare a letter for faculty. Students
 should contact the OAE as soon as possible and at any rate in advance of assignment deadlines, since timely notice
 is needed to coordinate accommodations. It is the student's responsibility to reach out to the teaching staff
 regarding the OAE letter. Please send your letters to <a href="mailto:cs221-aut2022-staff@lists.stanford.edu">cs221-aut2022-staff@lists.stanford.edu</a>
 by Friday, October 8 (week 3).
 </p>
 <div><p><b>Course structure:</b>
 To ensure accessibility, CS221 will be offered as a remote course in Autumn 2021.
 Below is an overview of the course components:
 </p><ul>
 <li><b><a href="modules">Modules (videos and slides)</a>:</b> All lecture materials will be delivered through
 modules, pre-recorded course videos that students can watch at their own time. Each week's modules are listed
 in the <a href="#schedule">schedule</a> and can be accessed <a href="modules">here</a>.</li>
 <li><b>Faculty chats:</b> In hopes of encouraging you to dive deeper into an AI-related topic that is of
 particular interest to you, during our class time on Mondays, we will have small-group discussions between
 students and faculty about current topics in AI. Each of these is a 25-minute session with a designated
 topic. Throughout the quarter, each student will be assigned
 to one session based on their topic preferences. <u><b>Note:</b> Since this is a synchronous component and
 attendance to your assigned session is mandatory, please make sure that you are available during class time
 on Mondays to attend the faculty chat.</u> </li>
 <li><b>Problem sessions:</b> During our class time on Wednesdays, we will hold problem sessions where CAs will
 guide students to work together through practice problems.</li>
 <li><b>Remote HW OH/Homework parties:</b> We will hold weekly remote HW OH/homework parties for
 students to get together and work on homework. CAs will be present to answer any questions. We
 encourage you to come for these over 1:1 office hours whenever possible, since your fellow classmates might
 benefit from hearing your questions as well.</li>
 <li><b>Office hours with faculty and CAs:</b> Our CAs will hold office hours in two different
 formats:
 <ul>
 <li>Virtual 1:1 OH (most common): These will be appointment-based so that students need not wait in the
 queue.
 </li><li>In-person open OH (limited availability): These are open to all students and require no appointment.
 </li>
 </ul>
 There are two different types of office hours with CAs:
 <ul>
 <li>Homework OH, specifically for questions about the homework</li>
 <li>General OH (i.e., non-homework OH), for all other questions (including about modules, quizzes, and
 projects)</li>
 </ul>
 Our faculty will hold virtual 1:1 OH.<br />
 See our <a href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=c_oli4o67u90a6p8rj00b8tb03to%40group.calendar.google.com&amp;ctz=America%2FLos_Angeles">calendar</a> for OH times as well as sign-up links for 1:1 OH. We will make sure that there
 are enough office hours for students each week. Please contact us through Ed if you want to schedule one but
 cannot find an available slot.
 </li></ul><p>
 See <a href="#coursework">coursework</a> for details on deliverables for the class.
 </p>
 </div>
 <div><p><b>Platforms</b>:
 Besides </p><u>Ed</u><p>, we will use a combination of </p><u>Zoom</u><p> and </p><u>Nooks</u><p> to hold class activities and remote
 office hours.
 All homework, exam, and project submissions will be handled through </p><u>Gradescope</u><p>, where you will also find
 your grades. We will send out links and access codes to enrolled students through Canvas.
 </p></div>
 <div><p><b>Time/Location:</b>
 All class activities and office hours are in our <a href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=c_oli4o67u90a6p8rj00b8tb03to%40group.calendar.google.com&amp;ctz=America%2FLos_Angeles">class
 calendar</a>. All following times are in Pacific Time (PT):
 </p><ul>
 <li><b>Modules:</b> Each week's modules will be posted in our <a href="#schedule">schedule</a> on the Friday of
 the previous week.</li>
 <li><b>Faculty chats (Zoom):</b> a 25-minute block between 1:30-3:00pm on a Monday (class time); see
 above for more details. </li>
 <li><b>Problem Sessions (Zoom):</b> Wednesdays 1:30-3:00pm (class time).</li>
 <li><b>Remote HW OH/Homework Parties (Nooks):</b> Thursdays 2-4pm, Saturdays 10am-12pm, Sundays 7-9pm.</li>
 <li><b>Office Hours (Nooks or Huang):</b> Throughout the week; sign-up links are on our <a href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=c_oli4o67u90a6p8rj00b8tb03to%40group.calendar.google.com&amp;ctz=America%2FLos_Angeles">class
 calendar</a>. <u>If you can no longer make it to your slot, please free it up as soon as possible so that
 other students can sign up.</u></li>
 </ul>
 </div>
 
 
 <div>
 <p><b>What is this course about?</b>
 What do web search, speech recognition, face recognition, machine translation,
 autonomous driving, and automatic scheduling have in common?
 These are all complex real-world problems,
 and the goal of artificial intelligence (AI) is to tackle these
 with rigorous mathematical tools.
 In this course, you will learn the foundational principles that drive these
 applications and practice implementing some of these systems. Specific
 topics include machine learning, search, game playing, Markov decision
 processes, constraint satisfaction, graphical models, and logic.
 The main goal of the course is to equip you with the tools to tackle new
 AI problems you might encounter in life.
 </p>
 <div><p><b>Prerequisites:</b>
 This course is fast-paced and covers a lot of ground,
 so it is important that you have a solid foundation on both the theoretical and empirical fronts.
 You should have taken the following classes (or their equivalents):
 </p><ul>
 <li>Programming (<a href="http://www.stanford.edu/class/cs106a/">CS 106A</a>, <a href="http://www.stanford.edu/class/cs106b/">CS 106B</a>, <a href="http://www.stanford.edu/class/cs107/">CS 107</a>)</li>
 <li>Discrete math (<a href="http://www.stanford.edu/class/cs103/">CS 103</a>)</li>
 <li>Probability (<a href="http://www.stanford.edu/class/cs109/">CS 109</a>)</li>
 <li>Linear algebra (Math 51)</li>
 </ul>
 </div>
 
 <p><b>Video access disclaimer:</b>
 A portion of class activities will be given and recorded in Zoom. For your convenience, you can access these
 recordings by logging into the course Canvas site. These recordings might be reused in other Stanford courses,
 viewed by other Stanford students, faculty, or staff, or used for other education and research purposes. If you
 have questions, please contact a member of the teaching team.
 </p>
 </div>
 <div>
 
 <ul>
 <li><b>Homeworks</b> (55%):
 There will be weekly homeworks with both written and programming parts.
 Each homework is centered around an application and will also deepen your understanding of the theoretical
 concepts.
 Some homeworks will have a competition component; winners will receive extra credit.
 Here are all the homework deadlines:
 
 
 </li>
 <br />
 <li><b>Exams</b> (40%): There will be two open-book non-coding exams that will test your knowledge and
 problem-solving skills on preceding lectures and homeworks.
 <blockquote>
 <b>Exam 1</b>: released at 3:15PT on Friday, Oct 29; due at 3:15PT on Saturday, Oct 30<br />
 <b>Exam 2</b>: released at 3:15PT on Wednesday, Dec 8; due at 3:15PT on Thursday, Dec 9<p>
 <b>Length</b>: 100 minutes each.</p><p>
 <b>Format</b>: The exam will be distributed and administered through Gradescope and will be available
 for 24 hours. Students can choose any 100-minute block of time within the designated window above to
 take the exam.</p><p>
 <b>Conflict</b>: If you have a major time conflict for either exam,
 you should let us know privately via <a href="mailto:cs221-aut2022-staff@lists.stanford.edu">email</a> by
 Friday, October 8 (week 3).
 </p></blockquote>
 </li>
 <br />
 <li><b>Faculty chat participation</b> (5%): Each discussion topic is associated with a set of discussion
 materials. You are expected to:
 <ul>
 <li>engage with the materials beforehand,</li>
 <li>show up on time to your assigned session, and</li>
 <li>at the beginning of the session, introduce yourself and share your personal goal for the session (e.g.,
 what particular question you'd like to discuss, what you hope to get out of the session).
 </li>
 </ul>
 Full credit is granted for fulfillment of these expectations. You are also encouraged but not required to keep
 your camera on.
 </li>
 <br />
 
 <li><b><a href="project.html">Project</a></b> (optional, ungraded):
 The final project provides an opportunity for you to
 use the tools from class to build something interesting of your choice.
 Projects should be done in groups of one to four students.
 Each project group will be assigned a CA mentor who will give feedback and answer questions, and thus the
 project will be an opportunity for mentorship. We will award up to 3% of extra credit to projects that
 are done well.
 <p>
 The project will be something that you work on throughout the course and we have set up some milestones
 to help you along the way:
 </p><ul>
 <li>
 <a href="project.html#p-interest">Project interest form [p-interest]</a> (due <b>Tue Oct
 5</b>)
 </li>
 <li>
 <a href="project.html#p-proposal">Project proposal [p-proposal]</a> (due <b>Tue Oct
 19</b>)
 </li>
 <li>
 <a href="project.html#p-progress">Project progress report [p-progress]</a> (due <b>Tue
 Nov 9</b>)
 </li>
 <li>
 <a href="project.html#p-final">Project final report and video [p-final]</a> (due <b>Tue
 Nov 30</b>)
 </li>
 </ul>
 <br />
 
 See <a href="project.html">the project page</a> for more details.
 
 <p>
 Regardless of the group size, all groups must submit the work detailed in each milestone and will be graded
 on the same criteria. Although we allow 1-2 person project groups, we encourage groups of 3-4 members. We
 encourage teams of 3-4 students because this size typically best fits the expectations for CS 221 projects.
 We expect each team to submit a completed project (even for team of 1 or 2). All projects require that
 students spend time gathering data, and setting up the infrastructure to reach an end result. A 3 or 4
 person team can share these tasks much better, allowing the team to focus more on the interesting results
 and discussion in the project. Each member of the team should contribute in both technical and non-technical
 components of the project. We will provide resources on Ed and the project page that can help you find
 group members.
 </p>
 <p>For inspiration, we have made some <a href="https://github.com/stanford-cs221/sample-projects">previous CS221 projects</a> available for viewing.</p>
 </li>
 <li><b>Ed</b>:
 You will be awarded with up to 2% extra credit
 if you answer other students' questions in a substantial and helpful way.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 <p><b>Written assignments:</b>
 Homeworks should be written up clearly and succinctly; you may lose points if your answers
 are unclear or unnecessarily complicated.
 Here is an <a href="homework-example.html">example</a> of what we are looking for.
 <b>Written homework must be typeset using LaTeX, Microsoft Word, Pages for Mac, or an equivalent program, and
 submitted as a PDF.</b>
 We strongly encourage you to use LaTeX: there are user-friendly web interfaces like <a href="https://www.overleaf.com/">Overleaf</a>. See this <a href="https://www.overleaf.com/learn/latex/Learn_LaTeX_in_30_minutes">getting started
 guide</a>. Figures may be hand-drawn, so long as they are included in a typeset PDF.
 If you're not sure where to start with formatting your written solutions, we recommend using <a href="homework.tex">this template</a> as a starting point. You can copy and paste its contents into an
 Overleaf project or upload it directly.
 </p>
 <div><p><b>Programming assignments:</b>
 The grader runs on Python 3.7, which is not guaranteed to work with alternative versions (e.g., Python 2.7).
 Please use <a href="https://www.python.org/downloads/">Python 3.7</a> to develop your code.
 </p><p>
 The programming assignments are designed to be run
 in <b>GNU/Linux</b> environments.
 Most or all of the grading code may incidentally work on other
 systems such as MacOS or Windows, and students may optionally
 choose to do most of their development in one of these alternative
 environments. However, no technical support will be provided for
 issues that only arise on an alternative environment. Moreover,
 no matter what environment is used during development, students
 must confirm that their code (specifically, the student's <code>submission.py</code>) runs on <a href="https://www.gradescope.com/courses/304826">Gradescope</a>.
 </p>
 <p>
 The submitted code will <b>not</b> be graded if it has one of the following issues:
 </p><ul>
 <li>The original <code>grader.py</code> script (operating on the
 submitted <code>submission.py</code>) <b>may not exit normally</b>
 if you use calls such as <code>quit()</code>, <code>exit()</code>,
 <code>sys.exit()</code>, and <code>os._exit()</code>.
 Also note that Python packages outside the standard library are not guaranteed to work. Therefore, <b>do
 not use packages like numpy, scikit-learn, and pandas</b>.
 </li>
 <li>The code reads external resources other than the files given in the assignment.</li>
 <li>The code is malicious. This is considered a violation of the honor code. The score of the assignment
 will be zero (0) and the incident will be reported to the Office of Judicial Affairs.</li>
 </ul>
 
 </div>
 <div><p><b>Collaboration policy and honor code:</b>
 You are free to form study groups and discuss homeworks and projects.
 However, you must write up homeworks and code from scratch independently, and you must acknowledge in your
 submission all the students you discussed with.
 The following are considered to be honor code violations:
 </p><ul>
 <li>Looking at the writeup or code of another student.</li>
 <li>Showing your writeup or code to another student.</li>
 <li>Discussing homework problems in such detail that your solution (writeup or code) is almost identical to
 another student's answer.</li>
 <li>Uploading your writeup or code to a public repository (e.g. github, bitbucket, pastebin) so that it can be
 accessed by other students.</li>
 <li>Looking at solutions from previous years' homeworks - either official or written up by another student.
 </li>
 </ul><p>
 When debugging code together, you are only allowed to look at the input-output behavior
 of each other's programs (so you should write good test cases!).
 It is important to remember that even if you didn't copy but just gave
 another student your solution, you are still violating the honor code, so please be careful.
 We periodically run similarity-detection software over all
 submitted student programs, including programs from past quarters and any
 solutions found online on public websites.
 Anyone violating the <a href="https://communitystandards.stanford.edu/student-conduct-process/honor-code-and-fundamental-standard">honor
 code</a> will be referred to the Office of Judicial Affairs.
 If you feel like you made a mistake (it can happen, especially under time
 pressure!), please reach out to the instructor or the head CA;
 the consequences will be much less severe than if we approach you.
 </p></div>
 
 <div><p><b>Electronic Submission:</b>
 All homework assignments are due at <b>
 11pm (23:00, not 23:59) Pacific time
 </b> on the due date.<br /> Refer to <a href="#coursework">coursework</a> for exam deadlines.
 Assignments are submitted through <a href="https://www.gradescope.com/courses/304826">Gradescope</a>. Do not
 submit your assignment via email. If anything goes wrong, please ask a question on Ed or contact a course
 assistant.
 If you need to sign up for a Gradescope account, please use your @stanford.edu email address.
 You can submit as many times as you'd like until the deadline: we will only grade the last submission.
 <b>Submit early to make sure your submission runs properly on the Gradescope servers.</b>
 Gradescope will run <code>grader.py</code> on the programming questions and give you feedback on non-hidden test
 cases.
 <b>You are responsible for checking that your program runs properly on these cases. You will not get credit
 otherwise.</b>
 If anything goes wrong, please ask a question on Ed or contact a course assistant.
 Do not email us your submission.
 <b>Partial work is better than not submitting any work.</b></p><p>
 For assignments with a programming component, we will automatically
 sanity check your code in some basic test cases, but we will grade
 your code on additional test cases.
 <b>Important</b>: just because you pass the basic test cases, you are by no
 means guaranteed to get full credit on the other, hidden test cases, so you should
 test the program more thoroughly yourself!
 </p>
 <p>
 Unless the assignment instructs otherwise, all of your code modifications
 should be in <code>submission.py</code> and all of your written answers
 in <code>&lt;assignment ID&gt;.pdf</code>. Upload the former to Gradescope
 under the "Programming" section, and the latter under the "Written" section.
 </p><p>
 For the project milestones, make sure that <b>all members</b> of your
 group submit. The submission should include a
 <code>group.txt</code> file which should contain the <b>SUNetIDs</b> of the entire
 group, one per line.
 </p></div>
 <div><p><b>Late days:</b>
 A homework is $\lceil d \rceil$ days late if it is turned in $d$ days past the due date (note that this means if
 you are $1$ second late, $\lceil d \rceil = 1$ and it is 1 day late).
 You have <b>seven (7) late days</b>
 in total that can be distributed among the homeworks
 without penalty. After that, the maximum possible grade is <b>decreased by 25% each day</b> (so the best you
 can do with $d = 1$ is 75%).
 As an example, if you are out of late days and submit one day late, a 90 will be capped at a 75, but a 72 will
 not be changed.
 Note that we will only allow a max of $d = 2$ late days <i>per homework</i>, though, so if $d &gt; 2$ then we will
 not accept your submission.
 Gradescope is set up to accept written and programming submissions separately.
 Late days are calculated per-assignment, with the number of late days used depending on the later submission.
 So, if the programming part is $1$ day late and the written part is $2$ days late, then that will count as using
 $2$ late days.
 </p><p>
 No late days can be taken for exams; you can start the timed exams any time during the one-day window.
 </p></div>
 <p><b>Regrades</b>: If you believe that the course
 staff made an objective error in grading, then you may submit a
 regrade request for the written part of your homework or exam. Remember
 that even if the grading seems harsh to
 you, the same rubric was used for everyone for fairness, so this
 is not sufficient justification for a regrade.
 It is also helpful to cross-check your answer against the released solutions.
 If you still choose to submit a regrade request, click the corresponding
 question on Gradescope, then click the "Request Regrade" button at the
 bottom.
 Any requests submitted over email or in person will be ignored. Regrade requests for a
 particular assignment are due by Monday 4pm, one week after the
 grades are returned. Note that we may regrade your entire submission,
 so that depending on your submission you may actually lose more points
 than you gain.
 </p>
 </div>
 <div>
 <p>
 <a href="https://spaces.nooks.in/">Nooks</a> links included in the schedule below assume you
 have already signed into our Nooks space following our class specific link shared on Canvas and Ed.
 </p>
 <div>
 <table>
 
 <tbody><tr>
 <th></th>
 <th>Monday</th>
 <th>Tuesday</th>
 <th>Wednesday</th>
 <th>Thursday</th>
 <th>Friday</th>
 <th>Saturday</th>
 <th>Sunday</th>
 </tr>
 
 <tr>
 <td>Week 1</td>
 <td>Sep 20</td>
 <td>Sep 21<br /></td>
 <td>Sep 22<br /></td>
 <td>Sep 23</td>
 <td>Sep 24</td>
 <td>Sep 25</td>
 <td>Sep 26</td>
 </tr>
 <tr>
 <td>
 Modules<br />
 <a href="modules/#tags=week1">Introduction</a><br />
 <a href="modules/#tags=week1">Prerequisites</a><br />
 <a href="modules/#tags=week1">Machine Learning I</a><p>
 
 Homework<br />
 <a href="https://stanford-cs221.github.io/autumn2021/assignments/foundations/index.html">[Foundations]</a></p>
 <br />
 Survey
 <a href="https://www.gradescope.com/courses/304826">[Faculty chat assignment]</a>
 </td>
 <td>
 
 Live Lecture:<br />
 Introduction (Dorsa)<br />
 1:30-3:00pm<br />
 </td>
 <td>
 
 </td>
 <td>
 
 Problem Session 1<br />
 1:30-3:00pm<br />
 <a href="/autumn2021-extra/workouts/week1.pdf">[Problems]</a><br />
 <a href="/autumn2021-extra/workouts/week1_solution.pdf">[Solutions]</a><br />
 <a href="https://stanford-pilot.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=1993262e-7245-4930-a42b-adac005cf1ee">[Video]</a><p>
 
 Faculty chat assignment survey due
 </p></td>
 <td>
 
 HW Party<br />
 2-4pm<br />
 </td>
 <td>
 
 HW Party<br />
 4-6pm<br />
 </td>
 <td>
 
 HW Party<br />
 10am-12pm<br />
 </td>
 <td>
 
 </td>
 </tr>
 
 <tr>
 <td>Week 2</td>
 <td>Sep 27</td>
 <td>Sep 28<br /></td>
 <td>Sep 29<br /></td>
 <td>Sep 30</td>
 <td>Oct 1</td>
 <td>Oct 2</td>
 <td>Oct 3</td>
 </tr>
 <tr>
 <td>
 Modules<br />
 <a href="modules/#tags=week2">Machine Learning II</a><p>
 
 Homework<br />
 <a href="https://stanford-cs221.github.io/autumn2021/assignments/sentiment/index.html">[Sentiment]</a></p>
 </td>
 <td>
 
 Faculty chats<br />
 1:30-3:00pm<p>
 
 Foundations HW due
 </p></td>
 <td>
 
 </td>
 <td>
 
 Problem Session 2<br />
 1:30-3:00pm<br />
 <a href="/autumn2021-extra/workouts/week2.pdf">[Problems]</a><br />
 <a href="/autumn2021-extra/workouts/week2_solution.pdf">[Solutions]</a><br />
 <a href="https://stanford-pilot.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=381b35c8-1c01-42f3-bfa2-adb20183ab26">[Video]</a></td>
 <td>
 
 HW Party<br />
 <b>Changed: </b><u>3-5pm</u><br />
 </td>
 <td>
 
 HW Party<br />
 4-6pm<br />
 </td>
 <td>
 
 HW Party<br />
 10am-12pm<br />
 </td>
 <td>
 
 </td>
 </tr>
 
 <tr>
 <td>Week 3</td>
 <td>Oct 4</td>
 <td>Oct 5<br /></td>
 <td>Oct 6<br /></td>
 <td>Oct 7</td>
 <td>Oct 8</td>
 <td>Oct 9</td>
 <td>Oct 10</td>
 </tr>
 <tr>
 <td>
 Modules<br />
 <a href="modules/#tags=week3">Search</a><p>
 
 Homework<br />
 <a href="https://stanford-cs221.github.io/autumn2021/assignments/reconstruct/index.html">[Reconstruct]</a></p></td>
 <td>
 
 Faculty chats<br />
 1:30-3:00pm<p>
 
 Sentiment HW due
 </p></td>
 <td>
 
 Project interest form due
 </td>
 <td>
 
 Problem Session 3<br />
 1:30-3:00pm<br />
 <a href="/autumn2021-extra/workouts/week3_slides.pdf">[Slides]</a><br />
 <a href="/autumn2021-extra/workouts/week3.pdf">[Problems]</a><br />
 <a href="/autumn2021-extra/workouts/week3_solution.pdf">[Solutions]</a><br />
 <a href="https://stanford-pilot.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=02316631-f6af-449e-ab0b-adba0014f052">[Video]</a></td>
 <td>
 
 HW Party<br />
 2-4pm<br />
 </td>
 <td>
 
 HW Party<br />
 4-6pm<p>
 
 Final Study List Deadline
 </p></td>
 <td>
 
 HW Party<br />
 10am-12pm<br />
 </td>
 <td>
 
 </td>
 </tr>
 
 <tr>
 <td>Week 4</td>
 <td>Oct 11</td>
 <td>Oct 12<br /></td>
 <td>Oct 13<br /></td>
 <td>Oct 14</td>
 <td>Oct 15</td>
 <td>Oct 16</td>
 <td>Oct 17</td>
 </tr>
 <tr>
 <td>
 Modules<br />
 <a href="modules/#tags=week4">MDPs I</a><p>
 
 Homework<br />
 <a href="https://stanford-cs221.github.io/autumn2021/assignments/blackjack/index.html">[Blackjack]</a></p></td>
 <td>
 
 Faculty chats<br />
 1:30-3:00pm<p>
 
 Reconstruct HW due
 </p></td>
 <td>
 
 </td>
 <td>
 
 Problem Session 4<br />
 1:30-3:00pm<br />
 <a href="/autumn2021-extra/workouts/week4_slides.pdf">[Slides]</a><br />
 <a href="/autumn2021-extra/workouts/week4.pdf">[Problems]</a><br />
 <a href="/autumn2021-extra/workouts/week4_solution.pdf">[Solutions]</a><br />
 <a href="https://stanford-pilot.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=f43a2a22-15c6-43a4-bcff-adc00182dfcf">[Video]</a></td>
 <td>
 
 Remote HW OH (drop-in)<br />
 <b>Changed: </b><u>3:15-5:15pm</u><br />
 </td>
 <td>
 
 </td>
 <td>
 
 Remote HW OH (drop-in)<br />
 10am-12pm<br />
 </td>
 <td>
 
 Remote HW OH (drop-in)<br />
 7-9pm<br />
 </td>
 </tr>
 
 <tr>
 <td>Week 5</td>
 <td>Oct 18</td>
 <td>Oct 19<br /></td>
 <td>Oct 20<br /></td>
 <td>Oct 21</td>
 <td>Oct 22</td>
 <td>Oct 23</td>
 <td>Oct 24</td>
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 <td>
 Modules<br />
 <a href="modules/#tags=week5">MDPs II</a><br />
 <a href="modules/#tags=week5">Games</a><p>
 
 Homework<br />
 <a href="https://stanford-cs221.github.io/autumn2021/assignments/pacman/index.html">[Pacman]</a></p></td>
 <td>
 
 Faculty chats<br />
 1:30-3:00pm<p>
 
 Blackjack HW due
 </p></td>
 <td>
 
 Project proposal due
 </td>
 <td>
 
 Problem Session 5<br />
 1:30-3:00pm<br />
 <a href="/autumn2021-extra/workouts/week5_slides.pdf">[Slides]</a><br />
 <a href="/autumn2021-extra/workouts/week5.pdf">[Problems]</a><br />
 <a href="/autumn2021-extra/workouts/week5_solution.pdf">[Solutions]</a><br />
 <a href="https://stanford-pilot.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=32417983-4ae9-4ed1-aac0-adc701847cb4">[Video]</a></td>
 <td>
 
 Remote HW OH (drop-in)<br />
 2-4pm<br />
 </td>
 <td>
 
 </td>
 <td>
 
 Remote HW OH (drop-in)<br />
 10am-12pm<br />
 </td>
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 Remote HW OH (drop-in)<br />
 7-9pm<br />
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 <td>Week 6</td>
 <td>Oct 25</td>
 <td>Oct 26<br /></td>
 <td>Oct 27<br /></td>
 <td>Oct 28</td>
 <td>Oct 29</td>
 <td>Oct 30</td>
 <td>Oct 31</td>
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 Modules<br />
 N/A</td>
 <td>
 
 Faculty chats<br />
 1:30-3:00pm<p>
 
 Pacman HW due
 </p></td>
 <td>
 
 </td>
 <td>
 
 Problem Session 6<br />
 1:30-3:00pm<br />
 <a href="/autumn2021-extra/workouts/week6_slides.pdf">[Slides]</a><br />
 <a href="https://stanford-pilot.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=37e6b1ca-d277-4a91-b7bf-adce016bb83c">[Video]</a></td>
 <td>
 
 </td>
 <td>
 
 <b>Exam 1</b> released at 3:15pm PT
 </td>
 <td>
 
 <b>Exam 1</b> due at 3:15pm PT
 </td>
 <td>
 
 </td>
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 <td>Week 7</td>
 <td>Nov 1</td>
 <td>Nov 2<br /></td>
 <td>Nov 3<br /></td>
 <td>Nov 4</td>
 <td>Nov 5</td>
 <td>Nov 6</td>
 <td>Nov 7</td>
 </tr>
 <tr>
 <td>
 Modules<br />
 <a href="modules/#tags=week7">Factor Graphs</a><p>
 
 Homework<br />
 <a href="https://stanford-cs221.github.io/autumn2021/assignments/scheduling/index.html">[Scheduling]</a></p></td>
 <td>
 
 Faculty chats<br />
 1:30-3:00pm<br />
 </td>
 <td>
 
 </td>
 <td>
 
 Problem Session 7<br />
 1:30-3:00pm<br />
 <a href="/autumn2021-extra/workouts/week7_slides.pdf">[Slides]</a><br />
 <a href="/autumn2021-extra/workouts/week7.pdf">[Problems]</a><br />
 <a href="/autumn2021-extra/workouts/week7_solution.pdf">[Solutions]</a><br />
 <a href="https://stanford-pilot.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=aac9cc5d-8b0c-4280-9cdb-add6000889bd">[Video]</a><br />
 </td>
 <td>
 
 Remote HW OH (drop-in)<br />
 <b>Changed: </b><u>3:15-5:15pm</u><br />
 </td>
 <td>
 
 </td>
 <td>
 
 Remote HW OH (drop-in)<br />
 10am-12pm<br />
 </td>
 <td>
 
 Remote HW OH (drop-in)<br />
 7-9pm<br />
 </td>
 </tr>
 
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 <td>Week 8</td>
 <td>Nov 8</td>
 <td>Nov 9<br /></td>
 <td>Nov 10<br /></td>
 <td>Nov 11</td>
 <td>Nov 12</td>
 <td>Nov 13</td>
 <td>Nov 14</td>
 </tr>
 <tr>
 <td>
 Modules<br />
 <a href="modules/#tags=week8">Bayesian Networks</a><p>
 
 Homework
 <br />
 <a href="https://stanford-cs221.github.io/autumn2021/assignments/car/index.html">[Car]</a></p></td>
 <td>
 
 Faculty chats<br />
 1:30-3:00pm<p>
 
 Scheduling HW due
 </p></td>
 <td>
 
 Project progress report due
 </td>
 <td>
 
 Problem Session 8<br />
 1:30-3:00pm<br />
 <a href="/autumn2021-extra/workouts/week8_slides.pdf">[Slides]</a><br />
 <a href="/autumn2021-extra/workouts/week8.pdf">[Problems]</a><br />
 <a href="/autumn2021-extra/workouts/week8_solution.pdf">[Solutions]</a><br />
 <a href="https://stanford-pilot.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=93fca83c-3d93-4491-b6b3-addc018adc9e">[Video]</a><br />
 </td>
 <td>
 
 Remote HW OH (drop-in)<br />
 2-4pm<br />
 </td>
 <td>
 
 </td>
 <td>
 
 Remote HW OH (drop-in)<br />
 10am-12pm<br />
 </td>
 <td>
 
 Remote HW OH (drop-in)<br />
 7-9pm<br />
 </td>
 </tr>
 
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 <td>Week 9</td>
 <td>Nov 15</td>
 <td>Nov 16<br /></td>
 <td>Nov 17<br /></td>
 <td>Nov 18</td>
 <td>Nov 19</td>
 <td>Nov 20</td>
 <td>Nov 21</td>
 </tr>
 <tr>
 <td>
 Modules<br />
 <a href="modules/#tags=week9">Logic</a><p>
 
 Homework<br />
 <a href="https://stanford-cs221.github.io/autumn2021/assignments/logic/index.html">[Logic]</a></p></td>
 <td>
 
 Faculty chats<br />
 1:30-3:00pm<p>
 
 Car HW due
 </p></td>
 <td>
 
 </td>
 <td>
 
 Problem Session 9<br />
 1:30-3:00pm<br />
 <a href="/autumn2021-extra/workouts/week9_slides.pdf">[Slides]</a><br />
 <a href="/autumn2021-extra/workouts/week9.pdf">[Problems]</a><br />
 <a href="/autumn2021-extra/workouts/week9_solution.pdf">[Solutions]</a><br />
 <a href="https://stanford-pilot.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=31cd119e-718b-437d-9960-ade30180736a">[Video]</a><br />
 </td>
 <td>
 
 Remote HW OH (drop-in)<br />
 <b>Changed: </b><u>Moved to Friday</u><br />
 </td>
 <td>
 
 Remote HW OH (drop-in)<br />
 <b>Changed: </b><u>5:00-7:00pm</u><br />
 </td>
 <td>
 
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 <td>
 
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 <td>Thanksgiving</td>
 <td>Nov 22</td>
 <td>Nov 23</td>
 <td>Nov 24</td>
 <td>Nov 25</td>
 <td>Nov 26</td>
 <td>Nov 27</td>
 <td>Nov 28</td>
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 <td>
 Break week!</td>
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 <td>
 
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 <td>
 
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 <td>
 
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 <td>
 
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 <td>
 
 Remote HW OH (drop-in)<br />
 10am-12pm<br />
 </td>
 <td>
 
 Remote HW OH (drop-in)<br />
 7-9pm<br />
 </td>
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 <td>Week 10</td>
 <td>Nov 29</td>
 <td>Nov 30</td>
 <td>Dec 1</td>
 <td>Dec 2</td>
 <td>Dec 3</td>
 <td>Dec 4</td>
 <td>Dec 5</td>
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 <td>
 
 Modules<br />
 <a href="modules/#tags=week10">Conclusion</a></td>
 <td>
 Live Lecture:<br />
 Conclusion (Percy)<br />
 1:30-3:00pm<br />
 <a href="https://stanford-pilot.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=19a277c7-67f8-48ec-abbe-adf0000deec0">[Video]</a><p>
 
 Logic HW due
 </p></td>
 <td>
 
 Project final report due
 </td>
 <td>
 
 Problem Session 10<br />
 1:30-3:00pm<br />
 <a href="/autumn2021-extra/workouts/week10_slides.pdf">[Slides]</a><br />
 <a href="https://stanford-pilot.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=c4048e41-f3e2-4b93-b8e3-adf2000adf9a">[Video]</a><br />
 </td>
 <td>
 
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 <td>
 
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 <td>
 
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 <td>
 
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 </tr>
 
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 <td>Finals Week</td>
 <td>Dec 6</td>
 <td>Dec 7</td>
 <td>Dec 8</td>
 <td>Dec 9</td>
 <td>Dec 10</td>
 <td>Dec 11</td>
 <td>Dec 12</td>
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 <td>
 <b>Exam 2</b> released at 3:15pm PT
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 <b>Exam 2</b> due at 3:15pm PT
 </td>
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 </div>||||I|||| CS221: Artificial Intelligence: Principles and Techniques
 Stanford / Autumn 2021-2022
 [Calendar] [Modules] [Coursework] [Schedule]

 Logistics
 Communication: We will use Ed for all communications. We encourage all students to use Ed, either through public or private posts. However, if you have an issue that you would like to discuss privately, you can also email us at cs221-aut2022-staff@lists.stanford.edu, which is read by only the faculty and the co-head CAs.
 Academic accommodations: If you need an academic accommodation, you should initiate the request with the Office of Accessible Education (OAE). The OAE will evaluate the request, recommend accommodations, and prepare a letter for faculty. Students should contact the OAE as soon as possible and at any rate in advance of assignment deadlines, since timely notice is needed to coordinate accommodations. It is the student's responsibility to reach out to the teaching staff regarding the OAE letter. Please send your letters to cs221-aut2022-staff@lists.stanford.edu by Friday, October 8 (week 3).
 Course structure: To ensure accessibility, CS221 will be offered as a remote course in Autumn 2021. Below is an overview of the course components:
 * Modules (videos and slides): All lecture materials will be delivered through modules, pre-recorded course videos that students can watch at their own time. Each week's modules are listed in the schedule and can be accessed here.
 * Faculty chats: In hopes of encouraging you to dive deeper into an AI-related topic that is of particular interest to you, during our class time on Mondays, we will have small-group discussions between students and faculty about current topics in AI. Each of these is a 25-minute session with a designated topic. Throughout the quarter, each student will be assigned to one session based on their topic preferences. Note: Since this is a synchronous component and attendance to your assigned session is mandatory, please make sure that you are available during class time on Mondays to attend the faculty chat.
 * Problem sessions: During our class time on Wednesdays, we will hold problem sessions where CAs will guide students to work together through practice problems.
 * Remote HW OH/Homework parties: We will hold weekly remote HW OH/homework parties for students to get together and work on homework. CAs will be present to answer any questions. We encourage you to come for these over 1:1 office hours whenever possible, since your fellow classmates might benefit from hearing your questions as well.
 * Office hours with faculty and CAs: Our CAs will hold office hours in two different formats:
 + Virtual 1:1 OH (most common): These will be appointment-based so that students need not wait in the queue.
 + In-person open OH (limited availability): These are open to all students and require no appointment.
 There are two different types of office hours with CAs:
 + Homework OH, specifically for questions about the homework
 + General OH (i.e., non-homework OH), for all other questions (including about modules, quizzes, and projects)
 Our faculty will hold virtual 1:1 OH.
 See our calendar for OH times as well as sign-up links for 1:1 OH. We will make sure that there are enough office hours for students each week. Please contact us through Ed if you want to schedule one but cannot find an available slot.
 See coursework for details on deliverables for the class.
 Platforms: Besides Ed, we will use a combination of Zoom and Nooks to hold class activities and remote office hours. All homework, exam, and project submissions will be handled through Gradescope, where you will also find your grades. We will send out links and access codes to enrolled students through Canvas.
 Time/Location: All class activities and office hours are in our class calendar. All following times are in Pacific Time (PT):
 * Modules: Each week's modules will be posted in our schedule on the Friday of the previous week.
 * Faculty chats (Zoom): a 25-minute block between 1:30-3:00pm on a Monday (class time); see above for more details.
 * Problem Sessions (Zoom): Wednesdays 1:30-3:00pm (class time).
 * Remote HW OH/Homework Parties (Nooks): Thursdays 2-4pm, Saturdays 10am-12pm, Sundays 7-9pm.
 * Office Hours (Nooks or Huang): Throughout the week; sign-up links are on our class calendar. If you can no longer make it to your slot, please free it up as soon as possible so that other students can sign up.
 Instructors:
 
 Percy Liang 
 (office hours)
 
 Dorsa Sadigh 
 (office hours)
 
 Course Assistants:
 
 Shiori Sagawa 
 (office hours) 
 Co-Head CA 
 
 Fei Fang 
 (General OH) 
 Co-Head CA 
 
 Lauren Gillespie 
 (Homework OH) 
 
 
 Samar Khanna 
 (General OH) 
 
 
 Tina Li 
 (Homework OH) 
 
 
 Madeline Liao 
 (Homework OH) 
 
 
 Sam Lowe 
 (General OH) 
 
 
 Amrita Palaparthi
 (Homework OH) 
 
 
 Michael Piseno 
 (Homework OH) 
 
 
 Kendrick Shen 
 (Homework OH) 
 
 
 Arvind Sridhar 
 (Homework OH) 
 
 
 Yuchen Wang 
 (General OH) 
 
 
 Yilin Wu 
 (Homework OH) 
 
 
 Kathy Yu 
 (Homework OH) 
 
 
 Zhengping Zhou 
 (General OH) 
 
 
 Content
 What is this course about? What do web search, speech recognition, face recognition, machine translation, autonomous driving, and automatic scheduling have in common? These are all complex real-world problems, and the goal of artificial intelligence (AI) is to tackle these with rigorous mathematical tools. In this course, you will learn the foundational principles that drive these applications and practice implementing some of these systems. Specific topics include machine learning, search, game playing, Markov decision processes, constraint satisfaction, graphical models, and logic. The main goal of the course is to equip you with the tools to tackle new AI problems you might encounter in life.
 Prerequisites: This course is fast-paced and covers a lot of ground, so it is important that you have a solid foundation on both the theoretical and empirical fronts. You should have taken the following classes (or their equivalents):
 * Programming (CS 106A, CS 106B, CS 107)
 * Discrete math (CS 103)
 * Probability (CS 109)
 * Linear algebra (Math 51)
 Reading: There is no required textbook for this class, and you should be able to learn everything from the lecture notes and homeworks. However, if you would like to pursue more advanced topics or get another perspective on the same material, here are some books:
 * Russell and Norvig. Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach. A comprehensive reference for all the AI topics that we will cover.
 * Koller and Friedman. Probabilistic Graphical Models. Covers factor graphs and Bayesian networks (this is the textbook for CS228).
 * Sutton and Barto. Reinforcement Learning: An Introduction. Covers Markov decision processes and reinforcement learning. Available free online.
 * Hastie, Tibshirani, and Friedman. The elements of statistical learning. Covers machine learning. Available free online.
 * Tsang. Foundations of constraint satisfaction. Covers constraint satisfaction problems. Available free online.
 Bear in mind that some of these books can be quite dense and use different notation terminology, so it might take some effort to connect up with the material from class.
 Video access disclaimer: A portion of class activities will be given and recorded in Zoom. For your convenience, you can access these recordings by logging into the course Canvas site. These recordings might be reused in other Stanford courses, viewed by other Stanford students, faculty, or staff, or used for other education and research purposes. If you have questions, please contact a member of the teaching team.
 Coursework

 Grading

 * Homeworks (55%): There will be weekly homeworks with both written and programming parts. Each homework is centered around an application and will also deepen your understanding of the theoretical concepts. Some homeworks will have a competition component; winners will receive extra credit. Here are all the homework deadlines:


 * Exams (40%): There will be two open-book non-coding exams that will test your knowledge and problem-solving skills on preceding lectures and homeworks.
 Exam 1: released at 3:15PT on Friday, Oct 29; due at 3:15PT on Saturday, Oct 30
 Exam 2: released at 3:15PT on Wednesday, Dec 8; due at 3:15PT on Thursday, Dec 9

 Length: 100 minutes each.

 Format: The exam will be distributed and administered through Gradescope and will be available for 24 hours. Students can choose any 100-minute block of time within the designated window above to take the exam.

 Conflict: If you have a major time conflict for either exam, you should let us know privately via email by Friday, October 8 (week 3).

 * Faculty chat participation (5%): Each discussion topic is associated with a set of discussion materials. You are expected to:
 + engage with the materials beforehand,
 + show up on time to your assigned session, and
 + at the beginning of the session, introduce yourself and share your personal goal for the session (e.g., what particular question you'd like to discuss, what you hope to get out of the session).
 Full credit is granted for fulfillment of these expectations. You are also encouraged but not required to keep your camera on.

 * Project (optional, ungraded): The final project provides an opportunity for you to use the tools from class to build something interesting of your choice. Projects should be done in groups of one to four students. Each project group will be assigned a CA mentor who will give feedback and answer questions, and thus the project will be an opportunity for mentorship. We will award up to 3% of extra credit to projects that are done well.

 The project will be something that you work on throughout the course and we have set up some milestones to help you along the way:

 + Project interest form [p-interest] (due Tue Oct 5)
 + Project proposal [p-proposal] (due Tue Oct 19)
 + Project progress report [p-progress] (due Tue Nov 9)
 + Project final report and video [p-final] (due Tue Nov 30)

 See the project page for more details.

 Regardless of the group size, all groups must submit the work detailed in each milestone and will be graded on the same criteria. Although we allow 1-2 person project groups, we encourage groups of 3-4 members. We encourage teams of 3-4 students because this size typically best fits the expectations for CS 221 projects. We expect each team to submit a completed project (even for team of 1 or 2). All projects require that students spend time gathering data, and setting up the infrastructure to reach an end result. A 3 or 4 person team can share these tasks much better, allowing the team to focus more on the interesting results and discussion in the project. Each member of the team should contribute in both technical and non-technical components of the project. We will provide resources on Ed and the project page that can help you find group members.

 For inspiration, we have made some previous CS221 projects available for viewing.

 * Ed: You will be awarded with up to 2% extra credit if you answer other students' questions in a substantial and helpful way.

 Homeworks

 Written assignments: Homeworks should be written up clearly and succinctly; you may lose points if your answers are unclear or unnecessarily complicated. Here is an example of what we are looking for. Written homework must be typeset using LaTeX, Microsoft Word, Pages for Mac, or an equivalent program, and submitted as a PDF. We strongly encourage you to use LaTeX: there are user-friendly web interfaces like Overleaf. See this getting started guide. Figures may be hand-drawn, so long as they are included in a typeset PDF. If you're not sure where to start with formatting your written solutions, we recommend using this template as a starting point. You can copy and paste its contents into an Overleaf project or upload it directly.
 Programming assignments: The grader runs on Python 3.7, which is not guaranteed to work with alternative versions (e.g., Python 2.7). Please use Python 3.7 to develop your code.

 The programming assignments are designed to be run in GNU/Linux environments. Most or all of the grading code may incidentally work on other systems such as MacOS or Windows, and students may optionally choose to do most of their development in one of these alternative environments. However, no technical support will be provided for issues that only arise on an alternative environment. Moreover, no matter what environment is used during development, students must confirm that their code (specifically, the student's submission.py) runs on Gradescope.

 The submitted code will not be graded if it has one of the following issues:

 * The original grader.py script (operating on the submitted submission.py) may not exit normally if you use calls such as quit(), exit(), sys.exit(), and os._exit(). Also note that Python packages outside the standard library are not guaranteed to work. Therefore, do not use packages like numpy, scikit-learn, and pandas.
 * The code reads external resources other than the files given in the assignment.
 * The code is malicious. This is considered a violation of the honor code. The score of the assignment will be zero (0) and the incident will be reported to the Office of Judicial Affairs.
 Collaboration policy and honor code: You are free to form study groups and discuss homeworks and projects. However, you must write up homeworks and code from scratch independently, and you must acknowledge in your submission all the students you discussed with. The following are considered to be honor code violations:
 * Looking at the writeup or code of another student.
 * Showing your writeup or code to another student.
 * Discussing homework problems in such detail that your solution (writeup or code) is almost identical to another student's answer.
 * Uploading your writeup or code to a public repository (e.g. github, bitbucket, pastebin) so that it can be accessed by other students.
 * Looking at solutions from previous years' homeworks - either official or written up by another student.
 When debugging code together, you are only allowed to look at the input-output behavior of each other's programs (so you should write good test cases!). It is important to remember that even if you didn't copy but just gave another student your solution, you are still violating the honor code, so please be careful. We periodically run similarity-detection software over all submitted student programs, including programs from past quarters and any solutions found online on public websites. Anyone violating the honor code will be referred to the Office of Judicial Affairs. If you feel like you made a mistake (it can happen, especially under time pressure!), please reach out to the instructor or the head CA; the consequences will be much less severe than if we approach you.

 Submission

 Electronic Submission: All homework assignments are due at 11pm (23:00, not 23:59) Pacific time on the due date.
 Refer to coursework for exam deadlines. Assignments are submitted through Gradescope. Do not submit your assignment via email. If anything goes wrong, please ask a question on Ed or contact a course assistant. If you need to sign up for a Gradescope account, please use your @stanford.edu email address. You can submit as many times as you'd like until the deadline: we will only grade the last submission. Submit early to make sure your submission runs properly on the Gradescope servers. Gradescope will run grader.py on the programming questions and give you feedback on non-hidden test cases. You are responsible for checking that your program runs properly on these cases. You will not get credit otherwise. If anything goes wrong, please ask a question on Ed or contact a course assistant. Do not email us your submission. Partial work is better than not submitting any work.

 For assignments with a programming component, we will automatically sanity check your code in some basic test cases, but we will grade your code on additional test cases. Important: just because you pass the basic test cases, you are by no means guaranteed to get full credit on the other, hidden test cases, so you should test the program more thoroughly yourself!

 Unless the assignment instructs otherwise, all of your code modifications should be in submission.py and all of your written answers in <assignment ID>.pdf. Upload the former to Gradescope under the "Programming" section, and the latter under the "Written" section.

 For the project milestones, make sure that all members of your group submit. The submission should include a group.txt file which should contain the SUNetIDs of the entire group, one per line.
 Late days: A homework is $\lceil d \rceil$ days late if it is turned in $d$ days past the due date (note that this means if you are $1$ second late, $\lceil d \rceil = 1$ and it is 1 day late). You have seven (7) late days in total that can be distributed among the homeworks without penalty. After that, the maximum possible grade is decreased by 25% each day (so the best you can do with $d = 1$ is 75%). As an example, if you are out of late days and submit one day late, a 90 will be capped at a 75, but a 72 will not be changed. Note that we will only allow a max of $d = 2$ late days per homework, though, so if $d > 2$ then we will not accept your submission. Gradescope is set up to accept written and programming submissions separately. Late days are calculated per-assignment, with the number of late days used depending on the later submission. So, if the programming part is $1$ day late and the written part is $2$ days late, then that will count as using $2$ late days.

 No late days can be taken for exams; you can start the timed exams any time during the one-day window.

 Regrades: If you believe that the course staff made an objective error in grading, then you may submit a regrade request for the written part of your homework or exam. Remember that even if the grading seems harsh to you, the same rubric was used for everyone for fairness, so this is not sufficient justification for a regrade. It is also helpful to cross-check your answer against the released solutions. If you still choose to submit a regrade request, click the corresponding question on Gradescope, then click the "Request Regrade" button at the bottom. Any requests submitted over email or in person will be ignored. Regrade requests for a particular assignment are due by Monday 4pm, one week after the grades are returned. Note that we may regrade your entire submission, so that depending on your submission you may actually lose more points than you gain.
 Schedule

 Nooks links included in the schedule below assume you have already signed into our Nooks space following our class specific link shared on Canvas and Ed.

 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 
 Week 1 Sep 20 Sep 21 Sep 22 Sep 23 Sep 24 Sep 25 Sep 26 
 Modules    
 Introduction  Problem Session 1  
 Prerequisites  1:30-3:00pm  
 Machine Learning I Live Lecture: [Problems] HW Party HW Party HW Party 
 Introduction (Dorsa) [Solutions] 2-4pm 4-6pm 10am-12pm 
 Homework 1:30-3:00pm [Video]   
 [Foundations]    
  Faculty chat assignment survey due  
 Survey [Faculty chat assignment]   
 Week 2 Sep 27 Sep 28 Sep 29 Sep 30 Oct 1 Oct 2 Oct 3 
 Modules  Problem Session 2  
 Machine Learning II Faculty chats 1:30-3:00pm  
 1:30-3:00pm [Problems] HW Party HW Party HW Party 
 Homework  [Solutions] Changed: 3-5pm 4-6pm 10am-12pm 
 [Sentiment] Foundations HW due [Video]   
    
 Week 3 Oct 4 Oct 5 Oct 6 Oct 7 Oct 8 Oct 9 Oct 10 
  Problem Session 3  
 Modules Faculty chats 1:30-3:00pm HW Party  
 Search 1:30-3:00pm [Slides] HW Party 4-6pm HW Party 
  Project interest form due [Problems] 2-4pm 10am-12pm 
 Homework Sentiment HW due [Solutions] Final Study List Deadline 
 [Reconstruct]  [Video]   
    
 Week 4 Oct 11 Oct 12 Oct 13 Oct 14 Oct 15 Oct 16 Oct 17 
  Problem Session 4  
 Modules Faculty chats 1:30-3:00pm  
 MDPs I 1:30-3:00pm [Slides] Remote HW OH (drop-in) Remote HW OH (drop-in) Remote HW OH (drop-in)
  [Problems] Changed: 3:15-5:15pm 10am-12pm 7-9pm 
 Homework Reconstruct HW due [Solutions]  
 [Blackjack]  [Video]   
    
 Week 5 Oct 18 Oct 19 Oct 20 Oct 21 Oct 22 Oct 23 Oct 24 
 Modules  Problem Session 5  
 MDPs II Faculty chats 1:30-3:00pm  
 Games 1:30-3:00pm [Slides] Remote HW OH (drop-in) Remote HW OH (drop-in) Remote HW OH (drop-in)
  Project proposal due [Problems] 2-4pm 10am-12pm 7-9pm 
 Homework Blackjack HW due [Solutions]  
 [Pacman]  [Video]   
    
 Week 6 Oct 25 Oct 26 Oct 27 Oct 28 Oct 29 Oct 30 Oct 31 
 Faculty chats Problem Session 6  
 Modules 1:30-3:00pm 1:30-3:00pm  
 N/A  [Slides] Exam 1 released at 3:15pm PT Exam 1 due at 3:15pm PT 
 Pacman HW due [Video]   
    
 Week 7 Nov 1 Nov 2 Nov 3 Nov 4 Nov 5 Nov 6 Nov 7 
 Modules  Problem Session 7  
 Factor Graphs  1:30-3:00pm  
 Faculty chats [Slides] Remote HW OH (drop-in) Remote HW OH (drop-in) Remote HW OH (drop-in)
 Homework 1:30-3:00pm [Problems] Changed: 3:15-5:15pm 10am-12pm 7-9pm 
 [Scheduling]  [Solutions]  
  [Video]   
 Week 8 Nov 8 Nov 9 Nov 10 Nov 11 Nov 12 Nov 13 Nov 14 
 Modules  Problem Session 8  
 Bayesian Networks Faculty chats 1:30-3:00pm  
 1:30-3:00pm Project progress report due [Slides] Remote HW OH (drop-in) Remote HW OH (drop-in) Remote HW OH (drop-in)
 Homework  [Problems] 2-4pm 10am-12pm 7-9pm 
 [Car] Scheduling HW due [Solutions]  
  [Video]   
 Week 9 Nov 15 Nov 16 Nov 17 Nov 18 Nov 19 Nov 20 Nov 21 
 Modules  Problem Session 9  
 Logic Faculty chats 1:30-3:00pm  
 1:30-3:00pm [Slides] Remote HW OH (drop-in) Remote HW OH (drop-in) 
 Homework  [Problems] Changed: Moved to Friday Changed: 5:00-7:00pm 
 [Logic] Car HW due [Solutions]  
  [Video]   
 Thanksgiving Nov 22 Nov 23 Nov 24 Nov 25 Nov 26 Nov 27 Nov 28 
 Break week!   Remote HW OH (drop-in) Remote HW OH (drop-in)
   10am-12pm 7-9pm 
 Week 10 Nov 29 Nov 30 Dec 1 Dec 2 Dec 3 Dec 4 Dec 5 
 Live Lecture:   
 Modules Conclusion (Percy) Problem Session 10  
 Conclusion 1:30-3:00pm Project final report due 1:30-3:00pm  
 [Video] [Slides]   
  [Video]   
 Logic HW due   
 Finals Week Dec 6 Dec 7 Dec 8 Dec 9 Dec 10 Dec 11 Dec 12 
  Exam 2 released at 3:15pm PT Exam 2 due at 3:15pm PT  
 
CS221: Artificial Intelligence: Principles and Techniques
 
 
 Stanford / Autumn 2021-2022
 
 
 
  
  Communication:
 We will use Ed for all communications.
 We encourage all students to use Ed, either through public or private posts. However, if you have an issue
 that you would like to discuss privately, you can also email us at cs221-aut2022-staff@lists.stanford.edu,
 which is read by only the faculty and the co-head CAs.
 
  Academic accommodations:
 If you need an academic accommodation, you should initiate the request with the Office of Accessible Education
 (OAE). The OAE will evaluate the request, recommend accommodations, and prepare a letter for faculty. Students
 should contact the OAE as soon as possible and at any rate in advance of assignment deadlines, since timely notice
 is needed to coordinate accommodations. It is the student's responsibility to reach out to the teaching staff
 regarding the OAE letter. Please send your letters to cs221-aut2022-staff@lists.stanford.edu
 by Friday, October 8 (week 3).
 
   Course structure:
 To ensure accessibility, CS221 will be offered as a remote course in Autumn 2021.
 Below is an overview of the course components:
  
   Modules (videos and slides): All lecture materials will be delivered through
 modules, pre-recorded course videos that students can watch at their own time. Each week's modules are listed
 in the schedule and can be accessed here.
  Faculty chats: In hopes of encouraging you to dive deeper into an AI-related topic that is of
 particular interest to you, during our class time on Mondays, we will have small-group discussions between
 students and faculty about current topics in AI. Each of these is a 25-minute session with a designated
 topic. Throughout the quarter, each student will be assigned
 to one session based on their topic preferences.  Note: Since this is a synchronous component and
 attendance to your assigned session is mandatory, please make sure that you are available during class time
 on Mondays to attend the faculty chat. 
  Problem sessions: During our class time on Wednesdays, we will hold problem sessions where CAs will
 guide students to work together through practice problems.
  Remote HW OH/Homework parties: We will hold weekly remote HW OH/homework parties for
 students to get together and work on homework. CAs will be present to answer any questions. We
 encourage you to come for these over 1:1 office hours whenever possible, since your fellow classmates might
 benefit from hearing your questions as well.
  Office hours with faculty and CAs: Our CAs will hold office hours in two different
 formats:
 
 Virtual 1:1 OH (most common): These will be appointment-based so that students need not wait in the
 queue.
  In-person open OH (limited availability): These are open to all students and require no appointment.
 
 
 There are two different types of office hours with CAs:
 
 Homework OH, specifically for questions about the homework
 General OH (i.e., non-homework OH), for all other questions (including about modules, quizzes, and
 projects)
 
 Our faculty will hold virtual 1:1 OH.
 See our calendar for OH times as well as sign-up links for 1:1 OH. We will make sure that there
 are enough office hours for students each week. Please contact us through Ed if you want to schedule one but
 cannot find an available slot.
   
 See coursework for details on deliverables for the class.
 
 
   Platforms:
 Besides  Ed , we will use a combination of  Zoom  and  Nooks  to hold class activities and remote
 office hours.
 All homework, exam, and project submissions will be handled through  Gradescope , where you will also find
 your grades. We will send out links and access codes to enrolled students through Canvas.
  
   Time/Location:
 All class activities and office hours are in our class
 calendar. All following times are in Pacific Time (PT):
  
  Modules: Each week's modules will be posted in our schedule on the Friday of
 the previous week.
  Faculty chats (Zoom): a 25-minute block between 1:30-3:00pm on a Monday (class time); see
 above for more details. 
  Problem Sessions (Zoom): Wednesdays 1:30-3:00pm (class time).
  Remote HW OH/Homework Parties (Nooks): Thursdays 2-4pm, Saturdays 10am-12pm, Sundays 7-9pm.
  Office Hours (Nooks or Huang): Throughout the week; sign-up links are on our class
 calendar. If you can no longer make it to your slot, please free it up as soon as possible so that
 other students can sign up. 
 
 
 
 
 
  What is this course about?
 What do web search, speech recognition, face recognition, machine translation,
 autonomous driving, and automatic scheduling have in common?
 These are all complex real-world problems,
 and the goal of artificial intelligence (AI) is to tackle these
 with rigorous mathematical tools.
 In this course, you will learn the foundational principles that drive these
 applications and practice implementing some of these systems. Specific
 topics include machine learning, search, game playing, Markov decision
 processes, constraint satisfaction, graphical models, and logic.
 The main goal of the course is to equip you with the tools to tackle new
 AI problems you might encounter in life.
 
   Prerequisites:
 This course is fast-paced and covers a lot of ground,
 so it is important that you have a solid foundation on both the theoretical and empirical fronts.
 You should have taken the following classes (or their equivalents):
  
 Programming (CS 106A, CS 106B, CS 107)
 Discrete math (CS 103)
 Probability (CS 109)
 Linear algebra (Math 51)
 
 
 
  Video access disclaimer:
 A portion of class activities will be given and recorded in Zoom. For your convenience, you can access these
 recordings by logging into the course Canvas site. These recordings might be reused in other Stanford courses,
 viewed by other Stanford students, faculty, or staff, or used for other education and research purposes. If you
 have questions, please contact a member of the teaching team.
 
 
 
 
 
  Homeworks (55%):
 There will be weekly homeworks with both written and programming parts.
 Each homework is centered around an application and will also deepen your understanding of the theoretical
 concepts.
 Some homeworks will have a competition component; winners will receive extra credit.
 Here are all the homework deadlines:
 
 
 
 
  Exams (40%): There will be two open-book non-coding exams that will test your knowledge and
 problem-solving skills on preceding lectures and homeworks.
 
 Exam 1: released at 3:15PT on Friday, Oct 29; due at 3:15PT on Saturday, Oct 30
 Exam 2: released at 3:15PT on Wednesday, Dec 8; due at 3:15PT on Thursday, Dec 9
 Length: 100 minutes each. 
 Format: The exam will be distributed and administered through Gradescope and will be available
 for 24 hours. Students can choose any 100-minute block of time within the designated window above to
 take the exam. 
 Conflict: If you have a major time conflict for either exam,
 you should let us know privately via email by
 Friday, October 8 (week 3).
  
 
 
  Faculty chat participation (5%): Each discussion topic is associated with a set of discussion
 materials. You are expected to:
 
 engage with the materials beforehand,
 show up on time to your assigned session, and
 at the beginning of the session, introduce yourself and share your personal goal for the session (e.g.,
 what particular question you'd like to discuss, what you hope to get out of the session).
 
 
 Full credit is granted for fulfillment of these expectations. You are also encouraged but not required to keep
 your camera on.
 
 
 
   Project  (optional, ungraded):
 The final project provides an opportunity for you to
 use the tools from class to build something interesting of your choice.
 Projects should be done in groups of one to four students.
 Each project group will be assigned a CA mentor who will give feedback and answer questions, and thus the
 project will be an opportunity for mentorship. We will award up to 3% of extra credit to projects that
 are done well.
 
 The project will be something that you work on throughout the course and we have set up some milestones
 to help you along the way:
  
 
 Project interest form [p-interest] (due Tue Oct
 5)
 
 
 Project proposal [p-proposal] (due Tue Oct
 19)
 
 
 Project progress report [p-progress] (due Tue
 Nov 9)
 
 
 Project final report and video [p-final] (due Tue
 Nov 30)
 
 
 
 
 See the project page for more details.
 
 
 Regardless of the group size, all groups must submit the work detailed in each milestone and will be graded
 on the same criteria. Although we allow 1-2 person project groups, we encourage groups of 3-4 members. We
 encourage teams of 3-4 students because this size typically best fits the expectations for CS 221 projects.
 We expect each team to submit a completed project (even for team of 1 or 2). All projects require that
 students spend time gathering data, and setting up the infrastructure to reach an end result. A 3 or 4
 person team can share these tasks much better, allowing the team to focus more on the interesting results
 and discussion in the project. Each member of the team should contribute in both technical and non-technical
 components of the project. We will provide resources on Ed and the project page that can help you find
 group members.
 
 For inspiration, we have made some previous CS221 projects available for viewing.
 
  Ed:
 You will be awarded with up to 2% extra credit
 if you answer other students' questions in a substantial and helpful way.
 
 
 
  Written assignments:
 Homeworks should be written up clearly and succinctly; you may lose points if your answers
 are unclear or unnecessarily complicated.
 Here is an example of what we are looking for.
 Written homework must be typeset using LaTeX, Microsoft Word, Pages for Mac, or an equivalent program, and
 submitted as a PDF.
 We strongly encourage you to use LaTeX: there are user-friendly web interfaces like Overleaf. See this getting started
 guide. Figures may be hand-drawn, so long as they are included in a typeset PDF.
 If you're not sure where to start with formatting your written solutions, we recommend using this template as a starting point. You can copy and paste its contents into an
 Overleaf project or upload it directly.
 
   Programming assignments:
 The grader runs on Python 3.7, which is not guaranteed to work with alternative versions (e.g., Python 2.7).
 Please use Python 3.7 to develop your code.
  
 The programming assignments are designed to be run
 in GNU/Linux environments.
 Most or all of the grading code may incidentally work on other
 systems such as MacOS or Windows, and students may optionally
 choose to do most of their development in one of these alternative
 environments. However, no technical support will be provided for
 issues that only arise on an alternative environment. Moreover,
 no matter what environment is used during development, students
 must confirm that their code (specifically, the student's submission.py) runs on Gradescope.
 
 
 The submitted code will not be graded if it has one of the following issues:
  
 The original grader.py script (operating on the
 submitted submission.py) may not exit normally
 if you use calls such as quit(), exit(),
 sys.exit(), and os._exit().
 Also note that Python packages outside the standard library are not guaranteed to work. Therefore, do
 not use packages like numpy, scikit-learn, and pandas.
 
 The code reads external resources other than the files given in the assignment.
 The code is malicious. This is considered a violation of the honor code. The score of the assignment
 will be zero (0) and the incident will be reported to the Office of Judicial Affairs.
 
 
 
   Collaboration policy and honor code:
 You are free to form study groups and discuss homeworks and projects.
 However, you must write up homeworks and code from scratch independently, and you must acknowledge in your
 submission all the students you discussed with.
 The following are considered to be honor code violations:
  
 Looking at the writeup or code of another student.
 Showing your writeup or code to another student.
 Discussing homework problems in such detail that your solution (writeup or code) is almost identical to
 another student's answer.
 Uploading your writeup or code to a public repository (e.g. github, bitbucket, pastebin) so that it can be
 accessed by other students.
 Looking at solutions from previous years' homeworks - either official or written up by another student.
 
  
 When debugging code together, you are only allowed to look at the input-output behavior
 of each other's programs (so you should write good test cases!).
 It is important to remember that even if you didn't copy but just gave
 another student your solution, you are still violating the honor code, so please be careful.
 We periodically run similarity-detection software over all
 submitted student programs, including programs from past quarters and any
 solutions found online on public websites.
 Anyone violating the honor
 code will be referred to the Office of Judicial Affairs.
 If you feel like you made a mistake (it can happen, especially under time
 pressure!), please reach out to the instructor or the head CA;
 the consequences will be much less severe than if we approach you.
  
 
   Electronic Submission:
 All homework assignments are due at 
 11pm (23:00, not 23:59) Pacific time
  on the due date. Refer to coursework for exam deadlines.
 Assignments are submitted through Gradescope. Do not
 submit your assignment via email. If anything goes wrong, please ask a question on Ed or contact a course
 assistant.
 If you need to sign up for a Gradescope account, please use your @stanford.edu email address.
 You can submit as many times as you'd like until the deadline: we will only grade the last submission.
 Submit early to make sure your submission runs properly on the Gradescope servers.
 Gradescope will run grader.py on the programming questions and give you feedback on non-hidden test
 cases.
 You are responsible for checking that your program runs properly on these cases. You will not get credit
 otherwise.
 If anything goes wrong, please ask a question on Ed or contact a course assistant.
 Do not email us your submission.
 Partial work is better than not submitting any work.  
 For assignments with a programming component, we will automatically
 sanity check your code in some basic test cases, but we will grade
 your code on additional test cases.
 Important: just because you pass the basic test cases, you are by no
 means guaranteed to get full credit on the other, hidden test cases, so you should
 test the program more thoroughly yourself!
 
 
 Unless the assignment instructs otherwise, all of your code modifications
 should be in submission.py and all of your written answers
 in &lt;assignment ID&gt;.pdf. Upload the former to Gradescope
 under the "Programming" section, and the latter under the "Written" section.
  
 For the project milestones, make sure that all members of your
 group submit. The submission should include a
 group.txt file which should contain the SUNetIDs of the entire
 group, one per line.
  
   Late days:
 A homework is $\lceil d \rceil$ days late if it is turned in $d$ days past the due date (note that this means if
 you are $1$ second late, $\lceil d \rceil = 1$ and it is 1 day late).
 You have seven (7) late days
 in total that can be distributed among the homeworks
 without penalty. After that, the maximum possible grade is decreased by 25% each day (so the best you
 can do with $d = 1$ is 75%).
 As an example, if you are out of late days and submit one day late, a 90 will be capped at a 75, but a 72 will
 not be changed.
 Note that we will only allow a max of $d = 2$ late days per homework, though, so if $d &gt; 2$ then we will
 not accept your submission.
 Gradescope is set up to accept written and programming submissions separately.
 Late days are calculated per-assignment, with the number of late days used depending on the later submission.
 So, if the programming part is $1$ day late and the written part is $2$ days late, then that will count as using
 $2$ late days.
  
 No late days can be taken for exams; you can start the timed exams any time during the one-day window.
  
  Regrades: If you believe that the course
 staff made an objective error in grading, then you may submit a
 regrade request for the written part of your homework or exam. Remember
 that even if the grading seems harsh to
 you, the same rubric was used for everyone for fairness, so this
 is not sufficient justification for a regrade.
 It is also helpful to cross-check your answer against the released solutions.
 If you still choose to submit a regrade request, click the corresponding
 question on Gradescope, then click the "Request Regrade" button at the
 bottom.
 Any requests submitted over email or in person will be ignored. Regrade requests for a
 particular assignment are due by Monday 4pm, one week after the
 grades are returned. Note that we may regrade your entire submission,
 so that depending on your submission you may actually lose more points
 than you gain.
 
 
 
 
 Nooks links included in the schedule below assume you
 have already signed into our Nooks space following our class specific link shared on Canvas and Ed.
 
 
 
 
  
  
 Monday
 Tuesday
 Wednesday
 Thursday
 Friday
 Saturday
 Sunday
 
 
 
 Week 1
 Sep 20
 Sep 21 
 Sep 22 
 Sep 23
 Sep 24
 Sep 25
 Sep 26
 
 
 
 Modules
 Introduction 
 Prerequisites 
 Machine Learning I 
 
 Homework
 [Foundations] 
 
 Survey
 [Faculty chat assignment]
 
 
 
 Live Lecture:
 Introduction (Dorsa)
 1:30-3:00pm
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Problem Session 1
 1:30-3:00pm
 [Problems] 
 [Solutions] 
 [Video] 
 
 Faculty chat assignment survey due
  
 
 
 HW Party
 2-4pm
 
 
 
 HW Party
 4-6pm
 
 
 
 HW Party
 10am-12pm
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Week 2
 Sep 27
 Sep 28 
 Sep 29 
 Sep 30
 Oct 1
 Oct 2
 Oct 3
 
 
 
 Modules
 Machine Learning II 
 
 Homework
 [Sentiment] 
 
 
 
 Faculty chats
 1:30-3:00pm
 
 Foundations HW due
  
 
 
 
 
 
 Problem Session 2
 1:30-3:00pm
 [Problems] 
 [Solutions] 
 [Video] 
 
 
 HW Party
 Changed:  3-5pm 
 
 
 
 HW Party
 4-6pm
 
 
 
 HW Party
 10am-12pm
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Week 3
 Oct 4
 Oct 5 
 Oct 6 
 Oct 7
 Oct 8
 Oct 9
 Oct 10
 
 
 
 Modules
 Search 
 
 Homework
 [Reconstruct]  
 
 
 Faculty chats
 1:30-3:00pm
 
 Sentiment HW due
  
 
 
 Project interest form due
 
 
 
 Problem Session 3
 1:30-3:00pm
 [Slides] 
 [Problems] 
 [Solutions] 
 [Video] 
 
 
 HW Party
 2-4pm
 
 
 
 HW Party
 4-6pm
 
 Final Study List Deadline
  
 
 
 HW Party
 10am-12pm
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Week 4
 Oct 11
 Oct 12 
 Oct 13 
 Oct 14
 Oct 15
 Oct 16
 Oct 17
 
 
 
 Modules
 MDPs I 
 
 Homework
 [Blackjack]  
 
 
 Faculty chats
 1:30-3:00pm
 
 Reconstruct HW due
  
 
 
 
 
 
 Problem Session 4
 1:30-3:00pm
 [Slides] 
 [Problems] 
 [Solutions] 
 [Video] 
 
 
 Remote HW OH (drop-in)
 Changed:  3:15-5:15pm 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Remote HW OH (drop-in)
 10am-12pm
 
 
 
 Remote HW OH (drop-in)
 7-9pm
 
 
 
 
 Week 5
 Oct 18
 Oct 19 
 Oct 20 
 Oct 21
 Oct 22
 Oct 23
 Oct 24
 
 
 
 Modules
 MDPs II 
 Games 
 
 Homework
 [Pacman]  
 
 
 Faculty chats
 1:30-3:00pm
 
 Blackjack HW due
  
 
 
 Project proposal due
 
 
 
 Problem Session 5
 1:30-3:00pm
 [Slides] 
 [Problems] 
 [Solutions] 
 [Video] 
 
 
 Remote HW OH (drop-in)
 2-4pm
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Remote HW OH (drop-in)
 10am-12pm
 
 
 
 Remote HW OH (drop-in)
 7-9pm
 
 
 
 
 Week 6
 Oct 25
 Oct 26 
 Oct 27 
 Oct 28
 Oct 29
 Oct 30
 Oct 31
 
 
 
 Modules
 N/A
 
 
 Faculty chats
 1:30-3:00pm
 
 Pacman HW due
  
 
 
 
 
 
 Problem Session 6
 1:30-3:00pm
 [Slides] 
 [Video] 
 
 
 
 
 
 Exam 1 released at 3:15pm PT
 
 
 
 Exam 1 due at 3:15pm PT
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Week 7
 Nov 1
 Nov 2 
 Nov 3 
 Nov 4
 Nov 5
 Nov 6
 Nov 7
 
 
 
 Modules
 Factor Graphs 
 
 Homework
 [Scheduling]  
 
 
 Faculty chats
 1:30-3:00pm
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Problem Session 7
 1:30-3:00pm
 [Slides] 
 [Problems] 
 [Solutions] 
 [Video] 
 
 
 
 Remote HW OH (drop-in)
 Changed:  3:15-5:15pm 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Remote HW OH (drop-in)
 10am-12pm
 
 
 
 Remote HW OH (drop-in)
 7-9pm
 
 
 
 
 Week 8
 Nov 8
 Nov 9 
 Nov 10 
 Nov 11
 Nov 12
 Nov 13
 Nov 14
 
 
 
 Modules
 Bayesian Networks 
 
 Homework
 
 [Car]  
 
 
 Faculty chats
 1:30-3:00pm
 
 Scheduling HW due
  
 
 
 Project progress report due
 
 
 
 Problem Session 8
 1:30-3:00pm
 [Slides] 
 [Problems] 
 [Solutions] 
 [Video] 
 
 
 
 Remote HW OH (drop-in)
 2-4pm
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Remote HW OH (drop-in)
 10am-12pm
 
 
 
 Remote HW OH (drop-in)
 7-9pm
 
 
 
 
 Week 9
 Nov 15
 Nov 16 
 Nov 17 
 Nov 18
 Nov 19
 Nov 20
 Nov 21
 
 
 
 Modules
 Logic 
 
 Homework
 [Logic]  
 
 
 Faculty chats
 1:30-3:00pm
 
 Car HW due
  
 
 
 
 
 
 Problem Session 9
 1:30-3:00pm
 [Slides] 
 [Problems] 
 [Solutions] 
 [Video] 
 
 
 
 Remote HW OH (drop-in)
 Changed:  Moved to Friday 
 
 
 
 Remote HW OH (drop-in)
 Changed:  5:00-7:00pm 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Thanksgiving
 Nov 22
 Nov 23
 Nov 24
 Nov 25
 Nov 26
 Nov 27
 Nov 28
 
 
 
 Break week!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Remote HW OH (drop-in)
 10am-12pm
 
 
 
 Remote HW OH (drop-in)
 7-9pm
 
 
 
 
 Week 10
 Nov 29
 Nov 30
 Dec 1
 Dec 2
 Dec 3
 Dec 4
 Dec 5
 
 
 
 
 Modules
 Conclusion 
 
 Live Lecture:
 Conclusion (Percy)
 1:30-3:00pm
 [Video] 
 
 Logic HW due
  
 
 
 Project final report due
 
 
 
 Problem Session 10
 1:30-3:00pm
 [Slides] 
 [Video] 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Finals Week
 Dec 6
 Dec 7
 Dec 8
 Dec 9
 Dec 10
 Dec 11
 Dec 12
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Exam 2 released at 3:15pm PT
 
 
 Exam 2 due at 3:15pm PT
CS221: Artificial Intelligence: Principles and Techniques
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<p><a href=""></a>— This course is an introduction to genetics from the molecular to the population level. The course covers concepts of classical Mendelian genetics, prokaryote genetics, maintenance of variability, gene interactions, and modern genomics. Genetics in ecological and evolutionary settings will be emphasized. Modern genetic techniques and technologies will be described as well.</p>
<p>Prerequisites: BI102 and CH310. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— Symbiosis is the interaction between two or more different types of organisms in an ecological setting. Interactions such as mutualism, commensalism, parasitism, and predation occur at the cellular, organismal, and community levels. Relevant marine, aquatic, and terrestrial examples of symbiotic relationships will be investigated and discussed in order to appreciate the biological and evolutionary significance of these remarkable associations.</p>
<p>Prerequisites: BI201 and BI301. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— A course examining the distribution of organisms on Earth. Topics covered will include global and regional biogeographic patterns, early Earth and fundamental biogeographic processes, phylogeography, ecological biogeography, and conservation biogeography. This course will also explore current biogeography topics by discussing papers from primary literature. </p>
<p>Prerequisites: BI201. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— A course allowing students to pursue instruction not normally offered in the curriculum, through any combination of lecture and laboratory. Departmental approval required. Cr. 1-3 as appropriate.</p>
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<p><a href=""></a>— Introduction to the shipboard responsibilities of deck officers. Orientation and practical experience in watch standing and ship maintenance procedures, including an overview of ship systems. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisites include: EG101, NS101, PE114, VPDSD, participation in the Regiment; completion of the ship’s Familiarization/Orientation program; first year maintenance; fire training; pass the USCG Lifeboatman Exam. Cr. 4.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— A cooperative experience in the merchant marine in which the student is normally assigned a billet aboard a commercial merchant ship by the director of cadet shipping. (In some cases this cruise may be accomplished aboard the T.S. State of Maine.) The student participates in the operation of the ship as a cadet mate applying classroom lessons of the first two years. An extensive written sea project detailing all aspects of the experience is required. </p>
<p>Prerequisites: students must not be on academic probation and must have passed CR103 or CD103, NS122, NS241, NS262, NS271, NS272, NS282, NS292, NS293, and MT21D or Department Chair approval. Basic Safety Training and drug-free certification are also required. Cr. 4.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— The final cruise in a series of three. A thorough shipboard experience designed to prepare the student to understand fully the systems and operating procedures necessary for the execution of the responsibilities of a third mate. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. </p>
<p>Prerequisites: CD203 with a grade of C- or higher, NS221, NS301, NS332, NS345, NS381, MT32D or Department Chair approval. Cr. 4.</p>
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<p><a href=""></a>— Introduction to the shipboard responsibilities of engineering officers. Orientation and practical experience in watch standing and ship maintenance procedures, including an overview of ship systems. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisites include: EG101, NS101, PE114, VPDSD, participation in the Regiment; completion of the ship’s Familiarization/Orientation program; first year maintenance; fire training; pass the USCG Lifeboatman Exam. Cr. 4.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— A cooperative experience in the merchant marine in which the student is normally assigned a billet aboard a commercial merchant ship by the director of cadet shipping. (In some cases this cruise may be accomplished aboard the T.S. State of Maine.) The student participates in the operation of the ship as a cadet engineer applying classroom lessons of the first two years. An extensive written sea project detailing all aspects of the experience is required. </p>
<p>Prerequisites: students must not be on academic probation and must have passed CR103 or CE103, ET201 or ES201, EG234, EG252, EG261 or EG265, ET371 or ES371, and EG292 or have a minimum of C- grade in each at the end of the 10th week of the current semester, or obtain permission of the Engineering Cadet Shipping Coordinator. Basic Safety Training and drug-free certification are also required. </p>
<p>Cr. 4.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— The final cruise in a series of three. A thorough shipboard experience designed to prepare the student to understand fully the systems and operating procedures necessary for the execution of the responsibilities of a third engineer. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisites: CE203 with a grade of C- or higher, EG372, ET211 or ES251 or ES201; Satisfactory participation in the ship’s Familiarization/Orientation Program, Maintenance Second Class, or approval by the Training Committee on Exceptional cases. Cr. 4.</p>
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<p><a href=""></a>— Formerly CH301. This course examines basic concepts of general chemistry, including: stoichiometry, atomic structure, periodic properties, chemical bonding, states and properties of matter, equilibria, acids and bases, and properties of organic compounds. Rec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— Atomic and molecular structure, bonding types and energies, stoichiometric computations, solutions, equilibria, oxidation-reduction, nuclear and organic chemistry. Rec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— An introduction to the nature and properties of matter at the atomic and molecular level; chemical changes; stoichiometry; energy changes; structure and periodicity of elements; states of matter, chemical bonding, and kinetics. Rec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4. </p>
<p><a href=""></a>— A second course in chemistry dealing with equilibria of acids and bases; simple thermodynamics; electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry; metals and non-metals; and brief introduction to organic and biochemistry. Prerequisite: CH210. Rec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— An introduction to general organic chemistry with an emphasis on natural aspects of the topic. Areas of concentration will include: organic nomenclature, structural theory and stereochemistry of aliphatic and aromatic compounds, and chemical reactions of fundamental importance to organic chemistry. The laboratory will present a survey of analytic methods commonly employed in organic chemistry. Prerequisite: CH220 with a final grade of C- or higher. Rec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4.</p>
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<p><a href=""></a>— A full-time work experience for power engineering technology students, normally with wage compensation, in shoreside industrial and utility power plants. The work experience must be related, in both theoretical and practical engineering, to the student’s field of study in basic power engineering operations and maintenance. A minimum of ten full weeks or the equivalent at the discretion of the instructor, of employment is required to be eligible for credit in this course. Note: The combined satisfactory employment hours of CO200 and CO300, however, must total 1050 hours or more in a steam facility for the student to be eligible for the State of Maine Third Class Engineer (Stationary Plant) license. The course grade will be based on an extensive written project documenting this work experience. When registering for this course, the student must be in good academic standing. Students in a probation or warning status will not be eligible to participate in this course. Prerequisites: EG234, EG261, ET101, ET211, ET371, ET378, and drug free certification required. Cr. 2.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— A full-time work experience for power engineering operations students, normally with wage compensation, in shoreside, steam powered, industrial and utility power plants. The work experience must be related in both theoretical and practical engineering, to the student’s field of study in basic power engineering operations and maintenance. A minimum of twelve full weeks or the equivalent at the discretion of the instructor, of employment is required to be eligible for credit in this course. Note: The combined satisfactory employment hours of CO201 and CO301, however, must total 1050 hours or more in a steam facility for the student to be eligible for the State of Maine Fourth Class Engineer (Stationary Plant) license. The course grade will be based on an extensive written project documenting this work experience. When registering for this course, the student must be in good academic standing. Students in a probation or warning status will not be eligible to participate in this course. Prerequisites: EG234, EG243, EG261, ET101, ET211, ET371, and drug free certification required. Cr. 2.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— A full-time work experience for Marine Systems Engineering (non-license track) students, normally for wage compensation, in a real-world engineering environment. Credit will be awarded at ¼ credit for each two weeks of satisfactory work, with a minimum of 1.5 credits required to earn credit for the course. Requirements include a daily work-activity journal (unless prohibited by documented national or company security concerns), a brief completion report, and a weekly e-mail report sent to the MSE Co-op Coordinator. Prerequisites: Student must have successfully completed the first two years of the MSE program, be in good academic standing and not be on academic warning or probation, and drug free certification required. Prerequisite: ES196 or CR103 or CE103. Cr. 1.5 to 4.0.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— 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: HC111, NS101, NS103, PE114, NS132, NS135, NS241, USCG1 and USCG2 or approval of the SVO/VOT coordinator and drug free certification required; pass the USCG Lifeboatman Exam, USCG3. Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— The second in a series of full-time work experiences for power engineering technology students, normally with wage compensation, in shoreside industrial and utility power plants. A continuation of CO200 with emphasis on advanced power engineering operations, maintenance, organization, and management. A minimum of ten full weeks or the equivalent at the discretion of the instructor, of employment is required to be eligible for credit in this course. Note: The combined satisfactory employment hours of CO200 and CO300, however, must total 1050 hours or more in a steam facility for the student to be eligible for the State of Maine Third Class Engineer (Stationary Plant) license. The course grade will be based on an extensive written project documenting this work experience. When registering for this course, the student must be in good academic standing. Students in a probation or warning status are not eligible to participate in this course. Prerequisites: CO200, EG372, EG431, ET212, EG382, ET432, ET401, and drug free certification required. Cr. 2.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— The second in a series of full-time work experiences for power engineering operations students, normally with wage compensation, in shoreside, steam powered, industrial and utility power plants. A continuation of CO201 with emphasis on advanced power engineering operations, maintenance, organization, and management. A minimum of twelve full weeks or the equivalent at the discretion of the instructor, of employment is required to be eligible for credit in this course. Note: The combined satisfactory employment hours of CO201 and CO301, however, must total 1050 hours or more in a steam facility for the student to be eligible for the State of Maine Fourth Class Engineer (Stationary Plant) license. The course grade will be based on an extensive written project documenting this work experience. When registering for this course, you must be in good academic standing. Students in a probation or warning status are not eligible to participate in this course. Prerequisites: CO201, EG321, EG372, EG382, EG431, and drug free certification required. Cr. 2.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— A maximum of three credits will be offered for a directed cooperative education experience: students must submit a proposal for evaluation and approval of the Ocean Studies faculty at which time credits will be assigned; the final grade to be based on a cooperative education project report to be submitted by the student upon completion of the Co-op experience. Prerequisite: drug free certification required. Cr. 1-3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— 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 50 GT Mate/Near Coastal/Oceans license). Prerequisite: CO223 or CR214, and NS271, NS272, NS262, NS292, NS293 or approval of the VOT coordinator and drug free certification required. Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— A period of work experience, normally full-time and paid, with private industry or government in a job related to the student’s degree program and/or career goals and which differs significantly from previous experiences. Normally, credit will be awarded at the rate of 0.25 credits for each two weeks of full-time work experience. No student may earn more than four credits in this course during his/her enrollment at the Academy and these credits cannot be substituted for any other degree or minor program requirements. Prerequisite: MSE program coordinator’s approval and drug free certification required. Cr. 0.5 to 4.0. (Students in Marine Systems Engineering are required to successfully complete 1.5 credits of this course.)</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— A period of work experience, normally full-time and paid, with private industry or government in a job related to the student’s degree program and/or career goals and which differs significantly from previous experiences. Normally, credit will be awarded at the rate of one-half credit for each two weeks of full-time work experience. Grading will be on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. No student may earn more than four credits in cooperative education during his/her enrollment at the Academy and these credits cannot be substituted for any other degree or minor program requirements. Prerequisite: Department Chair approval and drug free certification required. Cr. 0.5 to 4.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— 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 50 GT Mate/Near Coastal/Oceans license). Prerequisite: CO323 or approval of the VOT coordinator and drug free certification required. Cr. 3.</p>
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<p><a href=""></a>— This two-month training cruise will introduce the Auxiliary Sail License Candidate to the preparation and operation of a large, traditional sailing vessel. One month will be spent fitting out the schooner Bowdoin (and other vessels) for the sailing season, and one month will be spent sailing. The itinerary will include both coastwise and offshore sailing. Cr. 4.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— A two week training cruise for fourth year students that encompasses advanced practical training and STCW assessment. This is both a coastwise and offshore passage incorporating terrestrial and celestial navigation, watchkeeping, vessel handling, emergency operations, passage planning and the entering and clearing of foreign ports. The schooner Bowdoin is used for this course so the student is also exposed to sailing a traditionally rigged auxiliary sail vessel. Prerequisites: NS101, NS241, NS262, NS271, NS272, NS282, NS292, NS293, and CO323. Cr. 2.</p>
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<p><a href=""></a>— A course in problem solving using computers and emphasizing a structured approach. Topics include: structured solution methods, programming fundamentals, spreadsheet modeling, and an introduction to presentation software. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— An introductory level course in computer programming and applications. This course introduces engineering students to basic structured programming and engineering mathematical software. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— An intermediate course in computer programming, using C/C++. Prerequisite: CS150. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— A course allowing students to pursue various topics in Computer Science. Rec. 3, Cr. 3</p>
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<p><a href=""></a>— Introduction to supply and demand, markets, externalities and public goods, the theory of the firm, industrial organization and game theory, and factor markets. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— Introduction to national income accounting, business cycles, and inflation. Topics also include money and banking, monetary and fiscal policy. Rec. 3, Cr. 3</p>
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<p><a href=""></a>— A study of basic mechanical power generation systems, with emphasis on the applicable technologies and their safe and efficient management. The course is designed to introduce both engineering and non-engineering students to operating engineering. The course provides a foundation for many engineering department courses. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— An introduction to marine and stationary power plant systems and equipment through study, inspection, and maintenance applications. Topics include lubrication and lube oil purification systems; pumps; air removal equipment; and heat exchangers; piping systems and valves; control systems for temperature, pressure, and flow; compressed air systems; distilling plants; and auxiliary steam turbines. In addition, basic equipment techniques and tag-out safety procedures are introduced. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisite: EG101. Lab. 3, Cr. 2.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— An introductory course in machine tool practices for Power Engineering Technology students. This course is designed to give students the basic theory and practical application necessary to work with and supervise the operation of machine tools and associated equipment such as engine lathe, milling machine, drill press and precision measuring and layout tools. PET students may take EG252 in place of this course and also apply EG252 toward the PET Free Elective requirement. Rec. 1, Lab. 0, Cr. 1.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— An introduction to and practice in the principles, safety aspects, and correct operations of arc welding and oxyacetylene cutting. Emphasis is on all-position shielded metal arc welding. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Rec. 1, Lab 2, Cr. 2.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— An introductory course in machine tool practices. This course is designed to give students the basic theory and practical application necessary to operate machine tools and associated equipment such as engine lathe, milling machine, drill press, precision measuring and layout tools. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Rec. 1, Lab. 3, Cr. 2 .5.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— The construction and design of marine boilers of all types, including fuel oil systems and equipment, feedwater analysis, furnace refractories, and U. S. Coast Guard construction regulations. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisite: EG101. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— A condensed version of EG261 (Steam Generators I) with more emphasis on principles of design, automation, and operation and less emphasis on construction details. Prerequisite: Marine Systems Engineering Major or consent of instructor. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisite: EG101. Rec. 2, Cr. 2.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— Introductory study of diesel engine principles, covering typical construction features with pertinent systems including fuel, lubricating, cooling, starting and maneuvering, exhaust and heat recovery. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— A study of the elementary principles, descriptive classifications, and construction and accessories of various types of marine, stationary, and auxiliary turbines. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisite: ET211 or ES251 or ES201. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— This course is designed to develop each student’s ability to recognize and effectively deal with compliance issues and professional ethics associated with environmental permitting procedures. The course will include an introduction to environmental science with a focus on defining standards pertaining to all aspects of pollutants, emissions, control technology, and enforcement. The course will consist of three primary areas: air quality, water quality including ballast water, and hazardous waste. Prerequisites: CH301 or CH101 or CH352 or CH152 or CH210. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— Practical study of the operation and utilization of lathes and milling machines. Provides a continuing opportunity to receive actual practice in threading and milling projects. Prerequisite: EG252. Rec. 1, Lab 3, Cr. 2.5.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— Designed to give the machine tool student experience in developing advanced machining skills. Training includes internal single point threading and boring; knurling, radius and taper turning on the lathe; and advanced milling machine operations using traditional machining methods. Computer numerical controlled programming and machining will be introduced. Traditional machining and computer numerical control (CNC) machining projects are required. Prerequisite: EG351 or permission of instructor. Rec. 1, Lab 2, Cr. 2.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— Builds on ET/ES371 to develop an understanding of design, construction, operational characteristics, efficiency and maintenance of DC and single- and 3-phase AC machinery, and pulse-width modulation (PWM) and its applications to propulsion and industrial drives. Lab work will emphasize principles of safe and efficient operation, troubleshooting, and installation of electrical machinery and systematic use of measuring equipment. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisites: ET371 or ES371. Rec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— A study of measurement and adjustment techniques, and of control systems on modern main and auxiliary steam turbines. Includes lubrication systems, main propulsion shafting and propellers, and maintenance and emergency repairs of main propulsion turbines. The operation and maintenance of all types of marine boilers and their associated equipment along with U.S. Coast Guard operating regulations are covered. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisites: EG265 or EG261, EG321. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— The objective of this course is to provide the student with an introduction to the offshore oil exploration industry, including rig design and construction, and deepwater drilling operations. Combined with NS 386 (Offshore Tech I), this course is intended to prepare the student with the basic knowledge to successfully engage in a career in the offshore oil industry. Included topics: Rig design and construction, subsea equipment and operations, mud circulating systems, drilling equipment, drill string, directional drilling, fracking operations, hole problems, and rig casualties. Prerequisite: NS386. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— Continuation of material from EG292, with emphasis on theory and operation of air intake systems, fuel injection systems, governors, and lubrication systems. Characteristics of available lubricants and factors affecting lubrication and combustion are covered in detail. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisite: EG292 or NS132. Rec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— An upper-level course in engineering operations and related topics. Topics to be determined based on student or faculty proposals. Prerequisites to be determined based on course level and content or approval of department chair and instructor. Cr. 1-3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— Covers operations, testing, and components of steam power plants through lectures and laboratories that include work with a steam plant simulator and an operating steam plant. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisites: EG382, and ET371 or ES371. Rec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— The design, operation, and maintenance of marine and industrial gas turbines and their systems. Prerequisites: ET211 and EG321. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— The theory and practice of specialized types of welding such as tungsten inert gas, aluminum, and pipe welding. Includes specialized fabrication problems encountered aboard ship. Prerequisite: EG243. Lab. 3, Cr. 1.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— Refrigeration processes encountered in the marine field and industry. Includes the design, operation, and maintenance of the principal refrigeration cycle components, reciprocating and rotary centrifugal compressors, and the refrigerants used. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisite: ET211 or ES201 Rec. 2, Lab. 1, Cr. 2.5.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— A review of marine diesel engines of all types including the design, operation and maintenance, indicator card analysis, and emergency repair of large diesel engines. Prerequisite: EG392. Rec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— A review of marine diesel engines of all types including the design, operation and maintenance, indicator card analysis, and emergency repair of large diesel engines. Prerequisite: EG392. Rec. 2, Cr. 2.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— The course will introduce concepts of power plant operations, which build on previous PEO curriculum material. This will include fossil power plant operations and technologies, electrical grid operation and current topics of interest in the power generation industry. This course is a communications intensive course. Prerequisites: EG382 and EG431. Rec. 3, Lab. 2, Cr. 4.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— The course will develop concepts of power plant operations, which build on previous PEO curriculum material. This will include combined cycle power plant operations and technologies, environmental considerations, professional ethics and current topics of interest in the power generation industry. This course is a communications intensive course. Prerequisite: EG497. Rec. 3, Lab. 2, Cr. 4.</p>
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<p><a href=""></a>— This interdisciplinary course investigates the interaction of major factors that influence global climate. Students will examine evidence that supports and refutes climate change due to human activity and related effects on the biosphere. The course also addresses strategies to minimize or adapt to changes in climate and their affects on global physical, social, and biological landscapes. Content relevant to each student’s major is included. Rec. 3, Cr. 3</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— This introductory course will examine the effects of our actions in the areas of business, engineering, science and transportation as they relate to our marine and terrestrial environment. Students will consider pollutant sources and effects, mitigation affects, regulatory and ethical behavior, environmental health and safety, and financial considerations. At the completion of this course students will have a fundamental understanding of environmental issues and responsibilities as they relate to degree programs at MMA. Rec. 3, Cr. 3. </p>
<p><a href=""></a>— This course provides an introduction to pollution control (regulations and environmental effects), wastewater treatment, oil spill containment, spill response, recover and beach/soil remediation, on-shore spill response and sail remediation, and process control specifically (but not exclusively) related to marine transportation and power plants. Course will include related environmental health and safety component. Course will include hands-on lab components for sample testing, site monitoring, site visits and coordinate with local facilities and State or Federal regulators. Prerequisite: EN202. Rec. 2, lab. 2, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— Pollution Prevention, MARPOL Convention. Particularly Sensitive Sea Areas.Oil Pollution, Preparedness, Response and Co-Operation Convention (OPRC). Environmental Sensitivity and Impacts. Oil spill properties, behavior and fate, health and safety, response organization and control strategies, oil containment booms, oil skimmers. Shoreline Clean-up. Media Relations. Liability and compensation. Oil Spills in Ice Covered Waters. Oil spill trajectory model and oil weathering model. Case studies. Table top exercises. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— An upper level course in environmental sustainability and related topics. This course will address institutional goals including “gather, analyze and interpret information” and “recognize environmental consequences of individual and professional decisions” as well as other goals determined by the instructor. Prerequisites to be determined by course level and content. Cr. 3 or 4.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— This course will focus on the development, production and use of 1st and 2nd generation biofuels including biomass, alcohol, biodiesel, biogas and engineered specialty fuels like biojet and biocrude. An overview of the field provides the rationale for biofuels as part of the energy sector. The basic chemistry and energetics of combustion, fermentation and other relevant reactions are considered fundamental to understanding how fuel creates energy, and the subtle differences between fuels that make them more or less valuable. Economic, regulatory, social and environmental considerations will make up a significant percentage of the course content. Prerequisites: CH301 or CH101 or CH352 or CH152 or CH210. Rec. 2, Lab. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— This course will include an introduction to air pollution regulations, emissions testing, the science of emissions and reduction in emissions through process control and mechanical optimization, air pollution control techniques specifically (but not exclusively) related to marine transportation and power plants. This course will also include a related environmental health and safety component. This course will include hands-on lab components for sample testing and site monitoring. Prerequisites: CH210 or CH301 or CH101 or CH352 or CH152. Rec. 2. Lab. 2, Cr. 3.</p>
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<p><a href=""></a>— A first course in “structured” conceptual design of engineering systems. Lectures emphasize methods of creating alternate approaches to solve a given “open ended” engineering problem, and identifying the most promising solutions. This communications intensive course includes a conceptual design project and simple computer application. Students will work in design teams devising, evaluating, and defending a feasible solution to a design problem. Rec. 2, Cr. 2.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— A study of the construction and design of ship hull and engineering systems, using the Training Ship State of Maine and Medium Speed Engine Lab as case studies. This course will focus on the design of the systems, but present operational aspects to better understand the system design, including experiential learning in laboratory exercises and a research project. Prerequisite: HC111 and EG101. Lab 4. Cr. 2.5.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— This course provides an introduction to fluid dynamics and thermodynamics including the properties of pure substances, gas laws, first and second laws of thermodynamics. Topics include hydrostatics, conservation of mass and energy, introduction to the second law of thermodynamics and basic heat transfer. Practical problems in hydrostatics, pipe flows and losses, pump sizing, heat transfer and thermal analysis of heat devices including engines and heat exchangers will be part of the course. Computer problem will also be assigned. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisites: CS151, MS110 or MS150, PS102 or PS 162, ET201 Lab concurrent or permission of the instructor. Rec 4 Lab 2, Cr. 5</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— The study of forces applied to structures. Includes an introduction to vector mechanics, static equilibrium, two and three-dimensional force systems, distributed forces, and friction. Structures studied include trusses, frames, and beams. Prerequisites: MS110 or MS150 and PS102 or PS162. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— A study of stresses and strains in structures due to tension, compression, shear, torsion, bending, and combined stresses. Stress transformation and introduction to three-dimensional stresses. Applications include beams, columns, and indeterminate structures. Prerequisite: ES205. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— An engineering-level extension to ET201 Fluid Power. Topics include fluid statics and dynamics as applied to ship stability, series and parallel pipe flow, open channel flow, and inviscid flow around solid objects. Application of curve fits and dimensional analysis to experiment design and data reduction. Prerequisites: ET201 or ES201, ES205, MS252. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— Introduction to thermodynamic properties, phases, and processes and the concepts of energy, work, and heat. The First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics are developed. Entropy and availability are developed through Second Law analysis. Computer application and problem solving are emphasized and design and open-ended problems are presented as design experiences. Prerequisites: MS110 or MS150, PS102 or PS162, and CS150. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— Engineering applications of the First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics, entropy and availability to the following topics: analysis of power and refrigeration cycles, gas mixtures, psychometrics and flow through nozzles, and blade passages, and combustion processes. Heat transfer principles are introduced. Engineering design and computer applications are emphasized. Prerequisites: ES201, MS120 or MS160, and PS201 or PS261. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— An expanded version of ET371, for students planning to take the Engineering-in-Training (EIT) examination. Includes additional topics in AC and DC circuit theory, transient analysis in DC circuits, Norton’s and Thevenin’s Theorems, loop current and node voltage analysis, and complex notation analysis of AC circuits. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisites: PS201 or PS261, MS110 or MS150. Rec. 3, Lab. 2, Cr. 4.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— A second course in engineering design, utilizing applied probability and statistics for design evaluation and improvement. Topics may include control charts, measurements, analysis of variance, statistically designed experiments, robust design, response surfaces, and reliability. Topics and techniques discussed may also include product design and development, design team skills, and engineering project management. This communications-intensive course includes computer modeling and analysis and a significant design project. Prerequisites: ES180, MS252, CS150 or CS151, ET230 or ES235, and ES245; or consent of instructor. (Students are expected to have completed or to be taking ET230/ES235 and ES245 concurrently.) Prerequisites: Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— An upper-level course in engineering design or related topics. Topics to be determined based on student or faculty proposals. Prerequisites to be determined based on course level and content or approval of department chair and instructor. Cr. 1-3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— A review of topics that are normally covered on the EIT examination, plus material on how the examination is organized. Prerequisite: major in MSE, MET, PET; senior standing. Cr. 2</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— A vector-based study of linear and angular kinematics, linear and angular kinetics, energy methods, impulse, momentum and kinetics of simple three dimensional motions. Prerequisites: ES205 and MS260. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— An upper-level course in engineering mechanics. Topics include a detailed study in the kinematics and kinetics of a rigid body, vibration theory, Lagrangian mechanics, and the Hamiltonian function. Application of these techniques to the solution of practical engineering problems will be emphasized. Prerequisite: ES420. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— Application of the basic concepts of engineering statics, strength of materials, and dynamics to the design of machine elements. Analytical and empirical techniques are presented for the design and analysis of a variety of mechanical components including fasteners, springs, bearings, gears, shafts and couplings. Lubrication principles are introduced through bearing analysis. Prerequisites: ES235 and ES420 or permission of the instructor. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— Electromechanical control systems theory and applications to design and analysis of practical marine and industrial electromechanical automation and control systems. Topics include, mathematical modeling of dynamic systems, transient-response analysis, stability analysis, steady-state errors, and PID compensation, and will utilize computer analysis and simulation. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). Prerequisites: ET432 (Co-requisite for 5 Year MSE students), MS260, Rec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— A variety of numerical algorithms and techniques which may be employed in the solution of engineering problems. Topics may include solution of nonlinear equations, zeroes of polynomials, interpolation and approximation, curve fitting, numerical differentiation and integration, matrix manipulations, linear simultaneous equations, solution of first and higher order (and systems of) differential equations, finite difference approximation for derivatives, and mathematical modeling. Prerequisites: CS150 or CS151, and MS252. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— This course investigates the relationship between design, manufacture, and the likelihood of failure at the component and system levels. Topics include a study of reliability mathematics, reliability testing, risk analysis, human factors, design of experiments, and reliability management. Application of these techniques to the solution of marine systems problems will be emphasized. Prerequisites: ES380 and MS260. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— An introduction to the structure and structural characteristics of materials used in engineering, including metallic alloys, ceramics, polymers, and composites. Methods of processing are emphasized. Prerequisites: ET230 or ES235 and CH301 or CH152. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— A laboratory experience through which students learn the basics of engineering testing. This communications-intensive course includes experiment design, instrument selection and calibration, data collection, analysis of data, and report writing and presentation. Prerequisites: ES235, ES245, ES251 or ES201. Lab. 3, Cr. 2.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— Preparation for the major design project required in the final semester of all Marine Systems Engineering students. Each student or student team will work with an engineering faculty member to select a problem, collect reference materials, develop design objectives and specifications, select a design approach and methodology, and devise a detailed project plan. This course is communications intensive. (In special cases, course requirements may be satisfied through independent study.) Prerequisite: Marine Systems Engineering final year status or permission of the major Coordinator. Rec. 1, Cr. 1.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— A communications-intensive project course in which the student, individually or as part of a team, applies his/her knowledge of engineering operations, engineering science, engineering design, and technical communications to analyze and create, communicate, and defend design solutions to an open-ended problem of practical interest approved by an engineering faculty member. Prerequisite: ES598. Rec. 1, Cr. 3.</p>
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<p><a href=""></a>— Study and practice in lettering, use of tools, methods of geometric construction, multiview projection, orthographic representation, and delineation applied to marine technology and engineering. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Rec. 2, Lab 2, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— An introduction to applied fluid mechanics, including properties, hydrostatic pressure, flow and pressure, flow and pressure measurements, forces on areas, continuity equation, Bernoulli and general energy equations, analysis of piping systems for losses, and pump selection. These principles are applied to a variety of typical engineering problems in fluid systems. This course is designed to develop each student’s ability to analyze engineering problems. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisites: MS101 and CS150 (or equivalent). Rec 2, Lab 2, Cr. 3</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— Study of static force systems, equilibrium, friction, and moments, and their application to structures, including trusses. Also includes study of simple dynamic systems, including kinematics of rectilinear and angular motion, force and inertia, work, energy, and power, the basics of oscillatory motion, and impulse and momentum. Prerequisites: MS110 or MS150, PS102 or PS162. Rec. 4, Cr. 4.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— An introduction to heat and work processes that covers units, properties, energy, and the first and second laws of thermodynamics applied to ideal gas and steam processes. Prerequisite: ET201. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— Power and refrigeration cycles, heat transfer, and contemporary problems in energy conversion. Prerequisite: ET211. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— Study of stresses and strains produced in materials due to tension, compression, shear, and torsion. Prerequisite: ET202. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— Experiments in thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics, standard experimental techniques, data analysis, and report writing. Communications intensive. Prerequisite: ET211 or ES352 or ES201 or ES251. Lab. 3, Cr. 2.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— This course introduces materials used in engineering applications along with guidelines for determining the appropriate materials for a given application. It also introduces fundamental science that determines the properties of materials, such as bonding types and atomic/molecular structures. Mechanical and physical properties of materials will be examined in the lectures and in laboratory exercises. Includes standard experimental techniques, mechanical and computerized data acquisition and analysis, and report writing. Communications intensive. Prerequisites: CH301, ET230, and ET452. Rec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— Extension of electromagnetic principles to AC and DC circuits, including balanced three-phase AC, and their application to the analysis of DC and AC circuits. Includes meters, transformers, batteries, and three-phase AC. Introduction to practical operation of shipboard and industrial electrical systems. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisite: PS201 or PS261. Rec. 3, Lab. 2, Cr. 4.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— A study of economic theories and principles as applied to engineering decision making. It includes methods of compound interest, annual worth, and present worth, rate of return, benefit/cost ratio, capital allocation, depreciation, and risk analysis. Other topics will include revenue requirements, price level changes, and minimum attractive rate of return. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— A practical study of typical engineering software used in industry. Examples include the use of spreadsheet for economic studies, computer aided drafting, power plant controls, moving data from one analysis to another, and special topics chosen by the instructor. Prerequisite: CS150. Rec. 2, Lab. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— An upper-level course in engineering technology and related topics. Topics to be determined based on student or faculty proposals. Prerequisites to be determined based on course level and content or approval of department chair and instructor. Cr. 1-3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— A study of principles and hardware for control and automation systems as applied to processes in marine and shoreside power plants. Media studied include pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical/electronic. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisites: EG372, CE203 or CO200 or CO201 or CO203. Co-requisite: ET432. Rec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— Operational amplifier theory, applications and troubleshooting of basic electronic components used to control electrical power, including diodes, transistors, SCRs, relays and related components. Circuits studied include operational amplifiers, rectifiers, transistor drivers, transducers, digital logic circuits. Applications may be taken from automation, AC and DC control circuits, battery charging systems and power supplies, and digital logic systems. Prerequisite: ES371 or ET371. Rec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— Extension of the theory and practice of communications tasks of a working engineer or technologist, including engineering proposals and reports; mechanism and process description; instructions, accident or casualty reports; technical specifications; and progress reports. Application of effective visual aids to both oral and written communications will be emphasized. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisites: HC111 and CO200 or CO201 or CO203 or CE203 or NA152. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— A study of the components, functions, and operating principles of an air conditioning system with particular attention focused on the influence of temperature, humidity, and air motion as related to human comfort. Topics include psychometrics, air quality, capacity calculations for heat gain and loss, air distribution, and elementary refrigeration systems. Rec. 2, Cr. 2.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— A course in which the student, individually, applies his/her knowledge of engineering operations and engineering science to a project that gathers and interprets information from an operating power plant (marine or stationary). Upon completion of the project, the student will be required to defend a written summary. This project will incorporate elements of the MET curriculum to develop student competence in technical and non-technical skills to solve problems. This course may require the student to work as part of a team to collect data and/or other information to support their individual project, as well as the team project that is part of MET Capstone II. Prerequisites: CE203, EG372, and ET211. Rec.1, Cr. 1.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— A course in which the student, as part of a team, applies his/her knowledge of engineering operations, engineering science, and technical communications to orally defend and report on collected data from the ET491 Marine Engineering Technology Capstone I project. This project will draw together elements of the MET curriculum to develop student competence in technical and non-technical skills to solve engineering problems. Prerequisite: ET491. Rec. 1, Cr. 1.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— A communications-intensive course in which the student, as part of a team, applies knowledge attained in multiple courses in the MET curriculum to a project intended to solve a technical problem. This project will draw together multiple elements of the MET curriculum to develop and assess student competence in both technical and non-technical areas. Prerequisites: CE203, EG372, ET211 and ET452. Rec. 2, Cr. 2. </p>
<p><a href=""></a>— A course in which the student individually applies their knowledge of computer methods, engineering operations, engineering science, and technical communications to analyze, create, communicate and defend a written technical project. The course will further develop knowledge of power plant operations, building upon previous PET curriculum content. This will include renewable energy, electrical grid operation, and current topics of interest in the power generation industry. This course is a communications intensive and computer intensive course. Prerequisites: ET378, EG382 and EG431. Rec. 3, Lab. 2, Cr. 4.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— A course in which the student, individually, and as part of a team, applies his/her knowledge of computer methods, engineering operations, engineering science and technical communications to analyze and create, communicate and defend a written project. At least one formal presentation will be included in this project. Additionally, the course will develop concepts of power plant operations, which build on previous PET curriculum material. This will include combined cycle power plant operations and technologies, using a power plant simulator, environmental considerations, professional ethics and current topics of interest in the power generation industry. This course is a communications intensive and computer intensive course. Prerequisite: ET498. Rec. 4, Lab. 2, Cr. 5.</p>
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<p><a href=""></a>— This course exposes students to the major issues affecting people and the places where they live. Students will develop cartographic-, writing-, and critical-thinking skills as they explore relationships both between and across diverse socio-cultural and physical environments. Topics include population, health, migration, gender, sexual identity, folk and popular culture, language, religion, and ethnicity. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— This course exposes students to the major issues affecting people and the places where they live. Students will develop cartographic-, writing- and critical-thinking skills as they explore relationships both between and across diverse socio-cultural and physical environments. Topics include political systems, food and agriculture, oceans and fisheries, environment and climate change, development and economic systems, transportation, industry and energy, services and settlements, and urban patterns. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— An introductory course in which students will learn the fundamentals of Geographic Information Science and its application to science, business and the social sciences. The course will include lectures, readings, and hands-on activities both on and beyond computers. Students will learn to use GIS software to define and complete a research project. Topics covered will include integrating the basic concepts of cartography with GIS technologies, applying GIS to real world problems, understanding the ethical and social problems relevant to GIS, attaining and analyzing spatial data, and working with various GIS software packages. Rec. 3, Lab 3, Cr. 4</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— An upper-level course in geography and related topics. Topics to be determined based on student or faculty proposals. Prerequisites to be determined based on course level and content or approval of department chair and instructor. Cr. 1-3.</p>
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<p><a href=""></a>— This course helps students develop a flexible writing process that can be adapted to a variety of situations. Critical thinking and argumentation are emphasized, and students practice basic research skills as they learn to write effectively in a professional voice. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— Introductory level includes the basics of the language with equal emphasis on developing reading, listening, writing, and speaking skills. For students with no previous study of the language or fewer than 2 years in high school. Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— Intermediate level includes a systematic, but gradual review of the essentials of grammar and strengthens reading, writing, and especially speaking skills. Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— Introductory level includes the basics of the language with equal emphasis on developing reading, listening, writing, and speaking skills. For students with no previous study of the language or fewer than 2 years in high school. Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— Intermediate level includes a systematic, but gradual review of the essentials of grammar and strengthens reading, writing, and especially speaking skills. Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— Introductory level includes the basics of the language with equal emphasis on developing reading, listening, writing, and speaking skills. For students with no previous study of the language or fewer than 2 years in high school. Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— Intermediate level includes a systematic, but gradual review of the essentials of grammar and strengthens reading, writing, and especially speaking skills. Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— An interdisciplinary examination of the cultural roots of modern global society from human beginnings through the early modern period. Prerequisite: HC111. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— An interdisciplinary examination of the cultural roots of modern global society from the early modern period to the present. Prerequisite: HC111. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— Students apply basic writing skills to produce various types of business communication, such as short and long reports, letters of inquiry, transmittals, proposal preparation, and organization of information for oral presentation using modern technological communication systems. Prerequisite: HC111. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— Energy use and policy is changing, with increased international energy demand and increasing environmental pressures. This course provides an overview of energy use in the US and the world, looking at how we arrived at our current state of energy consumption. The course will cover energy technology, policy, economics and environmental effects of energy use, the political and social issues related to energy consumption in the US and worldwide, and sustainability. This course fulfills the requirements of a Humanities/Social Science elective. Rec. 3, Lab. 0, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— An independent research project or course to be arranged between the instructor and an advanced student or students pursuing a humanities and social sciences minor. Regular seminar meetings and an extensive research project required. Prerequisite: HC111, permission of instructor and advisor. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— This course offers a survey of the interrelationships between technology (and science) and society, from prehistoric times to the present. The course will acquaint students with the basic history of technology, its development, the controversies it has produced, and some of its impacts on society. Prerequisite: HC111. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— This course traces historical developments in film production (including types of framing, the introduction of camera motion, lens effects, the introduction of sound, etc.) and shows how these techniques lead to cinematic meaning. Prerequisite: HC111, Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— Is it ever ok to kill civilians during war? If my pet dies, should I be able to clone a replacement? What if it is my daughter that dies? Can I clone her? Should all drugs be legal? What about guns, pornography, or abortion? Can we genetically engineer “better” people? Should we? Do I have a responsibility to help to end poverty or hunger? And is euthanasia ever appropriate? Some of the most important questions are the most difficult to answer. This seminar will give you an opportunity to explore some of the most pressing moral issues in our world while giving you the tools to discuss and debate those same issues. Prerequisite: HC111 and HC220 or HC230. Rec. 3, Cr. 3. </p>
<p><a href=""></a>— An upper-level course allowing students to pursue various topics in the humanities. Topics might include: thematic or imagistic studies, or work of special genres, or individual authors, philosophers, composers and/or artists. Proposals may be student or instructor initiated. Prerequisites: HC112 or HC220 or HC211 or HC230. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— This course helps students understand the language of drawing, a means of communicating literal or imaginative pictorial ideas. Students will develop a vocabulary for drawing, and learn how to accurately represent on paper what one sees. This course will stress learning about the power of line, and perspective on a two-dimensional surface so that the work tells the viewer what the artist wants to say and that the drawing aspires to be art rather than a diagram. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— This course prepares students to work in the MMA Writing Center as peer consultants. Topics include writing center theory and practice, an overview of disciplinary genres, and working with ESL and learning-disabled students. Writing process strategies are reviewed, as are such rhetorical elements as style, organization, grammar, punctuation, and usage. Students complete the course with a practicum in the Writing Center. Prerequisite: HC111 and instructor permission, Rec. 1, Cr. 1.0</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— This course focuses on the craft of writing: how to write with clarity, precision, and economy. Via short writing tasks, we will try our hands at a wide variety of genres, from the most personal to the most professional writing. Students will have a great deal of freedom to choose their own subjects. We will study writing we admire, exercise stylistic moves and skills, and read what the best writers have to say about writing. Workshop format, meaning the heart of the class will be reading and responding to each other’s writing. Emphasis on experimentation, risk-taking, and fun. Writers at all levels welcome: Advanced writing is the goal, not a prerequisite. Prerequisite: HC111. Cr. 3. </p>
<p><a href=""></a>— This course is an introduction to the art and science of photography. Primary emphasis is placed on photographic fundamentals and skill development in the use of the 35mm camera and in printing photographs in the black-and-white darkroom. Principles and essentials for users of digital technology are also included. Attention to composition is stressed. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— An upper level, Humanities/Social Science elective course that will focus on an interdisciplinary study of current issues. This course is open to students with high aspirations who are nominated and invited by the faculty. Students will be eager to search for answers to difficult problems, and will critically analyze and discuss contemporary issues while challenging their opinions and beliefs across disciplines. For a description of this semester’s offering please see the course description on the portal. Prerequisites: Instructors permission, HC111, and (HC112, or HC211, or HC220 or HC230). Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
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<p><a href=""></a>— Beginning with early civilizations in North America, this course recounts the settlement of the continent, the colonial and revolutionary periods, the early national period, sectionalism, the Civil War and Reconstruction. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— This course examines both the internal growing pains of American society beginning in 1877 as well as the sometimes rocky U.S. rise to global power, tracing the country’s initial reluctance to enter world affairs to its status, at the end of the twentieth century, as the cultural, political, and economic leader of the world – the last superpower. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— The American Civil War still stands as the most destructive in this nation’s history. Resolving issues left untouched by the Declaration of Independence, the Revolutionary War, and the Constitution, the Civil War was a bitter and bloody fight to define and extend rights promised by the Founding Fathers. This course examines events leading to war, four years of armed conflict, and the Reconstruction period. Prerequisite: HY260 or HY300, or permission of instructor. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— An upper-level course allowing students to pursue various topics in the history. Proposals may be student or instructor initiated. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— Frequently called “The American Century” the years 1900 to 2000 mark a time of immense change for the United States, both domestically and internationally. This course examines the evolution of America from involvement in WWI, through the Great Depression, WWII, the Cold War, the fall of the Soviet Union, and the end of the millennium. Prerequisite: Either HY260, HY270 or permission of the instructor. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
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<p><a href=""></a>— A period of work experience, normally full-time and paid, with private industry or government in a job related to the student’s IBL degree program and/or career goals and which differs significantly from previous experiences. Ten to twelve weeks of employment are expected with usual IBL academic requirements of weekly write-ups, Co-op summary report, and a completed project with report. This is a graded course. This course may be counted as a departmental elective in the IBL Curriculum but may not be substituted for LO400 which is required after the junior year. Prerequisite: IBL program coordinator’s approval, sophomore standing or Department Chair permission, and drug free certification required. Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— An introduction to the field of business logistics and with a focus on inventory and its various components such as materials management, physical distribution, traffic management, warehousing, purchasing, inventory management, outsourcing, and logistics organization. Exposure to current trends and developments in logistics management including, but not limited to, environmental and social impacts of a supply chain and respective applied sustainable solutions. The course will serve as a base for upper level logistics courses. Prerequisites: MA101, MA111, and sophomore standing or LSS Department Chair permission. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— Theory and case analysis pertaining to modal, intermodal and multimodal freight transportation with coverage of road, rail, air and water modes of transportation. Course focuses on the role of transportation in the logistics and supply chain processes including industry structure, capabilities, financial performance, key player analysis, and the contractual and pricing interface between shippers and carriers. Prerequisites: MA101, MA111, LO201 and sophomore standing or LSS Department Chair permission. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— Introduction to the application of information technology in logistics organizations and the roles of managers and staff professionals in developing and using information systems based on current and future technology. This course uses software packages and applications to solve logistics and transportation problems, and study of logistics related technologies. Prerequisites: CS150, LO201, MA101, MA111, and junior standing or LSS Department Chair permission. Rec. 3, Lab. 2, Cr. 3</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— This course will study warehousing operations and physical distribution of inventory in the form of raw materials, semi-processed and finished goods in supply chains. Study of material handling equipment and packaging of goods and materials throughout the distribution center, warehouse, production operation, and related inbound and outbound transportation will be covered. Facility design and layout for efficient flow of materials will be introduced. Prerequisites: LO201, LO213, LO311 and junior standing, or LSS Department Chair permission. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— Acquisition of necessary goods, materials and services in exchange for funds or other remuneration. Locating qualified vendors, seeking alternative sources, and negotiating favorable terms are considered. Emphasis is placed on contemporary and emerging strategic considerations such as partnering with suppliers to design, develop and service product lines, and establishment of long-term prime vendor contracts. Prerequisites: LO201, MA312, junior standing, or LSS Department Chair permission. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— It is the responsibility of the student to find and secure the Co-Op experience. The IBL Co-Op is a period of full-time, paid, professional employment experience within the private or public sector including non-profit organizations. The earned position must be related to logistics or supply chain management, and which differs significantly from any previous employment experiences. All IBL students are required to earn a minimum of three Co-Op credits to be earned in twelve weeks of full-time employment or 480 hours. The student is required to complete several graded milestones prior to the summer co-op in addition to an extensive written project. The syllabus contains the necessary details of assignments and is subject to change each year. No student may earn more than four credits with LO400 during his/her enrollment at MMA and these credits cannot be substituted for any other degree or minor program requirements. Prerequisite: IBL program coordinator’s approval, junior standing or LSS Department Chair permission, and drug free certification required. Cr. 3-4.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— A study of the various components of international logistics system such as import/export procedures and documentation, international commercial and payment terms, world shipping markets, air and ocean freight management, third party logistics service providers, and cargo and financial risk management issues. Prerequisites: LO201, LO346, MA204 and senior standing or LSS Department Chair permission. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— The study of logistics and supply chain potential future shifts and the drivers for those changes. Explores current events in supply chain, structural issues, and development of future direction, options and alternatives with roles that current students may play in that environment including inter-firm logistics integration, planning, sourcing, production, order management, distribution, administration, and customer relations that can be strategically harnessed to leverage strategic competitive advantage across multiple companies. Includes integrated supply chain metrics and performance measurement. The case method will be used to provide experience in integrating material from this and prior courses in the International Business and Logistics program. Prerequisites: LO201, LO213, LO344, MA312, and senior standing or LSS Department Chair permission. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
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<p><a href=""></a>— A foundation course that provides an overview of the fundamentals of business management in the context of global logistics and supply chain. It includes a conceptual framework for the managerial functions and challenges within and between companies in the creation and distribution of tangible goods, as well as the nature of contemporary business, current issues, and career opportunities. This course is a requirement of all IBL students even if a similar course is completed at another institution. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— An introduction to the preparation, use, and analysis of the four basic financial statements with an emphasis placed on the study of various financial transactions. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— An introductory survey course to doing business globally. Course will focus on country differences, theories and issues in cross-border trade and investment, and global monetary system and competing in the global marketplace, with special emphasis on entry strategies and modes. Prerequisites: EC102, EC103, MA111, and Sophomore standing or LSS Department Chair permission. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— Focuses on the process of creating and fulfilling consumer and organizational needs through strategies involving the conception, pricing, promotion and distribution of ideas, goods and services in a market economy. The interrelationship of planning and marketing is explored throughout the course. Prerequisites: MA101, and sophomore standing or LSS Department Chair permission. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— An introduction to management decision making involving such topics as: cost/volume relationships, budgets and variances, the allocation of costs, and job costing and process costing. Prerequisite: MA111, and sophomore standing or LSS Department Chair permission. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— Twenty-first century careers in the maritime industry, scientific research, engineering and international business require the skills to manage large, complex projects with diverse stakeholders across multiple organizations. This course introduces the foundational concepts necessary to successfully initiate, plan, schedule, execute and assess such projects. Students will explore project management with a practical, hands-on approach using case studies, appropriate software tools and collaboration with industry partners. Team-based learning will allow students to develop analytical, critical thinking and decision-making skills necessary to lead and/or participate in a project environment with team members from different disciplines. Prerequisites: Junior/Senior standing or department chair permission. Rec. 3. Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— Building and managing world-class operations through Total Quality Management; designing, building, planning, and controlling Fast Response Organizations including demand management, process design, capacity strategy, facility location and layout, inventory management, performance measurement, and global enterprise integration. Prerequisites: LO201, LO213, MA204, MA101, MA111, and junior standing or LSS Department Chair permission. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— Course will examine elements of business law including its ethics and the U.S. judicial system. Topics to be covered include contract and employment law, business regulations, and corporate governance issues, and related case studies. Prerequisites: MA101 and junior standing or LSS Department Chair permission. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— An introduction to the study of asset pricing, risk management, project evaluation, and debt and dividend policies. Prerequisites: MA111, Junior standing or LSS Department Chair permission. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— This course addresses the processes and stakeholders that characterize and create the dynamics of contemporary organizational life. Topics such as organizational culture, conflict, group interaction, and structure are addressed from both a theoretical and “real world” perspective. Relevant case studies are considered to develop and broaden insight and analytical skills that are vital to manage, navigate, and lead organizations through change and growth. Prerequisites: LO400, and senior standing or LSS Department Chair permission. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— The role of law in transnational commerce; traditional business law subjects (sales, commercial paper, etc.) as well as environmental subjects (trade regulations, employment, ethics, and others) are studied to assist managers in competing successfully in competitive global markets through development of skills to make judgments about the political and business risk of doing business internationally. Prerequisites: MA332, MA204, and senior standing at MMA or LSS Department Chair permission. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— A community outreach program that aims to promote free enterprise and business principles while enhancing written and oral communication, leadership, self-discipline and teamwork skills. Will provide hands-on learning experience for students in business and economics, and also opportunities to network with local and national business leaders. Students in Free Enterprise involvement and project team participation required. Approval by department is required. Cr. 0.5-4</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— A course allowing students to pursue advanced topics of international business and logistics not offered in the curriculum. Topics of study will depend on the interests of the student and supervising faculty member(s). Approval by department chair is required. Cr. 1-3.</p>
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<p><a href=""></a>— A study of the assessment, recognition and treatment of various diseases and injuries that may be encountered in the workplace. This course includes first aid, CPR and blood borne pathogens. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— A course including didactic and mostly practical skills. Included will be IVs, medication administration, skeletal and spinal immobilization. Prerequisite: MD310. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— This course, that follows the National EMS Education Standards, is designed to give students, through lecture, practical lab, and clinical experience, the entry-level knowledge and skills necessary to provide basic emergency medical care and transportation for patients who access the emergency medical system. Upon successful course completion, students are eligible to take the National Registry of EMT’s certification examinations. Students will perform interventions necessary to provide patient care and transportation including basic level patient assessment, airway management and oxygen administration, CPR, spinal immobilization, shock management, bandaging and splinting, and medication administration. This course meets twice a week and up to 4 weekend days. Text, Online Work and all assigned work must be completed prior to end of class and an average of 75% must be achieved to take the National Registry of EMT’s certification examination. Rec. 6, Cr. 5.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— An upper-level course allowing students to pursue various topics in Medicine. Proposals may be student or instructor initiated. Prerequisites: Approval of department chair and instructor. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
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<p><a href=""></a>— Includes linear and quadratic equations, inequalities, simultaneous linear equations, matrices, graphs, composite and inverse functions, logarithmic and exponential functions, complex numbers and the complex plane, basic trigonometry, and trigonometric identities and equations. Rec. 4, Cr. 4.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— Part 1 of a 2-part pre-calculus sequence. Includes linear and quadratic equations, inequalities, complex numbers, basic trigonometry. To be followed by MS103. Rec. 3, Cr. 2.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— Part 2 of a 2-semester pre-calculus sequence. Includes graphs, composite and inverse functions, simultaneous linear equations, matrices, logarithmic and exponential functions, and trigonometric identities and equations. Prerequisite: MS102. Rec. 3, Cr. 2.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— Differential and integral calculus of algebraic and transcendental functions; applications, including physical problems, graphing and optimization; and basic integration, indefinite and definite integrals. Prerequisite: MS101 or equivalent. Rec. 4, Cr. 4.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— A second course in calculus, covering further techniques of integration, calculus of transcendental functions, functions of several variables, infinite series, and an introduction to ordinary differential equations. Prerequisite: MS110. Rec. 4, Cr. 4.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— A course designed to develop the mathematical skills considered important for business students and prepare them for business calculus. Topics include: algebra review, linear functions, systems of linear equations and matrices, linear programming, the mathematics of finance, logic, sets, elementary probability and statistics, game theory, digraphs and networks, and nonlinear functions. Rec. 4, Cr. 4.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— Functions, analytic geometry, limits, continuity, derivatives of algebraic functions and applications; study of graphs maxima and minima, methods of approximation; and elementary integration, indefinite and definite integrals. Rec. 4, Cr. 4.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— A course designed to develop the mathematical skills considered important for business students. The primary emphasis is on the calculus for functions of one variable and its applications. Note: It is recommended that students planning to pursue graduate studies or those on an NROTC scholarship should take MS150. Prerequisite: MS101 or equivalent. Rec. 4, Cr. 4.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— Applications of the integral, advanced methods of integration, analytic geometry, the calculus of transcendental functions, improper integration, conics and polar coordinates, and the introduction of infinite series and the calculus of several variables. Prerequisite: MS150 or permission of the Mathematics Coordinator. Rec. 4, Cr. 4.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— An introductory, calculus-based course in probability and statistics with an emphasis on engineering and scientific applications. Topics include: descriptive statistics; probability (basic probability and discrete and continuous random variables and their distributions); point and interval estimation; hypothesis testing of sample means, proportions, and variances; regression models; use of statistical software. Applications will include reliability and experimental design. Prerequisites: a Computer Science course or evidence of computer literacy, and MS150. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— An introduction to applied mathematics useful in applied science and design engineering. Topics include infinite series formation, both functional and numerical, in pursuit of non-analytical solution, numerical techniques with emphasis on error analysis, vector calculus and linear algebra. Applications include, but are not limited to, chemical reaction, electrical circuits, curvilinear regression for experimental data, oscillatory systems, fluid force, coupled systems and mathematical modeling of dynamic systems. Use of computer generated solution is encouraged. Prerequisite: MS120 or MS160. Rec. 4, Cr. 4.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— An introductory, algebra-based course in statistics with an emphasis on business and managerial applications. Topics include descriptive statistics; basic probability and random variables; point and interval estimation; hypothesis testing of sample means and proportions; linear regression and correlation; and use of statistical software. Applications will include decision making, quality management, statistical process control, and time-series forecasting models. Prerequisite: a Computer Science course or evidence of computer literacy. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— A first course in ordinary differential equations with emphasis on analytic solution. Topics include existence and uniqueness of solution, first order equations, linear and selected nonlinear higher order equations, and solution by Laplace transforms, numerical solution and introduction to solution by series. Applications selected from mechanics, biology, thermodynamics, resonance, electrical networks, automatic control and servomechanisms, epidemiology and ecology. Mathematical formulation and design are stressed in all applications. Prerequisite: MS120 or MS160. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— A course allowing a student to pursue topics or sequences of topics not otherwise offered. Proposals are to be student initiated, in consultation with an instructor. Prerequisite: Department and instructor approval. Rec. 1-3, Cr. 1-3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— A second course in applied mathematics for applied science and design engineering students. Topics include review of eigenvectors, eigenvalues and orthogonality, Taylor series method, Picard’s method of iteration, method of Frobenius, Bessel’s equation, Legendre’s equation, Strum-Liouville problems, Fourier series and analysis, Gram-Schmidt orthonormalization and self-adjoin differential equations. Partial differential equations such as the heat equation, wave equation and potential equation are formulated using basic physical principles and brought to solution. The Laplacian in rectangular, cylindrical and spherical coordinates is investigated. Application to design analysis and dynamical systems is stressed. Prerequisites: MS252 and MS260. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
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<p><a href=""></a>— Presents the principles of naval architecture and their application to modern vessels. Describes the procedures used in the determination of ship characteristics; damaged and undamaged stability including topics like loose water, flooding and grounding; and typical ship construction and ship building procedures, tests, and ship’s trials. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— Theory and practice of naval architecture, basic principles and design calculations; terminology, hull form geometry, buoyancy, intact and damaged stability and trim, ship strength and powering. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisites: ET230 or ES235, and ET201 or ES201 or ES245. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— Ship dynamics. This course continues the development of naval architecture topics including resistance and powering, seakeeping, and maneuvering. In parallel, students will develop a concept design for a small vessel based on a set of mission requirements. Prerequisite: NA372. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— A course allowing students to pursue advanced topics in Naval Architecture not offered in the curriculum. Topics of study will depend on the interests of the student and supervising faculty member(s). Approval by department chair is required. Cr. 1-3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— A communications-intensive ship design project in which the student, individually or as part of a team, applies his/her knowledge of ship stability, strength, resistance, powering, machinery selection, and general arrangements to complete a concept design from a set of performance requirements. Students will apply modern computer tools for naval architecture to calculate hull shape, hydrostatics, damage stability, and resistance. Students will present their final design and defend design decisions. Prerequisite: NA372, NA430. Rec. 1, Cr. 3</p>
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<p><a href=""></a>— An introduction to nautical science which covers basic skills that would put the student at the able bodied seaman level of knowledge and prepare the student for the U.S. Coast Guard lifeboat examination. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Rec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 2.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— An introduction to ship construction as it relates to all types of vessels. Basic naval architecture and management functions regarding ship structure are stressed. Topics include hull structure and components, vessel design process, design stresses, tonnage measurements, and load line assignment. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisites: EG101 and NS101. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— This course will introduce students to the fundamentals of Vessel Operations. It is designed to run concurrently with NS101 and augment the seamanship skills taught in that class. The curriculum includes basic nomenclature, vessel propulsion and handling, safety and regulations pertinent to the maritime industry. The lab portion of the course is taught by the Waterfront Staff and will provide students with the opportunity to put classroom concepts into safe practice aboard vessels on the water. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Rec. 2, Lab 2, Cr. 2.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— A study of vessel cargo and the role of the ship in integrated transportation systems. At the introductory level topics include cargo responsibility, fundamental objectives of good stowage, and a survey of cargo gear. The role of the ship’s officer is examined and related to various types of vessels and cargo operations. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— A current overview of the maritime industry, what it consists of, how it operates, how it is characterized economically, and how it is regulated. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— Introduction to the fundamentals of the engine and drive-train typically found aboard commercial vessels and yachts. 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.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— An introduction to the fundamentals of vessel construction. 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 half hull from lines drawings. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Rec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— Tanker Operations — This course meets the USCG formal education requirements for Dangerous Liquid Cargo Person In Charge (PIC) (46cfr 13.209), Tankerman Engineer (46 cfr 13.509) and the competence requirements of Table A-V/1-1-2 of the STCW Code as amended for the Minimum Standard of Competence In Advanced Training for Oil Tanker Cargo Operations. Provided evidence of 90 days of service in deck or engine departments of one or more tank vessels for the following limitations a Tankerman-Engineer endorsement shall be limited to maintenance and repair of cargo equipment or Tankerman-PIC (Barge) (DL) endorsement be limited to Non-Self Propelled barges.</p>
<p>Successful completion of this course will lead to the issuance of the Dangerous Liquid Cargo Certificate and credited with 2 loads &amp; 2 discharges toward the Tankerman PIC endorsement. The presentations will highlight areas of principal concern to the junior officers, especially those necessary to minimize the possibility of accidents and pollution. Included are a detailed study of cargo handling procedures, inert gas systems and crude oil washing, environmental protection, tanker safety practices, and other required topics associated with tank vessel operations. Rec. 3, Lab. 2, Cr. 4.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— Basic concepts of meteorology with particular emphasis on marine applications. This includes a study of ocean winds and weather with the plotting and analysis of weather maps, weather routing of ships, and familiarization with the various Weather Bureau publications and services. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— Electrical and mechanical system fundamentals, associated with yachts and small commercial vessels, are examined. These include: DC electrical theory and installation standards, storage batteries, multi-meter use, AC electricity, pumping systems, refrigeration, reverse-osmosis water makers and hydraulics, ABYC standards and CFR requirements are covered. The lab explores DC circuits, wiring standards, systems operation, installation and maintenance. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisite: NS132. Rec. 2, Lab 2, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— Seamanship refers to a body of practical knowledge that is essential to creative solutions at sea, as well as to routine shipboard operations. Through labs and lectures the student will be acquainted with the information and practical skills associated with rigging, mechanical advantage, deck equipment, hardware, maintenance, and line handling and safety procedures. The course includes material appropriate to functioning as an Able Bodied Seaman, as well as to efficiently organizing the work of others. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisite: NS101. Rec. 2, Lab 2, Cr. 2.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— The International and Inland Rules of the Road for preventing collisions at sea. This includes application, definitions, lights and shapes, steering and sailing rules with sound signals for vessels in meeting, crossing, and overtaking situations, and conduct of vessels in restricted visibility. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— An introductory navigation course intended for all students pursuing a license for any tonnage class. The rudiments of navigation are covered in lecture format. Topics include: charts, plotting tools and techniques, dead reckoning, gyro and magnetic compasses and their errors, fixes and running fixes, set and drift, tidal and current calculations, navigation publications, and chart correcting and piloting with electronic navigation instruments. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— Weekly exercises aboard Academy watercraft and in the Academy’s Bridge and Navigation Simulator allow the student to practice the skills taught in NS271. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisite: Must be taken concurrently with NS271. Lab 3, Cr. 1.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— A celestial navigation course intended for students pursuing an unlimited Third Mate’s license or an ocean endorsement for a limited tonnage license. This course will cover the basic practices of celestial navigation. Emphasis is placed on solutions of the various celestial navigation calculations involving the sun. Topics covered are: time from a navigational standpoint, essentials of nautical astronomy, time diagrams, the nautical almanac, sight reduction of the sun, time of celestial phenomena, local apparent noon, noon sights, azimuths, and amplitudes of the sun. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisites: NS271 and NS272. Rec. 4, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— Introduction to electronic navigation topics including theory, practical operation, and use of modern shipboard electronic navigation instruments. Successful completion of the marine radar portion of this course, the co-requisite NS293 course, and the follow-on course (NS498) leads to certification as Radar Observer as approved by the U.S. Coast Guard. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Pre-requisites: NS271 and NS272. Co-requisite: NS293. Rec. 3, Cr. 3. </p>
<p><a href=""></a>— Weekly exercises in the RADAR simulator allow the student to practice and develop skills in interpreting RADAR information and using RADAR for collision avoidance, as well as applying theory taught in NS292. Successful completion of this course is necessary for certification as a USCG RADAR Observer. This course supports the marine license requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping (STCW). Co-requisite: NS292. Lab 1, Cr. 1</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— This course addresses a variety of nautical topics that have not been covered in the first three semesters of the SVO/VOT program. Topics include ship structure, ship handling, towing, marine communications, emergency procedures and stability. These topics are covered at a level appropriate for anyone holding a USCG Mate 200 ton license. In the latter part of the semester, and in conjunction with NS299, class time is used for taking the Mate 200 ton exam. Rec. 2, Cr. 2.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— Course to assist sophomore license candidates in the VOT and SVO programs. Preparation for completing the appropriate USCG license examinations will include use of sample tests, test-taking techniques/stragegies, study guides and how to use of CFRs and other references. Rec. 2, Cr. 1.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— Principles, terms, and procedures used in determination of transverse, longitudinal, and damage stability of ships of all sizes. Examines the physical laws affecting a floating body. Includes the effects of cargo operations, loose water, fuel consumption, grounding, and flooding on vessel stability and examines cases involving loss of stability. Calculating and adjusting trim are also covered. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisite: NS102 for MTO students; NS135 for VOT students. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— An introductory level study in the safety culture on ships and other vessels in the transportation systems. Topics include IMO, USCG, NTSB, Port State Control. Owner, crew responsibility of fundamental objectives of good seamanship. Study of the safety management system and follow through with best practices. The role of the ship’s officer is examined and related to various types of vessels and safe operations. Effects of fatigue and crew wellbeing will be examined to help evaluate performance. Students will be required to work with peers to assess situations to protect crew, ship’s equipment and the environment. Rec. 3, Cr. 3. </p>
<p><a href=""></a>— This course will build on the basics of meteorology learned in NS221, Meteorology. The student will learn to locate, organize and interpret various weather products from commercial and government sources, including facsimile maps, internet sites and commercial weather software. The student will utilize these products to plan and execute “virtual voyages” in real-time, making vessel routing decisions for chosen vessels on fictitious voyages. Prerequisite: NS221. Rec. 2, Lab 2, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— This course offers a comprehensive study of the various maritime communications, stressing distress and safety communications including, but not limited to; radiotelephone procedures GMDSS FCC regulations, and flag and flashing light signaling. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Rec. 2, Lab. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— 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.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— This course will prepare the student to sail as a deckhand or mate aboard an inspected auxiliary sail vessel, as well as to sit for the USCG Auxiliary Sail License Exam. (Sea experience will have to be documented by the student on his/her own time in order to qualify for the license.) The successful student who earns his/her license will be qualified to sail as mate or master on USCG certified auxiliary sailing vessels such as passenger vessels, charter vessels and training vessels. Subject areas will include sail theory, sail vessel handling, heavy weather sailing, rules and regulations, voyage planning and emergency procedures. Labs will take advantage of the academy-owned sailing yachts and the schooner Bowdoin, including one weekend cruise aboard the Bowdoin. Prerequisites: NS101, PE200, PS102 or permission of the instructor. Rec. 2, Lab 2, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— This course provides a background in the operation and management of limited tonnage vessels. Topics include vessel design, cargo operations, and vessel management. Lab sessions aboard the M/V Pentagoet require students to develop proficiency in all aspects of the vessel’s operation. Emphasis is placed on advanced close-quarters maneuvering. Practical vessel handling requirements and operations for the assessment of the TOAR (Towing Operator’s Assessment Record) are initiated in class and lab. Prerequisites: NS345. Rec. 2, Lab. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— This is a lab course which will introduce the student to modern rigging and sail making skills (including concepts and materials) and their application to professional sailors. Topics to be covered include: assembly and maintenance of double/exotic braid running rigging, leading edge sail construction methods and repair, selection of standing rigging, tuning of multi-spreader rigs, handling characteristics associated with rig tune, winches and furling systems, spars, and safety while working aloft. Prerequisite: NS241, PE200. Lab 6, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— Through a mixture of lab and lecture, this course addresses the skills and the historical contexts which are part of traditional sailing vessel operations in the present day. Topics include marlinspike seamanship, canvas and leather work, caulking, aspects of wire and fiber rigging, block maintenance, and general rig safety. Prerequisite: NS241. Rec. 2, Lab 2, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— During this course, students will develop the knowledge and practical ability needed to be a boat and ship handler. Topics include propulsion systems, ship maneuvering, anchoring, docking and undocking, emergency situations, ship pilots, ship to ship interaction, channel effects and tug use. Classroom lecture, launch and tug use, as well as the shiphandling simulator are used to present the material. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Rec. 2, Lab. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— Terrestrial Navigation II — Students will study the Sailings and other material related to long range voyaging that appears on the USCG exam. Other topics include magnetic and gyrocompasses, and voyage planning publications. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisites: NS271 and NS272. Rec. 4, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— The objective of this course is to provide the student with an introduction to the offshore oil exploration industry, including rig design and construction, and marine/maintenance operations. Combined with EG387 (Offshore Tech II), this course is intended to prepare the student with the basic knowledge to successfully engage in a career in the offshore oil industry. Included topics: Safety/Environmental procedures, offshore organization, crane operations, helicopter operations, vessel transfer operations, weather procedure, overview of drilling operations, rig stability and dynamic position and riser management. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— INDEPENDENT STUDY IN MARINE TRANSPORTATION AND NAUTICAL SCIENCE – Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor. Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— An elective course for students planning to sail aboard tank vessels which examines the current theories, principles, and practices of tanker operations. The course is designed to solidify and increase the student’s knowledge of operations and management skills aboard various types of tankers through lectures and lab simulations. Prerequisite: NS210, or ET201 and EG234. Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— This course addresses the administrative aspect of the master’s job aboard ship. Subject areas include applicable U.S. Laws, international codes and conventions, vessel security, shipping articles, logbooks, documents and certificates, Customs and Immigration paperwork, cargo paperwork, charter parties, and dealing with domestic and foreign authorities. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— A hands-on lab course which will build on modern and traditional rigging skills and concepts introduced in Modern Sail Vessel Technology and Traditional Vessel Technology. Topics to be covered include: Static and dynamic tuning of multi-spreader rigs and lower aspect traditional rigging, assembly and maintenance of selection of standing/running rigging, handling characteristics associated with rig tune, winches and furling systems, spars, and safety while working aloft. Course materials will focus on emerging regulatory changes around self-inspection, legal documentation, and maintenance of Inspected Sailing Vessels rigging practices. Prerequisite: Ns-343,Modern Sail Vessel Technology, Ns-344, Traditional Vessel Technology. Lab 6, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— A hands-on lab course which will build on modern and traditional sailmaking skills and concepts introduced in Modern Sail Vessel Technology. Students will inspect and repair sails from MMA vessels, design/construct a traditional sail and design/construct a modern sail utilizing CAD technology. Students will be held to high standards resulting in professional quality sails for usage in MMA’s sailing programs: Prerequisite: Ns-343,Modern Sail Vessel Technology. Lab 6, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— Applications of navigation rules with emphasis on the analysis of selected cases and court interpretations. Emphasis on the safety implications of marine casualties as well as casualty management as it relates to applicable federal rules and regulations. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisite: NS262. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— Basic theory of various modes of towing operations, including; design of coastal, offshore and inland towing vessels, barges and equipment. Preparations for different modes of towing, regulatory requirements, documentation and the industry’s use of safety management systems. Practical application of towing theory, vessels operations and safety are covered during the lab sessions utilizing MMA’s tug and barge. Transitioning between modes of towing and towing operations for the practical assessments of the TOAR (Towing Operator’s Assessment Record) are covered during class and labs. Prerequisites: NS241, NS262, NS271, NS272, NS342. Rec. 1, Lab. 6, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— This course will integrate the components of terrestrial navigation and celestial navigation. Emphasis will be placed on the duties of the second mate. Preparatory instruction for U.S. Coast Guard licensing examinations will additionally take place in this course. Prerequisites: NS282 and NS381. Rec. 4, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— Provides instruction including practical simulation based training in integrated navigation systems, concentrating on Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS). Topics include: the use of ECDIS in navigation, voyage planning and voyage monitoring; precautions to observe when using ECDIS; ECDIS sensor input, including AIS, GPS, gyro-compass, fathometer and speed log; use of ECDIS with alternative positioning sources. Prerequisites: NS292 and NS293. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Rec. 2, Lab 2, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— A course allowing students to pursue advanced topics in Marine Transportation not offered in the curriculum. Topics of study will depend on the interests of the student and supervising faculty member(s). Approval by department chair is required. Cr. 1-3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— This course makes extensive use of a bridge simulator to prepare students to stand a safe navigational watch, performing collision avoidance, navigation, communication, passage planning, and other vessel management functions. Much of this course is organized around BRM and ARPA training and certification. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisites: CR313, NS262, NS271, NS272, NS292 and NS293. Rec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— Extensive use of simulator training will occur in this course. Particular emphasis will be placed on radar, ARPA, collision avoidance and bridge team management techniques. Successful completion of this course will result in certification as a radar observer as per USCG regulations. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisites: NS262, NS271, NS272, NS292, NS293, NS345, CD203, CD303. Rec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— An in-depth review of topics found on the U.S. Coast Guard Third Mate’s examination. Mock examinations and quizzes are used extensively. Topics include seamanship, rules and regulations, stability, navigation rules, and ship’s business. Prerequisite: NS381. Rec. 1, Cr. 1.</p>
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<p><a href=""></a>— A series of laboratories designed to provide student application of leadership techniques, and to prepare NROTC members for leadership positions in the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. Lab. 2, Cr. 0 (each term).</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— This course introduces the student to the organization of the U.S. Navy. The course also introduces the student to the career paths available in aviation, surface warfare, nuclear power, and the Marine Corps. An understanding of the responsibilities of a naval officer, the Navy’s mission, general military information, and the applications of these concepts within the Navy are also stressed. Rec. 3, Cr. 2.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— In this course, students study the influence of sea power, ships, and trade from colonial days to the present. Emphasis will be placed on American naval history since 1775, the evolution of ships from sail to steam, and the effects of war on seagoing America. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— This course provides an in-depth study of the theory and principles of operation of contemporary naval weapons systems. It includes coverage of weapon system types, capabilities and limitations, theory of target acquisition, identification and tracking, sonar, and basics of radar theory. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— A continuation of NV101, this course provides prospective Strategic Sealift Officers with a fundamental understanding of their role in our national security and familiarizes them with the basic principles and procedures for operating a merchant ship as a naval or military auxiliary in a wartime convoy or independent sailing situation. Specific shipboard techniques and the total sea power objectives will be explored to familiarize the student with particular aspects of naval control of shipping, underway operations, and a variety of organizational relationships. Prerequisite: NV101. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— This course provides the student with the fundamental understanding and a practical working capability in safe navigation. Included are a comprehensive treatment of coastal piloting, inland and international rules of the road, and an introduction to meteorology as it pertains to heavy weather conditions at sea. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— This course familiarizes the student with the functions and responsibilities of the junior naval officer in the areas of shipboard operations and administration. Included are a comprehensive study of relative motion, naval communications, ship operations, formation maneuvering, replenishment at sea, and naval command and control. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— This course traces the development of warfare from the dawn of recorded history to the present, focusing on the impact of major military theorists, strategists, tacticians and technological developments. The student acquires a basic sense of strategy, develops an understanding of military alternatives, and learns the impact of historical precedent on military thought and action. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— Naval organization and management practices are examined within the context of American social and industrial organization for logistics, service, support functions, and service of major components of the Navy and Marine Corps shipboard organization. Prerequisite: Must be sophomore class level or higher. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— The purpose of this course is to sharpen the student’s understanding of some important issues about morality and to develop moral reasoning ability. The course integrates an intellectual exploration of Western moral traditions and ethical philosophy with topics and issues confronting newly commissioned officers as military leaders. The course provides a foundation in major moral traditions, including Utilitarianism, Kantian ethics, Constitutional Law, Natural Law theory, and virtue ethics. In addition, students will discuss the ethics of war through discussions of the Just War Theory (Jus Ad Bellum) and the Conduct of War (Jus Ad Bello). Readings will be from various fields, including leadership, ethics, philosophy, theology, and law and will be enhanced through case studies, video segments, and current issues in the news. It is recommended that students be in their junior or senior year; however they need not be in the NROTC program. Prerequisite: NV222 or NV401. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— Fundamentals of Maneuver Warfare: [Replaces NV 410 Amphibious Warfare] Broad aspects of warfare and their interactions with maneuver warfare doctrine. Focus on the United States Marine Corps as the premier maneuver warfare fighting institution. Historical influences on current tactical, operational, and strategic implications of maneuver warfare practices. Case studies. Enrollment preference to NROTC students. Prerequisites: NV310 or instructor permission. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
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<p><a href=""></a>— An introduction to the concepts of physical, geological, chemical, and biological ocean science. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Rec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— A seminar format course covering topics in the ocean sciences and related areas of interest. All Coastal and Marine Environmental Science, Marine Biology, and Oceanography majors are required to enroll in the OS seminar sequence for every semester in residence except for fourth-year spring semester. Rec. 1, Cr. 1.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— A seminar format course covering topics in the ocean sciences and related areas of interest. Designed to develop communication and critical thinking skills, the course utilizes group discussion and library research to understand and interpret presentations by invited speakers. Topics will be addressed with increasing depth and sophistication as students progress through the series. All Marine Biology and Marine Science or Oceanography majors are required to enroll in this sequence for every semester in residence except the first-year fall and fourth-year spring semesters. Rec. 1, Cr. 1.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— A seminar format course covering topics in the ocean sciences and related areas of interest. Designed to develop communication and critical thinking skills, the course utilizes group discussion and library research to understand and interpret presentations by invited speakers. Topics will be addressed with increasing depth and sophistication as students progress through the series. All Marine Biology and Marine Science or Oceanography majors are required to enroll in this sequence for every semester in residence except the first-year fall and fourth-year spring semesters. Rec. 1, Cr. 1.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— A seminar format course covering topics in the ocean sciences and related areas of interest. Designed to develop communication and critical thinking skills, the course utilizes group discussion and library research to understand and interpret presentations by invited speakers. Topics will be addressed with increasing depth and sophistication as students progress through the series. All Marine Biology and Marine Science or Oceanography majors are required to enroll in this sequence for every semester in residence except the first-year fall and fourth-year spring semesters. Rec. 1, Cr. 1.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— A seminar format course covering topics in the ocean sciences and related areas of interest. Designed to develop communication and critical thinking skills, the course utilizes group discussion and library research to understand and interpret presentations by invited speakers. Topics will be addressed with increasing depth and sophistication as students progress through the series. All Marine Biology and Marine Science or Oceanography majors are required to enroll in this sequence for every semester in residence except the first-year fall and fourth-year spring semesters. Rec. 1, Cr. 1.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— A seminar format course covering topics in the ocean sciences and related areas of interest. Designed to develop communication and critical thinking skills, the course utilizes group discussion and library research to understand and interpret presentations by invited speakers. Topics will be addressed with increasing depth and sophistication as students progress through the series. All Marine Biology and Marine Science or Oceanography majors are required to enroll in this sequence for every semester in residence except the first-year fall and fourth-year spring semesters. Rec. 1, Cr. 1.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— A seminar format course covering topics in the ocean sciences and related areas of interest. Designed to develop communication and critical thinking skills, the course utilizes group discussion and library research to understand and interpret presentations by invited speakers. Topics will be addressed with increasing depth and sophistication as students progress through the series. All Marine Biology and Marine Science or Oceanography majors are required to enroll in this sequence for every semester in residence except the first-year fall and fourth-year spring semesters. Rec. 1, Cr. 1.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— Formerly OS101 (Introduction to Marine Science AND/OR Introduction to Marine and Environmental Science). An introduction to the physics, chemistry, geology, and biology of coastal and marine ecosystems. Laboratory emphasis is on sampling methods, data analysis, and the interactions among coastal and marine environmental phenomena. Rec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— This course instructs the student in the practical application of statistical methods in the sciences. Topics include: introduction to statistical methodology and software, how to select appropriate statistical techniques for data description or hypothesis testing, how to analyze statistical output; how to design laboratory and field experiments, how to design sampling programs, and how to communicate the results of statistical analyses in oral, written, and graphical methods. Rec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— An introduction to geology. The minerals and sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous rocks that make up the earth are examined. The course includes a survey of the processes that shape the earth, such as: plate tectonics, wind, water, glaciers, volcanism, and mass wasting. Processes internal to the earth such as earthquakes, and effects of these processes, such as faulting and folding are also examined. Prerequisite: CH220 with a final grade of C- or higher. Rec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— Formerly OC210 (Physical Oceanography). An introduction to ocean circulation and physical aspects of the ocean’s water. Ocean physics exerts important controls on marine life so this course is designed for all students interested in the ocean as a system. Prerequisite: OS101 or OC101. Rec. 3, Lab 3, Cr. 4</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— Formerly OS211 (Marine Geology). The geology of the deep ocean and continental margins is examined including the formation of these provinces and modification through sedimentation. Presents the role of plate tectonics in shaping the oceans and the role of biology and chemistry in sedimentation. Prerequisite: OS204 or OS308. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— Formerly OS212 (Marine Geochemistry). An examination of the major chemical features of the oceans in the context of the biological, physical and geological processes that shape them. Labs focus on the sampling and analysis of seawater, and related data analysis. Prerequisite: CH220. Rec. 3, Lab 1, Cr. 4.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— Biological oceanography is an interdisciplinary field of study that examines the factors and processes that influence the distribution and abundance of marine organisms. These factors and processes include ecological and biological interactions between marine organisms as well as interactions between marine organisms and their surrounding chemical, physical and geological ocean environment. Topics to be covered include reviews of the physical and chemical processes that influence marine biota (e.g. nutrient cycling, light dynamics, stratification, upwelling, tidal mixing, etc), controls and patterns in marine primary productivity, secondary productivity processes and food web interactions, the microbial loop, and human impacts on ocean biology. Prerequisites: OS101 or OC101. Rec.3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— This class is a scientific, quantitative examination of marine pollution. We will consider questions such as: What kind of material is discharged or makes its way into the ocean? How much of it is there? How harmful is it to humans, sea life, and food resources? Will it go away? What can be done to mitigate marine pollution and its effects? These questions will be examined through readings, case studies, and discussion of current events. Prerequisite: CH101, CH152, or CH210. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— Land-Margin Ecosystems is a broad-based, introductory survey course covering the types of interactions at the land-sea margin. Fundamental ecological principles are introduced, including the water cycle, biogeochemical processing, biodiversity, and human impacts. Students will be introduced to the breadth of types of land-margin ecosystems and their differences. Management approaches for measuring ecological services and ecological health will also be discussed. This lecture and laboratory-based course will introduce and/or reinforce concepts of marine geochemistry, physical oceanography, biological oceanography, physical geology, and sustainability. Prerequisites: OS101, OS204. Rec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— An examination of the causes and consequences of global change: changing climate, eustatic sea level rise, ocean pH, ecosystems, and pollution; human population growth and land and ocean use changes; geological precedents; model projections and uncertainties; societal consequences; mitigation and adaptation; and ethical considerations. Prerequisites: CH101 or CH152 or CH210, and EN202. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— The Scientific Diving course is designed to acquaint certified recreational SCUBA divers with various scientific diving procedures and techniques in order to qualify participants to dive under the auspices of the American Academy of Underwater Sciences (AAUS) both nationally and internationally. After successful completion of this course and approval by the MMA Diving Control Board, these candidates qualify for verification of training from MMA as AAUS certified Scientific Divers. Prerequisites: PE 303 or Permission of Instructor. Rec. 1, Lab. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— An introduction to geology. The minerals and sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous rocks that make up the earth are examined. The course includes a survey of the processes that shape the earth, such as: plate tectonics, wind, water, glaciers, volcanism, and mass wasting. Processes internal to the earth such as earthquakes, and effects of these processes, such as faulting and folding are also examined. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— An introduction to large scale ocean circulation, wind driven flow, tides and waves. This course also covers the seawater properties important to circulation, sound speed and light in the ocean. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— This course provides students with a comprehensive overview of the coastal environment, its resources and uses. In addition students will learn about federal, state and local coastal planning and management issues. The first part of the course examines the existing management framework. The latter half of the course focuses on specific coastal resource management issues such as coastal pollution, coastal hazards, ocean dumping, offshore oil development, fisheries management and marine and coastal protected areas. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— This course introduces students to the details of conducting research in marine science and marine biology. Both theoretical and practical components of scientific research will be presented. Subsequently, students receive individual instruction in the development of their own research proposal. Prerequisites/Corequisites: Marine Biology majors: BI201, BI210, BI220, BI301, OS101 and OS203. Marine Science or Oceanography majors (including MS/SVO and OC/SVO): BI220 or CH310, OS101, OS203, OS204, OS210, OS211, OS212, and OS213. Coastal Marine Environmental Science majors (including CMES/SVO): OS225, OS203 and OS230. Rec. 3, Lab 3, Cr. 4.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— This course requires students to complete a self-designed study that results in an undergraduate thesis. This thesis can be an independent research project developed and executed by the student. Research projects may be conducted under the supervision of a researcher not associated with Maine Maritime Academy, but an Ocean Studies faculty member must serve as an internal sponsor and overseer of the project. Prerequisite: OS400. Rec. 3, Lab 3, Cr. 4.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— A course allowing students to pursue topics not normally offered in the curriculum, and may be any combination of lecture and laboratory. Departmental approval required. Cr. 1-3 as appropriate.</p>
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<p><a href=""></a>— These courses focus on the fundamentals of personal leadership. Students will study characteristics of effective leadership, and the evolution of leadership behaviors. The course contains an introduction to leadership principles and examines the concept of leadership styles, traits, and types. Students will conduct assessments of their own unique set of leadership traits to identify strengths and weaknesses of their own styles and learn how to effectively employ their leadership abilities. Students will analyze leadership roles in the regiment and in the college’s student organizations to expand their leadership “tool bag” and to demonstrate that leadership is both an art and a science. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Each course is Rec. 1, Cr. 0.5.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— These courses focus on the fundamentals of personal leadership. Students will study characteristics of effective leadership, and the evolution of leadership behaviors. The course contains an introduction to leadership principles and examines the concept of leadership styles, traits, and types. Students will conduct assessments of their own unique set of leadership traits to identify strengths and weaknesses of their own styles and learn how to effectively employ their leadership abilities. Students will analyze leadership roles in the regiment and in the college’s student organizations to expand their leadership “tool bag” and to demonstrate that leadership is both an art and a science. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Each course is Rec. 1, Cr. 0.5.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— This course is designed to expose sophomore students to organizational leadership tenents and to assist them in their development of good positive leadership traits. The roles and responsibilities of a leader in the maritime environment are always changing, but one thing remains the same – behind every success in the maritime industry there is a leader who is willing to embrace and conquer challenges. The course will identify the different styles, techniques, and images of a successful leader while incorporating how to develop and fine tune students’ leadership skills. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Each course is Rec. 1, Cr. 0.5.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— This course is designed to expose sophomore students to organizational leadership tenents and to assist them in their development of good positive leadership traits. The roles and responsibilities of a leader in the maritime environment are always changing, but one thing remains the same – behind every success in the maritime industry there is a leader who is willing to embrace and conquer challenges. The course will identify the different styles, techniques, and images of a successful leader while incorporating how to develop and fine tune students’ leadership skills. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Each course is Rec. 1, Cr. 0.5.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— This is a cumulative program that builds on the two previous years of Personal Development that will incorporate discussion and application of leadership theories, critical thinking, and problem solving. Students will explore and develop a personal philosophy of leadership and then test that model in life situations encountered during operation of the training ship while under the supervision of the course moderators. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Rec. 0, Cr. 0.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— This is a cumulative program that builds on the two previous years of Personal Development that will incorporate discussion and application of leadership theories, critical thinking, and problem solving. Students will explore and develop a personal philosophy of leadership and then test that model in life situations encountered during operation of the training ship while under the supervision of the course moderators. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Rec. 0, Cr. 0.</p>
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<p><a href=""></a>— Covers swimming skills such as stroke mechanics, breath control, diving, as well as drown proofing techniques and hypothermia. This course is ranked as “satisfactory” or “unsatisfactory” and is not computed in the student’s QPA. Lab 3, Cr. 0.5.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— Basic techniques in use of equipment. Covers safety procedures and physiological aspects of diving. Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) certification is available, but not mandatory, upon completion of established requirements. Prerequisite: Demonstration of swimming ability. Lab 3, Cr. 1.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— Covers basic skills of serving, ground strokes, volley and overhand, as well as strategy, tennis customs and traditions, and rules of the game. Lab 3, Cr. 0.5.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— Rules, court strategy, and various shot combinations. Grip, stance, ball control, and other fundamental techniques. Patterns of play for singles and doubles. Lab 3, Cr. 0.5.</p>
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<p><a href=""></a>— The course enables the student to experience the various components of physical fitness, e.g., endurance, strength, ability, balance, flexibility, and speed. Theories on weight control are discussed. Opportunities to prepare oneself to meet the physical demands of daily life are presented. Lab 3, Cr. 0.5.</p>
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<p><a href=""></a>— This course is designed to teach lifeguard candidates the skills and knowledge needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies. It offers instruction in accident prevention, water rescue skills, First Aid, and CPR. American Red Cross Lifeguard certification is available. Prerequisite: Demonstration of swimming ability. Lab 3, Cr. 1.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— A cold water safety and survival course to familiarize students with the planning and steps necessary to work, recreate, and supervise safety on or around cold water. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Lab 3, Cr. 0.5.</p>
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<p><a href=""></a>— This course allows students to pursue various topics in physical education that might not be offered regularly in the PE curriculum. Prerequisite: approval of Athletic Department Chair. Lab 3, Cr. 0.5.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— This half-semester course will follow PE100 Basic Sailing, and labs will be taught in Mercurys and sloops of up to 30 feet. Topics will include use of the spinnaker, precise maneuvering under sail and power, including mooring, anchoring and docking, and heavy weather sailing in sloops. A grade of A or B will earn the student a MMA Intermediate Sailing Certificate for sailing outside of classes. Prerequisite: a grade of A or B in PE100, or certification in Mercury sloops, or permission of the instructor. Lab 3, Cr. 0.5.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— This is a certified course, which meets the Military Sealift Command (MSC) small arms training and live fire requirements. It is required annually for all mariners working aboard MSC or MSC contracted vessels, and emphasizes the safe and effective use of pistols, rifles and shotguns aboard vessels. This course will be conduct in the classroom and at the firing range in two consecutive weekends, to be determined based on weather conditions and range availability. All weapons and ammunition will be supplied by non-refundable lab fee. Cr. 1.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— The Advanced SCUBA course is designed to enhance your skills and help you learn and think like a diver. The course focuses on navigation and fine-tuning buoyancy skills. Under the supervision of a Master Instructor, students will be introduced to different types of diving environments. Five separate dive experiences will be incorporated into the course and include Navigation, Deep, Boat, and two additional dives. Prerequisite: PE103 or Open Water Diver certification. Cr. 1.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— The Rescue Diver course is specifically designed to train students in the dynamics of rescue management. Students develop their dive knowledge and skills to effectively perform diver rescues and assists, as well learn to manage diving accident situations and apply first aid skills. The Rescue Diver course is very much a hands on course, with role-playing to gain the experience needed for most dive incidents. Students learn to look beyond themselves and consider the safety and well being of other divers. Cr. 1</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— A follow-up course to Intermediate Sailing and Auxiliary Sail Vessel Operations. This course will give the student substantial vessel handling under sail on vessels 25-45′. Students will be challenged with advanced sailing maneuvers with and without the instructor on board. Participants will take part in activities focused around various career options available to professional sailors. Course work is comprised of weekly labs and sailing activities scheduled by the student outside of lab time. Prerequisite: PE200, NS341, or Maine Maritime Academy certification as skipper of 20-30 foot sloops. Lab 3, Cr. 1.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— The Master SCUBA Diver certification is the highest nonprofessional diver rating and shows superior achievement and experience. To reach this level the student must complete all levels of diver training including Rescue Diver and 5 specialty courses as well as a minimum of 50 logged dives. Each Specialty Course is a safe and supervised introduction to that area. Certain specialty courses, such as Enriched Air Nitrox and Wreck Diver, allow the student to participate in activities that are otherwise beyond their training, such as diving nitrox air mixtures and penetrating wrecks. Classroom sessions (Peak Performance Buoyancy, Drift, Night, Deep, Boat and Wreck) will be conducted to familiarize the student with the techniques, knowledge, planning, organization, potential hazards and safety skills for the various interest areas of diving. Each specialty dive area will also include up to 4 training dives. The Enriched Air Nitrox is a self-study Specialty. Students unable to pass the written certification exam will be provided additional classroom instruction. The Specialty dives will be conducted over the student’s spring break on the Caribbean island of Bonaire, Dutch Antilles. Cr. 2.</p>
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<p><a href=""></a>— A survey of the characteristics and functions of the American political system with emphasis on the origins and activities of the institutions of the American national government. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— This course is an introductory survey of the field of international relations with an emphasis on the interaction of global political, social, and economic factors. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— This upper-level course allows students to pursue more in-depth study of particular areas of foreign relations. Prerequisite: PO230 or permission of the instructor. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
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<p><a href=""></a>— This is an introductory course in classical mechanics without calculus. Geometry, algebra, trigonometry and vectors are used extensively. The course covers: One- and two-dimensional kinematics; Newton’s Laws of motion and their applications; the work-energy theorem and work done by conservative and non-conservative forces; potential energy and conservation of mechanical energy; conservation of linear momentum; rotational kinematics and dynamics and, if time permits, gravitation. The course includes thirteen two-hour labs designed to reinforce, in a tangible way, the material covered in the lectures. Prerequisite: MS101 (or MS102 with a grade of C or better and MS103 taken concurrently). Rec. 3, Lab. 2, Cr. 4.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— This is an introductory calculus-based course in classical mechanics. The course covers: One-, two- and three-dimensional kinematics; Newton’s laws and Newtonian dynamics with applications; work, energy and conservation of energy; systems of particles; collisions; rotation of a rigid body; rigid body dynamics. The course includes 13 two-hour labs designed to reinforce, in a tangible way, the material covered in the lectures. Pre-requisite: MS150 must be completed, and MS160 taken concurrently (or permission of instructor). Rec. 3, Lab. 2, Cr. 4.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— This is an introductory course in classical electricity and magnetism without calculus. Geometry, algebra, trigonometry and vectors are used extensively. The course covers: Electrostatics (including Gauss’ Law); electric potential and electric potential energy; the fundamentals of DC circuits; the vector magnetic field and its creation by charged particles in motion and currents through wires; magnetic flux and Faraday’s law of induction as well as Lenz’s Law; generators, motors and transformers; the fundamentals of AC circuitry (including RLC circuits) and, if time permits, electromagnetic waves. The course includes 13 two-hour labs designed to reinforce, in a tangible way, the material covered in the lectures. Prerequisite: PS102. Rec. 3, Lab. 2, Cr. 4.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— A course allowing students to pursue topics not normally offered in the curriculum. Proposals may be student initiated, in consultation with an instructor, and may be any combination of lecture and laboratory. Departmental approval required. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Cr. 1-3 as appropriate.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— This is a calculus-based course in classical electricity and magnetism. The course covers: Electric force and electric charge; the electric field; Gauss’ Law; electrostatic potential and energy; capacitors and dielectrics; current and Ohm’s Law; DC circuits; magnetic force and magnetic fields, including Ampere’s Law and the Biot-Savart Law; charges and currents in magnetic fields; electromagnetic induction; AC circuits. . Prerequisite: PS162 and MS160, or permission of instructor. Rec. 3, Lab. 2, Cr. 4.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— A course allowing students to pursue advanced topics not normally offered in the curriculum. Proposals are student initiated in consultation with the instructor. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Cr. 1-3 as appropriate.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— A course devoted to the physics of oscillations, waves and sound, fluids, temperature and heat, phases and phase changes, the laws of thermodynamics, physical and geometrical optics and electromagnetic waves. The focus is on the mathematical description of such phenomena and problem solving will be emphasized in order to reinforce the concepts taught. Prerequisite: PS102. Rec. 3, Lab. 2, Cr. 4. </p>
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<p><a href=""></a>— This course provides an introduction to psychology – theories, research and practice. Emphasis will be on human behaviors, the brain, perception, principles of learning, and therapies. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— This course is designed to help students understand, critique, analyze and integrate the major theories, research, and application of dyadic and small group processes. It will emphasize group effectiveness for completion of tasks and communication. Diversity, including gender, ethnicity, and culture, will be examined. Status and power will be examined from both worker and supervisor perspectives. Students will participate in structured group activities in an environment that facilitates candid communication. Prerequisite: PY200. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— A course allowing students to pursue topics not normally offered in the curriculum. Proposals may be student initiated, in consultation with an instructor, and may be any combination of lecture and laboratory. Departmental approval required. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Cr. 1-3 as appropriate.</p>
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<p><a href=""></a>— This course satisfies the USCG requirements for both basic and advanced firefighting as outlined in 46CFR 10, 46CFR 13, and as per STCW Table A-VI/3. Through both classroom instruction and practical training several topic areas are covered including: chemistry of fire, fire behavior and attacking a fire; use of fire extinguishers, protective equipment, and self-contained breathing apparatus are part of the training exercises. Shipboard firefighting training includes practical exercises in the operation of onboard firefighting equipment, fixed firefighting systems, search and rescue, emergency evacuation and engine room fires. Successful completion of both USCG1 and USCG2 are required by all students pursuing a USCG license. Rec. 1, Lab 2, Cr. 0</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— This course takes place at a live burn facility where students receive practical training in an actual live burn situation including entering a burning building and attacking a fire as part of a firefighting party. Successful completion of both USCG1 and USCG2 are required by all students pursuing a USCG license. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. This course takes place on a single Saturday during the semester. Students will be advised by the instructor of their assigned date. Rec. 0, Lab 2, Cr. 0.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— A comprehensive 70 question multiple choice examination covering the topics of Lifeboats, Liferafts, Safety, and Survival at Sea. Maine Maritime Academy is authorized by the United States Coast Guard to administer this examination. This examination normally is scheduled early in the second semester of the student’s first year. Successful passing of the lifeboat examination is a prerequisite for CR103, First Year Cruise and a USCG requirement for obtaining a merchant mariner credential. Prerequisites: NS101. Cr. 0.</p>
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<p><a href=""></a>— 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.</p>
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<p><a href=""></a>— This course will emphasize the basic laws and theories of chemistry and their derivation from experimental evidence. It presents the qualitative and quantitative aspects of matter’s composition and changes and their unifying principles. It includes physical and chemical properties, periodicity of elements, stoichiometry, current atomic and bonding theories, laws and theories of physical states and changes of state, solution chemistry, and thermochemistry.</p>
<p>Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— Laboratory experiments to emphasize the empirical basis for the principles discussed in lecture and the proper gathering and interpretation of experimental data. Corequisite: CH101. Rec. 3, Lab 3, Cr. 1.</p>
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<p><a href=""></a>— A course in problem solving using computers and emphasizing a structured approach. Topics include: structured solution methods, programming fundamentals, spreadsheet modeling, and an introduction to presentation software. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— A course in problem solving using computers and emphasizing a structured approach using CAD. This course will provide an introduction to the management of AutoCAD using the current version of the software. Students will learn advanced techniques in geometry creation, management of CAD systems, development of macros, use of scripts, programming for automation, customizing the software’s interface, updating multiple drawings, managing externally referenced files, and other management tools. Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— This course is designed to introduce the student to personal computer use in a modern business environment. Emphasis is on skill development in a variety of applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, and relational databases, working in a local area network, and corporate systems. Rec. 4, Cr. 2.</p>
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<p><a href=""></a>— A study of marine systems with emphasis on new construction. The course is designed to provide the student with an overview of marine systems and the techniques used to install, test and align these systems. A review of ship construction manufacturing technique is also covered. Rec. 3, Cr. 2.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— This course will contain introductory information on the basis of nondestructive testing, including all aspects of visual inspection. This will include discussion of typical sources of material manufacturing discontinuities in raw stock, forgings, castings, tubing/pipe, as well as discontinuities due to grinding, heat treating, welding, and fatigue. This course will also provide training in the visual inspection process, including the basis of visual perception, equipment, and acceptance/rejection criteria. Rec. 2, Cr. 1.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— This course is designed to provide the necessary training required to perform liquid penetrant (PT) and magnetic particle (MT) testing on various base materials and weld configurations, and to then evaluate the results. Training in each method will be provided such that base material or weld discontinuities can be detected and then evaluated to determine if they are acceptable or unacceptable. Rec. 2, Cr. 1.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— This course will provide instruction in the various methods, processes, and concepts required to recognize, evaluate, and control confined space hazards. Students will understand the duties associated with the testing of confined spaces. Students will also recognize key uses and limitations of testing instrumentation. Cr. 1.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— An introduction to the basics of mechanical drawing, including equipment and general drawing techniques; geometric construction; multiview (orthographic) drawings; basic isometrics; section views; descriptive geometry; and auxiliary views. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— This course is designed to provide the necessary training required to perform ultrasonic testing (UT) on various base metals and weld configurations, and then to evaluate those results. Training will be provided on ultrasonic theory and instrument operation, with application to thickness gauging and flaw detection. Further training will be provided on interpreting data to determine discontinuity shape, identity and location, and then evaluating these results to determine acceptability. Cr. 2.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— This course is designed to provide the necessary training required to perform radiographic (RT) testing on various base materials and weld configurations, and to then evaluate the results. Radiological safety measures will be stressed (including state certification). Instruction will include the necessary inspection techniques, film handling, etc. to ensure adequate film contrast and clarity. Further instruction will be provided on interpreting, identifying, and evaluating radiographic film discontinuities. Rec. 2, Cr. 2.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— A study of the sketches and blueprints used by the structural trades. Rec. 3, Cr. 1.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— A study of the blueprints and procedures used in the sheet metal trade. Rec. 3, Cr. 1.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— A study of the blueprints and procedures used in the pipefitting trade. Rec. 3, Cr. 1.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— A study of the blueprints and procedures used in the electrical trade. Rec. 3, Cr. 1.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— A study of the blueprints and procedures used in the outside machinist trade. Rec. 3, Cr. 2.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— A course designed to provide insight into the technical aspects of standard welding techniques and practices. It includes a review of material testing and the heat treatment of steel, BIW’s welding processes (SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, GMAW-P, FCAW, SAW), thermal cutting processes (Plasma, Laser, Oxy Fuel and Carbon Arc Gouging) weld procedures, procedure and welder qualification testing, joint designs, welding best practices, weld distortion control, and causes of weld defects. Rec. 2, Cr. 2.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— Introduction to recognizing, reading, interpreting, and drawing welding symbols. Rec. 2, Cr. 1.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— A continuation of Mechanical Drawing I, including parallel and radial line developments as well as triangulation in the drawing of ventilation and piping systems. Practical ventilation, piping, and shipboard application problems are also studied. Prerequisite: BIW EG120. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— Students learn to create working drawing packages for the BIW producation trades. Topics include: Drawing formatting including determining best views for production, basic views and details, usage of callbacks and symbols, giveral notes pages, build requirements, dimensions and reference points, line weights and other functional drawing components, drawing types (fabrication, install, etc), tolerances and tolerance stacking and multi-discipline drawings. Other topics as time permits. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— Students learn to create working drawing packages for the BIW production trades using 2D technical drawings that meet industry standards using CAD software. Topics include: precision and accuracy, use of symbols, line types, line weights, orthographic projection, Multiview placement, text format, dimensions, section views, and plotting accuracy. A variety of design fields will be reviewed with an emphasis on ASME Y14.5M-2009 standards. Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— A study of the tools, materials, machinery and technology used in the machine shop. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— Introduction to the nature of electricity: resistance, current, voltage, Ohm’s law, network theorems, and AC. Rec. 3, Cr. 2.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— A continuation of Basic Electricity, introduces inductive and capacitive circuits, meters and transformers. Prerequisite: BIW EG280. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— Topics include construction and troubleshooting of AC and DC generators and motors. Prerequisite: BIW EG281. Rec. 3, Cr. 1.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— Topics include development and layout of motor control circuits and uses individual and team labs involving hot and de-energized motor control circuits. Prerequisite: BIW EG282. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— A study of the tools, materials, machinery and technology used in the machine shop. Prerequisite: BIW EG255. Rec. 3, Cr. 2.</p>
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<p><a href=""></a>— Introduction to the nature of electronics, semi-conductor fundamentals, diodes, zener diodes, and their use in power supply and regulator circuits. Rec. 3, Cr. 2.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— The study of forces applied to structures. Introduces vector mechanics, static equilibrium, two and three dimensional force systems, distributed forces and friction, linear and angular kinematics, linear and angular kinetics, energy methods, impulse, momentum, kinetics of three-dimensional motions, and vibrations. Structures studied include plane and three-dimensional trusses, frames, beams, and cables. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— A continuation of Basic Electronics, introduces bi-polar transistor operation and characteristics, field effect transistors, thyristors, and optoelectric devices. Prerequisite: BIW ET200. Rec. 3, Cr. 2.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— Topics include digital concepts: number systems, semiconductor devices for digital circuits, integrated, digital integrated, and digital logical circuits. Boolean algebra and arithmetic circuits will be covered as time permits. Prerequisite: BIW ET207. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— Topics in counter circuits, shift registers, timers, analog interfacing, memories, microprocessors, fundamentals, and programmable logic controllers will be covered as time permits. Prerequisite: BIW ET208. Rec.3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— Study of stresses and strains in structural members including tension, compression, shear, torsion, bending, and combined stresses. Stresses and strains in beams, columns, and indeterminate structure are also examined. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— A foundation course designed to acquaint the student with the properties and testing procedures of today’s common industrial materials used in ship building. Materials science, application considerations, and analysis of properties of metals, polymers, wood, concrete, material coatings, ceramics and composites will be covered through classroom and laboratory activity. Students will study the destructive and non-destructive testing procedures performed to identify and determine mechanical, physical and other properties for specific industrial and ship building applications. Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— The goal of this course is to give students the skills required to make sound decisions when developing any design. Emphasis will be on concept development while considering manufacturing processes, cost, material selection, standardization, design evaluation and prototype development. Students will also develop skills and become familiar with types of tradeoffs required in a fast track design environment. Prerequisites: BIW EG252. Rec. 2, Cr. 2.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— This Marine Design course presents topics required</p>
<p>for understanding ship design at an introductory level, including buoyancy, stability, materials of</p>
<p>manufacture, and inter-related systems. Students will be introduced to maritime vocabulary as</p>
<p>they develop an understanding of the basic requirements of design and an appreciation for</p>
<p>systems engineering principles. The course will cover maritime history, forces on a ship, design</p>
<p>for manufacture concepts, and the basic physics, geometry and algebra concepts upon which ship</p>
<p>design is based. Students will tour a working shipyard, if possible. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— The goal of this course is to give students the skills required to make sound decisions when developing any design. Emphasis will be on concept development while considering manufacturing processes, cost, material selection, standardization, design evaluation and prototype development. Students will also develop skills and become familiar with improving efficiency, advanced layout techniques, annotative scales, plotting, solving problems when working with existing drawings, creating hybrid vector-raster drawings, developing symbols and templates, and using software to solve design problems. Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— The study of forces applied to structures. Introduces vector mechanics, static equilibrium, two and three dimensional force systems, distributed forces and friction, linear and angular kinematics, linear and angular kinetics, energy methods, impulse, momentum, kinetics of three-dimensional motions, and vibrations. Structures studied include plane and three-dimensional trusses, frames, beams, and cables. Prerequisite: BIW ET206. Rec. 3, Cr. 2.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— This Intermediate Marine Design course presents topics</p>
<p>required for understanding ship design at an intermediate level and concentrates on detailed</p>
<p>design for specific area and disciplines within the shipbuilding disciplines. Students will expand</p>
<p>their understanding of the taxonomy and vocabulary of the marine industry especially as it</p>
<p>pertains to certain disciplines within the shipbuilding industry. Students will develop an</p>
<p>intermediate understanding for the requirements of design and an appreciation for systems</p>
<p>engineering principles at a detailed level. The course will cover maritime history as it pertains to</p>
<p>the review of case studies which examine the need for requirements and standards and the</p>
<p>consequences that occur when those requirements are not met. Students will be introduced to the</p>
<p>detailed shipbuilding design discipline data they need to have a working knowledge of for ships</p>
<p>systems design including electrical, structural, piping, machinery, HVAC, and hull outfitting</p>
<p>with due consideration for safety, human factors, and environmental control requirements.</p>
<p>Students will complete a final project that they will present, which combines this working</p>
<p>knowledge with a requirements bounded design solution for a ship design that accounts for</p>
<p>dynamic forces on a ship, and design for manufacture concepts. Class room analytical work will</p>
<p>include concepts involving basic physics, geometry and algebra. Students will tour a working</p>
<p>shipyard if possible. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
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<p><a href=""></a>— Students apply basic writing skills to produce various types of business communications with a focus on technical reports, proposals and procedures. Students will also present reports orally with visual aids. Students will produce resumes and letters of application. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— Deals with the basics of business and professional communications, personal skills, working in groups and making effective presentations. Students will study methods of problem solving, managing conflict and conducting effective meetings through lecture and extemporaneous exercises. Students will also develop and make presentations of various lengths to selected audiences. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— This course helps students develop a flexible writing process that can be adapted to a variety of situations. Critical thinking and argumentation are emphasized, and students practice basic research skills as they learn to write effectively in a professional voice. Cr. 3.</p>
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<p><a href=""></a>— The history of the organized labor movement in the United States and Canada. Includes the colonial period through the twentieth century. An introduction to the precepts of labor law and collective bargaining. Particular attention will be paid to the history of labor in Maine, the shipbuilding industry, and Bath Iron Works. Rec. 3, Cr. 2.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— Emphasis is developing a grasp of issues and problems associated with human behavior at work. Specific topics include leadership, motivation, teamwork, conflict management, goal setting, job enrichment, time and stress management and communication styles. Rec 3, Cr. 3.</p>
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<p><a href=""></a>— This course is designed to provide a foundation of mathematic skills necessary for the applied technical courses which follow. Areas of study include a review of basic algebra; solving equations and word problems; geometry; trig functions, right triangles and vectors; and factors and factoring. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— Includes linear and quadratic equations, inequalities, simultaneous linear equations, matrices, graphs, composite and inverse functions, logarithmic and exponential functions, complex numbers and the complex plane, basic trigonometry, and trigonometric identities and equations. Cr. 4.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— A continuation of Mathematics I, including the study of fractions and fractional equations; systems of linear equations; exponents and radicals; quadratic equations; oblique triangles; and radian measure. Prerequisite: BIW MS105. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.</p>
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<p><a href=""></a>— A study of the principles of naval architecture and their application to modern vessels and the building methods and processes used at BIW. Topics include shipbuilding history, yard layout and construction stages, ship design and dimensions, structure, fabrication, pre-outfit, materials, ship stresses and welding, manufacturing engineering, hull integration, launching, sea trials and ship shock trials. Rec. 4, Cr. 4.</p>
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<p><a href=""></a>— An introductory college physics course sequence without calculus. Emphasis on Newtonian mechanics of rigid bodies, fluids, heat and introductory thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism. Other related topics as time permits. Rec. 3 and 3, Cr. 3 and 3.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— An introductory college physics course sequence without calculus. Emphasis on Newtonian mechanics of rigid bodies, fluids, heat and introductory thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism. A lab component will accompany the course. Rec. 3, Lab 2, Cr. 4.</p>
<p><a href=""></a>— An introductory college physics course sequence without calculus. Emphasis on Newtonian mechanics of rigid bodies, fluids, heat and introductory thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism. Other related topics as time permits. Rec. 3 and 3, Cr. 3 and 3.</p>
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<div><p><a href=""><br/>THE LANDING SCHOOL COURSES</a></p>
<p>The following courses are taught at The Landing School in Kennebunkport, Maine, and are available only to students enrolled in the Small Craft Design and Small Vessel Systems majors.</p>
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</div><p><a href=""></a>— Students learn the importance of the Design Spiral applied to the history and principles of design, including small craft design methodologies, parametric studies,weights and centers calculations, deck and cockpit geometry, ergonomics, general arrangement, deck layouts and aesthetics. Practical design projects are a significant portion of the course work. Cr. 3</p><p><a href=""></a>— This course covers small craft system design and installation issues for propulsion machinery, ventilation, tanks, plumbing, and air conditioning systems. Small scale case studies in the early part of the course are followed by complete system installation designs for the boat design project(s) used in DSN111 &amp; DSN112. 3.5 CR.</p><p><a href=""></a>— This course covers the design and installation of small craft electrical systems. Subjects include: the characteristics and behavior of electrical systems; the types of marine batteries and their charging/discharging characteristics; the design of a DC electrical system, including preparing a suitable schematic; identifying AC power sources and describing their function; designing an AC electrical system and preparing a suitable schematic; designing a start/charge circuit and preparing a suitable schematic; describing the process of galvanic corrosion and identifying the components of bonding and lightning protection systems; describing the function of basic marine electronics and understanding their installation requirements. 2.5 CR</p><p><a href=""></a>— Students learn the fundamental elements of hull geometry, resistance/propulsion, and stability. Topics covered include: the lines drawing, hull form characteristics and coefficients, hydrostatics, elements of resistance, powering predictions, propeller operation and selection, transverse stability, and the effect of weights on sinkage and trim. Cr. 3. </p><p><a href=""></a>— Students learn small craft system design and installation requirements for engines, drivetrains, and tankage; and for mechanical systems such as plumbing, sanitation, ventilation, and air conditioning.<br/>
 Cr. 3.</p><p><a href=""></a>— Students learn the basics of sketching, technical drawing by hand, 2-D computer aided design (AutoCad) and 3-D surface modelling &amp; rendering (Rhino3d). Students are also introduced to ORCA (for hull design, analysis and naval architecture calculations). Cr. 3.</p><p><a href=""></a>— Students learn to use computer office tools and project management skills. A series of guest speakers from industry and visits to relative facilities and events are included as industry enhancement elements. Cr. 3.</p><p><a href=""></a>— Students learn design subject matters specific to, and prepare a design study for, a planing powerboat. Topics include: hull form, arrangements, outboard profiles, advanced propeller selection, rudders and steering systems, and inboard drive trains. Cr. 2.</p><p><a href=""></a>— This course builds on, and further develops, the subjects introduced in DSN 111 and DSN112. This course expands the learning topics from those courses into more specific Yacht Design and Naval Architecture subject matter specific to powerboats. Specific topics will include powering and range prediction, planning hull design and behavior characteristics, as well as design issues unique to powerboats. 3 CR.</p><p><a href=""></a>— Students learn design subject matters specific to sailing yachts, including sailing performance, stability and seaworthiness, and deck arrangements as they relate to sailing requirements. They also learn specific sailboat construction requirements for elements such as the rig, keel and rudder. Cr. 2.</p><p><a href=""></a>— Students learn the design and installation requirements for small craft electrical systems. Topics covered include DC and AC electrical systems, batteries, generators, inverters, and charging systems. Students prepare suitable electrical schematics. Cr. 2.</p><p><a href=""></a>— Students learn enhanced applications of drawing and computer aided design (CAD) techniques, focusing on advanced 3D modelling techniques, CNC considerations, surface modelling and rendering. Cr. 3. </p><p><a href=""></a>— Students continue visiting marine industry businesses, learning topics of importance to a small craft designer including variations in design approaches, design office practices, and client/customer relationships.<br/>
Cr. 2. </p><p><a href=""></a>— Students bring together the knowledge and skills learned in the earlier part of the program to produce a preliminary design for a safe, technically sound, appropriate and attractive boat to match the given design brief. The boat may be a power or sail mono-hull, typically between 30 and 65 feet (9 to 20 meters) overall length, with some cruising accommodations. The results of the project also form a significant portfolio to assist the student as he/she seeks employment. Cr. 5.</p><p><a href=""></a>— Students will be engaged in several fabrication labs that will develop their skills in tool use, measuring, sketching and layout drawing. Students will learn about fastener identification, and material ordering. Students will also be instructed in good working habits such as shop safety, cleaning and protecting your work space, and work documentation. Students will be introduced to the use of composites in boat building, different fibers and resin systems, and fiberglass repair methods. Students will learn how to use composite fabrication techniques to create support structures for system installations. Cr. 4.</p><p><a href=""></a>— Students learn the principles of the internal combustion engine, differences between four stroke and two stroke, drive shafts, and propellers as well as spark and compression ignition. Students will become familiar with engine architecture and engine support systems. Students will learn about different types of propulsion arrangements, such as outboards, inboard outboards, and pod drives. Students will become familiar with engine installation and alignment, and troubleshooting fuel and electrical systems. Labs include the disassembly of several engines, valve adjustment, engine alignment, and engine installation planning. Cr. 7.</p><p><a href=""></a>— Students will gain an understanding of DC and AC electricity, basic battery chemistry, methods of calculating voltage, amperage and wattage, and the relationship between electricity and magnetism. Students will draw electrical schematics and learn basic meter usage. Students will be introduced to corrosion, the galvanic scale and its importance to boats and boat systems. Cr. 3.</p><p><a href=""></a>— Students will learn installation methods for DC electrical systems. They will apply ABYC standards to properly size conductor and overcurrent protection, and will become familiar with methods to install, troubleshoot, and repair these systems using industry best practices. For a final project, students will wire a bench mock-up of a boats DC electrical system. Cr. 2.</p><p><a href=""></a>— Students will see real world examples of systems installations on boats. They will begin to develop trouble shooting techniques and practice hand skills. Generally this is done while disassembling systems that will be replaced in Project Boat Work 2. Cr. 2.</p><p><a href=""></a>— Students learn about common plumbing systems found aboard boats and how to design and construct black water and potable water systems for marine</p><p>applications. Cr. 3.</p><p><a href=""></a>— The purpose of this course is to cover selection and installation of windlasses and ground tackle; selection and installation of bow thrusters; mechanical and hydraulic steering; trim tabs; CNG and LPG systems. Labs will include assembling a hydraulic steering system, and hydraulic trim tabs. Students will also be introduced to the principles of refrigeration and water makers.<br/>
 Cr. 2.</p><p><a href=""></a>— Students will study ABYC standards for safe installation of AC electrical wiring on boats. Students will learn about shore power connections, source selection switching, and mitigating corrosion. Students will wire a functional bench mock-up of a boat’s AC shore power system. Students will learn about radar, VHF, autopilots and other navigation and communication electronics. Students will be exposed to network equipment and more advanced electrical systems such as solar and wind chargers, high-tech batteries, and electric propulsion. Cr. 4.</p><p><a href=""></a>— Students are introduced to project estimating, planning, parts ordering, and elements of project management. These topics are directly applied to project boats. Cr. 2.</p><p><a href=""></a>— Students will integrate all prior coursework and apply their knowledge and skills to real-world interdisciplinary challenges on project boats. Cr. 7.</p></div>||||I|||| Maine Maritime Academy

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 Course Descriptions

 Each course’s abbreviation, number, title, description, prerequisites (if any), and credits are listed below. Courses offered at the Bath Iron Works Shipyard as part of the Ship Design and Ship Production majors and at The Landing School as part of the Small Craft Design program are listed at the end of this section.

 Course Abbreviations

 Undergraduate Courses  BIW Courses Landing School Courses
  
 BI Biology  MA Management BIW CH Chemistry LS DSN Topics in Design 
 CD Cadet Shipping – Deck MD Medicine BIW CS Computer Science LS MST Topics in Systems
 CE Cadet Shipping Engineering MS Mathematics BIW EC Economics  
 CH Chemistry NA Naval Architecture BIW EG Engineering  
 CO Cooperative Education NS Nautical Science BIW ET Engineering Technology 
 CR Cruise  NV Naval Science BIW HC Humanities & Communication 
 CS Computer Science OC Ocean Studies BIW MA Management  
 EC Economics OS Ocean Studies BIW MS Mathematics  
 EG Engineering Operations PD Personal Development BIW NA Naval Architecture 
 EN Environmental PE Physical Education BIW PS Physics  
 ES Engineering PO Political Science  
 ET Engineering Technology PS Physics  
 GE Geography PY Psychology  
 HC Humanities & Communication US USCG Courses  
 HY History  YM Small Vessel Management  
 LL Lifelong Learning YO Small Vessel Operations  
 LO Logistics YT Small Vessel Technology  
    
  
 Cr = credit hour; Lab = Laboratory hours; Rec = Recitation or lecture hours.
 



 UNDERGRADUATE COURSES

 BIOLOGY (↑ Top ↑)

 BI101 : General Biology I — An introductory course in modern biology covering the following topics: evolution and the diversification of life, including principles of taxonomy and diversity of form; function and structure of plants including transport, nutrition, sensory systems, reproduction, and defense; function and structure of animals including nutrition, digestion, gas exchange, circulation, excretion, chemical and electrical signals, reproduction, and the immune system; ecology, including behavior, population ecology, species interactions, community ecology, and ecosystems.

 Rec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4

 BI102 : General Biology II — Introduction to the concepts and principles of modern biological thought with coverage of the following topics: the chemical basis of life including atoms, molecules, organic macromolecules, and cellular structure and function; cell division, including mitosis and meiosis; the fundamentals of Mendelian genetics, gene structure and expression, and current research in the field of genetics; developmental biology and cellular differentiation; evolutionary patterns and processes.

 Rec. 3, Lab 3, Cr. 4.

 BI201 : Ecology — An introductory course in ecology. A study of the interactions of organisms with each other and with their abiotic environment. Topics include environmental factors, population ecology, community ecology, and ecosystem energetics. Emphasis is on illustration of basic principles using the local marine ecosystem.

 Prerequisite: BI102 and OS203. Rec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4.

 BI210 : Marine Zoology — An overview of animal biology in the marine environment. Physiology, behavior, ecology, and evolution of marine unicellular and multicellular animals will be presented. The laboratory portion of the course will focus on the diversity and habitats of marine animals in the Gulf of Maine region. Prerequisite: BI102. Rec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4.

 BI218 : Animal Behavior — The evolution and ecology of animal behavior is explored in detail. The evolution and diversity, as well as the ecological consequences, of behavior will be studied. Topics include the genetics and physiology of behavior, perceptual systems, integration and storage of information, ecology of reproduction, feeding behavior, habitat selection and migration, and social behavior.

 Prerequisite: BI102. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 BI220 : Marine Botany — An introduction to the taxonomic, physiological, chemical, and ecological aspects of marine photosynthesizers. Topics covered include: marine plant environments, physiological ecology, the influence of anthropogenic effects on marine photosynthesizers, as well as an examination of microalgae, seaweeds, salt marsh plants, and sea grasses. Laboratory emphasis is on a survey of marine flora and habitats found in the Gulf of Maine.

 Prerequisite: BI102 with a final grade of C- or higher. Rec. 3, Lab 3, Cr. 4.

 BI301 : Marine Organism Physiology — Physiology examines the processes of cells, tissues, and organ systems. This course is designed to allow an understanding of how physiological processes relate to how organisms function in their environment. We will utilize three primary approaches: (1) structure/function studies examining how the morphology of a system relates to function, (2) comparative discussions contrasting the mechanisms by which marine plants and animals are adapted to life in the marine environment, and (3) evolutionary comparisons of how different organ systems have evolved within and throughout marine taxa.

 Prerequisite: BI102 and OS203. Rec. 3, Lab 3, Cr. 4.

 BI306 : Ichthyology — An introductory course in the biology of fishes. Topics include: anatomy and physiology, ecology, evolution and behavior of fishes, classification of fishes, and the conservation and management of fish and fisheries.

 Prerequisites: BI102 or OC101 or instructor permission. Rec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4.

 BI308 : Cell and Molecular Biology — This course focuses on the structure, function and biochemistry of eukaryotic cells. Emphasis will be placed on cell architecture, transmission of cellular information, and the cell cycle. The laboratory focuses on developing cell culturing skills, including aseptic techniques and generating and interpreting growth curves. Additionally, molecular techniques will be applied to investigate cell functioning at the DNA, RNA, and protein levels. Students will develop and carryout a hypothesis driven research project which will culminate with students formally presenting their results. Prerequisites: BI102 and CH310. Rec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4.

 BI312 : Genetics — This course is an introduction to genetics from the molecular to the population level. The course covers concepts of classical Mendelian genetics, prokaryote genetics, maintenance of variability, gene interactions, and modern genomics. Genetics in ecological and evolutionary settings will be emphasized. Modern genetic techniques and technologies will be described as well.

 Prerequisites: BI102 and CH310. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 BI321 : Biology of Symbiosis — Symbiosis is the interaction between two or more different types of organisms in an ecological setting. Interactions such as mutualism, commensalism, parasitism, and predation occur at the cellular, organismal, and community levels. Relevant marine, aquatic, and terrestrial examples of symbiotic relationships will be investigated and discussed in order to appreciate the biological and evolutionary significance of these remarkable associations.

 Prerequisites: BI201 and BI301. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 BI323 : Biogeography — A course examining the distribution of organisms on Earth. Topics covered will include global and regional biogeographic patterns, early Earth and fundamental biogeographic processes, phylogeography, ecological biogeography, and conservation biogeography. This course will also explore current biogeography topics by discussing papers from primary literature.

 Prerequisites: BI201. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 BI499 : Special Topics in Biology — A course allowing students to pursue instruction not normally offered in the curriculum, through any combination of lecture and laboratory. Departmental approval required. Cr. 1-3 as appropriate.

 CADET SHIPPING – DECK (↑ Top ↑)

 CD103 : First Year Cruise – Deck — Introduction to the shipboard responsibilities of deck officers. Orientation and practical experience in watch standing and ship maintenance procedures, including an overview of ship systems. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisites include: EG101, NS101, PE114, VPDSD, participation in the Regiment; completion of the ship’s Familiarization/Orientation program; first year maintenance; fire training; pass the USCG Lifeboatman Exam. Cr. 4.

 CD203 : Cadet Shipping Deck — A cooperative experience in the merchant marine in which the student is normally assigned a billet aboard a commercial merchant ship by the director of cadet shipping. (In some cases this cruise may be accomplished aboard the T.S. State of Maine.) The student participates in the operation of the ship as a cadet mate applying classroom lessons of the first two years. An extensive written sea project detailing all aspects of the experience is required.

 Prerequisites: students must not be on academic probation and must have passed CR103 or CD103, NS122, NS241, NS262, NS271, NS272, NS282, NS292, NS293, and MT21D or Department Chair approval. Basic Safety Training and drug-free certification are also required. Cr. 4.

 CD303 : Junior Cruise Deck — The final cruise in a series of three. A thorough shipboard experience designed to prepare the student to understand fully the systems and operating procedures necessary for the execution of the responsibilities of a third mate. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements.

 Prerequisites: CD203 with a grade of C- or higher, NS221, NS301, NS332, NS345, NS381, MT32D or Department Chair approval. Cr. 4.

 CADET SHIPPING ENGINEERING (↑ Top ↑)

 CE103 : First Year Cruise – Engine — Introduction to the shipboard responsibilities of engineering officers. Orientation and practical experience in watch standing and ship maintenance procedures, including an overview of ship systems. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisites include: EG101, NS101, PE114, VPDSD, participation in the Regiment; completion of the ship’s Familiarization/Orientation program; first year maintenance; fire training; pass the USCG Lifeboatman Exam. Cr. 4.

 CE203 : Cadet Shipping Engine — A cooperative experience in the merchant marine in which the student is normally assigned a billet aboard a commercial merchant ship by the director of cadet shipping. (In some cases this cruise may be accomplished aboard the T.S. State of Maine.) The student participates in the operation of the ship as a cadet engineer applying classroom lessons of the first two years. An extensive written sea project detailing all aspects of the experience is required.

 Prerequisites: students must not be on academic probation and must have passed CR103 or CE103, ET201 or ES201, EG234, EG252, EG261 or EG265, ET371 or ES371, and EG292 or have a minimum of C- grade in each at the end of the 10th week of the current semester, or obtain permission of the Engineering Cadet Shipping Coordinator. Basic Safety Training and drug-free certification are also required.

 Cr. 4.

 CE303 : Junior Cruise Engine — The final cruise in a series of three. A thorough shipboard experience designed to prepare the student to understand fully the systems and operating procedures necessary for the execution of the responsibilities of a third engineer. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisites: CE203 with a grade of C- or higher, EG372, ET211 or ES251 or ES201; Satisfactory participation in the ship’s Familiarization/Orientation Program, Maintenance Second Class, or approval by the Training Committee on Exceptional cases. Cr. 4.

 CHEMISTRY (↑ Top ↑)

 CH101 : Chemical Principles — Formerly CH301. This course examines basic concepts of general chemistry, including: stoichiometry, atomic structure, periodic properties, chemical bonding, states and properties of matter, equilibria, acids and bases, and properties of organic compounds. Rec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4.

 CH152 : Engineering Chemistry — Atomic and molecular structure, bonding types and energies, stoichiometric computations, solutions, equilibria, oxidation-reduction, nuclear and organic chemistry. Rec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4.

 CH210 : Ocean Studies Chemistry I — An introduction to the nature and properties of matter at the atomic and molecular level; chemical changes; stoichiometry; energy changes; structure and periodicity of elements; states of matter, chemical bonding, and kinetics. Rec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4.

 CH220 : Ocean Studies Chemistry II — A second course in chemistry dealing with equilibria of acids and bases; simple thermodynamics; electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry; metals and non-metals; and brief introduction to organic and biochemistry. Prerequisite: CH210. Rec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4.

 CH310 : Introduction to Organic Chemistry — An introduction to general organic chemistry with an emphasis on natural aspects of the topic. Areas of concentration will include: organic nomenclature, structural theory and stereochemistry of aliphatic and aromatic compounds, and chemical reactions of fundamental importance to organic chemistry. The laboratory will present a survey of analytic methods commonly employed in organic chemistry. Prerequisite: CH220 with a final grade of C- or higher. Rec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4.

 COOPERATIVE EDUCATION (↑ Top ↑)

 CO200 : Cooperative Industrial Field Exp I — A full-time work experience for power engineering technology students, normally with wage compensation, in shoreside industrial and utility power plants. The work experience must be related, in both theoretical and practical engineering, to the student’s field of study in basic power engineering operations and maintenance. A minimum of ten full weeks or the equivalent at the discretion of the instructor, of employment is required to be eligible for credit in this course. Note: The combined satisfactory employment hours of CO200 and CO300, however, must total 1050 hours or more in a steam facility for the student to be eligible for the State of Maine Third Class Engineer (Stationary Plant) license. The course grade will be based on an extensive written project documenting this work experience. When registering for this course, the student must be in good academic standing. Students in a probation or warning status will not be eligible to participate in this course. Prerequisites: EG234, EG261, ET101, ET211, ET371, ET378, and drug free certification required. Cr. 2.

 CO201 : PEO Cooperative Industrial Fld Exp I — A full-time work experience for power engineering operations students, normally with wage compensation, in shoreside, steam powered, industrial and utility power plants. The work experience must be related in both theoretical and practical engineering, to the student’s field of study in basic power engineering operations and maintenance. A minimum of twelve full weeks or the equivalent at the discretion of the instructor, of employment is required to be eligible for credit in this course. Note: The combined satisfactory employment hours of CO201 and CO301, however, must total 1050 hours or more in a steam facility for the student to be eligible for the State of Maine Fourth Class Engineer (Stationary Plant) license. The course grade will be based on an extensive written project documenting this work experience. When registering for this course, the student must be in good academic standing. Students in a probation or warning status will not be eligible to participate in this course. Prerequisites: EG234, EG243, EG261, ET101, ET211, ET371, and drug free certification required. Cr. 2.

 CO203 : Cooperative Experience Eng I — A full-time work experience for Marine Systems Engineering (non-license track) students, normally for wage compensation, in a real-world engineering environment. Credit will be awarded at ¼ credit for each two weeks of satisfactory work, with a minimum of 1.5 credits required to earn credit for the course. Requirements include a daily work-activity journal (unless prohibited by documented national or company security concerns), a brief completion report, and a weekly e-mail report sent to the MSE Co-op Coordinator. Prerequisites: Student must have successfully completed the first two years of the MSE program, be in good academic standing and not be on academic warning or probation, and drug free certification required. Prerequisite: ES196 or CR103 or CE103. Cr. 1.5 to 4.0.

 CO223 : SVO/VOT Cooperative Work Exp I — 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: HC111, NS101, NS103, PE114, NS132, NS135, NS241, USCG1 and USCG2 or approval of the SVO/VOT coordinator and drug free certification required; pass the USCG Lifeboatman Exam, USCG3. Cr. 3.

 CO300 : Cooperative Industrial Field Exp II — The second in a series of full-time work experiences for power engineering technology students, normally with wage compensation, in shoreside industrial and utility power plants. A continuation of CO200 with emphasis on advanced power engineering operations, maintenance, organization, and management. A minimum of ten full weeks or the equivalent at the discretion of the instructor, of employment is required to be eligible for credit in this course. Note: The combined satisfactory employment hours of CO200 and CO300, however, must total 1050 hours or more in a steam facility for the student to be eligible for the State of Maine Third Class Engineer (Stationary Plant) license. The course grade will be based on an extensive written project documenting this work experience. When registering for this course, the student must be in good academic standing. Students in a probation or warning status are not eligible to participate in this course. Prerequisites: CO200, EG372, EG431, ET212, EG382, ET432, ET401, and drug free certification required. Cr. 2.

 CO301 : PEO Coop Industrial Field Exp II — The second in a series of full-time work experiences for power engineering operations students, normally with wage compensation, in shoreside, steam powered, industrial and utility power plants. A continuation of CO201 with emphasis on advanced power engineering operations, maintenance, organization, and management. A minimum of twelve full weeks or the equivalent at the discretion of the instructor, of employment is required to be eligible for credit in this course. Note: The combined satisfactory employment hours of CO201 and CO301, however, must total 1050 hours or more in a steam facility for the student to be eligible for the State of Maine Fourth Class Engineer (Stationary Plant) license. The course grade will be based on an extensive written project documenting this work experience. When registering for this course, you must be in good academic standing. Students in a probation or warning status are not eligible to participate in this course. Prerequisites: CO201, EG321, EG372, EG382, EG431, and drug free certification required. Cr. 2.

 CO311 : Ocean Studies Cooperative Exp — A maximum of three credits will be offered for a directed cooperative education experience: students must submit a proposal for evaluation and approval of the Ocean Studies faculty at which time credits will be assigned; the final grade to be based on a cooperative education project report to be submitted by the student upon completion of the Co-op experience. Prerequisite: drug free certification required. Cr. 1-3.

 CO323 : VOT Cooperative Work Exp II — 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 50 GT Mate/Near Coastal/Oceans license). Prerequisite: CO223 or CR214, and NS271, NS272, NS262, NS292, NS293 or approval of the VOT coordinator and drug free certification required. Cr. 3.

 CO400 : Cooperative Industrial Field Exp — A period of work experience, normally full-time and paid, with private industry or government in a job related to the student’s degree program and/or career goals and which differs significantly from previous experiences. Normally, credit will be awarded at the rate of 0.25 credits for each two weeks of full-time work experience. No student may earn more than four credits in this course during his/her enrollment at the Academy and these credits cannot be substituted for any other degree or minor program requirements. Prerequisite: MSE program coordinator’s approval and drug free certification required. Cr. 0.5 to 4.0. (Students in Marine Systems Engineering are required to successfully complete 1.5 credits of this course.)

 CO410 : Maritime Transp Coop Field Exp — A period of work experience, normally full-time and paid, with private industry or government in a job related to the student’s degree program and/or career goals and which differs significantly from previous experiences. Normally, credit will be awarded at the rate of one-half credit for each two weeks of full-time work experience. Grading will be on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. No student may earn more than four credits in cooperative education during his/her enrollment at the Academy and these credits cannot be substituted for any other degree or minor program requirements. Prerequisite: Department Chair approval and drug free certification required. Cr. 0.5 to 4.

 CO423 : VOT Work Experience III — 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 50 GT Mate/Near Coastal/Oceans license). Prerequisite: CO323 or approval of the VOT coordinator and drug free certification required. Cr. 3.

 CRUISE (↑ Top ↑)

 CR214 : Auxiliary Sail Training Cruise — This two-month training cruise will introduce the Auxiliary Sail License Candidate to the preparation and operation of a large, traditional sailing vessel. One month will be spent fitting out the schooner Bowdoin (and other vessels) for the sailing season, and one month will be spent sailing. The itinerary will include both coastwise and offshore sailing. Cr. 4.

 CR313 : VOT Training Cruise — A two week training cruise for fourth year students that encompasses advanced practical training and STCW assessment. This is both a coastwise and offshore passage incorporating terrestrial and celestial navigation, watchkeeping, vessel handling, emergency operations, passage planning and the entering and clearing of foreign ports. The schooner Bowdoin is used for this course so the student is also exposed to sailing a traditionally rigged auxiliary sail vessel. Prerequisites: NS101, NS241, NS262, NS271, NS272, NS282, NS292, NS293, and CO323. Cr. 2.

 COMPUTER SCIENCE (↑ Top ↑)

 CS150 : Structured Problem Solving with Computer — A course in problem solving using computers and emphasizing a structured approach. Topics include: structured solution methods, programming fundamentals, spreadsheet modeling, and an introduction to presentation software. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 CS151 : Introduction to Engineering Programming — An introductory level course in computer programming and applications. This course introduces engineering students to basic structured programming and engineering mathematical software. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 CS220 : C/C++ Programming — An intermediate course in computer programming, using C/C++. Prerequisite: CS150. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 CS331 : Special Topics Computer Science — A course allowing students to pursue various topics in Computer Science. Rec. 3, Cr. 3

 ECONOMICS (↑ Top ↑)

 EC102 : Microeconomics — Introduction to supply and demand, markets, externalities and public goods, the theory of the firm, industrial organization and game theory, and factor markets. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 EC103 : Macroeconomics — Introduction to national income accounting, business cycles, and inflation. Topics also include money and banking, monetary and fiscal policy. Rec. 3, Cr. 3

 ENGINEERING OPERATIONS (↑ Top ↑)

 EG101 : Fundamentals of Engineering Operations — A study of basic mechanical power generation systems, with emphasis on the applicable technologies and their safe and efficient management. The course is designed to introduce both engineering and non-engineering students to operating engineering. The course provides a foundation for many engineering department courses. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 EG234 : Power Equipment Lab — An introduction to marine and stationary power plant systems and equipment through study, inspection, and maintenance applications. Topics include lubrication and lube oil purification systems; pumps; air removal equipment; and heat exchangers; piping systems and valves; control systems for temperature, pressure, and flow; compressed air systems; distilling plants; and auxiliary steam turbines. In addition, basic equipment techniques and tag-out safety procedures are introduced. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisite: EG101. Lab. 3, Cr. 2.

 EG242 : Machine Tool Practices — An introductory course in machine tool practices for Power Engineering Technology students. This course is designed to give students the basic theory and practical application necessary to work with and supervise the operation of machine tools and associated equipment such as engine lathe, milling machine, drill press and precision measuring and layout tools. PET students may take EG252 in place of this course and also apply EG252 toward the PET Free Elective requirement. Rec. 1, Lab. 0, Cr. 1.

 EG243 : Welding — An introduction to and practice in the principles, safety aspects, and correct operations of arc welding and oxyacetylene cutting. Emphasis is on all-position shielded metal arc welding. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Rec. 1, Lab 2, Cr. 2.

 EG252 : Machine Tool Operations I — An introductory course in machine tool practices. This course is designed to give students the basic theory and practical application necessary to operate machine tools and associated equipment such as engine lathe, milling machine, drill press, precision measuring and layout tools. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Rec. 1, Lab. 3, Cr. 2 .5.

 EG261 : Steam Generators I — The construction and design of marine boilers of all types, including fuel oil systems and equipment, feedwater analysis, furnace refractories, and U. S. Coast Guard construction regulations. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisite: EG101. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 EG265 : Steam Generating Systems — A condensed version of EG261 (Steam Generators I) with more emphasis on principles of design, automation, and operation and less emphasis on construction details. Prerequisite: Marine Systems Engineering Major or consent of instructor. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisite: EG101. Rec. 2, Cr. 2.

 EG292 : Diesel Power I — Introductory study of diesel engine principles, covering typical construction features with pertinent systems including fuel, lubricating, cooling, starting and maneuvering, exhaust and heat recovery. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 EG321 : Steam Turbines I — A study of the elementary principles, descriptive classifications, and construction and accessories of various types of marine, stationary, and auxiliary turbines. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisite: ET211 or ES251 or ES201. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 EG350 : Environmental Regulation & Compliance — This course is designed to develop each student’s ability to recognize and effectively deal with compliance issues and professional ethics associated with environmental permitting procedures. The course will include an introduction to environmental science with a focus on defining standards pertaining to all aspects of pollutants, emissions, control technology, and enforcement. The course will consist of three primary areas: air quality, water quality including ballast water, and hazardous waste. Prerequisites: CH301 or CH101 or CH352 or CH152 or CH210. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 EG351 : Machine Tool Operations II — Practical study of the operation and utilization of lathes and milling machines. Provides a continuing opportunity to receive actual practice in threading and milling projects. Prerequisite: EG252. Rec. 1, Lab 3, Cr. 2.5.

 EG352 : Machine Tool Operations III — Designed to give the machine tool student experience in developing advanced machining skills. Training includes internal single point threading and boring; knurling, radius and taper turning on the lathe; and advanced milling machine operations using traditional machining methods. Computer numerical controlled programming and machining will be introduced. Traditional machining and computer numerical control (CNC) machining projects are required. Prerequisite: EG351 or permission of instructor. Rec. 1, Lab 2, Cr. 2.

 EG372 : Electrical Power II — Builds on ET/ES371 to develop an understanding of design, construction, operational characteristics, efficiency and maintenance of DC and single- and 3-phase AC machinery, and pulse-width modulation (PWM) and its applications to propulsion and industrial drives. Lab work will emphasize principles of safe and efficient operation, troubleshooting, and installation of electrical machinery and systematic use of measuring equipment. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisites: ET371 or ES371. Rec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3.

 EG382 : Steam Power Systems I — A study of measurement and adjustment techniques, and of control systems on modern main and auxiliary steam turbines. Includes lubrication systems, main propulsion shafting and propellers, and maintenance and emergency repairs of main propulsion turbines. The operation and maintenance of all types of marine boilers and their associated equipment along with U.S. Coast Guard operating regulations are covered. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisites: EG265 or EG261, EG321. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 EG387 : Offshore Technology II — The objective of this course is to provide the student with an introduction to the offshore oil exploration industry, including rig design and construction, and deepwater drilling operations. Combined with NS 386 (Offshore Tech I), this course is intended to prepare the student with the basic knowledge to successfully engage in a career in the offshore oil industry. Included topics: Rig design and construction, subsea equipment and operations, mud circulating systems, drilling equipment, drill string, directional drilling, fracking operations, hole problems, and rig casualties. Prerequisite: NS386. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 EG392 : Diesel Power II — Continuation of material from EG292, with emphasis on theory and operation of air intake systems, fuel injection systems, governors, and lubrication systems. Characteristics of available lubricants and factors affecting lubrication and combustion are covered in detail. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisite: EG292 or NS132. Rec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3.

 EG400 : Special Topics in Engineering Operations — An upper-level course in engineering operations and related topics. Topics to be determined based on student or faculty proposals. Prerequisites to be determined based on course level and content or approval of department chair and instructor. Cr. 1-3.

 EG422 : Steam Power Systems II — Covers operations, testing, and components of steam power plants through lectures and laboratories that include work with a steam plant simulator and an operating steam plant. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisites: EG382, and ET371 or ES371. Rec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3.

 EG431 : Gas Turbines — The design, operation, and maintenance of marine and industrial gas turbines and their systems. Prerequisites: ET211 and EG321. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 EG442 : Advanced Welding — The theory and practice of specialized types of welding such as tungsten inert gas, aluminum, and pipe welding. Includes specialized fabrication problems encountered aboard ship. Prerequisite: EG243. Lab. 3, Cr. 1.

 EG481 : Marine Refrigeration & Air Conditioning — Refrigeration processes encountered in the marine field and industry. Includes the design, operation, and maintenance of the principal refrigeration cycle components, reciprocating and rotary centrifugal compressors, and the refrigerants used. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisite: ET211 or ES201 Rec. 2, Lab. 1, Cr. 2.5.

 EG491 : Diesel Power III — A review of marine diesel engines of all types including the design, operation and maintenance, indicator card analysis, and emergency repair of large diesel engines. Prerequisite: EG392. Rec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3.

 EG492 : Diesel Power III (No Lab) — A review of marine diesel engines of all types including the design, operation and maintenance, indicator card analysis, and emergency repair of large diesel engines. Prerequisite: EG392. Rec. 2, Cr. 2.

 EG497 : Power Engineering Operations Capstone I — The course will introduce concepts of power plant operations, which build on previous PEO curriculum material. This will include fossil power plant operations and technologies, electrical grid operation and current topics of interest in the power generation industry. This course is a communications intensive course. Prerequisites: EG382 and EG431. Rec. 3, Lab. 2, Cr. 4.

 EG498 : Power Engineering Operations Capstone II — The course will develop concepts of power plant operations, which build on previous PEO curriculum material. This will include combined cycle power plant operations and technologies, environmental considerations, professional ethics and current topics of interest in the power generation industry. This course is a communications intensive course. Prerequisite: EG497. Rec. 3, Lab. 2, Cr. 4.

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 EN201 : Understanding Climate Change — This interdisciplinary course investigates the interaction of major factors that influence global climate. Students will examine evidence that supports and refutes climate change due to human activity and related effects on the biosphere. The course also addresses strategies to minimize or adapt to changes in climate and their affects on global physical, social, and biological landscapes. Content relevant to each student’s major is included. Rec. 3, Cr. 3

 EN202 : Introduction to Sustainability — This introductory course will examine the effects of our actions in the areas of business, engineering, science and transportation as they relate to our marine and terrestrial environment. Students will consider pollutant sources and effects, mitigation affects, regulatory and ethical behavior, environmental health and safety, and financial considerations. At the completion of this course students will have a fundamental understanding of environmental issues and responsibilities as they relate to degree programs at MMA. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 EN232 : Pollution Control & Remediation — This course provides an introduction to pollution control (regulations and environmental effects), wastewater treatment, oil spill containment, spill response, recover and beach/soil remediation, on-shore spill response and sail remediation, and process control specifically (but not exclusively) related to marine transportation and power plants. Course will include related environmental health and safety component. Course will include hands-on lab components for sample testing, site monitoring, site visits and coordinate with local facilities and State or Federal regulators. Prerequisite: EN202. Rec. 2, lab. 2, Cr. 3.

 EN236 : Oil Pollution Prevention & Response — Pollution Prevention, MARPOL Convention. Particularly Sensitive Sea Areas.Oil Pollution, Preparedness, Response and Co-Operation Convention (OPRC). Environmental Sensitivity and Impacts. Oil spill properties, behavior and fate, health and safety, response organization and control strategies, oil containment booms, oil skimmers. Shoreline Clean-up. Media Relations. Liability and compensation. Oil Spills in Ice Covered Waters. Oil spill trajectory model and oil weathering model. Case studies. Table top exercises. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 EN399 : Special Topics in Env. Sustainability — An upper level course in environmental sustainability and related topics. This course will address institutional goals including “gather, analyze and interpret information” and “recognize environmental consequences of individual and professional decisions” as well as other goals determined by the instructor. Prerequisites to be determined by course level and content. Cr. 3 or 4.

 EN402 : Biofuels: Production and Use — This course will focus on the development, production and use of 1st and 2nd generation biofuels including biomass, alcohol, biodiesel, biogas and engineered specialty fuels like biojet and biocrude. An overview of the field provides the rationale for biofuels as part of the energy sector. The basic chemistry and energetics of combustion, fermentation and other relevant reactions are considered fundamental to understanding how fuel creates energy, and the subtle differences between fuels that make them more or less valuable. Economic, regulatory, social and environmental considerations will make up a significant percentage of the course content. Prerequisites: CH301 or CH101 or CH352 or CH152 or CH210. Rec. 2, Lab. 3, Cr. 3.

 EN420 : Air Pollution Testing & Control — This course will include an introduction to air pollution regulations, emissions testing, the science of emissions and reduction in emissions through process control and mechanical optimization, air pollution control techniques specifically (but not exclusively) related to marine transportation and power plants. This course will also include a related environmental health and safety component. This course will include hands-on lab components for sample testing and site monitoring. Prerequisites: CH210 or CH301 or CH101 or CH352 or CH152. Rec. 2. Lab. 2, Cr. 3.

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 ES180 : Engineering Design I — A first course in “structured” conceptual design of engineering systems. Lectures emphasize methods of creating alternate approaches to solve a given “open ended” engineering problem, and identifying the most promising solutions. This communications intensive course includes a conceptual design project and simple computer application. Students will work in design teams devising, evaluating, and defending a feasible solution to a design problem. Rec. 2, Cr. 2.

 ES196 : Ship Systems & Design — A study of the construction and design of ship hull and engineering systems, using the Training Ship State of Maine and Medium Speed Engine Lab as case studies. This course will focus on the design of the systems, but present operational aspects to better understand the system design, including experiential learning in laboratory exercises and a research project. Prerequisite: HC111 and EG101. Lab 4. Cr. 2.5.

 ES201 : Introduction to Thermal Fluid Science — This course provides an introduction to fluid dynamics and thermodynamics including the properties of pure substances, gas laws, first and second laws of thermodynamics. Topics include hydrostatics, conservation of mass and energy, introduction to the second law of thermodynamics and basic heat transfer. Practical problems in hydrostatics, pipe flows and losses, pump sizing, heat transfer and thermal analysis of heat devices including engines and heat exchangers will be part of the course. Computer problem will also be assigned. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisites: CS151, MS110 or MS150, PS102 or PS 162, ET201 Lab concurrent or permission of the instructor. Rec 4 Lab 2, Cr. 5

 ES205 : Engineering Statics — The study of forces applied to structures. Includes an introduction to vector mechanics, static equilibrium, two and three-dimensional force systems, distributed forces, and friction. Structures studied include trusses, frames, and beams. Prerequisites: MS110 or MS150 and PS102 or PS162. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 ES235 : Engineering Strength of Materials — A study of stresses and strains in structures due to tension, compression, shear, torsion, bending, and combined stresses. Stress transformation and introduction to three-dimensional stresses. Applications include beams, columns, and indeterminate structures. Prerequisite: ES205. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 ES245 : Engineering Fluid Mechanics — An engineering-level extension to ET201 Fluid Power. Topics include fluid statics and dynamics as applied to ship stability, series and parallel pipe flow, open channel flow, and inviscid flow around solid objects. Application of curve fits and dimensional analysis to experiment design and data reduction. Prerequisites: ET201 or ES201, ES205, MS252. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 ES251 : Engineering Thermodynamics I — Introduction to thermodynamic properties, phases, and processes and the concepts of energy, work, and heat. The First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics are developed. Entropy and availability are developed through Second Law analysis. Computer application and problem solving are emphasized and design and open-ended problems are presented as design experiences. Prerequisites: MS110 or MS150, PS102 or PS162, and CS150. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 ES352 : Engineering Thermodynamics II — Engineering applications of the First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics, entropy and availability to the following topics: analysis of power and refrigeration cycles, gas mixtures, psychometrics and flow through nozzles, and blade passages, and combustion processes. Heat transfer principles are introduced. Engineering design and computer applications are emphasized. Prerequisites: ES201, MS120 or MS160, and PS201 or PS261. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 ES371 : Enhanced Electrical Power I — An expanded version of ET371, for students planning to take the Engineering-in-Training (EIT) examination. Includes additional topics in AC and DC circuit theory, transient analysis in DC circuits, Norton’s and Thevenin’s Theorems, loop current and node voltage analysis, and complex notation analysis of AC circuits. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisites: PS201 or PS261, MS110 or MS150. Rec. 3, Lab. 2, Cr. 4.

 ES380 : Engineering Design II — A second course in engineering design, utilizing applied probability and statistics for design evaluation and improvement. Topics may include control charts, measurements, analysis of variance, statistically designed experiments, robust design, response surfaces, and reliability. Topics and techniques discussed may also include product design and development, design team skills, and engineering project management. This communications-intensive course includes computer modeling and analysis and a significant design project. Prerequisites: ES180, MS252, CS150 or CS151, ET230 or ES235, and ES245; or consent of instructor. (Students are expected to have completed or to be taking ET230/ES235 and ES245 concurrently.) Prerequisites: Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 ES400 : Special Topics in Engineering — An upper-level course in engineering design or related topics. Topics to be determined based on student or faculty proposals. Prerequisites to be determined based on course level and content or approval of department chair and instructor. Cr. 1-3.

 ES410 : Engr in Training Review — A review of topics that are normally covered on the EIT examination, plus material on how the examination is organized. Prerequisite: major in MSE, MET, PET; senior standing. Cr. 2

 ES420 : Engineering Dynamics — A vector-based study of linear and angular kinematics, linear and angular kinetics, energy methods, impulse, momentum and kinetics of simple three dimensional motions. Prerequisites: ES205 and MS260. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 ES425 : Engineering Dynamics II — An upper-level course in engineering mechanics. Topics include a detailed study in the kinematics and kinetics of a rigid body, vibration theory, Lagrangian mechanics, and the Hamiltonian function. Application of these techniques to the solution of practical engineering problems will be emphasized. Prerequisite: ES420. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 ES430 : Machine Design — Application of the basic concepts of engineering statics, strength of materials, and dynamics to the design of machine elements. Analytical and empirical techniques are presented for the design and analysis of a variety of mechanical components including fasteners, springs, bearings, gears, shafts and couplings. Lubrication principles are introduced through bearing analysis. Prerequisites: ES235 and ES420 or permission of the instructor. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 ES433 : Control Systems Engineering — Electromechanical control systems theory and applications to design and analysis of practical marine and industrial electromechanical automation and control systems. Topics include, mathematical modeling of dynamic systems, transient-response analysis, stability analysis, steady-state errors, and PID compensation, and will utilize computer analysis and simulation. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). Prerequisites: ET432 (Co-requisite for 5 Year MSE students), MS260, Rec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3.

 ES490 : Numerical & Computer Methods for Enginee — A variety of numerical algorithms and techniques which may be employed in the solution of engineering problems. Topics may include solution of nonlinear equations, zeroes of polynomials, interpolation and approximation, curve fitting, numerical differentiation and integration, matrix manipulations, linear simultaneous equations, solution of first and higher order (and systems of) differential equations, finite difference approximation for derivatives, and mathematical modeling. Prerequisites: CS150 or CS151, and MS252. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 ES491 : Intro to Reliability Engineering — This course investigates the relationship between design, manufacture, and the likelihood of failure at the component and system levels. Topics include a study of reliability mathematics, reliability testing, risk analysis, human factors, design of experiments, and reliability management. Application of these techniques to the solution of marine systems problems will be emphasized. Prerequisites: ES380 and MS260. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 ES501 : Engineering Materials — An introduction to the structure and structural characteristics of materials used in engineering, including metallic alloys, ceramics, polymers, and composites. Methods of processing are emphasized. Prerequisites: ET230 or ES235 and CH301 or CH152. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 ES510 : Engineering Test Laboratory — A laboratory experience through which students learn the basics of engineering testing. This communications-intensive course includes experiment design, instrument selection and calibration, data collection, analysis of data, and report writing and presentation. Prerequisites: ES235, ES245, ES251 or ES201. Lab. 3, Cr. 2.

 ES598 : Capstone Design Preparation — Preparation for the major design project required in the final semester of all Marine Systems Engineering students. Each student or student team will work with an engineering faculty member to select a problem, collect reference materials, develop design objectives and specifications, select a design approach and methodology, and devise a detailed project plan. This course is communications intensive. (In special cases, course requirements may be satisfied through independent study.) Prerequisite: Marine Systems Engineering final year status or permission of the major Coordinator. Rec. 1, Cr. 1.

 ES599 : Capstone Design Project — A communications-intensive project course in which the student, individually or as part of a team, applies his/her knowledge of engineering operations, engineering science, engineering design, and technical communications to analyze and create, communicate, and defend design solutions to an open-ended problem of practical interest approved by an engineering faculty member. Prerequisite: ES598. Rec. 1, Cr. 3.

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 ET101 : Graphics — Study and practice in lettering, use of tools, methods of geometric construction, multiview projection, orthographic representation, and delineation applied to marine technology and engineering. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Rec. 2, Lab 2, Cr. 3.

 ET201 : Fluid Power — An introduction to applied fluid mechanics, including properties, hydrostatic pressure, flow and pressure, flow and pressure measurements, forces on areas, continuity equation, Bernoulli and general energy equations, analysis of piping systems for losses, and pump selection. These principles are applied to a variety of typical engineering problems in fluid systems. This course is designed to develop each student’s ability to analyze engineering problems. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisites: MS101 and CS150 (or equivalent). Rec 2, Lab 2, Cr. 3

 ET202 : Statics and Dynamics — Study of static force systems, equilibrium, friction, and moments, and their application to structures, including trusses. Also includes study of simple dynamic systems, including kinematics of rectilinear and angular motion, force and inertia, work, energy, and power, the basics of oscillatory motion, and impulse and momentum. Prerequisites: MS110 or MS150, PS102 or PS162. Rec. 4, Cr. 4.

 ET211 : Thermodynamics I — An introduction to heat and work processes that covers units, properties, energy, and the first and second laws of thermodynamics applied to ideal gas and steam processes. Prerequisite: ET201. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 ET212 : Thermodynamics II — Power and refrigeration cycles, heat transfer, and contemporary problems in energy conversion. Prerequisite: ET211. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 ET230 : Strength of Materials — Study of stresses and strains produced in materials due to tension, compression, shear, and torsion. Prerequisite: ET202. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 ET351 : Thermal/Fluids Lab — Experiments in thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics, standard experimental techniques, data analysis, and report writing. Communications intensive. Prerequisite: ET211 or ES352 or ES201 or ES251. Lab. 3, Cr. 2.

 ET362 : Nature and Properties of Materials — This course introduces materials used in engineering applications along with guidelines for determining the appropriate materials for a given application. It also introduces fundamental science that determines the properties of materials, such as bonding types and atomic/molecular structures. Mechanical and physical properties of materials will be examined in the lectures and in laboratory exercises. Includes standard experimental techniques, mechanical and computerized data acquisition and analysis, and report writing. Communications intensive. Prerequisites: CH301, ET230, and ET452. Rec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3.

 ET371 : Electrical Power I — Extension of electromagnetic principles to AC and DC circuits, including balanced three-phase AC, and their application to the analysis of DC and AC circuits. Includes meters, transformers, batteries, and three-phase AC. Introduction to practical operation of shipboard and industrial electrical systems. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisite: PS201 or PS261. Rec. 3, Lab. 2, Cr. 4.

 ET377 : Engineering Economics — A study of economic theories and principles as applied to engineering decision making. It includes methods of compound interest, annual worth, and present worth, rate of return, benefit/cost ratio, capital allocation, depreciation, and risk analysis. Other topics will include revenue requirements, price level changes, and minimum attractive rate of return. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 ET378 : Computer Applications For Power — A practical study of typical engineering software used in industry. Examples include the use of spreadsheet for economic studies, computer aided drafting, power plant controls, moving data from one analysis to another, and special topics chosen by the instructor. Prerequisite: CS150. Rec. 2, Lab. 3, Cr. 3.

 ET399 : Special Topics in Engineering Technology — An upper-level course in engineering technology and related topics. Topics to be determined based on student or faculty proposals. Prerequisites to be determined based on course level and content or approval of department chair and instructor. Cr. 1-3.

 ET401 : Automation and Control — A study of principles and hardware for control and automation systems as applied to processes in marine and shoreside power plants. Media studied include pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical/electronic. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisites: EG372, CE203 or CO200 or CO201 or CO203. Co-requisite: ET432. Rec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3.

 ET432 : Power Control Electronics — Operational amplifier theory, applications and troubleshooting of basic electronic components used to control electrical power, including diodes, transistors, SCRs, relays and related components. Circuits studied include operational amplifiers, rectifiers, transistor drivers, transducers, digital logic circuits. Applications may be taken from automation, AC and DC control circuits, battery charging systems and power supplies, and digital logic systems. Prerequisite: ES371 or ET371. Rec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3.

 ET452 : Technical Communications — Extension of the theory and practice of communications tasks of a working engineer or technologist, including engineering proposals and reports; mechanism and process description; instructions, accident or casualty reports; technical specifications; and progress reports. Application of effective visual aids to both oral and written communications will be emphasized. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisites: HC111 and CO200 or CO201 or CO203 or CE203 or NA152. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 ET482 : Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning — A study of the components, functions, and operating principles of an air conditioning system with particular attention focused on the influence of temperature, humidity, and air motion as related to human comfort. Topics include psychometrics, air quality, capacity calculations for heat gain and loss, air distribution, and elementary refrigeration systems. Rec. 2, Cr. 2.

 ET491 : Marine Engineering Technology Capstone I — A course in which the student, individually, applies his/her knowledge of engineering operations and engineering science to a project that gathers and interprets information from an operating power plant (marine or stationary). Upon completion of the project, the student will be required to defend a written summary. This project will incorporate elements of the MET curriculum to develop student competence in technical and non-technical skills to solve problems. This course may require the student to work as part of a team to collect data and/or other information to support their individual project, as well as the team project that is part of MET Capstone II. Prerequisites: CE203, EG372, and ET211. Rec.1, Cr. 1.

 ET492 : Marine Engineer Technology Capstone II — A course in which the student, as part of a team, applies his/her knowledge of engineering operations, engineering science, and technical communications to orally defend and report on collected data from the ET491 Marine Engineering Technology Capstone I project. This project will draw together elements of the MET curriculum to develop student competence in technical and non-technical skills to solve engineering problems. Prerequisite: ET491. Rec. 1, Cr. 1.

 ET493 : Marine Engineering Technology Capstone — A communications-intensive course in which the student, as part of a team, applies knowledge attained in multiple courses in the MET curriculum to a project intended to solve a technical problem. This project will draw together multiple elements of the MET curriculum to develop and assess student competence in both technical and non-technical areas. Prerequisites: CE203, EG372, ET211 and ET452. Rec. 2, Cr. 2.

 ET498 : PET Capstone I — A course in which the student individually applies their knowledge of computer methods, engineering operations, engineering science, and technical communications to analyze, create, communicate and defend a written technical project. The course will further develop knowledge of power plant operations, building upon previous PET curriculum content. This will include renewable energy, electrical grid operation, and current topics of interest in the power generation industry. This course is a communications intensive and computer intensive course. Prerequisites: ET378, EG382 and EG431. Rec. 3, Lab. 2, Cr. 4.

 ET499 : Power Engineering Technology Capstone II — A course in which the student, individually, and as part of a team, applies his/her knowledge of computer methods, engineering operations, engineering science and technical communications to analyze and create, communicate and defend a written project. At least one formal presentation will be included in this project. Additionally, the course will develop concepts of power plant operations, which build on previous PET curriculum material. This will include combined cycle power plant operations and technologies, using a power plant simulator, environmental considerations, professional ethics and current topics of interest in the power generation industry. This course is a communications intensive and computer intensive course. Prerequisite: ET498. Rec. 4, Lab. 2, Cr. 5.

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 GE200 : Human Geography I — This course exposes students to the major issues affecting people and the places where they live. Students will develop cartographic-, writing-, and critical-thinking skills as they explore relationships both between and across diverse socio-cultural and physical environments. Topics include population, health, migration, gender, sexual identity, folk and popular culture, language, religion, and ethnicity. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 GE210 : Human Geography II — This course exposes students to the major issues affecting people and the places where they live. Students will develop cartographic-, writing- and critical-thinking skills as they explore relationships both between and across diverse socio-cultural and physical environments. Topics include political systems, food and agriculture, oceans and fisheries, environment and climate change, development and economic systems, transportation, industry and energy, services and settlements, and urban patterns. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 GE221 : Geographic Information Science — An introductory course in which students will learn the fundamentals of Geographic Information Science and its application to science, business and the social sciences. The course will include lectures, readings, and hands-on activities both on and beyond computers. Students will learn to use GIS software to define and complete a research project. Topics covered will include integrating the basic concepts of cartography with GIS technologies, applying GIS to real world problems, understanding the ethical and social problems relevant to GIS, attaining and analyzing spatial data, and working with various GIS software packages. Rec. 3, Lab 3, Cr. 4

 GE331 : Special Topics in Geography — An upper-level course in geography and related topics. Topics to be determined based on student or faculty proposals. Prerequisites to be determined based on course level and content or approval of department chair and instructor. Cr. 1-3.

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 HC111 : Composition — This course helps students develop a flexible writing process that can be adapted to a variety of situations. Critical thinking and argumentation are emphasized, and students practice basic research skills as they learn to write effectively in a professional voice. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 HC160 : Spanish Level I — Introductory level includes the basics of the language with equal emphasis on developing reading, listening, writing, and speaking skills. For students with no previous study of the language or fewer than 2 years in high school. Cr. 3.

 HC161 : Spanish Level II — Intermediate level includes a systematic, but gradual review of the essentials of grammar and strengthens reading, writing, and especially speaking skills. Cr. 3.

 HC163 : French Level I — Introductory level includes the basics of the language with equal emphasis on developing reading, listening, writing, and speaking skills. For students with no previous study of the language or fewer than 2 years in high school. Cr. 3.

 HC164 : French Level II — Intermediate level includes a systematic, but gradual review of the essentials of grammar and strengthens reading, writing, and especially speaking skills. Cr. 3.

 HC171 : German Level I — Introductory level includes the basics of the language with equal emphasis on developing reading, listening, writing, and speaking skills. For students with no previous study of the language or fewer than 2 years in high school. Cr. 3.

 HC190 : German Level II — Intermediate level includes a systematic, but gradual review of the essentials of grammar and strengthens reading, writing, and especially speaking skills. Cr. 3.

 HC220 : Humanities I — An interdisciplinary examination of the cultural roots of modern global society from human beginnings through the early modern period. Prerequisite: HC111. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 HC230 : Humanities II — An interdisciplinary examination of the cultural roots of modern global society from the early modern period to the present. Prerequisite: HC111. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 HC232 : Management Communication — Students apply basic writing skills to produce various types of business communication, such as short and long reports, letters of inquiry, transmittals, proposal preparation, and organization of information for oral presentation using modern technological communication systems. Prerequisite: HC111. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 HC260 : Sustainable Energy & Society — Energy use and policy is changing, with increased international energy demand and increasing environmental pressures. This course provides an overview of energy use in the US and the world, looking at how we arrived at our current state of energy consumption. The course will cover energy technology, policy, economics and environmental effects of energy use, the political and social issues related to energy consumption in the US and worldwide, and sustainability. This course fulfills the requirements of a Humanities/Social Science elective. Rec. 3, Lab. 0, Cr. 3.

 HC300 : Independent Study — An independent research project or course to be arranged between the instructor and an advanced student or students pursuing a humanities and social sciences minor. Regular seminar meetings and an extensive research project required. Prerequisite: HC111, permission of instructor and advisor. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 HC311 : Technology and Society I — This course offers a survey of the interrelationships between technology (and science) and society, from prehistoric times to the present. The course will acquaint students with the basic history of technology, its development, the controversies it has produced, and some of its impacts on society. Prerequisite: HC111. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 HC321 : Film Appreciation — This course traces historical developments in film production (including types of framing, the introduction of camera motion, lens effects, the introduction of sound, etc.) and shows how these techniques lead to cinematic meaning. Prerequisite: HC111, Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 HC325 : War, Cloning, Drugs and Moral Questions — Is it ever ok to kill civilians during war? If my pet dies, should I be able to clone a replacement? What if it is my daughter that dies? Can I clone her? Should all drugs be legal? What about guns, pornography, or abortion? Can we genetically engineer “better” people? Should we? Do I have a responsibility to help to end poverty or hunger? And is euthanasia ever appropriate? Some of the most important questions are the most difficult to answer. This seminar will give you an opportunity to explore some of the most pressing moral issues in our world while giving you the tools to discuss and debate those same issues. Prerequisite: HC111 and HC220 or HC230. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 HC331 : Special Topics in Humanities — An upper-level course allowing students to pursue various topics in the humanities. Topics might include: thematic or imagistic studies, or work of special genres, or individual authors, philosophers, composers and/or artists. Proposals may be student or instructor initiated. Prerequisites: HC112 or HC220 or HC211 or HC230. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 HC333 : Basic Drawing — This course helps students understand the language of drawing, a means of communicating literal or imaginative pictorial ideas. Students will develop a vocabulary for drawing, and learn how to accurately represent on paper what one sees. This course will stress learning about the power of line, and perspective on a two-dimensional surface so that the work tells the viewer what the artist wants to say and that the drawing aspires to be art rather than a diagram. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 HC337 : Peer Tutoring Workshop — This course prepares students to work in the MMA Writing Center as peer consultants. Topics include writing center theory and practice, an overview of disciplinary genres, and working with ESL and learning-disabled students. Writing process strategies are reviewed, as are such rhetorical elements as style, organization, grammar, punctuation, and usage. Students complete the course with a practicum in the Writing Center. Prerequisite: HC111 and instructor permission, Rec. 1, Cr. 1.0

 HC338 : Advanced Writing — This course focuses on the craft of writing: how to write with clarity, precision, and economy. Via short writing tasks, we will try our hands at a wide variety of genres, from the most personal to the most professional writing. Students will have a great deal of freedom to choose their own subjects. We will study writing we admire, exercise stylistic moves and skills, and read what the best writers have to say about writing. Workshop format, meaning the heart of the class will be reading and responding to each other’s writing. Emphasis on experimentation, risk-taking, and fun. Writers at all levels welcome: Advanced writing is the goal, not a prerequisite. Prerequisite: HC111. Cr. 3.

 HC339 : Digital Photography — This course is an introduction to the art and science of photography. Primary emphasis is placed on photographic fundamentals and skill development in the use of the 35mm camera and in printing photographs in the black-and-white darkroom. Principles and essentials for users of digital technology are also included. Attention to composition is stressed. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 HC360 : Honors Seminar — An upper level, Humanities/Social Science elective course that will focus on an interdisciplinary study of current issues. This course is open to students with high aspirations who are nominated and invited by the faculty. Students will be eager to search for answers to difficult problems, and will critically analyze and discuss contemporary issues while challenging their opinions and beliefs across disciplines. For a description of this semester’s offering please see the course description on the portal. Prerequisites: Instructors permission, HC111, and (HC112, or HC211, or HC220 or HC230). Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

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 HY260 : American History 1500-1877 — Beginning with early civilizations in North America, this course recounts the settlement of the continent, the colonial and revolutionary periods, the early national period, sectionalism, the Civil War and Reconstruction. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 HY270 : American History 1877-Present — This course examines both the internal growing pains of American society beginning in 1877 as well as the sometimes rocky U.S. rise to global power, tracing the country’s initial reluctance to enter world affairs to its status, at the end of the twentieth century, as the cultural, political, and economic leader of the world – the last superpower. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 HY310 : Civil War and Reconstruction — The American Civil War still stands as the most destructive in this nation’s history. Resolving issues left untouched by the Declaration of Independence, the Revolutionary War, and the Constitution, the Civil War was a bitter and bloody fight to define and extend rights promised by the Founding Fathers. This course examines events leading to war, four years of armed conflict, and the Reconstruction period. Prerequisite: HY260 or HY300, or permission of instructor. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 HY331 : Special Topics: History — An upper-level course allowing students to pursue various topics in the history. Proposals may be student or instructor initiated. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 HY360 : Twentieth-Century America — Frequently called “The American Century” the years 1900 to 2000 mark a time of immense change for the United States, both domestically and internationally. This course examines the evolution of America from involvement in WWI, through the Great Depression, WWII, the Cold War, the fall of the Soviet Union, and the end of the millennium. Prerequisite: Either HY260, HY270 or permission of the instructor. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

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 LO200 : IBL Internship — A period of work experience, normally full-time and paid, with private industry or government in a job related to the student’s IBL degree program and/or career goals and which differs significantly from previous experiences. Ten to twelve weeks of employment are expected with usual IBL academic requirements of weekly write-ups, Co-op summary report, and a completed project with report. This is a graded course. This course may be counted as a departmental elective in the IBL Curriculum but may not be substituted for LO400 which is required after the junior year. Prerequisite: IBL program coordinator’s approval, sophomore standing or Department Chair permission, and drug free certification required. Cr. 3.

 LO201 : Business Logistics — An introduction to the field of business logistics and with a focus on inventory and its various components such as materials management, physical distribution, traffic management, warehousing, purchasing, inventory management, outsourcing, and logistics organization. Exposure to current trends and developments in logistics management including, but not limited to, environmental and social impacts of a supply chain and respective applied sustainable solutions. The course will serve as a base for upper level logistics courses. Prerequisites: MA101, MA111, and sophomore standing or LSS Department Chair permission. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 LO213 : Freight Transportation — Theory and case analysis pertaining to modal, intermodal and multimodal freight transportation with coverage of road, rail, air and water modes of transportation. Course focuses on the role of transportation in the logistics and supply chain processes including industry structure, capabilities, financial performance, key player analysis, and the contractual and pricing interface between shippers and carriers. Prerequisites: MA101, MA111, LO201 and sophomore standing or LSS Department Chair permission. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 LO311 : Logistics Information Systems — Introduction to the application of information technology in logistics organizations and the roles of managers and staff professionals in developing and using information systems based on current and future technology. This course uses software packages and applications to solve logistics and transportation problems, and study of logistics related technologies. Prerequisites: CS150, LO201, MA101, MA111, and junior standing or LSS Department Chair permission. Rec. 3, Lab. 2, Cr. 3

 LO344 : Warehousing & Distribution Management — This course will study warehousing operations and physical distribution of inventory in the form of raw materials, semi-processed and finished goods in supply chains. Study of material handling equipment and packaging of goods and materials throughout the distribution center, warehouse, production operation, and related inbound and outbound transportation will be covered. Facility design and layout for efficient flow of materials will be introduced. Prerequisites: LO201, LO213, LO311 and junior standing, or LSS Department Chair permission. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 LO346 : Global Sourcing &Procurement Negotiation — Acquisition of necessary goods, materials and services in exchange for funds or other remuneration. Locating qualified vendors, seeking alternative sources, and negotiating favorable terms are considered. Emphasis is placed on contemporary and emerging strategic considerations such as partnering with suppliers to design, develop and service product lines, and establishment of long-term prime vendor contracts. Prerequisites: LO201, MA312, junior standing, or LSS Department Chair permission. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 LO400 : Co-Op Educational Experience in IBL — It is the responsibility of the student to find and secure the Co-Op experience. The IBL Co-Op is a period of full-time, paid, professional employment experience within the private or public sector including non-profit organizations. The earned position must be related to logistics or supply chain management, and which differs significantly from any previous employment experiences. All IBL students are required to earn a minimum of three Co-Op credits to be earned in twelve weeks of full-time employment or 480 hours. The student is required to complete several graded milestones prior to the summer co-op in addition to an extensive written project. The syllabus contains the necessary details of assignments and is subject to change each year. No student may earn more than four credits with LO400 during his/her enrollment at MMA and these credits cannot be substituted for any other degree or minor program requirements. Prerequisite: IBL program coordinator’s approval, junior standing or LSS Department Chair permission, and drug free certification required. Cr. 3-4.

 LO422 : International Logistics — A study of the various components of international logistics system such as import/export procedures and documentation, international commercial and payment terms, world shipping markets, air and ocean freight management, third party logistics service providers, and cargo and financial risk management issues. Prerequisites: LO201, LO346, MA204 and senior standing or LSS Department Chair permission. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 LO432 : Strategic Supply Chain Management — The study of logistics and supply chain potential future shifts and the drivers for those changes. Explores current events in supply chain, structural issues, and development of future direction, options and alternatives with roles that current students may play in that environment including inter-firm logistics integration, planning, sourcing, production, order management, distribution, administration, and customer relations that can be strategically harnessed to leverage strategic competitive advantage across multiple companies. Includes integrated supply chain metrics and performance measurement. The case method will be used to provide experience in integrating material from this and prior courses in the International Business and Logistics program. Prerequisites: LO201, LO213, LO344, MA312, and senior standing or LSS Department Chair permission. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

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 MA101 : Intro To Business & Supply Chain Mgmt — A foundation course that provides an overview of the fundamentals of business management in the context of global logistics and supply chain. It includes a conceptual framework for the managerial functions and challenges within and between companies in the creation and distribution of tangible goods, as well as the nature of contemporary business, current issues, and career opportunities. This course is a requirement of all IBL students even if a similar course is completed at another institution. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 MA111 : Financial Accounting — An introduction to the preparation, use, and analysis of the four basic financial statements with an emphasis placed on the study of various financial transactions. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 MA204 : International Business — An introductory survey course to doing business globally. Course will focus on country differences, theories and issues in cross-border trade and investment, and global monetary system and competing in the global marketplace, with special emphasis on entry strategies and modes. Prerequisites: EC102, EC103, MA111, and Sophomore standing or LSS Department Chair permission. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 MA222 : Marketing Management — Focuses on the process of creating and fulfilling consumer and organizational needs through strategies involving the conception, pricing, promotion and distribution of ideas, goods and services in a market economy. The interrelationship of planning and marketing is explored throughout the course. Prerequisites: MA101, and sophomore standing or LSS Department Chair permission. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 MA242 : Managerial Accounting — An introduction to management decision making involving such topics as: cost/volume relationships, budgets and variances, the allocation of costs, and job costing and process costing. Prerequisite: MA111, and sophomore standing or LSS Department Chair permission. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 MA310 : Principles of Project Management — Twenty-first century careers in the maritime industry, scientific research, engineering and international business require the skills to manage large, complex projects with diverse stakeholders across multiple organizations. This course introduces the foundational concepts necessary to successfully initiate, plan, schedule, execute and assess such projects. Students will explore project management with a practical, hands-on approach using case studies, appropriate software tools and collaboration with industry partners. Team-based learning will allow students to develop analytical, critical thinking and decision-making skills necessary to lead and/or participate in a project environment with team members from different disciplines. Prerequisites: Junior/Senior standing or department chair permission. Rec. 3. Cr. 3.

 MA312 : Production And Operations Management — Building and managing world-class operations through Total Quality Management; designing, building, planning, and controlling Fast Response Organizations including demand management, process design, capacity strategy, facility location and layout, inventory management, performance measurement, and global enterprise integration. Prerequisites: LO201, LO213, MA204, MA101, MA111, and junior standing or LSS Department Chair permission. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 MA332 : Business Law — Course will examine elements of business law including its ethics and the U.S. judicial system. Topics to be covered include contract and employment law, business regulations, and corporate governance issues, and related case studies. Prerequisites: MA101 and junior standing or LSS Department Chair permission. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 MA343 : Financial Management — An introduction to the study of asset pricing, risk management, project evaluation, and debt and dividend policies. Prerequisites: MA111, Junior standing or LSS Department Chair permission. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 MA401 : Seminar Strategic Mgmt & Org Behavior — This course addresses the processes and stakeholders that characterize and create the dynamics of contemporary organizational life. Topics such as organizational culture, conflict, group interaction, and structure are addressed from both a theoretical and “real world” perspective. Relevant case studies are considered to develop and broaden insight and analytical skills that are vital to manage, navigate, and lead organizations through change and growth. Prerequisites: LO400, and senior standing or LSS Department Chair permission. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 MA422 : International Business Law — The role of law in transnational commerce; traditional business law subjects (sales, commercial paper, etc.) as well as environmental subjects (trade regulations, employment, ethics, and others) are studied to assist managers in competing successfully in competitive global markets through development of skills to make judgments about the political and business risk of doing business internationally. Prerequisites: MA332, MA204, and senior standing at MMA or LSS Department Chair permission. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 MA470 : Applied Business Logistics Education — A community outreach program that aims to promote free enterprise and business principles while enhancing written and oral communication, leadership, self-discipline and teamwork skills. Will provide hands-on learning experience for students in business and economics, and also opportunities to network with local and national business leaders. Students in Free Enterprise involvement and project team participation required. Approval by department is required. Cr. 0.5-4

 MA498 : Special Topics: IBL — A course allowing students to pursue advanced topics of international business and logistics not offered in the curriculum. Topics of study will depend on the interests of the student and supervising faculty member(s). Approval by department chair is required. Cr. 1-3.

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 MD310 : Medical Care Provider — A study of the assessment, recognition and treatment of various diseases and injuries that may be encountered in the workplace. This course includes first aid, CPR and blood borne pathogens. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 MD311 : Medical Person In Charge — A course including didactic and mostly practical skills. Included will be IVs, medication administration, skeletal and spinal immobilization. Prerequisite: MD310. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 MD312 : Emergency Medical Technician — This course, that follows the National EMS Education Standards, is designed to give students, through lecture, practical lab, and clinical experience, the entry-level knowledge and skills necessary to provide basic emergency medical care and transportation for patients who access the emergency medical system. Upon successful course completion, students are eligible to take the National Registry of EMT’s certification examinations. Students will perform interventions necessary to provide patient care and transportation including basic level patient assessment, airway management and oxygen administration, CPR, spinal immobilization, shock management, bandaging and splinting, and medication administration. This course meets twice a week and up to 4 weekend days. Text, Online Work and all assigned work must be completed prior to end of class and an average of 75% must be achieved to take the National Registry of EMT’s certification examination. Rec. 6, Cr. 5.

 MD331 : Special Topics in Medicine — An upper-level course allowing students to pursue various topics in Medicine. Proposals may be student or instructor initiated. Prerequisites: Approval of department chair and instructor. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

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 MS101 : Pre-Calculus Mathematics — Includes linear and quadratic equations, inequalities, simultaneous linear equations, matrices, graphs, composite and inverse functions, logarithmic and exponential functions, complex numbers and the complex plane, basic trigonometry, and trigonometric identities and equations. Rec. 4, Cr. 4.

 MS102 : Pre-Calculus, Part I — Part 1 of a 2-part pre-calculus sequence. Includes linear and quadratic equations, inequalities, complex numbers, basic trigonometry. To be followed by MS103. Rec. 3, Cr. 2.

 MS103 : Pre-Calculus, Part II — Part 2 of a 2-semester pre-calculus sequence. Includes graphs, composite and inverse functions, simultaneous linear equations, matrices, logarithmic and exponential functions, and trigonometric identities and equations. Prerequisite: MS102. Rec. 3, Cr. 2.

 MS110 : Technical Calculus I — Differential and integral calculus of algebraic and transcendental functions; applications, including physical problems, graphing and optimization; and basic integration, indefinite and definite integrals. Prerequisite: MS101 or equivalent. Rec. 4, Cr. 4.

 MS120 : Technical Calculus II — A second course in calculus, covering further techniques of integration, calculus of transcendental functions, functions of several variables, infinite series, and an introduction to ordinary differential equations. Prerequisite: MS110. Rec. 4, Cr. 4.

 MS141 : Finite Math — A course designed to develop the mathematical skills considered important for business students and prepare them for business calculus. Topics include: algebra review, linear functions, systems of linear equations and matrices, linear programming, the mathematics of finance, logic, sets, elementary probability and statistics, game theory, digraphs and networks, and nonlinear functions. Rec. 4, Cr. 4.

 MS150 : Calculus I — Functions, analytic geometry, limits, continuity, derivatives of algebraic functions and applications; study of graphs maxima and minima, methods of approximation; and elementary integration, indefinite and definite integrals. Rec. 4, Cr. 4.

 MS151 : Calculus For Business — A course designed to develop the mathematical skills considered important for business students. The primary emphasis is on the calculus for functions of one variable and its applications. Note: It is recommended that students planning to pursue graduate studies or those on an NROTC scholarship should take MS150. Prerequisite: MS101 or equivalent. Rec. 4, Cr. 4.

 MS160 : Calculus II — Applications of the integral, advanced methods of integration, analytic geometry, the calculus of transcendental functions, improper integration, conics and polar coordinates, and the introduction of infinite series and the calculus of several variables. Prerequisite: MS150 or permission of the Mathematics Coordinator. Rec. 4, Cr. 4.

 MS251 : Prob & Statistics For Eng & Science — An introductory, calculus-based course in probability and statistics with an emphasis on engineering and scientific applications. Topics include: descriptive statistics; probability (basic probability and discrete and continuous random variables and their distributions); point and interval estimation; hypothesis testing of sample means, proportions, and variances; regression models; use of statistical software. Applications will include reliability and experimental design. Prerequisites: a Computer Science course or evidence of computer literacy, and MS150. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 MS252 : Engineering Math I — An introduction to applied mathematics useful in applied science and design engineering. Topics include infinite series formation, both functional and numerical, in pursuit of non-analytical solution, numerical techniques with emphasis on error analysis, vector calculus and linear algebra. Applications include, but are not limited to, chemical reaction, electrical circuits, curvilinear regression for experimental data, oscillatory systems, fluid force, coupled systems and mathematical modeling of dynamic systems. Use of computer generated solution is encouraged. Prerequisite: MS120 or MS160. Rec. 4, Cr. 4.

 MS253 : Statistics For Business & Management — An introductory, algebra-based course in statistics with an emphasis on business and managerial applications. Topics include descriptive statistics; basic probability and random variables; point and interval estimation; hypothesis testing of sample means and proportions; linear regression and correlation; and use of statistical software. Applications will include decision making, quality management, statistical process control, and time-series forecasting models. Prerequisite: a Computer Science course or evidence of computer literacy. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 MS260 : Differential Equations — A first course in ordinary differential equations with emphasis on analytic solution. Topics include existence and uniqueness of solution, first order equations, linear and selected nonlinear higher order equations, and solution by Laplace transforms, numerical solution and introduction to solution by series. Applications selected from mechanics, biology, thermodynamics, resonance, electrical networks, automatic control and servomechanisms, epidemiology and ecology. Mathematical formulation and design are stressed in all applications. Prerequisite: MS120 or MS160. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 MS299 : Special Topics in Mathematics — A course allowing a student to pursue topics or sequences of topics not otherwise offered. Proposals are to be student initiated, in consultation with an instructor. Prerequisite: Department and instructor approval. Rec. 1-3, Cr. 1-3.

 MS451 : Engineering Mathematics II — A second course in applied mathematics for applied science and design engineering students. Topics include review of eigenvectors, eigenvalues and orthogonality, Taylor series method, Picard’s method of iteration, method of Frobenius, Bessel’s equation, Legendre’s equation, Strum-Liouville problems, Fourier series and analysis, Gram-Schmidt orthonormalization and self-adjoin differential equations. Partial differential equations such as the heat equation, wave equation and potential equation are formulated using basic physical principles and brought to solution. The Laplacian in rectangular, cylindrical and spherical coordinates is investigated. Application to design analysis and dynamical systems is stressed. Prerequisites: MS252 and MS260. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

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 NA152 : Ship Structure & Stability — Presents the principles of naval architecture and their application to modern vessels. Describes the procedures used in the determination of ship characteristics; damaged and undamaged stability including topics like loose water, flooding and grounding; and typical ship construction and ship building procedures, tests, and ship’s trials. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 NA372 : Naval Architecture I — Theory and practice of naval architecture, basic principles and design calculations; terminology, hull form geometry, buoyancy, intact and damaged stability and trim, ship strength and powering. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisites: ET230 or ES235, and ET201 or ES201 or ES245. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 NA430 : Naval Architecture II — Ship dynamics. This course continues the development of naval architecture topics including resistance and powering, seakeeping, and maneuvering. In parallel, students will develop a concept design for a small vessel based on a set of mission requirements. Prerequisite: NA372. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 NA499 : Topics Naval Architecture — A course allowing students to pursue advanced topics in Naval Architecture not offered in the curriculum. Topics of study will depend on the interests of the student and supervising faculty member(s). Approval by department chair is required. Cr. 1-3.

 NA599 : Capstone Design Project — A communications-intensive ship design project in which the student, individually or as part of a team, applies his/her knowledge of ship stability, strength, resistance, powering, machinery selection, and general arrangements to complete a concept design from a set of performance requirements. Students will apply modern computer tools for naval architecture to calculate hull shape, hydrostatics, damage stability, and resistance. Students will present their final design and defend design decisions. Prerequisite: NA372, NA430. Rec. 1, Cr. 3

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 NS101 : Introduction to Nautical Science — An introduction to nautical science which covers basic skills that would put the student at the able bodied seaman level of knowledge and prepare the student for the U.S. Coast Guard lifeboat examination. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Rec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 2.

 NS102 : Ship Structure — An introduction to ship construction as it relates to all types of vessels. Basic naval architecture and management functions regarding ship structure are stressed. Topics include hull structure and components, vessel design process, design stresses, tonnage measurements, and load line assignment. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisites: EG101 and NS101. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 NS103 : Introduction to Vessel Operations — This course will introduce students to the fundamentals of Vessel Operations. It is designed to run concurrently with NS101 and augment the seamanship skills taught in that class. The curriculum includes basic nomenclature, vessel propulsion and handling, safety and regulations pertinent to the maritime industry. The lab portion of the course is taught by the Waterfront Staff and will provide students with the opportunity to put classroom concepts into safe practice aboard vessels on the water. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Rec. 2, Lab 2, Cr. 2.

 NS122 : Cargo I — A study of vessel cargo and the role of the ship in integrated transportation systems. At the introductory level topics include cargo responsibility, fundamental objectives of good stowage, and a survey of cargo gear. The role of the ship’s officer is examined and related to various types of vessels and cargo operations. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 NS131 : Introduction to Marine Transportation — A current overview of the maritime industry, what it consists of, how it operates, how it is characterized economically, and how it is regulated. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 NS132 : Small Craft Technology — Introduction to the fundamentals of the engine and drive-train typically found aboard commercial vessels and yachts. 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.

 NS135 : Small Craft Construction — An introduction to the fundamentals of vessel construction. 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 half hull from lines drawings. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Rec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3

 NS210 : Tanker Operations — Tanker Operations — This course meets the USCG formal education requirements for Dangerous Liquid Cargo Person In Charge (PIC) (46cfr 13.209), Tankerman Engineer (46 cfr 13.509) and the competence requirements of Table A-V/1-1-2 of the STCW Code as amended for the Minimum Standard of Competence In Advanced Training for Oil Tanker Cargo Operations. Provided evidence of 90 days of service in deck or engine departments of one or more tank vessels for the following limitations a Tankerman-Engineer endorsement shall be limited to maintenance and repair of cargo equipment or Tankerman-PIC (Barge) (DL) endorsement be limited to Non-Self Propelled barges.

 Successful completion of this course will lead to the issuance of the Dangerous Liquid Cargo Certificate and credited with 2 loads & 2 discharges toward the Tankerman PIC endorsement. The presentations will highlight areas of principal concern to the junior officers, especially those necessary to minimize the possibility of accidents and pollution. Included are a detailed study of cargo handling procedures, inert gas systems and crude oil washing, environmental protection, tanker safety practices, and other required topics associated with tank vessel operations. Rec. 3, Lab. 2, Cr. 4.

 NS221 : Meteorology — Basic concepts of meteorology with particular emphasis on marine applications. This includes a study of ocean winds and weather with the plotting and analysis of weather maps, weather routing of ships, and familiarization with the various Weather Bureau publications and services. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 NS232 : Marine Systems — Electrical and mechanical system fundamentals, associated with yachts and small commercial vessels, are examined. These include: DC electrical theory and installation standards, storage batteries, multi-meter use, AC electricity, pumping systems, refrigeration, reverse-osmosis water makers and hydraulics, ABYC standards and CFR requirements are covered. The lab explores DC circuits, wiring standards, systems operation, installation and maintenance. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisite: NS132. Rec. 2, Lab 2, Cr. 3.

 NS241 : Seamanship — Seamanship refers to a body of practical knowledge that is essential to creative solutions at sea, as well as to routine shipboard operations. Through labs and lectures the student will be acquainted with the information and practical skills associated with rigging, mechanical advantage, deck equipment, hardware, maintenance, and line handling and safety procedures. The course includes material appropriate to functioning as an Able Bodied Seaman, as well as to efficiently organizing the work of others. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisite: NS101. Rec. 2, Lab 2, Cr. 2.

 NS262 : Navigation Rules — The International and Inland Rules of the Road for preventing collisions at sea. This includes application, definitions, lights and shapes, steering and sailing rules with sound signals for vessels in meeting, crossing, and overtaking situations, and conduct of vessels in restricted visibility. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 NS271 : Terrestrial Navigation I — An introductory navigation course intended for all students pursuing a license for any tonnage class. The rudiments of navigation are covered in lecture format. Topics include: charts, plotting tools and techniques, dead reckoning, gyro and magnetic compasses and their errors, fixes and running fixes, set and drift, tidal and current calculations, navigation publications, and chart correcting and piloting with electronic navigation instruments. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 NS272 : Terrestrial Navigation Lab — Weekly exercises aboard Academy watercraft and in the Academy’s Bridge and Navigation Simulator allow the student to practice the skills taught in NS271. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisite: Must be taken concurrently with NS271. Lab 3, Cr. 1.

 NS282 : Celestial Navigation I — A celestial navigation course intended for students pursuing an unlimited Third Mate’s license or an ocean endorsement for a limited tonnage license. This course will cover the basic practices of celestial navigation. Emphasis is placed on solutions of the various celestial navigation calculations involving the sun. Topics covered are: time from a navigational standpoint, essentials of nautical astronomy, time diagrams, the nautical almanac, sight reduction of the sun, time of celestial phenomena, local apparent noon, noon sights, azimuths, and amplitudes of the sun. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisites: NS271 and NS272. Rec. 4, Cr. 3.

 NS292 : Electronic Navigation — Introduction to electronic navigation topics including theory, practical operation, and use of modern shipboard electronic navigation instruments. Successful completion of the marine radar portion of this course, the co-requisite NS293 course, and the follow-on course (NS498) leads to certification as Radar Observer as approved by the U.S. Coast Guard. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Pre-requisites: NS271 and NS272. Co-requisite: NS293. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 NS293 : Electronic Navigation Lab — Weekly exercises in the RADAR simulator allow the student to practice and develop skills in interpreting RADAR information and using RADAR for collision avoidance, as well as applying theory taught in NS292. Successful completion of this course is necessary for certification as a USCG RADAR Observer. This course supports the marine license requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping (STCW). Co-requisite: NS292. Lab 1, Cr. 1

 NS298 : Topics in Small Vessel Operations — This course addresses a variety of nautical topics that have not been covered in the first three semesters of the SVO/VOT program. Topics include ship structure, ship handling, towing, marine communications, emergency procedures and stability. These topics are covered at a level appropriate for anyone holding a USCG Mate 200 ton license. In the latter part of the semester, and in conjunction with NS299, class time is used for taking the Mate 200 ton exam. Rec. 2, Cr. 2.

 NS299 : 200 Ton License Seminar — Course to assist sophomore license candidates in the VOT and SVO programs. Preparation for completing the appropriate USCG license examinations will include use of sample tests, test-taking techniques/stragegies, study guides and how to use of CFRs and other references. Rec. 2, Cr. 1.

 NS301 : Stability — Principles, terms, and procedures used in determination of transverse, longitudinal, and damage stability of ships of all sizes. Examines the physical laws affecting a floating body. Includes the effects of cargo operations, loose water, fuel consumption, grounding, and flooding on vessel stability and examines cases involving loss of stability. Calculating and adjusting trim are also covered. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisite: NS102 for MTO students; NS135 for VOT students. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 NS320 : Safety Culture — An introductory level study in the safety culture on ships and other vessels in the transportation systems. Topics include IMO, USCG, NTSB, Port State Control. Owner, crew responsibility of fundamental objectives of good seamanship. Study of the safety management system and follow through with best practices. The role of the ship’s officer is examined and related to various types of vessels and safe operations. Effects of fatigue and crew wellbeing will be examined to help evaluate performance. Students will be required to work with peers to assess situations to protect crew, ship’s equipment and the environment. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 NS321 : Weather Routing — This course will build on the basics of meteorology learned in NS221, Meteorology. The student will learn to locate, organize and interpret various weather products from commercial and government sources, including facsimile maps, internet sites and commercial weather software. The student will utilize these products to plan and execute “virtual voyages” in real-time, making vessel routing decisions for chosen vessels on fictitious voyages. Prerequisite: NS221. Rec. 2, Lab 2, Cr. 3.

 NS332 : Marine Communications — This course offers a comprehensive study of the various maritime communications, stressing distress and safety communications including, but not limited to; radiotelephone procedures GMDSS FCC regulations, and flag and flashing light signaling. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Rec. 2, Lab. 3, Cr. 3.

 NS335 : Yacht Management — 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.

 NS341 : Auxiliary Sail Vessel Operations — This course will prepare the student to sail as a deckhand or mate aboard an inspected auxiliary sail vessel, as well as to sit for the USCG Auxiliary Sail License Exam. (Sea experience will have to be documented by the student on his/her own time in order to qualify for the license.) The successful student who earns his/her license will be qualified to sail as mate or master on USCG certified auxiliary sailing vessels such as passenger vessels, charter vessels and training vessels. Subject areas will include sail theory, sail vessel handling, heavy weather sailing, rules and regulations, voyage planning and emergency procedures. Labs will take advantage of the academy-owned sailing yachts and the schooner Bowdoin, including one weekend cruise aboard the Bowdoin. Prerequisites: NS101, PE200, PS102 or permission of the instructor. Rec. 2, Lab 2, Cr. 3.

 NS342 : Workboat Operations — This course provides a background in the operation and management of limited tonnage vessels. Topics include vessel design, cargo operations, and vessel management. Lab sessions aboard the M/V Pentagoet require students to develop proficiency in all aspects of the vessel’s operation. Emphasis is placed on advanced close-quarters maneuvering. Practical vessel handling requirements and operations for the assessment of the TOAR (Towing Operator’s Assessment Record) are initiated in class and lab. Prerequisites: NS345. Rec. 2, Lab. 3, Cr. 3.

 NS343 : Modern Sail Vessel Technology — This is a lab course which will introduce the student to modern rigging and sail making skills (including concepts and materials) and their application to professional sailors. Topics to be covered include: assembly and maintenance of double/exotic braid running rigging, leading edge sail construction methods and repair, selection of standing rigging, tuning of multi-spreader rigs, handling characteristics associated with rig tune, winches and furling systems, spars, and safety while working aloft. Prerequisite: NS241, PE200. Lab 6, Cr. 3.

 NS344 : Traditional Vessel Technology — Through a mixture of lab and lecture, this course addresses the skills and the historical contexts which are part of traditional sailing vessel operations in the present day. Topics include marlinspike seamanship, canvas and leather work, caulking, aspects of wire and fiber rigging, block maintenance, and general rig safety. Prerequisite: NS241. Rec. 2, Lab 2, Cr. 3.

 NS345 : Ship Handling — During this course, students will develop the knowledge and practical ability needed to be a boat and ship handler. Topics include propulsion systems, ship maneuvering, anchoring, docking and undocking, emergency situations, ship pilots, ship to ship interaction, channel effects and tug use. Classroom lecture, launch and tug use, as well as the shiphandling simulator are used to present the material. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Rec. 2, Lab. 3, Cr. 3.

 NS381 : Terrestrial Navigation II — Terrestrial Navigation II — Students will study the Sailings and other material related to long range voyaging that appears on the USCG exam. Other topics include magnetic and gyrocompasses, and voyage planning publications. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisites: NS271 and NS272. Rec. 4, Cr. 3.

 NS386 : Offshore Technology I — The objective of this course is to provide the student with an introduction to the offshore oil exploration industry, including rig design and construction, and marine/maintenance operations. Combined with EG387 (Offshore Tech II), this course is intended to prepare the student with the basic knowledge to successfully engage in a career in the offshore oil industry. Included topics: Safety/Environmental procedures, offshore organization, crane operations, helicopter operations, vessel transfer operations, weather procedure, overview of drilling operations, rig stability and dynamic position and riser management. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 NS400 : Ind Study in Mar Trans & Nautical Sci — INDEPENDENT STUDY IN MARINE TRANSPORTATION AND NAUTICAL SCIENCE – Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor. Cr. 3.

 NS412 : Advanced Tanker Operations — An elective course for students planning to sail aboard tank vessels which examines the current theories, principles, and practices of tanker operations. The course is designed to solidify and increase the student’s knowledge of operations and management skills aboard various types of tankers through lectures and lab simulations. Prerequisite: NS210, or ET201 and EG234. Cr. 3.

 NS420 : Ship’s Business — This course addresses the administrative aspect of the master’s job aboard ship. Subject areas include applicable U.S. Laws, international codes and conventions, vessel security, shipping articles, logbooks, documents and certificates, Customs and Immigration paperwork, cargo paperwork, charter parties, and dealing with domestic and foreign authorities. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 NS443 : Rigging Technology — A hands-on lab course which will build on modern and traditional rigging skills and concepts introduced in Modern Sail Vessel Technology and Traditional Vessel Technology. Topics to be covered include: Static and dynamic tuning of multi-spreader rigs and lower aspect traditional rigging, assembly and maintenance of selection of standing/running rigging, handling characteristics associated with rig tune, winches and furling systems, spars, and safety while working aloft. Course materials will focus on emerging regulatory changes around self-inspection, legal documentation, and maintenance of Inspected Sailing Vessels rigging practices. Prerequisite: Ns-343,Modern Sail Vessel Technology, Ns-344, Traditional Vessel Technology. Lab 6, Cr. 3.

 NS445 : Sailmaking Technology — A hands-on lab course which will build on modern and traditional sailmaking skills and concepts introduced in Modern Sail Vessel Technology. Students will inspect and repair sails from MMA vessels, design/construct a traditional sail and design/construct a modern sail utilizing CAD technology. Students will be held to high standards resulting in professional quality sails for usage in MMA’s sailing programs: Prerequisite: Ns-343,Modern Sail Vessel Technology. Lab 6, Cr. 3.

 NS461 : Casualty Analysis — Applications of navigation rules with emphasis on the analysis of selected cases and court interpretations. Emphasis on the safety implications of marine casualties as well as casualty management as it relates to applicable federal rules and regulations. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisite: NS262. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 NS471 : Tug And Barge Operations — Basic theory of various modes of towing operations, including; design of coastal, offshore and inland towing vessels, barges and equipment. Preparations for different modes of towing, regulatory requirements, documentation and the industry’s use of safety management systems. Practical application of towing theory, vessels operations and safety are covered during the lab sessions utilizing MMA’s tug and barge. Transitioning between modes of towing and towing operations for the practical assessments of the TOAR (Towing Operator’s Assessment Record) are covered during class and labs. Prerequisites: NS241, NS262, NS271, NS272, NS342. Rec. 1, Lab. 6, Cr. 3.

 NS491 : Advanced Navigation — This course will integrate the components of terrestrial navigation and celestial navigation. Emphasis will be placed on the duties of the second mate. Preparatory instruction for U.S. Coast Guard licensing examinations will additionally take place in this course. Prerequisites: NS282 and NS381. Rec. 4, Cr. 3.

 NS493 : Electronic Navigation II — Provides instruction including practical simulation based training in integrated navigation systems, concentrating on Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS). Topics include: the use of ECDIS in navigation, voyage planning and voyage monitoring; precautions to observe when using ECDIS; ECDIS sensor input, including AIS, GPS, gyro-compass, fathometer and speed log; use of ECDIS with alternative positioning sources. Prerequisites: NS292 and NS293. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Rec. 2, Lab 2, Cr. 3.

 NS496 : Topics in Marine Transportation — A course allowing students to pursue advanced topics in Marine Transportation not offered in the curriculum. Topics of study will depend on the interests of the student and supervising faculty member(s). Approval by department chair is required. Cr. 1-3.

 NS497 : Watchkeeping Limited Tonnage — This course makes extensive use of a bridge simulator to prepare students to stand a safe navigational watch, performing collision avoidance, navigation, communication, passage planning, and other vessel management functions. Much of this course is organized around BRM and ARPA training and certification. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisites: CR313, NS262, NS271, NS272, NS292 and NS293. Rec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3.

 NS498 : Watchkeeping — Extensive use of simulator training will occur in this course. Particular emphasis will be placed on radar, ARPA, collision avoidance and bridge team management techniques. Successful completion of this course will result in certification as a radar observer as per USCG regulations. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisites: NS262, NS271, NS272, NS292, NS293, NS345, CD203, CD303. Rec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3.

 NS499 : License Seminar — An in-depth review of topics found on the U.S. Coast Guard Third Mate’s examination. Mock examinations and quizzes are used extensively. Topics include seamanship, rules and regulations, stability, navigation rules, and ship’s business. Prerequisite: NS381. Rec. 1, Cr. 1.

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 NV100 : Naval Science Laboratory — A series of laboratories designed to provide student application of leadership techniques, and to prepare NROTC members for leadership positions in the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. Lab. 2, Cr. 0 (each term).

 NV101 : Intro to Naval Science — This course introduces the student to the organization of the U.S. Navy. The course also introduces the student to the career paths available in aviation, surface warfare, nuclear power, and the Marine Corps. An understanding of the responsibilities of a naval officer, the Navy’s mission, general military information, and the applications of these concepts within the Navy are also stressed. Rec. 3, Cr. 2.

 NV202 : Seapower and Maritime Affairs — In this course, students study the influence of sea power, ships, and trade from colonial days to the present. Emphasis will be placed on American naval history since 1775, the evolution of ships from sail to steam, and the effects of war on seagoing America. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 NV211 : Naval Ship Systems II (Weapons) — This course provides an in-depth study of the theory and principles of operation of contemporary naval weapons systems. It includes coverage of weapon system types, capabilities and limitations, theory of target acquisition, identification and tracking, sonar, and basics of radar theory. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 NV222 : Strategic Sealift Officer Course — A continuation of NV101, this course provides prospective Strategic Sealift Officers with a fundamental understanding of their role in our national security and familiarizes them with the basic principles and procedures for operating a merchant ship as a naval or military auxiliary in a wartime convoy or independent sailing situation. Specific shipboard techniques and the total sea power objectives will be explored to familiarize the student with particular aspects of naval control of shipping, underway operations, and a variety of organizational relationships. Prerequisite: NV101. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 NV301 : Navigation — This course provides the student with the fundamental understanding and a practical working capability in safe navigation. Included are a comprehensive treatment of coastal piloting, inland and international rules of the road, and an introduction to meteorology as it pertains to heavy weather conditions at sea. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 NV302 : Naval Operations & Seamanship — This course familiarizes the student with the functions and responsibilities of the junior naval officer in the areas of shipboard operations and administration. Included are a comprehensive study of relative motion, naval communications, ship operations, formation maneuvering, replenishment at sea, and naval command and control. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 NV310 : The Evolution of Warfare — This course traces the development of warfare from the dawn of recorded history to the present, focusing on the impact of major military theorists, strategists, tacticians and technological developments. The student acquires a basic sense of strategy, develops an understanding of military alternatives, and learns the impact of historical precedent on military thought and action. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 NV401 : Leadership & Management — Naval organization and management practices are examined within the context of American social and industrial organization for logistics, service, support functions, and service of major components of the Navy and Marine Corps shipboard organization. Prerequisite: Must be sophomore class level or higher. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 NV402 : Leadership & Ethics — The purpose of this course is to sharpen the student’s understanding of some important issues about morality and to develop moral reasoning ability. The course integrates an intellectual exploration of Western moral traditions and ethical philosophy with topics and issues confronting newly commissioned officers as military leaders. The course provides a foundation in major moral traditions, including Utilitarianism, Kantian ethics, Constitutional Law, Natural Law theory, and virtue ethics. In addition, students will discuss the ethics of war through discussions of the Just War Theory (Jus Ad Bellum) and the Conduct of War (Jus Ad Bello). Readings will be from various fields, including leadership, ethics, philosophy, theology, and law and will be enhanced through case studies, video segments, and current issues in the news. It is recommended that students be in their junior or senior year; however they need not be in the NROTC program. Prerequisite: NV222 or NV401. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 NV411 : Fundamentals of Maneuver Warfare — Fundamentals of Maneuver Warfare: [Replaces NV 410 Amphibious Warfare] Broad aspects of warfare and their interactions with maneuver warfare doctrine. Focus on the United States Marine Corps as the premier maneuver warfare fighting institution. Historical influences on current tactical, operational, and strategic implications of maneuver warfare practices. Case studies. Enrollment preference to NROTC students. Prerequisites: NV310 or instructor permission. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

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 OC101 : Introduction to Ocean Science — An introduction to the concepts of physical, geological, chemical, and biological ocean science. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Rec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3.

 OS000 : OS Seminar O — A seminar format course covering topics in the ocean sciences and related areas of interest. All Coastal and Marine Environmental Science, Marine Biology, and Oceanography majors are required to enroll in the OS seminar sequence for every semester in residence except for fourth-year spring semester. Rec. 1, Cr. 1.

 OS001 : OS Seminar I — A seminar format course covering topics in the ocean sciences and related areas of interest. Designed to develop communication and critical thinking skills, the course utilizes group discussion and library research to understand and interpret presentations by invited speakers. Topics will be addressed with increasing depth and sophistication as students progress through the series. All Marine Biology and Marine Science or Oceanography majors are required to enroll in this sequence for every semester in residence except the first-year fall and fourth-year spring semesters. Rec. 1, Cr. 1.

 OS002 : OS Seminar II — A seminar format course covering topics in the ocean sciences and related areas of interest. Designed to develop communication and critical thinking skills, the course utilizes group discussion and library research to understand and interpret presentations by invited speakers. Topics will be addressed with increasing depth and sophistication as students progress through the series. All Marine Biology and Marine Science or Oceanography majors are required to enroll in this sequence for every semester in residence except the first-year fall and fourth-year spring semesters. Rec. 1, Cr. 1.

 OS003 : OS Seminar III — A seminar format course covering topics in the ocean sciences and related areas of interest. Designed to develop communication and critical thinking skills, the course utilizes group discussion and library research to understand and interpret presentations by invited speakers. Topics will be addressed with increasing depth and sophistication as students progress through the series. All Marine Biology and Marine Science or Oceanography majors are required to enroll in this sequence for every semester in residence except the first-year fall and fourth-year spring semesters. Rec. 1, Cr. 1.

 OS004 : OS Seminar IV — A seminar format course covering topics in the ocean sciences and related areas of interest. Designed to develop communication and critical thinking skills, the course utilizes group discussion and library research to understand and interpret presentations by invited speakers. Topics will be addressed with increasing depth and sophistication as students progress through the series. All Marine Biology and Marine Science or Oceanography majors are required to enroll in this sequence for every semester in residence except the first-year fall and fourth-year spring semesters. Rec. 1, Cr. 1.

 OS005 : OS Seminar V — A seminar format course covering topics in the ocean sciences and related areas of interest. Designed to develop communication and critical thinking skills, the course utilizes group discussion and library research to understand and interpret presentations by invited speakers. Topics will be addressed with increasing depth and sophistication as students progress through the series. All Marine Biology and Marine Science or Oceanography majors are required to enroll in this sequence for every semester in residence except the first-year fall and fourth-year spring semesters. Rec. 1, Cr. 1.

 OS006 : OS Seminar VI — A seminar format course covering topics in the ocean sciences and related areas of interest. Designed to develop communication and critical thinking skills, the course utilizes group discussion and library research to understand and interpret presentations by invited speakers. Topics will be addressed with increasing depth and sophistication as students progress through the series. All Marine Biology and Marine Science or Oceanography majors are required to enroll in this sequence for every semester in residence except the first-year fall and fourth-year spring semesters. Rec. 1, Cr. 1.

 OS101 : Int. to Oceanography and Env. Science — Formerly OS101 (Introduction to Marine Science AND/OR Introduction to Marine and Environmental Science). An introduction to the physics, chemistry, geology, and biology of coastal and marine ecosystems. Laboratory emphasis is on sampling methods, data analysis, and the interactions among coastal and marine environmental phenomena. Rec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4.

 OS203 : Design & Applied Stat In Science — This course instructs the student in the practical application of statistical methods in the sciences. Topics include: introduction to statistical methodology and software, how to select appropriate statistical techniques for data description or hypothesis testing, how to analyze statistical output; how to design laboratory and field experiments, how to design sampling programs, and how to communicate the results of statistical analyses in oral, written, and graphical methods. Rec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4.

 OS204 : Physical Geology — An introduction to geology. The minerals and sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous rocks that make up the earth are examined. The course includes a survey of the processes that shape the earth, such as: plate tectonics, wind, water, glaciers, volcanism, and mass wasting. Processes internal to the earth such as earthquakes, and effects of these processes, such as faulting and folding are also examined. Prerequisite: CH220 with a final grade of C- or higher. Rec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4.

 OS210 : Physical Oceanography — Formerly OC210 (Physical Oceanography). An introduction to ocean circulation and physical aspects of the ocean’s water. Ocean physics exerts important controls on marine life so this course is designed for all students interested in the ocean as a system. Prerequisite: OS101 or OC101. Rec. 3, Lab 3, Cr. 4

 OS211 : Geological Oceanography — Formerly OS211 (Marine Geology). The geology of the deep ocean and continental margins is examined including the formation of these provinces and modification through sedimentation. Presents the role of plate tectonics in shaping the oceans and the role of biology and chemistry in sedimentation. Prerequisite: OS204 or OS308. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 OS212 : Chemical Oceanography — Formerly OS212 (Marine Geochemistry). An examination of the major chemical features of the oceans in the context of the biological, physical and geological processes that shape them. Labs focus on the sampling and analysis of seawater, and related data analysis. Prerequisite: CH220. Rec. 3, Lab 1, Cr. 4.

 OS213 : Biological Oceanography — Biological oceanography is an interdisciplinary field of study that examines the factors and processes that influence the distribution and abundance of marine organisms. These factors and processes include ecological and biological interactions between marine organisms as well as interactions between marine organisms and their surrounding chemical, physical and geological ocean environment. Topics to be covered include reviews of the physical and chemical processes that influence marine biota (e.g. nutrient cycling, light dynamics, stratification, upwelling, tidal mixing, etc), controls and patterns in marine primary productivity, secondary productivity processes and food web interactions, the microbial loop, and human impacts on ocean biology. Prerequisites: OS101 or OC101. Rec.3, Cr. 3.

 OS220 : Marine Pollution — This class is a scientific, quantitative examination of marine pollution. We will consider questions such as: What kind of material is discharged or makes its way into the ocean? How much of it is there? How harmful is it to humans, sea life, and food resources? Will it go away? What can be done to mitigate marine pollution and its effects? These questions will be examined through readings, case studies, and discussion of current events. Prerequisite: CH101, CH152, or CH210. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 OS225 : Land-Margin Ecosystems — Land-Margin Ecosystems is a broad-based, introductory survey course covering the types of interactions at the land-sea margin. Fundamental ecological principles are introduced, including the water cycle, biogeochemical processing, biodiversity, and human impacts. Students will be introduced to the breadth of types of land-margin ecosystems and their differences. Management approaches for measuring ecological services and ecological health will also be discussed. This lecture and laboratory-based course will introduce and/or reinforce concepts of marine geochemistry, physical oceanography, biological oceanography, physical geology, and sustainability. Prerequisites: OS101, OS204. Rec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4.

 OS230 : Intro. to Global Environmental Change — An examination of the causes and consequences of global change: changing climate, eustatic sea level rise, ocean pH, ecosystems, and pollution; human population growth and land and ocean use changes; geological precedents; model projections and uncertainties; societal consequences; mitigation and adaptation; and ethical considerations. Prerequisites: CH101 or CH152 or CH210, and EN202. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 OS300 : Scientific Diving — The Scientific Diving course is designed to acquaint certified recreational SCUBA divers with various scientific diving procedures and techniques in order to qualify participants to dive under the auspices of the American Academy of Underwater Sciences (AAUS) both nationally and internationally. After successful completion of this course and approval by the MMA Diving Control Board, these candidates qualify for verification of training from MMA as AAUS certified Scientific Divers. Prerequisites: PE 303 or Permission of Instructor. Rec. 1, Lab. 3, Cr. 3.

 OS308 : The Earth — An introduction to geology. The minerals and sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous rocks that make up the earth are examined. The course includes a survey of the processes that shape the earth, such as: plate tectonics, wind, water, glaciers, volcanism, and mass wasting. Processes internal to the earth such as earthquakes, and effects of these processes, such as faulting and folding are also examined. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 OS309 : Ocean Circulation & Prop of Seawater — An introduction to large scale ocean circulation, wind driven flow, tides and waves. This course also covers the seawater properties important to circulation, sound speed and light in the ocean. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 OS321 : Coastal Resource MGMT — This course provides students with a comprehensive overview of the coastal environment, its resources and uses. In addition students will learn about federal, state and local coastal planning and management issues. The first part of the course examines the existing management framework. The latter half of the course focuses on specific coastal resource management issues such as coastal pollution, coastal hazards, ocean dumping, offshore oil development, fisheries management and marine and coastal protected areas. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 OS400 : Prep for Research in Marine Science — This course introduces students to the details of conducting research in marine science and marine biology. Both theoretical and practical components of scientific research will be presented. Subsequently, students receive individual instruction in the development of their own research proposal. Prerequisites/Corequisites: Marine Biology majors: BI201, BI210, BI220, BI301, OS101 and OS203. Marine Science or Oceanography majors (including MS/SVO and OC/SVO): BI220 or CH310, OS101, OS203, OS204, OS210, OS211, OS212, and OS213. Coastal Marine Environmental Science majors (including CMES/SVO): OS225, OS203 and OS230. Rec. 3, Lab 3, Cr. 4.

 OS401 : Research Project — This course requires students to complete a self-designed study that results in an undergraduate thesis. This thesis can be an independent research project developed and executed by the student. Research projects may be conducted under the supervision of a researcher not associated with Maine Maritime Academy, but an Ocean Studies faculty member must serve as an internal sponsor and overseer of the project. Prerequisite: OS400. Rec. 3, Lab 3, Cr. 4.

 OS499 : Special Topics in Ocean Studies — A course allowing students to pursue topics not normally offered in the curriculum, and may be any combination of lecture and laboratory. Departmental approval required. Cr. 1-3 as appropriate.

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 PD101 : Personal Development I — These courses focus on the fundamentals of personal leadership. Students will study characteristics of effective leadership, and the evolution of leadership behaviors. The course contains an introduction to leadership principles and examines the concept of leadership styles, traits, and types. Students will conduct assessments of their own unique set of leadership traits to identify strengths and weaknesses of their own styles and learn how to effectively employ their leadership abilities. Students will analyze leadership roles in the regiment and in the college’s student organizations to expand their leadership “tool bag” and to demonstrate that leadership is both an art and a science. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Each course is Rec. 1, Cr. 0.5.

 PD102 : Personal Development I — These courses focus on the fundamentals of personal leadership. Students will study characteristics of effective leadership, and the evolution of leadership behaviors. The course contains an introduction to leadership principles and examines the concept of leadership styles, traits, and types. Students will conduct assessments of their own unique set of leadership traits to identify strengths and weaknesses of their own styles and learn how to effectively employ their leadership abilities. Students will analyze leadership roles in the regiment and in the college’s student organizations to expand their leadership “tool bag” and to demonstrate that leadership is both an art and a science. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Each course is Rec. 1, Cr. 0.5.

 PD201 : Personal Development II — This course is designed to expose sophomore students to organizational leadership tenents and to assist them in their development of good positive leadership traits. The roles and responsibilities of a leader in the maritime environment are always changing, but one thing remains the same – behind every success in the maritime industry there is a leader who is willing to embrace and conquer challenges. The course will identify the different styles, techniques, and images of a successful leader while incorporating how to develop and fine tune students’ leadership skills. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Each course is Rec. 1, Cr. 0.5.

 PD202 : Personal Development II — This course is designed to expose sophomore students to organizational leadership tenents and to assist them in their development of good positive leadership traits. The roles and responsibilities of a leader in the maritime environment are always changing, but one thing remains the same – behind every success in the maritime industry there is a leader who is willing to embrace and conquer challenges. The course will identify the different styles, techniques, and images of a successful leader while incorporating how to develop and fine tune students’ leadership skills. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Each course is Rec. 1, Cr. 0.5.

 PD301 : Personal Development III — This is a cumulative program that builds on the two previous years of Personal Development that will incorporate discussion and application of leadership theories, critical thinking, and problem solving. Students will explore and develop a personal philosophy of leadership and then test that model in life situations encountered during operation of the training ship while under the supervision of the course moderators. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Rec. 0, Cr. 0.

 PD302 : Personal Development III — This is a cumulative program that builds on the two previous years of Personal Development that will incorporate discussion and application of leadership theories, critical thinking, and problem solving. Students will explore and develop a personal philosophy of leadership and then test that model in life situations encountered during operation of the training ship while under the supervision of the course moderators. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Rec. 0, Cr. 0.

 PD401 : Personal Development IV —

 PD402 : Personal Development IV —

 PHYSICAL EDUCATION (↑ Top ↑)

 PE100 : Basic Sailing — Nomenclature, terminology, and sailing techniques for Mercury class boats. Certification in Mercury class boats is possible upon completion of this course. Lab 3, Cr. 0.5

 PE102 : Basic Water Skills — Covers swimming skills such as stroke mechanics, breath control, diving, as well as drown proofing techniques and hypothermia. This course is ranked as “satisfactory” or “unsatisfactory” and is not computed in the student’s QPA. Lab 3, Cr. 0.5.

 PE103 : Skin & Scuba Diving — Basic techniques in use of equipment. Covers safety procedures and physiological aspects of diving. Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) certification is available, but not mandatory, upon completion of established requirements. Prerequisite: Demonstration of swimming ability. Lab 3, Cr. 1.

 PE104 : Tennis – 1st Half — Covers basic skills of serving, ground strokes, volley and overhand, as well as strategy, tennis customs and traditions, and rules of the game. Lab 3, Cr. 0.5.

 PE105 : Racquetball -1st Half — Rules, court strategy, and various shot combinations. Grip, stance, ball control, and other fundamental techniques. Patterns of play for singles and doubles. Lab 3, Cr. 0.5.

 PE106 : Physical Fitness: Beginning Yoga —

 PE107 : Wiffleball — Rules, Individual skills and how these skills are used in team play. This includes strategy, rules, and scoring. Lab 3, Cr. 0.5.

 PE108 : Physical Fitness — The course enables the student to experience the various components of physical fitness, e.g., endurance, strength, ability, balance, flexibility, and speed. Theories on weight control are discussed. Opportunities to prepare oneself to meet the physical demands of daily life are presented. Lab 3, Cr. 0.5.

 PE109 : Ultimate Frisbee —

 PE110 : Soccer – 2nd Half —

 PE111 : Volleyball – 2nd Half — Individual skills and how these skills are used in team play. This includes strategy, rules, and scoring. Lab 3, Cr. 0.5.

 PE112 : Fitness:WT Loss/Lifestyle Change I —

 PE113 : Lifeguard Training — This course is designed to teach lifeguard candidates the skills and knowledge needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies. It offers instruction in accident prevention, water rescue skills, First Aid, and CPR. American Red Cross Lifeguard certification is available. Prerequisite: Demonstration of swimming ability. Lab 3, Cr. 1.

 PE114 : Ocean Survival — A cold water safety and survival course to familiarize students with the planning and steps necessary to work, recreate, and supervise safety on or around cold water. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Lab 3, Cr. 0.5.

 PE115 : Pilates —

 PE116 : Fitness:Relaxation Massage — Students will learn the basic techniques of therapeutic massage. 0.5 Cr.

 PE117 : Aqua Aerobics —

 PE118 : Fitness: Yoga I —

 PE119 : Flag Football — Students will learn the fundamentals and engage in play of flag football. 0.5 Cr.

 PE120 : Contemporary Health Issues — The main course objective is to impart information about substance use and abuse that is correct and current; includes independent study. Rec. 3, Cr. 0.5.

 PE121 : Badminton —

 PE122 : Water Basketball —

 PE123 : Water Polo —

 PE124 : Floor Hockey — Students will learn the fundamentals and engage in play of floor hockey. 0.5 Cr.

 PE130 : Special Topics in Physical Ed — This course allows students to pursue various topics in physical education that might not be offered regularly in the PE curriculum. Prerequisite: approval of Athletic Department Chair. Lab 3, Cr. 0.5.

 PE200 : Intermediate Sailing — This half-semester course will follow PE100 Basic Sailing, and labs will be taught in Mercurys and sloops of up to 30 feet. Topics will include use of the spinnaker, precise maneuvering under sail and power, including mooring, anchoring and docking, and heavy weather sailing in sloops. A grade of A or B will earn the student a MMA Intermediate Sailing Certificate for sailing outside of classes. Prerequisite: a grade of A or B in PE100, or certification in Mercury sloops, or permission of the instructor. Lab 3, Cr. 0.5.

 PE202 : Small Arms Certification — This is a certified course, which meets the Military Sealift Command (MSC) small arms training and live fire requirements. It is required annually for all mariners working aboard MSC or MSC contracted vessels, and emphasizes the safe and effective use of pistols, rifles and shotguns aboard vessels. This course will be conduct in the classroom and at the firing range in two consecutive weekends, to be determined based on weather conditions and range availability. All weapons and ammunition will be supplied by non-refundable lab fee. Cr. 1.

 PE203 : Advanced SCUBA — The Advanced SCUBA course is designed to enhance your skills and help you learn and think like a diver. The course focuses on navigation and fine-tuning buoyancy skills. Under the supervision of a Master Instructor, students will be introduced to different types of diving environments. Five separate dive experiences will be incorporated into the course and include Navigation, Deep, Boat, and two additional dives. Prerequisite: PE103 or Open Water Diver certification. Cr. 1.

 PE303 : Rescue Diver — The Rescue Diver course is specifically designed to train students in the dynamics of rescue management. Students develop their dive knowledge and skills to effectively perform diver rescues and assists, as well learn to manage diving accident situations and apply first aid skills. The Rescue Diver course is very much a hands on course, with role-playing to gain the experience needed for most dive incidents. Students learn to look beyond themselves and consider the safety and well being of other divers. Cr. 1

 PE401 : Advanced Sail Vessel Handling — A follow-up course to Intermediate Sailing and Auxiliary Sail Vessel Operations. This course will give the student substantial vessel handling under sail on vessels 25-45′. Students will be challenged with advanced sailing maneuvers with and without the instructor on board. Participants will take part in activities focused around various career options available to professional sailors. Course work is comprised of weekly labs and sailing activities scheduled by the student outside of lab time. Prerequisite: PE200, NS341, or Maine Maritime Academy certification as skipper of 20-30 foot sloops. Lab 3, Cr. 1.

 PE403 : Master Scuba Diver — The Master SCUBA Diver certification is the highest nonprofessional diver rating and shows superior achievement and experience. To reach this level the student must complete all levels of diver training including Rescue Diver and 5 specialty courses as well as a minimum of 50 logged dives. Each Specialty Course is a safe and supervised introduction to that area. Certain specialty courses, such as Enriched Air Nitrox and Wreck Diver, allow the student to participate in activities that are otherwise beyond their training, such as diving nitrox air mixtures and penetrating wrecks. Classroom sessions (Peak Performance Buoyancy, Drift, Night, Deep, Boat and Wreck) will be conducted to familiarize the student with the techniques, knowledge, planning, organization, potential hazards and safety skills for the various interest areas of diving. Each specialty dive area will also include up to 4 training dives. The Enriched Air Nitrox is a self-study Specialty. Students unable to pass the written certification exam will be provided additional classroom instruction. The Specialty dives will be conducted over the student’s spring break on the Caribbean island of Bonaire, Dutch Antilles. Cr. 2.

 PEBB6 : Varsity Basketball —

 PEBB7 : Varsity Basketball —

 PEFT6 : Football —

 PEFT7 : Football —

 PEGF6 : Varsity Golf —

 PELX6 : Varsity Lacrosse —

 PELX7 : Varsity Lacrosse —

 PENV6 : NROTC PT —

 PESB6 : Varsity Softball —

 PESC6 : Varsity Soccer —

 PESC7 : Varsity Soccer —

 PESL6 : Varsity Sailing —

 PESL7 : Varsity Sailing —

 PESM6 : Varsity Swim —

 PESM7 : Varsity Swim —

 PEVL6 : Varsity Volleyball —

 PEVL7 : Varsity Volleyball —

 PEXC6 : Varsity Cross Country —

 POLITICAL SCIENCE (↑ Top ↑)

 PO200 : American Government — A survey of the characteristics and functions of the American political system with emphasis on the origins and activities of the institutions of the American national government. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 PO230 : Contemp World Politics I — This course is an introductory survey of the field of international relations with an emphasis on the interaction of global political, social, and economic factors. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 PO330 : Contemp World Politics II — This upper-level course allows students to pursue more in-depth study of particular areas of foreign relations. Prerequisite: PO230 or permission of the instructor. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 PHYSICS (↑ Top ↑)

 PS102 : Technical Physics I — This is an introductory course in classical mechanics without calculus. Geometry, algebra, trigonometry and vectors are used extensively. The course covers: One- and two-dimensional kinematics; Newton’s Laws of motion and their applications; the work-energy theorem and work done by conservative and non-conservative forces; potential energy and conservation of mechanical energy; conservation of linear momentum; rotational kinematics and dynamics and, if time permits, gravitation. The course includes thirteen two-hour labs designed to reinforce, in a tangible way, the material covered in the lectures. Prerequisite: MS101 (or MS102 with a grade of C or better and MS103 taken concurrently). Rec. 3, Lab. 2, Cr. 4.

 PS162 : Physics I — This is an introductory calculus-based course in classical mechanics. The course covers: One-, two- and three-dimensional kinematics; Newton’s laws and Newtonian dynamics with applications; work, energy and conservation of energy; systems of particles; collisions; rotation of a rigid body; rigid body dynamics. The course includes 13 two-hour labs designed to reinforce, in a tangible way, the material covered in the lectures. Pre-requisite: MS150 must be completed, and MS160 taken concurrently (or permission of instructor). Rec. 3, Lab. 2, Cr. 4.

 PS201 : Technical Physics II — This is an introductory course in classical electricity and magnetism without calculus. Geometry, algebra, trigonometry and vectors are used extensively. The course covers: Electrostatics (including Gauss’ Law); electric potential and electric potential energy; the fundamentals of DC circuits; the vector magnetic field and its creation by charged particles in motion and currents through wires; magnetic flux and Faraday’s law of induction as well as Lenz’s Law; generators, motors and transformers; the fundamentals of AC circuitry (including RLC circuits) and, if time permits, electromagnetic waves. The course includes 13 two-hour labs designed to reinforce, in a tangible way, the material covered in the lectures. Prerequisite: PS102. Rec. 3, Lab. 2, Cr. 4.

 PS220 : Special Topics in Physics — A course allowing students to pursue topics not normally offered in the curriculum. Proposals may be student initiated, in consultation with an instructor, and may be any combination of lecture and laboratory. Departmental approval required. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Cr. 1-3 as appropriate.

 PS261 : Physics II — This is a calculus-based course in classical electricity and magnetism. The course covers: Electric force and electric charge; the electric field; Gauss’ Law; electrostatic potential and energy; capacitors and dielectrics; current and Ohm’s Law; DC circuits; magnetic force and magnetic fields, including Ampere’s Law and the Biot-Savart Law; charges and currents in magnetic fields; electromagnetic induction; AC circuits. . Prerequisite: PS162 and MS160, or permission of instructor. Rec. 3, Lab. 2, Cr. 4.

 PS299 : Independent Study in Physics — A course allowing students to pursue advanced topics not normally offered in the curriculum. Proposals are student initiated in consultation with the instructor. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Cr. 1-3 as appropriate.

 PS301 : Technical Physics III — A course devoted to the physics of oscillations, waves and sound, fluids, temperature and heat, phases and phase changes, the laws of thermodynamics, physical and geometrical optics and electromagnetic waves. The focus is on the mathematical description of such phenomena and problem solving will be emphasized in order to reinforce the concepts taught. Prerequisite: PS102. Rec. 3, Lab. 2, Cr. 4.

 PSYCHOLOGY (↑ Top ↑)

 PY200 : Introduction To Psychology — This course provides an introduction to psychology – theories, research and practice. Emphasis will be on human behaviors, the brain, perception, principles of learning, and therapies. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 PY210 : Human Relations and Group Dynamics — This course is designed to help students understand, critique, analyze and integrate the major theories, research, and application of dyadic and small group processes. It will emphasize group effectiveness for completion of tasks and communication. Diversity, including gender, ethnicity, and culture, will be examined. Status and power will be examined from both worker and supervisor perspectives. Students will participate in structured group activities in an environment that facilitates candid communication. Prerequisite: PY200. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 PY331 : Special Topics: Psychology — A course allowing students to pursue topics not normally offered in the curriculum. Proposals may be student initiated, in consultation with an instructor, and may be any combination of lecture and laboratory. Departmental approval required. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Cr. 1-3 as appropriate.

 USCG COURSES (↑ Top ↑)

 USCG1 : USCG Fire Fighting — This course satisfies the USCG requirements for both basic and advanced firefighting as outlined in 46CFR 10, 46CFR 13, and as per STCW Table A-VI/3. Through both classroom instruction and practical training several topic areas are covered including: chemistry of fire, fire behavior and attacking a fire; use of fire extinguishers, protective equipment, and self-contained breathing apparatus are part of the training exercises. Shipboard firefighting training includes practical exercises in the operation of onboard firefighting equipment, fixed firefighting systems, search and rescue, emergency evacuation and engine room fires. Successful completion of both USCG1 and USCG2 are required by all students pursuing a USCG license. Rec. 1, Lab 2, Cr. 0

 USCG2 : USCG Fire Fighting Live Burn — This course takes place at a live burn facility where students receive practical training in an actual live burn situation including entering a burning building and attacking a fire as part of a firefighting party. Successful completion of both USCG1 and USCG2 are required by all students pursuing a USCG license. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. This course takes place on a single Saturday during the semester. Students will be advised by the instructor of their assigned date. Rec. 0, Lab 2, Cr. 0.

 USCG3 : Lifeboat Exam — A comprehensive 70 question multiple choice examination covering the topics of Lifeboats, Liferafts, Safety, and Survival at Sea. Maine Maritime Academy is authorized by the United States Coast Guard to administer this examination. This examination normally is scheduled early in the second semester of the student’s first year. Successful passing of the lifeboat examination is a prerequisite for CR103, First Year Cruise and a USCG requirement for obtaining a merchant mariner credential. Prerequisites: NS101. Cr. 0.

 SMALL VESSEL OPERATIONS (↑ Top ↑)

 YO213 : Small Craft Design Cooperative Wk Exp — 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.


 BATH IRON WORKS COURSES

 The following courses are taught at the Bath Iron Works Shipyard in Bath, Maine, and are available only to BIW apprentices.

 CHEMISTRY (↑ Top ↑)

 BIW CH101 : Chemistry — This course will emphasize the basic laws and theories of chemistry and their derivation from experimental evidence. It presents the qualitative and quantitative aspects of matter’s composition and changes and their unifying principles. It includes physical and chemical properties, periodicity of elements, stoichiometry, current atomic and bonding theories, laws and theories of physical states and changes of state, solution chemistry, and thermochemistry.

 Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 BIW CH102 : Chemistry Lab — Laboratory experiments to emphasize the empirical basis for the principles discussed in lecture and the proper gathering and interpretation of experimental data. Corequisite: CH101. Rec. 3, Lab 3, Cr. 1.

 COMPUTER SCIENCE (↑ Top ↑)

 BIW CS150 : Structured Prob Solving with Computers — A course in problem solving using computers and emphasizing a structured approach. Topics include: structured solution methods, programming fundamentals, spreadsheet modeling, and an introduction to presentation software. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 BIW CS155 : Structured Problem Solving with CAD — A course in problem solving using computers and emphasizing a structured approach using CAD. This course will provide an introduction to the management of AutoCAD using the current version of the software. Students will learn advanced techniques in geometry creation, management of CAD systems, development of macros, use of scripts, programming for automation, customizing the software’s interface, updating multiple drawings, managing externally referenced files, and other management tools. Cr. 3.

 BIW CS201 : Introduction to Computing — This course is designed to introduce the student to personal computer use in a modern business environment. Emphasis is on skill development in a variety of applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, and relational databases, working in a local area network, and corporate systems. Rec. 4, Cr. 2.

 ENGINEERING (↑ Top ↑)

 BIW EG102 : Introduction to Marine Engineering — A study of marine systems with emphasis on new construction. The course is designed to provide the student with an overview of marine systems and the techniques used to install, test and align these systems. A review of ship construction manufacturing technique is also covered. Rec. 3, Cr. 2.

 BIW EG103 : Intro Nondestructive Exam Methods — This course will contain introductory information on the basis of nondestructive testing, including all aspects of visual inspection. This will include discussion of typical sources of material manufacturing discontinuities in raw stock, forgings, castings, tubing/pipe, as well as discontinuities due to grinding, heat treating, welding, and fatigue. This course will also provide training in the visual inspection process, including the basis of visual perception, equipment, and acceptance/rejection criteria. Rec. 2, Cr. 1.

 BIW EG105 : Liq Penetrant & Mag Part Exam Methods — This course is designed to provide the necessary training required to perform liquid penetrant (PT) and magnetic particle (MT) testing on various base materials and weld configurations, and to then evaluate the results. Training in each method will be provided such that base material or weld discontinuities can be detected and then evaluated to determine if they are acceptable or unacceptable. Rec. 2, Cr. 1.

 BIW EG106 : Confined Space Safety — This course will provide instruction in the various methods, processes, and concepts required to recognize, evaluate, and control confined space hazards. Students will understand the duties associated with the testing of confined spaces. Students will also recognize key uses and limitations of testing instrumentation. Cr. 1.

 BIW EG120 : Mechanical Drawing I — An introduction to the basics of mechanical drawing, including equipment and general drawing techniques; geometric construction; multiview (orthographic) drawings; basic isometrics; section views; descriptive geometry; and auxiliary views. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 BIW EG201 : Ultrasonic Test Methods — This course is designed to provide the necessary training required to perform ultrasonic testing (UT) on various base metals and weld configurations, and then to evaluate those results. Training will be provided on ultrasonic theory and instrument operation, with application to thickness gauging and flaw detection. Further training will be provided on interpreting data to determine discontinuity shape, identity and location, and then evaluating these results to determine acceptability. Cr. 2.

 BIW EG203 : Radiographic Test Methods — This course is designed to provide the necessary training required to perform radiographic (RT) testing on various base materials and weld configurations, and to then evaluate the results. Radiological safety measures will be stressed (including state certification). Instruction will include the necessary inspection techniques, film handling, etc. to ensure adequate film contrast and clarity. Further instruction will be provided on interpreting, identifying, and evaluating radiographic film discontinuities. Rec. 2, Cr. 2.

 BIW EG215 : Blueprint Reading Methods — A study of the sketches and blueprints used by the structural trades. Rec. 3, Cr. 1.

 BIW EG216 : Sheet Metal Methods — A study of the blueprints and procedures used in the sheet metal trade. Rec. 3, Cr. 1.

 BIW EG217 : Pipefitting Methods — A study of the blueprints and procedures used in the pipefitting trade. Rec. 3, Cr. 1.

 BIW EG218 : Electrical Methods — A study of the blueprints and procedures used in the electrical trade. Rec. 3, Cr. 1.

 BIW EG219 : Outside Machinist Methods — A study of the blueprints and procedures used in the outside machinist trade. Rec. 3, Cr. 2.

 BIW EG240 : Welding Technology — A course designed to provide insight into the technical aspects of standard welding techniques and practices. It includes a review of material testing and the heat treatment of steel, BIW’s welding processes (SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, GMAW-P, FCAW, SAW), thermal cutting processes (Plasma, Laser, Oxy Fuel and Carbon Arc Gouging) weld procedures, procedure and welder qualification testing, joint designs, welding best practices, weld distortion control, and causes of weld defects. Rec. 2, Cr. 2.

 BIW EG241 : Welding Symbols — Introduction to recognizing, reading, interpreting, and drawing welding symbols. Rec. 2, Cr. 1.

 BIW EG250 : Mechanical Drawing II — A continuation of Mechanical Drawing I, including parallel and radial line developments as well as triangulation in the drawing of ventilation and piping systems. Practical ventilation, piping, and shipboard application problems are also studied. Prerequisite: BIW EG120. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 BIW EG252 : Drawing Development and Technology — Students learn to create working drawing packages for the BIW producation trades. Topics include: Drawing formatting including determining best views for production, basic views and details, usage of callbacks and symbols, giveral notes pages, build requirements, dimensions and reference points, line weights and other functional drawing components, drawing types (fabrication, install, etc), tolerances and tolerance stacking and multi-discipline drawings. Other topics as time permits. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 BIW EG253 : CAD Drawing Development and Technology — Students learn to create working drawing packages for the BIW production trades using 2D technical drawings that meet industry standards using CAD software. Topics include: precision and accuracy, use of symbols, line types, line weights, orthographic projection, Multiview placement, text format, dimensions, section views, and plotting accuracy. A variety of design fields will be reviewed with an emphasis on ASME Y14.5M-2009 standards. Cr. 3.

 BIW EG255 : Machine Shop Theory I — A study of the tools, materials, machinery and technology used in the machine shop. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 BIW EG280 : Electricity I — Introduction to the nature of electricity: resistance, current, voltage, Ohm’s law, network theorems, and AC. Rec. 3, Cr. 2.

 BIW EG281 : Electricity II — A continuation of Basic Electricity, introduces inductive and capacitive circuits, meters and transformers. Prerequisite: BIW EG280. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 BIW EG282 : Electricity III — Topics include construction and troubleshooting of AC and DC generators and motors. Prerequisite: BIW EG281. Rec. 3, Cr. 1.

 BIW EG283 : Electricity IV — Topics include development and layout of motor control circuits and uses individual and team labs involving hot and de-energized motor control circuits. Prerequisite: BIW EG282. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 BIW EG355 : Machine Shop Theory II — A study of the tools, materials, machinery and technology used in the machine shop. Prerequisite: BIW EG255. Rec. 3, Cr. 2.

 ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY (↑ Top ↑)

 BIW ET200 : Basic Electronics — Introduction to the nature of electronics, semi-conductor fundamentals, diodes, zener diodes, and their use in power supply and regulator circuits. Rec. 3, Cr. 2.

 BIW ET206 : Mechanics I — The study of forces applied to structures. Introduces vector mechanics, static equilibrium, two and three dimensional force systems, distributed forces and friction, linear and angular kinematics, linear and angular kinetics, energy methods, impulse, momentum, kinetics of three-dimensional motions, and vibrations. Structures studied include plane and three-dimensional trusses, frames, beams, and cables. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 BIW ET207 : Electronics II — A continuation of Basic Electronics, introduces bi-polar transistor operation and characteristics, field effect transistors, thyristors, and optoelectric devices. Prerequisite: BIW ET200. Rec. 3, Cr. 2.

 BIW ET208 : Electronics III — Topics include digital concepts: number systems, semiconductor devices for digital circuits, integrated, digital integrated, and digital logical circuits. Boolean algebra and arithmetic circuits will be covered as time permits. Prerequisite: BIW ET207. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 BIW ET209 : Electronics IV — Topics in counter circuits, shift registers, timers, analog interfacing, memories, microprocessors, fundamentals, and programmable logic controllers will be covered as time permits. Prerequisite: BIW ET208. Rec.3, Cr. 3.

 BIW ET230 : Strength of Materials — Study of stresses and strains in structural members including tension, compression, shear, torsion, bending, and combined stresses. Stresses and strains in beams, columns, and indeterminate structure are also examined. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 BIW ET235 : Material Properties and Testing — A foundation course designed to acquaint the student with the properties and testing procedures of today’s common industrial materials used in ship building. Materials science, application considerations, and analysis of properties of metals, polymers, wood, concrete, material coatings, ceramics and composites will be covered through classroom and laboratory activity. Students will study the destructive and non-destructive testing procedures performed to identify and determine mechanical, physical and other properties for specific industrial and ship building applications. Cr. 3.

 BIW ET282 : Design Practices — The goal of this course is to give students the skills required to make sound decisions when developing any design. Emphasis will be on concept development while considering manufacturing processes, cost, material selection, standardization, design evaluation and prototype development. Students will also develop skills and become familiar with types of tradeoffs required in a fast track design environment. Prerequisites: BIW EG252. Rec. 2, Cr. 2.

 BIW ET283 : Intro to Marine Design — This Marine Design course presents topics required

 for understanding ship design at an introductory level, including buoyancy, stability, materials of

 manufacture, and inter-related systems. Students will be introduced to maritime vocabulary as

 they develop an understanding of the basic requirements of design and an appreciation for

 systems engineering principles. The course will cover maritime history, forces on a ship, design

 for manufacture concepts, and the basic physics, geometry and algebra concepts upon which ship

 design is based. Students will tour a working shipyard, if possible. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 BIW ET285 : CAD Design Practices & Applications — The goal of this course is to give students the skills required to make sound decisions when developing any design. Emphasis will be on concept development while considering manufacturing processes, cost, material selection, standardization, design evaluation and prototype development. Students will also develop skills and become familiar with improving efficiency, advanced layout techniques, annotative scales, plotting, solving problems when working with existing drawings, creating hybrid vector-raster drawings, developing symbols and templates, and using software to solve design problems. Cr. 3.

 BIW ET306 : Mechanics II — The study of forces applied to structures. Introduces vector mechanics, static equilibrium, two and three dimensional force systems, distributed forces and friction, linear and angular kinematics, linear and angular kinetics, energy methods, impulse, momentum, kinetics of three-dimensional motions, and vibrations. Structures studied include plane and three-dimensional trusses, frames, beams, and cables. Prerequisite: BIW ET206. Rec. 3, Cr. 2.

 BIW ET383 : Marine Design II — This Intermediate Marine Design course presents topics

 required for understanding ship design at an intermediate level and concentrates on detailed

 design for specific area and disciplines within the shipbuilding disciplines. Students will expand

 their understanding of the taxonomy and vocabulary of the marine industry especially as it

 pertains to certain disciplines within the shipbuilding industry. Students will develop an

 intermediate understanding for the requirements of design and an appreciation for systems

 engineering principles at a detailed level. The course will cover maritime history as it pertains to

 the review of case studies which examine the need for requirements and standards and the

 consequences that occur when those requirements are not met. Students will be introduced to the

 detailed shipbuilding design discipline data they need to have a working knowledge of for ships

 systems design including electrical, structural, piping, machinery, HVAC, and hull outfitting

 with due consideration for safety, human factors, and environmental control requirements.

 Students will complete a final project that they will present, which combines this working

 knowledge with a requirements bounded design solution for a ship design that accounts for

 dynamic forces on a ship, and design for manufacture concepts. Class room analytical work will

 include concepts involving basic physics, geometry and algebra. Students will tour a working

 shipyard if possible. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 HUMANITIES & COMMUNICATION (↑ Top ↑)

 BIW HC110 : Business Communications — Students apply basic writing skills to produce various types of business communications with a focus on technical reports, proposals and procedures. Students will also present reports orally with visual aids. Students will produce resumes and letters of application. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 BIW HC113 : Oral Communication Skills — Deals with the basics of business and professional communications, personal skills, working in groups and making effective presentations. Students will study methods of problem solving, managing conflict and conducting effective meetings through lecture and extemporaneous exercises. Students will also develop and make presentations of various lengths to selected audiences. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 BIW HC115 : Composition — This course helps students develop a flexible writing process that can be adapted to a variety of situations. Critical thinking and argumentation are emphasized, and students practice basic research skills as they learn to write effectively in a professional voice. Cr. 3.

 MANAGEMENT (↑ Top ↑)

 BIW MA200 : Labor History — The history of the organized labor movement in the United States and Canada. Includes the colonial period through the twentieth century. An introduction to the precepts of labor law and collective bargaining. Particular attention will be paid to the history of labor in Maine, the shipbuilding industry, and Bath Iron Works. Rec. 3, Cr. 2.

 BIW MA230 : Organizational Behavior — Emphasis is developing a grasp of issues and problems associated with human behavior at work. Specific topics include leadership, motivation, teamwork, conflict management, goal setting, job enrichment, time and stress management and communication styles. Rec 3, Cr. 3.

 MATHEMATICS (↑ Top ↑)

 BIW MS105 : Mathematics I — This course is designed to provide a foundation of mathematic skills necessary for the applied technical courses which follow. Areas of study include a review of basic algebra; solving equations and word problems; geometry; trig functions, right triangles and vectors; and factors and factoring. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 BIW MS115 : Pre-Calculus — Includes linear and quadratic equations, inequalities, simultaneous linear equations, matrices, graphs, composite and inverse functions, logarithmic and exponential functions, complex numbers and the complex plane, basic trigonometry, and trigonometric identities and equations. Cr. 4.

 BIW MS205 : Mathematics II — A continuation of Mathematics I, including the study of fractions and fractional equations; systems of linear equations; exponents and radicals; quadratic equations; oblique triangles; and radian measure. Prerequisite: BIW MS105. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

 NAVAL ARCHITECTURE (↑ Top ↑)

 BIW NA151 : Ship Building Process — A study of the principles of naval architecture and their application to modern vessels and the building methods and processes used at BIW. Topics include shipbuilding history, yard layout and construction stages, ship design and dimensions, structure, fabrication, pre-outfit, materials, ship stresses and welding, manufacturing engineering, hull integration, launching, sea trials and ship shock trials. Rec. 4, Cr. 4.

 PHYSICS (↑ Top ↑)

 BIW PS103 : Physics I — An introductory college physics course sequence without calculus. Emphasis on Newtonian mechanics of rigid bodies, fluids, heat and introductory thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism. Other related topics as time permits. Rec. 3 and 3, Cr. 3 and 3.

 BIW PS115 : Physics I with Lab — An introductory college physics course sequence without calculus. Emphasis on Newtonian mechanics of rigid bodies, fluids, heat and introductory thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism. A lab component will accompany the course. Rec. 3, Lab 2, Cr. 4.

 BIW PS203 : Physics II — An introductory college physics course sequence without calculus. Emphasis on Newtonian mechanics of rigid bodies, fluids, heat and introductory thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism. Other related topics as time permits. Rec. 3 and 3, Cr. 3 and 3.


 THE LANDING SCHOOL COURSES

 The following courses are taught at The Landing School in Kennebunkport, Maine, and are available only to students enrolled in the Small Craft Design and Small Vessel Systems majors.

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 LS DSN110 : Introduction to Yacht Design — Students learn the importance of the Design Spiral applied to the history and principles of design, including small craft design methodologies, parametric studies,weights and centers calculations, deck and cockpit geometry, ergonomics, general arrangement, deck layouts and aesthetics. Practical design projects are a significant portion of the course work. Cr. 3

 LS DSN117 : Marine Engineering – Mechanical — This course covers small craft system design and installation issues for propulsion machinery, ventilation, tanks, plumbing, and air conditioning systems. Small scale case studies in the early part of the course are followed by complete system installation designs for the boat design project(s) used in DSN111 & DSN112. 3.5 CR.

 LS DSN118 : Marine Engineering – Electrical — This course covers the design and installation of small craft electrical systems. Subjects include: the characteristics and behavior of electrical systems; the types of marine batteries and their charging/discharging characteristics; the design of a DC electrical system, including preparing a suitable schematic; identifying AC power sources and describing their function; designing an AC electrical system and preparing a suitable schematic; designing a start/charge circuit and preparing a suitable schematic; describing the process of galvanic corrosion and identifying the components of bonding and lightning protection systems; describing the function of basic marine electronics and understanding their installation requirements. 2.5 CR

 LS DSN120 : Introduction to Naval Architecture — Students learn the fundamental elements of hull geometry, resistance/propulsion, and stability. Topics covered include: the lines drawing, hull form characteristics and coefficients, hydrostatics, elements of resistance, powering predictions, propeller operation and selection, transverse stability, and the effect of weights on sinkage and trim. Cr. 3.

 LS DSN130 : Marine Engineering: Mechanical — Students learn small craft system design and installation requirements for engines, drivetrains, and tankage; and for mechanical systems such as plumbing, sanitation, ventilation, and air conditioning.
 Cr. 3.

 LS DSN140 : Structural Design —

 LS DSN150 : Drawing and CAD 1 — Students learn the basics of sketching, technical drawing by hand, 2-D computer aided design (AutoCad) and 3-D surface modelling & rendering (Rhino3d). Students are also introduced to ORCA (for hull design, analysis and naval architecture calculations). Cr. 3.

 LS DSN160 : Design Topics 1 — Students learn to use computer office tools and project management skills. A series of guest speakers from industry and visits to relative facilities and events are included as industry enhancement elements. Cr. 3.

 LS DSN210 : Powerboat Design — Students learn design subject matters specific to, and prepare a design study for, a planing powerboat. Topics include: hull form, arrangements, outboard profiles, advanced propeller selection, rudders and steering systems, and inboard drive trains. Cr. 2.

 LS DSN219 : Powerboat Design — This course builds on, and further develops, the subjects introduced in DSN 111 and DSN112. This course expands the learning topics from those courses into more specific Yacht Design and Naval Architecture subject matter specific to powerboats. Specific topics will include powering and range prediction, planning hull design and behavior characteristics, as well as design issues unique to powerboats. 3 CR.

 LS DSN220 : Sailboat Design — Students learn design subject matters specific to sailing yachts, including sailing performance, stability and seaworthiness, and deck arrangements as they relate to sailing requirements. They also learn specific sailboat construction requirements for elements such as the rig, keel and rudder. Cr. 2.

 LS DSN230 : Marine Engineering: Electrical — Students learn the design and installation requirements for small craft electrical systems. Topics covered include DC and AC electrical systems, batteries, generators, inverters, and charging systems. Students prepare suitable electrical schematics. Cr. 2.

 LS DSN240 : Construction —

 LS DSN250 : Drawing and CAD II — Students learn enhanced applications of drawing and computer aided design (CAD) techniques, focusing on advanced 3D modelling techniques, CNC considerations, surface modelling and rendering. Cr. 3.

 LS DSN260 : Design Topics II — Students continue visiting marine industry businesses, learning topics of importance to a small craft designer including variations in design approaches, design office practices, and client/customer relationships.
 Cr. 2.

 LS DSN270 : Design Project — Students bring together the knowledge and skills learned in the earlier part of the program to produce a preliminary design for a safe, technically sound, appropriate and attractive boat to match the given design brief. The boat may be a power or sail mono-hull, typically between 30 and 65 feet (9 to 20 meters) overall length, with some cruising accommodations. The results of the project also form a significant portfolio to assist the student as he/she seeks employment. Cr. 5.

 TOPICS IN SYSTEMS (↑ Top ↑)

 LS MST115 : Intro Marine Sys. Shop Methods Materials — Students will be engaged in several fabrication labs that will develop their skills in tool use, measuring, sketching and layout drawing. Students will learn about fastener identification, and material ordering. Students will also be instructed in good working habits such as shop safety, cleaning and protecting your work space, and work documentation. Students will be introduced to the use of composites in boat building, different fibers and resin systems, and fiberglass repair methods. Students will learn how to use composite fabrication techniques to create support structures for system installations. Cr. 4.

 LS MST125 : Propulsion — Students learn the principles of the internal combustion engine, differences between four stroke and two stroke, drive shafts, and propellers as well as spark and compression ignition. Students will become familiar with engine architecture and engine support systems. Students will learn about different types of propulsion arrangements, such as outboards, inboard outboards, and pod drives. Students will become familiar with engine installation and alignment, and troubleshooting fuel and electrical systems. Labs include the disassembly of several engines, valve adjustment, engine alignment, and engine installation planning. Cr. 7.

 LS MST140 : Electricity Concepts — Students will gain an understanding of DC and AC electricity, basic battery chemistry, methods of calculating voltage, amperage and wattage, and the relationship between electricity and magnetism. Students will draw electrical schematics and learn basic meter usage. Students will be introduced to corrosion, the galvanic scale and its importance to boats and boat systems. Cr. 3.

 LS MST145 : Applied Electrical 1 – DC — Students will learn installation methods for DC electrical systems. They will apply ABYC standards to properly size conductor and overcurrent protection, and will become familiar with methods to install, troubleshoot, and repair these systems using industry best practices. For a final project, students will wire a bench mock-up of a boats DC electrical system. Cr. 2.

 LS MST170 : Project Boat Work 1 — Students will see real world examples of systems installations on boats. They will begin to develop trouble shooting techniques and practice hand skills. Generally this is done while disassembling systems that will be replaced in Project Boat Work 2. Cr. 2.

 LS MST210 : Marine Plumbing — Students learn about common plumbing systems found aboard boats and how to design and construct black water and potable water systems for marine

 applications. Cr. 3.

 LS MST230 : Marine Special Topics: Mechanical — The purpose of this course is to cover selection and installation of windlasses and ground tackle; selection and installation of bow thrusters; mechanical and hydraulic steering; trim tabs; CNG and LPG systems. Labs will include assembling a hydraulic steering system, and hydraulic trim tabs. Students will also be introduced to the principles of refrigeration and water makers.
 Cr. 2.

 LS MST245 : Applied Electrical 2 – AC & Electronics — Students will study ABYC standards for safe installation of AC electrical wiring on boats. Students will learn about shore power connections, source selection switching, and mitigating corrosion. Students will wire a functional bench mock-up of a boat’s AC shore power system. Students will learn about radar, VHF, autopilots and other navigation and communication electronics. Students will be exposed to network equipment and more advanced electrical systems such as solar and wind chargers, high-tech batteries, and electric propulsion. Cr. 4.

 LS MST265 : Project Boat Capstone Planning & Mgmt — Students are introduced to project estimating, planning, parts ordering, and elements of project management. These topics are directly applied to project boats. Cr. 2.

 LS MST270 : Project Boat Capstone — Students will integrate all prior coursework and apply their knowledge and skills to real-world interdisciplinary challenges on project boats. Cr. 7.

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Each course’s abbreviation, number, title, description, prerequisites (if any), and credits are listed below.  Courses offered at the Bath Iron Works Shipyard as part of the Ship Design and Ship Production majors and at The Landing School as part of the Small Craft Design program are listed at the end of this section.
 
   
   
  — An introductory course in modern biology covering the following topics: evolution and the diversification of life, including principles of taxonomy and diversity of form; function and structure of plants including transport, nutrition, sensory systems, reproduction, and defense; function and structure of animals including nutrition, digestion, gas exchange, circulation, excretion, chemical and electrical signals, reproduction, and the immune system; ecology, including behavior, population ecology, species interactions, community ecology, and ecosystems.
Rec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4
  — Introduction to the concepts and principles of modern biological thought with coverage of the following topics: the chemical basis of life including atoms, molecules, organic macromolecules, and cellular structure and function; cell division, including mitosis and meiosis; the fundamentals of Mendelian genetics, gene structure and expression, and current research in the field of genetics; developmental biology and cellular differentiation; evolutionary patterns and processes.
Rec. 3, Lab 3, Cr. 4.
  — An introductory course in ecology. A study of the interactions of organisms with each other and with their abiotic environment. Topics include environmental factors, population ecology, community ecology, and ecosystem energetics. Emphasis is on illustration of basic principles using the local marine ecosystem. 
Prerequisite: BI102 and OS203. Rec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4.
  — An overview of animal biology in the marine environment. Physiology, behavior, ecology, and evolution of marine unicellular and multicellular animals will be presented. The laboratory portion of the course will focus on the diversity and habitats of marine animals in the Gulf of Maine region. Prerequisite: BI102. Rec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4.
  — The evolution and ecology of animal behavior is explored in detail. The evolution and diversity, as well as the ecological consequences, of behavior will be studied. Topics include the genetics and physiology of behavior, perceptual systems, integration and storage of information, ecology of reproduction, feeding behavior, habitat selection and migration, and social behavior. 
Prerequisite: BI102. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — An introduction to the taxonomic, physiological, chemical, and ecological aspects of marine photosynthesizers. Topics covered include: marine plant environments, physiological ecology, the influence of anthropogenic effects on marine photosynthesizers, as well as an examination of microalgae, seaweeds, salt marsh plants, and sea grasses. Laboratory emphasis is on a survey of marine flora and habitats found in the Gulf of Maine. 
Prerequisite: BI102 with a final grade of C- or higher. Rec. 3, Lab 3, Cr. 4.
  — Physiology examines the processes of cells, tissues, and organ systems. This course is designed to allow an understanding of how physiological processes relate to how organisms function in their environment. We will utilize three primary approaches: (1) structure/function studies examining how the morphology of a system relates to function, (2) comparative discussions contrasting the mechanisms by which marine plants and animals are adapted to life in the marine environment, and (3) evolutionary comparisons of how different organ systems have evolved within and throughout marine taxa. 
Prerequisite: BI102 and OS203. Rec. 3, Lab 3, Cr. 4.
  — An introductory course in the biology of fishes. Topics include: anatomy and physiology, ecology, evolution and behavior of fishes, classification of fishes, and the conservation and management of fish and fisheries. 
Prerequisites: BI102 or OC101 or instructor permission. Rec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4.
  — This course focuses on the structure, function and biochemistry of eukaryotic cells. Emphasis will be placed on cell architecture, transmission of cellular information, and the cell cycle. The laboratory focuses on developing cell culturing skills, including aseptic techniques and generating and interpreting growth curves. Additionally, molecular techniques will be applied to investigate cell functioning at the DNA, RNA, and protein levels. Students will develop and carryout a hypothesis driven research project which will culminate with students formally presenting their results. Prerequisites: BI102 and CH310. Rec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4.
  — This course is an introduction to genetics from the molecular to the population level. The course covers concepts of classical Mendelian genetics, prokaryote genetics, maintenance of variability, gene interactions, and modern genomics. Genetics in ecological and evolutionary settings will be emphasized. Modern genetic techniques and technologies will be described as well.
Prerequisites: BI102 and CH310. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — Symbiosis is the interaction between two or more different types of organisms in an ecological setting. Interactions such as mutualism, commensalism, parasitism, and predation occur at the cellular, organismal, and community levels. Relevant marine, aquatic, and terrestrial examples of symbiotic relationships will be investigated and discussed in order to appreciate the biological and evolutionary significance of these remarkable associations.
Prerequisites: BI201 and BI301. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — A course examining the distribution of organisms on Earth. Topics covered will include global and regional biogeographic patterns, early Earth and fundamental biogeographic processes, phylogeography, ecological biogeography, and conservation biogeography. This course will also explore current biogeography topics by discussing papers from primary literature. 
Prerequisites: BI201. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — A course allowing students to pursue instruction not normally offered in the curriculum, through any combination of lecture and laboratory. Departmental approval required. Cr. 1-3 as appropriate.
   
  — Introduction to the shipboard responsibilities of deck officers. Orientation and practical experience in watch standing and ship maintenance procedures, including an overview of ship systems. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisites include: EG101, NS101, PE114, VPDSD, participation in the Regiment; completion of the ship’s Familiarization/Orientation program; first year maintenance; fire training; pass the USCG Lifeboatman Exam. Cr. 4.
  — A cooperative experience in the merchant marine in which the student is normally assigned a billet aboard a commercial merchant ship by the director of cadet shipping. (In some cases this cruise may be accomplished aboard the T.S. State of Maine.) The student participates in the operation of the ship as a cadet mate applying classroom lessons of the first two years. An extensive written sea project detailing all aspects of the experience is required. 
Prerequisites: students must not be on academic probation and must have passed CR103 or CD103, NS122, NS241, NS262, NS271, NS272, NS282, NS292, NS293, and MT21D or Department Chair approval. Basic Safety Training and drug-free certification are also required. Cr. 4.
  — The final cruise in a series of three. A thorough shipboard experience designed to prepare the student to understand fully the systems and operating procedures necessary for the execution of the responsibilities of a third mate. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. 
Prerequisites: CD203 with a grade of C- or higher, NS221, NS301, NS332, NS345, NS381, MT32D or Department Chair approval. Cr. 4.
   
  — Introduction to the shipboard responsibilities of engineering officers. Orientation and practical experience in watch standing and ship maintenance procedures, including an overview of ship systems. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisites include: EG101, NS101, PE114, VPDSD, participation in the Regiment; completion of the ship’s Familiarization/Orientation program; first year maintenance; fire training; pass the USCG Lifeboatman Exam. Cr. 4.
  — A cooperative experience in the merchant marine in which the student is normally assigned a billet aboard a commercial merchant ship by the director of cadet shipping. (In some cases this cruise may be accomplished aboard the T.S. State of Maine.) The student participates in the operation of the ship as a cadet engineer applying classroom lessons of the first two years. An extensive written sea project detailing all aspects of the experience is required. 
Prerequisites: students must not be on academic probation and must have passed CR103 or CE103, ET201 or ES201, EG234, EG252, EG261 or EG265, ET371 or ES371, and EG292 or have a minimum of C- grade in each at the end of the 10th week of the current semester, or obtain permission of the Engineering Cadet Shipping Coordinator. Basic Safety Training and drug-free certification are also required. 
Cr. 4.
  — The final cruise in a series of three. A thorough shipboard experience designed to prepare the student to understand fully the systems and operating procedures necessary for the execution of the responsibilities of a third engineer. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisites: CE203 with a grade of C- or higher, EG372, ET211 or ES251 or ES201; Satisfactory participation in the ship’s Familiarization/Orientation Program, Maintenance Second Class, or approval by the Training Committee on Exceptional cases. Cr. 4.
   
  — Formerly CH301. This course examines basic concepts of general chemistry, including: stoichiometry, atomic structure, periodic properties, chemical bonding, states and properties of matter, equilibria, acids and bases, and properties of organic compounds. Rec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4.
  — Atomic and molecular structure, bonding types and energies, stoichiometric computations, solutions, equilibria, oxidation-reduction, nuclear and organic chemistry. Rec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4.
  — An introduction to the nature and properties of matter at the atomic and molecular level; chemical changes; stoichiometry; energy changes; structure and periodicity of elements; states of matter, chemical bonding, and kinetics. Rec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4. 
  — A second course in chemistry dealing with equilibria of acids and bases; simple thermodynamics; electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry; metals and non-metals; and brief introduction to organic and biochemistry. Prerequisite: CH210. Rec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4.
  — An introduction to general organic chemistry with an emphasis on natural aspects of the topic. Areas of concentration will include: organic nomenclature, structural theory and stereochemistry of aliphatic and aromatic compounds, and chemical reactions of fundamental importance to organic chemistry. The laboratory will present a survey of analytic methods commonly employed in organic chemistry. Prerequisite: CH220 with a final grade of C- or higher. Rec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4.
   
  — A full-time work experience for power engineering technology students, normally with wage compensation, in shoreside industrial and utility power plants. The work experience must be related, in both theoretical and practical engineering, to the student’s field of study in basic power engineering operations and maintenance. A minimum of ten full weeks or the equivalent at the discretion of the instructor, of employment is required to be eligible for credit in this course. Note: The combined satisfactory employment hours of CO200 and CO300, however, must total 1050 hours or more in a steam facility for the student to be eligible for the State of Maine Third Class Engineer (Stationary Plant) license. The course grade will be based on an extensive written project documenting this work experience. When registering for this course, the student must be in good academic standing. Students in a probation or warning status will not be eligible to participate in this course. Prerequisites: EG234, EG261, ET101, ET211, ET371, ET378, and drug free certification required. Cr. 2.
  — A full-time work experience for power engineering operations students, normally with wage compensation, in shoreside, steam powered, industrial and utility power plants. The work experience must be related in both theoretical and practical engineering, to the student’s field of study in basic power engineering operations and maintenance. A minimum of twelve full weeks or the equivalent at the discretion of the instructor, of employment is required to be eligible for credit in this course. Note: The combined satisfactory employment hours of CO201 and CO301, however, must total 1050 hours or more in a steam facility for the student to be eligible for the State of Maine Fourth Class Engineer (Stationary Plant) license. The course grade will be based on an extensive written project documenting this work experience. When registering for this course, the student must be in good academic standing. Students in a probation or warning status will not be eligible to participate in this course. Prerequisites: EG234, EG243, EG261, ET101, ET211, ET371, and drug free certification required. Cr. 2.
  — A full-time work experience for Marine Systems Engineering (non-license track) students, normally for wage compensation, in a real-world engineering environment. Credit will be awarded at ¼ credit for each two weeks of satisfactory work, with a minimum of 1.5 credits required to earn credit for the course. Requirements include a daily work-activity journal (unless prohibited by documented national or company security concerns), a brief completion report, and a weekly e-mail report sent to the MSE Co-op Coordinator. Prerequisites: Student must have successfully completed the first two years of the MSE program, be in good academic standing and not be on academic warning or probation, and drug free certification required. Prerequisite: ES196 or CR103 or CE103. Cr. 1.5 to 4.0.
  — 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: HC111, NS101, NS103, PE114, NS132, NS135, NS241, USCG1 and USCG2 or approval of the SVO/VOT coordinator and drug free certification required; pass the USCG Lifeboatman Exam, USCG3. Cr. 3.
  — The second in a series of full-time work experiences for power engineering technology students, normally with wage compensation, in shoreside industrial and utility power plants. A continuation of CO200 with emphasis on advanced power engineering operations, maintenance, organization, and management. A minimum of ten full weeks or the equivalent at the discretion of the instructor, of employment is required to be eligible for credit in this course. Note: The combined satisfactory employment hours of CO200 and CO300, however, must total 1050 hours or more in a steam facility for the student to be eligible for the State of Maine Third Class Engineer (Stationary Plant) license. The course grade will be based on an extensive written project documenting this work experience. When registering for this course, the student must be in good academic standing. Students in a probation or warning status are not eligible to participate in this course. Prerequisites: CO200, EG372, EG431, ET212, EG382, ET432, ET401, and drug free certification required. Cr. 2.
  — The second in a series of full-time work experiences for power engineering operations students, normally with wage compensation, in shoreside, steam powered, industrial and utility power plants. A continuation of CO201 with emphasis on advanced power engineering operations, maintenance, organization, and management. A minimum of twelve full weeks or the equivalent at the discretion of the instructor, of employment is required to be eligible for credit in this course. Note: The combined satisfactory employment hours of CO201 and CO301, however, must total 1050 hours or more in a steam facility for the student to be eligible for the State of Maine Fourth Class Engineer (Stationary Plant) license. The course grade will be based on an extensive written project documenting this work experience. When registering for this course, you must be in good academic standing. Students in a probation or warning status are not eligible to participate in this course. Prerequisites: CO201, EG321, EG372, EG382, EG431, and drug free certification required. Cr. 2.
  — A maximum of three credits will be offered for a directed cooperative education experience: students must submit a proposal for evaluation and approval of the Ocean Studies faculty at which time credits will be assigned; the final grade to be based on a cooperative education project report to be submitted by the student upon completion of the Co-op experience. Prerequisite: drug free certification required. Cr. 1-3.
  — 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 50 GT Mate/Near Coastal/Oceans license). Prerequisite: CO223 or CR214, and NS271, NS272, NS262, NS292, NS293 or approval of the VOT coordinator and drug free certification required. Cr. 3.
  — A period of work experience, normally full-time and paid, with private industry or government in a job related to the student’s degree program and/or career goals and which differs significantly from previous experiences. Normally, credit will be awarded at the rate of 0.25 credits for each two weeks of full-time work experience. No student may earn more than four credits in this course during his/her enrollment at the Academy and these credits cannot be substituted for any other degree or minor program requirements. Prerequisite: MSE program coordinator’s approval and drug free certification required. Cr. 0.5 to 4.0. (Students in Marine Systems Engineering are required to successfully complete 1.5 credits of this course.)
  — A period of work experience, normally full-time and paid, with private industry or government in a job related to the student’s degree program and/or career goals and which differs significantly from previous experiences. Normally, credit will be awarded at the rate of one-half credit for each two weeks of full-time work experience. Grading will be on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. No student may earn more than four credits in cooperative education during his/her enrollment at the Academy and these credits cannot be substituted for any other degree or minor program requirements. Prerequisite: Department Chair approval and drug free certification required. Cr. 0.5 to 4.
  — 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 50 GT Mate/Near Coastal/Oceans license). Prerequisite: CO323 or approval of the VOT coordinator and drug free certification required. Cr. 3.
   
  — This two-month training cruise will introduce the Auxiliary Sail License Candidate to the preparation and operation of a large, traditional sailing vessel. One month will be spent fitting out the schooner Bowdoin (and other vessels) for the sailing season, and one month will be spent sailing. The itinerary will include both coastwise and offshore sailing. Cr. 4.
  — A two week training cruise for fourth year students that encompasses advanced practical training and STCW assessment. This is both a coastwise and offshore passage incorporating terrestrial and celestial navigation, watchkeeping, vessel handling, emergency operations, passage planning and the entering and clearing of foreign ports. The schooner Bowdoin is used for this course so the student is also exposed to sailing a traditionally rigged auxiliary sail vessel. Prerequisites: NS101, NS241, NS262, NS271, NS272, NS282, NS292, NS293, and CO323. Cr. 2.
   
  — A course in problem solving using computers and emphasizing a structured approach. Topics include: structured solution methods, programming fundamentals, spreadsheet modeling, and an introduction to presentation software. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — An introductory level course in computer programming and applications. This course introduces engineering students to basic structured programming and engineering mathematical software. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — An intermediate course in computer programming, using C/C++. Prerequisite: CS150. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — A course allowing students to pursue various topics in Computer Science. Rec. 3, Cr. 3
   
  — Introduction to supply and demand, markets, externalities and public goods, the theory of the firm, industrial organization and game theory, and factor markets. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — Introduction to national income accounting, business cycles, and inflation. Topics also include money and banking, monetary and fiscal policy. Rec. 3, Cr. 3
   
  — A study of basic mechanical power generation systems, with emphasis on the applicable technologies and their safe and efficient management. The course is designed to introduce both engineering and non-engineering students to operating engineering. The course provides a foundation for many engineering department courses. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — An introduction to marine and stationary power plant systems and equipment through study, inspection, and maintenance applications. Topics include lubrication and lube oil purification systems; pumps; air removal equipment; and heat exchangers; piping systems and valves; control systems for temperature, pressure, and flow; compressed air systems; distilling plants; and auxiliary steam turbines. In addition, basic equipment techniques and tag-out safety procedures are introduced. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisite: EG101. Lab. 3, Cr. 2.
  — An introductory course in machine tool practices for Power Engineering Technology students. This course is designed to give students the basic theory and practical application necessary to work with and supervise the operation of machine tools and associated equipment such as engine lathe, milling machine, drill press and precision measuring and layout tools. PET students may take EG252 in place of this course and also apply EG252 toward the PET Free Elective requirement. Rec. 1, Lab. 0, Cr. 1.
  — An introduction to and practice in the principles, safety aspects, and correct operations of arc welding and oxyacetylene cutting. Emphasis is on all-position shielded metal arc welding. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Rec. 1, Lab 2, Cr. 2.
  — An introductory course in machine tool practices. This course is designed to give students the basic theory and practical application necessary to operate machine tools and associated equipment such as engine lathe, milling machine, drill press, precision measuring and layout tools. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Rec. 1, Lab. 3, Cr. 2 .5.
  — The construction and design of marine boilers of all types, including fuel oil systems and equipment, feedwater analysis, furnace refractories, and U. S. Coast Guard construction regulations. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisite: EG101. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — A condensed version of EG261 (Steam Generators I) with more emphasis on principles of design, automation, and operation and less emphasis on construction details. Prerequisite: Marine Systems Engineering Major or consent of instructor. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisite: EG101. Rec. 2, Cr. 2.
  — Introductory study of diesel engine principles, covering typical construction features with pertinent systems including fuel, lubricating, cooling, starting and maneuvering, exhaust and heat recovery. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — A study of the elementary principles, descriptive classifications, and construction and accessories of various types of marine, stationary, and auxiliary turbines. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisite: ET211 or ES251 or ES201. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — This course is designed to develop each student’s ability to recognize and effectively deal with compliance issues and professional ethics associated with environmental permitting procedures. The course will include an introduction to environmental science with a focus on defining standards pertaining to all aspects of pollutants, emissions, control technology, and enforcement. The course will consist of three primary areas: air quality, water quality including ballast water, and hazardous waste. Prerequisites: CH301 or CH101 or CH352 or CH152 or CH210. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — Practical study of the operation and utilization of lathes and milling machines. Provides a continuing opportunity to receive actual practice in threading and milling projects. Prerequisite: EG252. Rec. 1, Lab 3, Cr. 2.5.
  — Designed to give the machine tool student experience in developing advanced machining skills. Training includes internal single point threading and boring; knurling, radius and taper turning on the lathe; and advanced milling machine operations using traditional machining methods. Computer numerical controlled programming and machining will be introduced. Traditional machining and computer numerical control (CNC) machining projects are required. Prerequisite: EG351 or permission of instructor. Rec. 1, Lab 2, Cr. 2.
  — Builds on ET/ES371 to develop an understanding of design, construction, operational characteristics, efficiency and maintenance of DC and single- and 3-phase AC machinery, and pulse-width modulation (PWM) and its applications to propulsion and industrial drives. Lab work will emphasize principles of safe and efficient operation, troubleshooting, and installation of electrical machinery and systematic use of measuring equipment. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisites: ET371 or ES371. Rec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3.
  — A study of measurement and adjustment techniques, and of control systems on modern main and auxiliary steam turbines. Includes lubrication systems, main propulsion shafting and propellers, and maintenance and emergency repairs of main propulsion turbines. The operation and maintenance of all types of marine boilers and their associated equipment along with U.S. Coast Guard operating regulations are covered. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisites: EG265 or EG261, EG321. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — The objective of this course is to provide the student with an introduction to the offshore oil exploration industry, including rig design and construction, and deepwater drilling operations. Combined with NS 386 (Offshore Tech I), this course is intended to prepare the student with the basic knowledge to successfully engage in a career in the offshore oil industry. Included topics: Rig design and construction, subsea equipment and operations, mud circulating systems, drilling equipment, drill string, directional drilling, fracking operations, hole problems, and rig casualties. Prerequisite: NS386. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — Continuation of material from EG292, with emphasis on theory and operation of air intake systems, fuel injection systems, governors, and lubrication systems. Characteristics of available lubricants and factors affecting lubrication and combustion are covered in detail. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisite: EG292 or NS132. Rec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3.
  — An upper-level course in engineering operations and related topics. Topics to be determined based on student or faculty proposals. Prerequisites to be determined based on course level and content or approval of department chair and instructor. Cr. 1-3.
  — Covers operations, testing, and components of steam power plants through lectures and laboratories that include work with a steam plant simulator and an operating steam plant. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisites: EG382, and ET371 or ES371. Rec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3.
  — The design, operation, and maintenance of marine and industrial gas turbines and their systems. Prerequisites: ET211 and EG321. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — The theory and practice of specialized types of welding such as tungsten inert gas, aluminum, and pipe welding. Includes specialized fabrication problems encountered aboard ship. Prerequisite: EG243. Lab. 3, Cr. 1.
  — Refrigeration processes encountered in the marine field and industry. Includes the design, operation, and maintenance of the principal refrigeration cycle components, reciprocating and rotary centrifugal compressors, and the refrigerants used. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisite: ET211 or ES201 Rec. 2, Lab. 1, Cr. 2.5.
  — A review of marine diesel engines of all types including the design, operation and maintenance, indicator card analysis, and emergency repair of large diesel engines. Prerequisite: EG392. Rec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3.
  — A review of marine diesel engines of all types including the design, operation and maintenance, indicator card analysis, and emergency repair of large diesel engines. Prerequisite: EG392. Rec. 2, Cr. 2.
  — The course will introduce concepts of power plant operations, which build on previous PEO curriculum material. This will include fossil power plant operations and technologies, electrical grid operation and current topics of interest in the power generation industry. This course is a communications intensive course. Prerequisites: EG382 and EG431. Rec. 3, Lab. 2, Cr. 4.
  — The course will develop concepts of power plant operations, which build on previous PEO curriculum material. This will include combined cycle power plant operations and technologies, environmental considerations, professional ethics and current topics of interest in the power generation industry. This course is a communications intensive course. Prerequisite: EG497. Rec. 3, Lab. 2, Cr. 4.
   
  — This interdisciplinary course investigates the interaction of major factors that influence global climate. Students will examine evidence that supports and refutes climate change due to human activity and related effects on the biosphere. The course also addresses strategies to minimize or adapt to changes in climate and their affects on global physical, social, and biological landscapes. Content relevant to each student’s major is included. Rec. 3, Cr. 3
  — This introductory course will examine the effects of our actions in the areas of business, engineering, science and transportation as they relate to our marine and terrestrial environment. Students will consider pollutant sources and effects, mitigation affects, regulatory and ethical behavior, environmental health and safety, and financial considerations. At the completion of this course students will have a fundamental understanding of environmental issues and responsibilities as they relate to degree programs at MMA. Rec. 3, Cr. 3. 
  — This course provides an introduction to pollution control (regulations and environmental effects), wastewater treatment, oil spill containment, spill response, recover and beach/soil remediation, on-shore spill response and sail remediation, and process control specifically (but not exclusively) related to marine transportation and power plants. Course will include related environmental health and safety component. Course will include hands-on lab components for sample testing, site monitoring, site visits and coordinate with local facilities and State or Federal regulators. Prerequisite: EN202. Rec. 2, lab. 2, Cr. 3.
  — Pollution Prevention, MARPOL Convention. Particularly Sensitive Sea Areas.Oil Pollution, Preparedness, Response and Co-Operation Convention (OPRC). Environmental Sensitivity and Impacts. Oil spill properties, behavior and fate, health and safety, response organization and control strategies, oil containment booms, oil skimmers. Shoreline Clean-up. Media Relations. Liability and compensation. Oil Spills in Ice Covered Waters. Oil spill trajectory model and oil weathering model. Case studies. Table top exercises. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — An upper level course in environmental sustainability and related topics. This course will address institutional goals including “gather, analyze and interpret information” and “recognize environmental consequences of individual and professional decisions” as well as other goals determined by the instructor. Prerequisites to be determined by course level and content. Cr. 3 or 4.
  — This course will focus on the development, production and use of 1st and 2nd generation biofuels including biomass, alcohol, biodiesel, biogas and engineered specialty fuels like biojet and biocrude. An overview of the field provides the rationale for biofuels as part of the energy sector. The basic chemistry and energetics of combustion, fermentation and other relevant reactions are considered fundamental to understanding how fuel creates energy, and the subtle differences between fuels that make them more or less valuable. Economic, regulatory, social and environmental considerations will make up a significant percentage of the course content. Prerequisites: CH301 or CH101 or CH352 or CH152 or CH210. Rec. 2, Lab. 3, Cr. 3.
  — This course will include an introduction to air pollution regulations, emissions testing, the science of emissions and reduction in emissions through process control and mechanical optimization, air pollution control techniques specifically (but not exclusively) related to marine transportation and power plants. This course will also include a related environmental health and safety component. This course will include hands-on lab components for sample testing and site monitoring. Prerequisites: CH210 or CH301 or CH101 or CH352 or CH152. Rec. 2. Lab. 2, Cr. 3.
   
  — A first course in “structured” conceptual design of engineering systems. Lectures emphasize methods of creating alternate approaches to solve a given “open ended” engineering problem, and identifying the most promising solutions. This communications intensive course includes a conceptual design project and simple computer application. Students will work in design teams devising, evaluating, and defending a feasible solution to a design problem. Rec. 2, Cr. 2.
  — A study of the construction and design of ship hull and engineering systems, using the Training Ship State of Maine and Medium Speed Engine Lab as case studies. This course will focus on the design of the systems, but present operational aspects to better understand the system design, including experiential learning in laboratory exercises and a research project. Prerequisite: HC111 and EG101. Lab 4. Cr. 2.5.
  — This course provides an introduction to fluid dynamics and thermodynamics including the properties of pure substances, gas laws, first and second laws of thermodynamics. Topics include hydrostatics, conservation of mass and energy, introduction to the second law of thermodynamics and basic heat transfer. Practical problems in hydrostatics, pipe flows and losses, pump sizing, heat transfer and thermal analysis of heat devices including engines and heat exchangers will be part of the course. Computer problem will also be assigned. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisites: CS151, MS110 or MS150, PS102 or PS 162, ET201 Lab concurrent or permission of the instructor. Rec 4 Lab 2, Cr. 5
  — The study of forces applied to structures. Includes an introduction to vector mechanics, static equilibrium, two and three-dimensional force systems, distributed forces, and friction. Structures studied include trusses, frames, and beams. Prerequisites: MS110 or MS150 and PS102 or PS162. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — A study of stresses and strains in structures due to tension, compression, shear, torsion, bending, and combined stresses. Stress transformation and introduction to three-dimensional stresses. Applications include beams, columns, and indeterminate structures. Prerequisite: ES205. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — An engineering-level extension to ET201 Fluid Power. Topics include fluid statics and dynamics as applied to ship stability, series and parallel pipe flow, open channel flow, and inviscid flow around solid objects. Application of curve fits and dimensional analysis to experiment design and data reduction. Prerequisites: ET201 or ES201, ES205, MS252. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — Introduction to thermodynamic properties, phases, and processes and the concepts of energy, work, and heat. The First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics are developed. Entropy and availability are developed through Second Law analysis. Computer application and problem solving are emphasized and design and open-ended problems are presented as design experiences. Prerequisites: MS110 or MS150, PS102 or PS162, and CS150. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — Engineering applications of the First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics, entropy and availability to the following topics: analysis of power and refrigeration cycles, gas mixtures, psychometrics and flow through nozzles, and blade passages, and combustion processes. Heat transfer principles are introduced. Engineering design and computer applications are emphasized. Prerequisites: ES201, MS120 or MS160, and PS201 or PS261. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — An expanded version of ET371, for students planning to take the Engineering-in-Training (EIT) examination. Includes additional topics in AC and DC circuit theory, transient analysis in DC circuits, Norton’s and Thevenin’s Theorems, loop current and node voltage analysis, and complex notation analysis of AC circuits. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisites: PS201 or PS261, MS110 or MS150. Rec. 3, Lab. 2, Cr. 4.
  — A second course in engineering design, utilizing applied probability and statistics for design evaluation and improvement. Topics may include control charts, measurements, analysis of variance, statistically designed experiments, robust design, response surfaces, and reliability. Topics and techniques discussed may also include product design and development, design team skills, and engineering project management. This communications-intensive course includes computer modeling and analysis and a significant design project. Prerequisites: ES180, MS252, CS150 or CS151, ET230 or ES235, and ES245; or consent of instructor. (Students are expected to have completed or to be taking ET230/ES235 and ES245 concurrently.) Prerequisites: Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — An upper-level course in engineering design or related topics. Topics to be determined based on student or faculty proposals. Prerequisites to be determined based on course level and content or approval of department chair and instructor. Cr. 1-3.
  — A review of topics that are normally covered on the EIT examination, plus material on how the examination is organized. Prerequisite: major in MSE, MET, PET; senior standing. Cr. 2
  — A vector-based study of linear and angular kinematics, linear and angular kinetics, energy methods, impulse, momentum and kinetics of simple three dimensional motions. Prerequisites: ES205 and MS260. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — An upper-level course in engineering mechanics. Topics include a detailed study in the kinematics and kinetics of a rigid body, vibration theory, Lagrangian mechanics, and the Hamiltonian function. Application of these techniques to the solution of practical engineering problems will be emphasized. Prerequisite: ES420. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — Application of the basic concepts of engineering statics, strength of materials, and dynamics to the design of machine elements. Analytical and empirical techniques are presented for the design and analysis of a variety of mechanical components including fasteners, springs, bearings, gears, shafts and couplings. Lubrication principles are introduced through bearing analysis. Prerequisites: ES235 and ES420 or permission of the instructor. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — Electromechanical control systems theory and applications to design and analysis of practical marine and industrial electromechanical automation and control systems. Topics include, mathematical modeling of dynamic systems, transient-response analysis, stability analysis, steady-state errors, and PID compensation, and will utilize computer analysis and simulation. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). Prerequisites: ET432 (Co-requisite for 5 Year MSE students), MS260, Rec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3.
  — A variety of numerical algorithms and techniques which may be employed in the solution of engineering problems. Topics may include solution of nonlinear equations, zeroes of polynomials, interpolation and approximation, curve fitting, numerical differentiation and integration, matrix manipulations, linear simultaneous equations, solution of first and higher order (and systems of) differential equations, finite difference approximation for derivatives, and mathematical modeling. Prerequisites: CS150 or CS151, and MS252. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — This course investigates the relationship between design, manufacture, and the likelihood of failure at the component and system levels. Topics include a study of reliability mathematics, reliability testing, risk analysis, human factors, design of experiments, and reliability management. Application of these techniques to the solution of marine systems problems will be emphasized. Prerequisites: ES380 and MS260. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — An introduction to the structure and structural characteristics of materials used in engineering, including metallic alloys, ceramics, polymers, and composites. Methods of processing are emphasized. Prerequisites: ET230 or ES235 and CH301 or CH152. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — A laboratory experience through which students learn the basics of engineering testing. This communications-intensive course includes experiment design, instrument selection and calibration, data collection, analysis of data, and report writing and presentation. Prerequisites: ES235, ES245, ES251 or ES201. Lab. 3, Cr. 2.
  — Preparation for the major design project required in the final semester of all Marine Systems Engineering students. Each student or student team will work with an engineering faculty member to select a problem, collect reference materials, develop design objectives and specifications, select a design approach and methodology, and devise a detailed project plan. This course is communications intensive. (In special cases, course requirements may be satisfied through independent study.) Prerequisite: Marine Systems Engineering final year status or permission of the major Coordinator. Rec. 1, Cr. 1.
  — A communications-intensive project course in which the student, individually or as part of a team, applies his/her knowledge of engineering operations, engineering science, engineering design, and technical communications to analyze and create, communicate, and defend design solutions to an open-ended problem of practical interest approved by an engineering faculty member. Prerequisite: ES598. Rec. 1, Cr. 3.
   
  — Study and practice in lettering, use of tools, methods of geometric construction, multiview projection, orthographic representation, and delineation applied to marine technology and engineering. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Rec. 2, Lab 2, Cr. 3.
  — An introduction to applied fluid mechanics, including properties, hydrostatic pressure, flow and pressure, flow and pressure measurements, forces on areas, continuity equation, Bernoulli and general energy equations, analysis of piping systems for losses, and pump selection. These principles are applied to a variety of typical engineering problems in fluid systems. This course is designed to develop each student’s ability to analyze engineering problems. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisites: MS101 and CS150 (or equivalent). Rec 2, Lab 2, Cr. 3
  — Study of static force systems, equilibrium, friction, and moments, and their application to structures, including trusses. Also includes study of simple dynamic systems, including kinematics of rectilinear and angular motion, force and inertia, work, energy, and power, the basics of oscillatory motion, and impulse and momentum. Prerequisites: MS110 or MS150, PS102 or PS162. Rec. 4, Cr. 4.
  — An introduction to heat and work processes that covers units, properties, energy, and the first and second laws of thermodynamics applied to ideal gas and steam processes. Prerequisite: ET201. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — Power and refrigeration cycles, heat transfer, and contemporary problems in energy conversion. Prerequisite: ET211. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — Study of stresses and strains produced in materials due to tension, compression, shear, and torsion. Prerequisite: ET202. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — Experiments in thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics, standard experimental techniques, data analysis, and report writing. Communications intensive. Prerequisite: ET211 or ES352 or ES201 or ES251. Lab. 3, Cr. 2.
  — This course introduces materials used in engineering applications along with guidelines for determining the appropriate materials for a given application. It also introduces fundamental science that determines the properties of materials, such as bonding types and atomic/molecular structures. Mechanical and physical properties of materials will be examined in the lectures and in laboratory exercises. Includes standard experimental techniques, mechanical and computerized data acquisition and analysis, and report writing. Communications intensive. Prerequisites: CH301, ET230, and ET452. Rec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3.
  — Extension of electromagnetic principles to AC and DC circuits, including balanced three-phase AC, and their application to the analysis of DC and AC circuits. Includes meters, transformers, batteries, and three-phase AC. Introduction to practical operation of shipboard and industrial electrical systems. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisite: PS201 or PS261. Rec. 3, Lab. 2, Cr. 4.
  — A study of economic theories and principles as applied to engineering decision making. It includes methods of compound interest, annual worth, and present worth, rate of return, benefit/cost ratio, capital allocation, depreciation, and risk analysis. Other topics will include revenue requirements, price level changes, and minimum attractive rate of return. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — A practical study of typical engineering software used in industry. Examples include the use of spreadsheet for economic studies, computer aided drafting, power plant controls, moving data from one analysis to another, and special topics chosen by the instructor. Prerequisite: CS150. Rec. 2, Lab. 3, Cr. 3.
  — An upper-level course in engineering technology and related topics. Topics to be determined based on student or faculty proposals. Prerequisites to be determined based on course level and content or approval of department chair and instructor. Cr. 1-3.
  — A study of principles and hardware for control and automation systems as applied to processes in marine and shoreside power plants. Media studied include pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical/electronic. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisites: EG372, CE203 or CO200 or CO201 or CO203. Co-requisite: ET432. Rec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3.
  — Operational amplifier theory, applications and troubleshooting of basic electronic components used to control electrical power, including diodes, transistors, SCRs, relays and related components. Circuits studied include operational amplifiers, rectifiers, transistor drivers, transducers, digital logic circuits. Applications may be taken from automation, AC and DC control circuits, battery charging systems and power supplies, and digital logic systems. Prerequisite: ES371 or ET371. Rec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3.
  — Extension of the theory and practice of communications tasks of a working engineer or technologist, including engineering proposals and reports; mechanism and process description; instructions, accident or casualty reports; technical specifications; and progress reports. Application of effective visual aids to both oral and written communications will be emphasized. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisites: HC111 and CO200 or CO201 or CO203 or CE203 or NA152. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — A study of the components, functions, and operating principles of an air conditioning system with particular attention focused on the influence of temperature, humidity, and air motion as related to human comfort. Topics include psychometrics, air quality, capacity calculations for heat gain and loss, air distribution, and elementary refrigeration systems. Rec. 2, Cr. 2.
  — A course in which the student, individually, applies his/her knowledge of engineering operations and engineering science to a project that gathers and interprets information from an operating power plant (marine or stationary). Upon completion of the project, the student will be required to defend a written summary. This project will incorporate elements of the MET curriculum to develop student competence in technical and non-technical skills to solve problems. This course may require the student to work as part of a team to collect data and/or other information to support their individual project, as well as the team project that is part of MET Capstone II. Prerequisites: CE203, EG372, and ET211. Rec.1, Cr. 1.
  — A course in which the student, as part of a team, applies his/her knowledge of engineering operations, engineering science, and technical communications to orally defend and report on collected data from the ET491 Marine Engineering Technology Capstone I project. This project will draw together elements of the MET curriculum to develop student competence in technical and non-technical skills to solve engineering problems. Prerequisite: ET491. Rec. 1, Cr. 1.
  — A communications-intensive course in which the student, as part of a team, applies knowledge attained in multiple courses in the MET curriculum to a project intended to solve a technical problem. This project will draw together multiple elements of the MET curriculum to develop and assess student competence in both technical and non-technical areas. Prerequisites: CE203, EG372, ET211 and ET452. Rec. 2, Cr. 2. 
  — A course in which the student individually applies their knowledge of computer methods, engineering operations, engineering science, and technical communications to analyze, create, communicate and defend a written technical project. The course will further develop knowledge of power plant operations, building upon previous PET curriculum content. This will include renewable energy, electrical grid operation, and current topics of interest in the power generation industry. This course is a communications intensive and computer intensive course. Prerequisites: ET378, EG382 and EG431. Rec. 3, Lab. 2, Cr. 4.
  — A course in which the student, individually, and as part of a team, applies his/her knowledge of computer methods, engineering operations, engineering science and technical communications to analyze and create, communicate and defend a written project. At least one formal presentation will be included in this project. Additionally, the course will develop concepts of power plant operations, which build on previous PET curriculum material. This will include combined cycle power plant operations and technologies, using a power plant simulator, environmental considerations, professional ethics and current topics of interest in the power generation industry. This course is a communications intensive and computer intensive course. Prerequisite: ET498. Rec. 4, Lab. 2, Cr. 5.
   
  — This course exposes students to the major issues affecting people and the places where they live. Students will develop cartographic-, writing-, and critical-thinking skills as they explore relationships both between and across diverse socio-cultural and physical environments. Topics include population, health, migration, gender, sexual identity, folk and popular culture, language, religion, and ethnicity. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — This course exposes students to the major issues affecting people and the places where they live. Students will develop cartographic-, writing- and critical-thinking skills as they explore relationships both between and across diverse socio-cultural and physical environments. Topics include political systems, food and agriculture, oceans and fisheries, environment and climate change, development and economic systems, transportation, industry and energy, services and settlements, and urban patterns. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — An introductory course in which students will learn the fundamentals of Geographic Information Science and its application to science, business and the social sciences. The course will include lectures, readings, and hands-on activities both on and beyond computers. Students will learn to use GIS software to define and complete a research project. Topics covered will include integrating the basic concepts of cartography with GIS technologies, applying GIS to real world problems, understanding the ethical and social problems relevant to GIS, attaining and analyzing spatial data, and working with various GIS software packages. Rec. 3, Lab 3, Cr. 4
  — An upper-level course in geography and related topics. Topics to be determined based on student or faculty proposals. Prerequisites to be determined based on course level and content or approval of department chair and instructor. Cr. 1-3.
   
  — This course helps students develop a flexible writing process that can be adapted to a variety of situations. Critical thinking and argumentation are emphasized, and students practice basic research skills as they learn to write effectively in a professional voice. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — Introductory level includes the basics of the language with equal emphasis on developing reading, listening, writing, and speaking skills. For students with no previous study of the language or fewer than 2 years in high school. Cr. 3.
  — Intermediate level includes a systematic, but gradual review of the essentials of grammar and strengthens reading, writing, and especially speaking skills. Cr. 3.
  — Introductory level includes the basics of the language with equal emphasis on developing reading, listening, writing, and speaking skills. For students with no previous study of the language or fewer than 2 years in high school. Cr. 3.
  — Intermediate level includes a systematic, but gradual review of the essentials of grammar and strengthens reading, writing, and especially speaking skills. Cr. 3.
  — Introductory level includes the basics of the language with equal emphasis on developing reading, listening, writing, and speaking skills. For students with no previous study of the language or fewer than 2 years in high school. Cr. 3.
  — Intermediate level includes a systematic, but gradual review of the essentials of grammar and strengthens reading, writing, and especially speaking skills. Cr. 3.
  — An interdisciplinary examination of the cultural roots of modern global society from human beginnings through the early modern period. Prerequisite: HC111. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — An interdisciplinary examination of the cultural roots of modern global society from the early modern period to the present. Prerequisite: HC111. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — Students apply basic writing skills to produce various types of business communication, such as short and long reports, letters of inquiry, transmittals, proposal preparation, and organization of information for oral presentation using modern technological communication systems. Prerequisite: HC111. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — Energy use and policy is changing, with increased international energy demand and increasing environmental pressures. This course provides an overview of energy use in the US and the world, looking at how we arrived at our current state of energy consumption. The course will cover energy technology, policy, economics and environmental effects of energy use, the political and social issues related to energy consumption in the US and worldwide, and sustainability. This course fulfills the requirements of a Humanities/Social Science elective. Rec. 3, Lab. 0, Cr. 3.
  — An independent research project or course to be arranged between the instructor and an advanced student or students pursuing a humanities and social sciences minor. Regular seminar meetings and an extensive research project required. Prerequisite: HC111, permission of instructor and advisor. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — This course offers a survey of the interrelationships between technology (and science) and society, from prehistoric times to the present. The course will acquaint students with the basic history of technology, its development, the controversies it has produced, and some of its impacts on society. Prerequisite: HC111. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — This course traces historical developments in film production (including types of framing, the introduction of camera motion, lens effects, the introduction of sound, etc.) and shows how these techniques lead to cinematic meaning. Prerequisite: HC111, Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — Is it ever ok to kill civilians during war? If my pet dies, should I be able to clone a replacement? What if it is my daughter that dies? Can I clone her? Should all drugs be legal? What about guns, pornography, or abortion? Can we genetically engineer “better” people? Should we? Do I have a responsibility to help to end poverty or hunger? And is euthanasia ever appropriate? Some of the most important questions are the most difficult to answer. This seminar will give you an opportunity to explore some of the most pressing moral issues in our world while giving you the tools to discuss and debate those same issues. Prerequisite: HC111 and HC220 or HC230. Rec. 3, Cr. 3. 
  — An upper-level course allowing students to pursue various topics in the humanities. Topics might include: thematic or imagistic studies, or work of special genres, or individual authors, philosophers, composers and/or artists. Proposals may be student or instructor initiated. Prerequisites: HC112 or HC220 or HC211 or HC230. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — This course helps students understand the language of drawing, a means of communicating literal or imaginative pictorial ideas. Students will develop a vocabulary for drawing, and learn how to accurately represent on paper what one sees. This course will stress learning about the power of line, and perspective on a two-dimensional surface so that the work tells the viewer what the artist wants to say and that the drawing aspires to be art rather than a diagram. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — This course prepares students to work in the MMA Writing Center as peer consultants. Topics include writing center theory and practice, an overview of disciplinary genres, and working with ESL and learning-disabled students. Writing process strategies are reviewed, as are such rhetorical elements as style, organization, grammar, punctuation, and usage. Students complete the course with a practicum in the Writing Center. Prerequisite: HC111 and instructor permission, Rec. 1, Cr. 1.0
  — This course focuses on the craft of writing: how to write with clarity, precision, and economy. Via short writing tasks, we will try our hands at a wide variety of genres, from the most personal to the most professional writing. Students will have a great deal of freedom to choose their own subjects. We will study writing we admire, exercise stylistic moves and skills, and read what the best writers have to say about writing. Workshop format, meaning the heart of the class will be reading and responding to each other’s writing. Emphasis on experimentation, risk-taking, and fun. Writers at all levels welcome: Advanced writing is the goal, not a prerequisite. Prerequisite: HC111. Cr. 3. 
  — This course is an introduction to the art and science of photography. Primary emphasis is placed on photographic fundamentals and skill development in the use of the 35mm camera and in printing photographs in the black-and-white darkroom. Principles and essentials for users of digital technology are also included. Attention to composition is stressed. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — An upper level, Humanities/Social Science elective course that will focus on an interdisciplinary study of current issues. This course is open to students with high aspirations who are nominated and invited by the faculty. Students will be eager to search for answers to difficult problems, and will critically analyze and discuss contemporary issues while challenging their opinions and beliefs across disciplines. For a description of this semester’s offering please see the course description on the portal. Prerequisites: Instructors permission, HC111, and (HC112, or HC211, or HC220 or HC230). Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
   
  — Beginning with early civilizations in North America, this course recounts the settlement of the continent, the colonial and revolutionary periods, the early national period, sectionalism, the Civil War and Reconstruction. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — This course examines both the internal growing pains of American society beginning in 1877 as well as the sometimes rocky U.S. rise to global power, tracing the country’s initial reluctance to enter world affairs to its status, at the end of the twentieth century, as the cultural, political, and economic leader of the world – the last superpower. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — The American Civil War still stands as the most destructive in this nation’s history. Resolving issues left untouched by the Declaration of Independence, the Revolutionary War, and the Constitution, the Civil War was a bitter and bloody fight to define and extend rights promised by the Founding Fathers. This course examines events leading to war, four years of armed conflict, and the Reconstruction period. Prerequisite: HY260 or HY300, or permission of instructor. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — An upper-level course allowing students to pursue various topics in the history. Proposals may be student or instructor initiated. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — Frequently called “The American Century” the years 1900 to 2000 mark a time of immense change for the United States, both domestically and internationally. This course examines the evolution of America from involvement in WWI, through the Great Depression, WWII, the Cold War, the fall of the Soviet Union, and the end of the millennium. Prerequisite: Either HY260, HY270 or permission of the instructor. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
   
  — A period of work experience, normally full-time and paid, with private industry or government in a job related to the student’s IBL degree program and/or career goals and which differs significantly from previous experiences. Ten to twelve weeks of employment are expected with usual IBL academic requirements of weekly write-ups, Co-op summary report, and a completed project with report. This is a graded course. This course may be counted as a departmental elective in the IBL Curriculum but may not be substituted for LO400 which is required after the junior year. Prerequisite: IBL program coordinator’s approval, sophomore standing or Department Chair permission, and drug free certification required. Cr. 3.
  — An introduction to the field of business logistics and with a focus on inventory and its various components such as materials management, physical distribution, traffic management, warehousing, purchasing, inventory management, outsourcing, and logistics organization. Exposure to current trends and developments in logistics management including, but not limited to, environmental and social impacts of a supply chain and respective applied sustainable solutions. The course will serve as a base for upper level logistics courses. Prerequisites: MA101, MA111, and sophomore standing or LSS Department Chair permission. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — Theory and case analysis pertaining to modal, intermodal and multimodal freight transportation with coverage of road, rail, air and water modes of transportation. Course focuses on the role of transportation in the logistics and supply chain processes including industry structure, capabilities, financial performance, key player analysis, and the contractual and pricing interface between shippers and carriers. Prerequisites: MA101, MA111, LO201 and sophomore standing or LSS Department Chair permission. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — Introduction to the application of information technology in logistics organizations and the roles of managers and staff professionals in developing and using information systems based on current and future technology. This course uses software packages and applications to solve logistics and transportation problems, and study of logistics related technologies. Prerequisites: CS150, LO201, MA101, MA111, and junior standing or LSS Department Chair permission. Rec. 3, Lab. 2, Cr. 3
  — This course will study warehousing operations and physical distribution of inventory in the form of raw materials, semi-processed and finished goods in supply chains. Study of material handling equipment and packaging of goods and materials throughout the distribution center, warehouse, production operation, and related inbound and outbound transportation will be covered. Facility design and layout for efficient flow of materials will be introduced. Prerequisites: LO201, LO213, LO311 and junior standing, or LSS Department Chair permission. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — Acquisition of necessary goods, materials and services in exchange for funds or other remuneration. Locating qualified vendors, seeking alternative sources, and negotiating favorable terms are considered. Emphasis is placed on contemporary and emerging strategic considerations such as partnering with suppliers to design, develop and service product lines, and establishment of long-term prime vendor contracts. Prerequisites: LO201, MA312, junior standing, or LSS Department Chair permission. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — It is the responsibility of the student to find and secure the Co-Op experience. The IBL Co-Op is a period of full-time, paid, professional employment experience within the private or public sector including non-profit organizations. The earned position must be related to logistics or supply chain management, and which differs significantly from any previous employment experiences. All IBL students are required to earn a minimum of three Co-Op credits to be earned in twelve weeks of full-time employment or 480 hours. The student is required to complete several graded milestones prior to the summer co-op in addition to an extensive written project. The syllabus contains the necessary details of assignments and is subject to change each year. No student may earn more than four credits with LO400 during his/her enrollment at MMA and these credits cannot be substituted for any other degree or minor program requirements. Prerequisite: IBL program coordinator’s approval, junior standing or LSS Department Chair permission, and drug free certification required. Cr. 3-4.
  — A study of the various components of international logistics system such as import/export procedures and documentation, international commercial and payment terms, world shipping markets, air and ocean freight management, third party logistics service providers, and cargo and financial risk management issues. Prerequisites: LO201, LO346, MA204 and senior standing or LSS Department Chair permission. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — The study of logistics and supply chain potential future shifts and the drivers for those changes. Explores current events in supply chain, structural issues, and development of future direction, options and alternatives with roles that current students may play in that environment including inter-firm logistics integration, planning, sourcing, production, order management, distribution, administration, and customer relations that can be strategically harnessed to leverage strategic competitive advantage across multiple companies. Includes integrated supply chain metrics and performance measurement. The case method will be used to provide experience in integrating material from this and prior courses in the International Business and Logistics program. Prerequisites: LO201, LO213, LO344, MA312, and senior standing or LSS Department Chair permission. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
   
  — A foundation course that provides an overview of the fundamentals of business management in the context of global logistics and supply chain. It includes a conceptual framework for the managerial functions and challenges within and between companies in the creation and distribution of tangible goods, as well as the nature of contemporary business, current issues, and career opportunities. This course is a requirement of all IBL students even if a similar course is completed at another institution. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — An introduction to the preparation, use, and analysis of the four basic financial statements with an emphasis placed on the study of various financial transactions. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — An introductory survey course to doing business globally. Course will focus on country differences, theories and issues in cross-border trade and investment, and global monetary system and competing in the global marketplace, with special emphasis on entry strategies and modes. Prerequisites: EC102, EC103, MA111, and Sophomore standing or LSS Department Chair permission. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — Focuses on the process of creating and fulfilling consumer and organizational needs through strategies involving the conception, pricing, promotion and distribution of ideas, goods and services in a market economy. The interrelationship of planning and marketing is explored throughout the course. Prerequisites: MA101, and sophomore standing or LSS Department Chair permission. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — An introduction to management decision making involving such topics as: cost/volume relationships, budgets and variances, the allocation of costs, and job costing and process costing. Prerequisite: MA111, and sophomore standing or LSS Department Chair permission. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — Twenty-first century careers in the maritime industry, scientific research, engineering and international business require the skills to manage large, complex projects with diverse stakeholders across multiple organizations. This course introduces the foundational concepts necessary to successfully initiate, plan, schedule, execute and assess such projects. Students will explore project management with a practical, hands-on approach using case studies, appropriate software tools and collaboration with industry partners. Team-based learning will allow students to develop analytical, critical thinking and decision-making skills necessary to lead and/or participate in a project environment with team members from different disciplines. Prerequisites: Junior/Senior standing or department chair permission. Rec. 3. Cr. 3.
  — Building and managing world-class operations through Total Quality Management; designing, building, planning, and controlling Fast Response Organizations including demand management, process design, capacity strategy, facility location and layout, inventory management, performance measurement, and global enterprise integration. Prerequisites: LO201, LO213, MA204, MA101, MA111, and junior standing or LSS Department Chair permission. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — Course will examine elements of business law including its ethics and the U.S. judicial system. Topics to be covered include contract and employment law, business regulations, and corporate governance issues, and related case studies. Prerequisites: MA101 and junior standing or LSS Department Chair permission. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — An introduction to the study of asset pricing, risk management, project evaluation, and debt and dividend policies. Prerequisites: MA111, Junior standing or LSS Department Chair permission. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — This course addresses the processes and stakeholders that characterize and create the dynamics of contemporary organizational life. Topics such as organizational culture, conflict, group interaction, and structure are addressed from both a theoretical and “real world” perspective. Relevant case studies are considered to develop and broaden insight and analytical skills that are vital to manage, navigate, and lead organizations through change and growth. Prerequisites: LO400, and senior standing or LSS Department Chair permission. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — The role of law in transnational commerce; traditional business law subjects (sales, commercial paper, etc.) as well as environmental subjects (trade regulations, employment, ethics, and others) are studied to assist managers in competing successfully in competitive global markets through development of skills to make judgments about the political and business risk of doing business internationally. Prerequisites: MA332, MA204, and senior standing at MMA or LSS Department Chair permission. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — A community outreach program that aims to promote free enterprise and business principles while enhancing written and oral communication, leadership, self-discipline and teamwork skills. Will provide hands-on learning experience for students in business and economics, and also opportunities to network with local and national business leaders. Students in Free Enterprise involvement and project team participation required. Approval by department is required. Cr. 0.5-4
  — A course allowing students to pursue advanced topics of international business and logistics not offered in the curriculum. Topics of study will depend on the interests of the student and supervising faculty member(s). Approval by department chair is required. Cr. 1-3.
   
  — A study of the assessment, recognition and treatment of various diseases and injuries that may be encountered in the workplace. This course includes first aid, CPR and blood borne pathogens. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — A course including didactic and mostly practical skills. Included will be IVs, medication administration, skeletal and spinal immobilization. Prerequisite: MD310. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — This course, that follows the National EMS Education Standards, is designed to give students, through lecture, practical lab, and clinical experience, the entry-level knowledge and skills necessary to provide basic emergency medical care and transportation for patients who access the emergency medical system. Upon successful course completion, students are eligible to take the National Registry of EMT’s certification examinations. Students will perform interventions necessary to provide patient care and transportation including basic level patient assessment, airway management and oxygen administration, CPR, spinal immobilization, shock management, bandaging and splinting, and medication administration. This course meets twice a week and up to 4 weekend days. Text, Online Work and all assigned work must be completed prior to end of class and an average of 75% must be achieved to take the National Registry of EMT’s certification examination. Rec. 6, Cr. 5.
  — An upper-level course allowing students to pursue various topics in Medicine. Proposals may be student or instructor initiated. Prerequisites: Approval of department chair and instructor. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
   
  — Includes linear and quadratic equations, inequalities, simultaneous linear equations, matrices, graphs, composite and inverse functions, logarithmic and exponential functions, complex numbers and the complex plane, basic trigonometry, and trigonometric identities and equations. Rec. 4, Cr. 4.
  — Part 1 of a 2-part pre-calculus sequence. Includes linear and quadratic equations, inequalities, complex numbers, basic trigonometry. To be followed by MS103. Rec. 3, Cr. 2.
  — Part 2 of a 2-semester pre-calculus sequence. Includes graphs, composite and inverse functions, simultaneous linear equations, matrices, logarithmic and exponential functions, and trigonometric identities and equations. Prerequisite: MS102. Rec. 3, Cr. 2.
  — Differential and integral calculus of algebraic and transcendental functions; applications, including physical problems, graphing and optimization; and basic integration, indefinite and definite integrals. Prerequisite: MS101 or equivalent. Rec. 4, Cr. 4.
  — A second course in calculus, covering further techniques of integration, calculus of transcendental functions, functions of several variables, infinite series, and an introduction to ordinary differential equations. Prerequisite: MS110. Rec. 4, Cr. 4.
  — A course designed to develop the mathematical skills considered important for business students and prepare them for business calculus. Topics include: algebra review, linear functions, systems of linear equations and matrices, linear programming, the mathematics of finance, logic, sets, elementary probability and statistics, game theory, digraphs and networks, and nonlinear functions. Rec. 4, Cr. 4.
  — Functions, analytic geometry, limits, continuity, derivatives of algebraic functions and applications; study of graphs maxima and minima, methods of approximation; and elementary integration, indefinite and definite integrals. Rec. 4, Cr. 4.
  — A course designed to develop the mathematical skills considered important for business students. The primary emphasis is on the calculus for functions of one variable and its applications. Note: It is recommended that students planning to pursue graduate studies or those on an NROTC scholarship should take MS150. Prerequisite: MS101 or equivalent. Rec. 4, Cr. 4.
  — Applications of the integral, advanced methods of integration, analytic geometry, the calculus of transcendental functions, improper integration, conics and polar coordinates, and the introduction of infinite series and the calculus of several variables. Prerequisite: MS150 or permission of the Mathematics Coordinator. Rec. 4, Cr. 4.
  — An introductory, calculus-based course in probability and statistics with an emphasis on engineering and scientific applications. Topics include: descriptive statistics; probability (basic probability and discrete and continuous random variables and their distributions); point and interval estimation; hypothesis testing of sample means, proportions, and variances; regression models; use of statistical software. Applications will include reliability and experimental design. Prerequisites: a Computer Science course or evidence of computer literacy, and MS150. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — An introduction to applied mathematics useful in applied science and design engineering. Topics include infinite series formation, both functional and numerical, in pursuit of non-analytical solution, numerical techniques with emphasis on error analysis, vector calculus and linear algebra. Applications include, but are not limited to, chemical reaction, electrical circuits, curvilinear regression for experimental data, oscillatory systems, fluid force, coupled systems and mathematical modeling of dynamic systems. Use of computer generated solution is encouraged. Prerequisite: MS120 or MS160. Rec. 4, Cr. 4.
  — An introductory, algebra-based course in statistics with an emphasis on business and managerial applications. Topics include descriptive statistics; basic probability and random variables; point and interval estimation; hypothesis testing of sample means and proportions; linear regression and correlation; and use of statistical software. Applications will include decision making, quality management, statistical process control, and time-series forecasting models. Prerequisite: a Computer Science course or evidence of computer literacy. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — A first course in ordinary differential equations with emphasis on analytic solution. Topics include existence and uniqueness of solution, first order equations, linear and selected nonlinear higher order equations, and solution by Laplace transforms, numerical solution and introduction to solution by series. Applications selected from mechanics, biology, thermodynamics, resonance, electrical networks, automatic control and servomechanisms, epidemiology and ecology. Mathematical formulation and design are stressed in all applications. Prerequisite: MS120 or MS160. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — A course allowing a student to pursue topics or sequences of topics not otherwise offered. Proposals are to be student initiated, in consultation with an instructor. Prerequisite: Department and instructor approval. Rec. 1-3, Cr. 1-3.
  — A second course in applied mathematics for applied science and design engineering students. Topics include review of eigenvectors, eigenvalues and orthogonality, Taylor series method, Picard’s method of iteration, method of Frobenius, Bessel’s equation, Legendre’s equation, Strum-Liouville problems, Fourier series and analysis, Gram-Schmidt orthonormalization and self-adjoin differential equations. Partial differential equations such as the heat equation, wave equation and potential equation are formulated using basic physical principles and brought to solution. The Laplacian in rectangular, cylindrical and spherical coordinates is investigated. Application to design analysis and dynamical systems is stressed. Prerequisites: MS252 and MS260. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
   
  — Presents the principles of naval architecture and their application to modern vessels. Describes the procedures used in the determination of ship characteristics; damaged and undamaged stability including topics like loose water, flooding and grounding; and typical ship construction and ship building procedures, tests, and ship’s trials. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — Theory and practice of naval architecture, basic principles and design calculations; terminology, hull form geometry, buoyancy, intact and damaged stability and trim, ship strength and powering. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisites: ET230 or ES235, and ET201 or ES201 or ES245. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — Ship dynamics. This course continues the development of naval architecture topics including resistance and powering, seakeeping, and maneuvering. In parallel, students will develop a concept design for a small vessel based on a set of mission requirements. Prerequisite: NA372. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — A course allowing students to pursue advanced topics in Naval Architecture not offered in the curriculum. Topics of study will depend on the interests of the student and supervising faculty member(s). Approval by department chair is required. Cr. 1-3.
  — A communications-intensive ship design project in which the student, individually or as part of a team, applies his/her knowledge of ship stability, strength, resistance, powering, machinery selection, and general arrangements to complete a concept design from a set of performance requirements. Students will apply modern computer tools for naval architecture to calculate hull shape, hydrostatics, damage stability, and resistance. Students will present their final design and defend design decisions. Prerequisite: NA372, NA430. Rec. 1, Cr. 3
   
  — An introduction to nautical science which covers basic skills that would put the student at the able bodied seaman level of knowledge and prepare the student for the U.S. Coast Guard lifeboat examination. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Rec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 2.
  — An introduction to ship construction as it relates to all types of vessels. Basic naval architecture and management functions regarding ship structure are stressed. Topics include hull structure and components, vessel design process, design stresses, tonnage measurements, and load line assignment. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisites: EG101 and NS101. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — This course will introduce students to the fundamentals of Vessel Operations. It is designed to run concurrently with NS101 and augment the seamanship skills taught in that class. The curriculum includes basic nomenclature, vessel propulsion and handling, safety and regulations pertinent to the maritime industry. The lab portion of the course is taught by the Waterfront Staff and will provide students with the opportunity to put classroom concepts into safe practice aboard vessels on the water. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Rec. 2, Lab 2, Cr. 2.
  — A study of vessel cargo and the role of the ship in integrated transportation systems. At the introductory level topics include cargo responsibility, fundamental objectives of good stowage, and a survey of cargo gear. The role of the ship’s officer is examined and related to various types of vessels and cargo operations. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — A current overview of the maritime industry, what it consists of, how it operates, how it is characterized economically, and how it is regulated. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — Introduction to the fundamentals of the engine and drive-train typically found aboard commercial vessels and yachts. 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.
  — An introduction to the fundamentals of vessel construction. 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 half hull from lines drawings. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Rec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3
  — Tanker Operations — This course meets the USCG formal education requirements for Dangerous Liquid Cargo Person In Charge (PIC) (46cfr 13.209), Tankerman Engineer (46 cfr 13.509) and the competence requirements of Table A-V/1-1-2 of the STCW Code as amended for the Minimum Standard of Competence In Advanced Training for Oil Tanker Cargo Operations. Provided evidence of 90 days of service in deck or engine departments of one or more tank vessels for the following limitations a Tankerman-Engineer endorsement shall be limited to maintenance and repair of cargo equipment or Tankerman-PIC (Barge) (DL) endorsement be limited to Non-Self Propelled barges.
Successful completion of this course will lead to the issuance of the Dangerous Liquid Cargo Certificate and credited with 2 loads &amp; 2 discharges toward the Tankerman PIC endorsement. The presentations will highlight areas of principal concern to the junior officers, especially those necessary to minimize the possibility of accidents and pollution. Included are a detailed study of cargo handling procedures, inert gas systems and crude oil washing, environmental protection, tanker safety practices, and other required topics associated with tank vessel operations. Rec. 3, Lab. 2, Cr. 4.
  — Basic concepts of meteorology with particular emphasis on marine applications. This includes a study of ocean winds and weather with the plotting and analysis of weather maps, weather routing of ships, and familiarization with the various Weather Bureau publications and services. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — Electrical and mechanical system fundamentals, associated with yachts and small commercial vessels, are examined. These include: DC electrical theory and installation standards, storage batteries, multi-meter use, AC electricity, pumping systems, refrigeration, reverse-osmosis water makers and hydraulics, ABYC standards and CFR requirements are covered. The lab explores DC circuits, wiring standards, systems operation, installation and maintenance. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisite: NS132. Rec. 2, Lab 2, Cr. 3.
  — Seamanship refers to a body of practical knowledge that is essential to creative solutions at sea, as well as to routine shipboard operations. Through labs and lectures the student will be acquainted with the information and practical skills associated with rigging, mechanical advantage, deck equipment, hardware, maintenance, and line handling and safety procedures. The course includes material appropriate to functioning as an Able Bodied Seaman, as well as to efficiently organizing the work of others. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisite: NS101. Rec. 2, Lab 2, Cr. 2.
  — The International and Inland Rules of the Road for preventing collisions at sea. This includes application, definitions, lights and shapes, steering and sailing rules with sound signals for vessels in meeting, crossing, and overtaking situations, and conduct of vessels in restricted visibility. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — An introductory navigation course intended for all students pursuing a license for any tonnage class. The rudiments of navigation are covered in lecture format. Topics include: charts, plotting tools and techniques, dead reckoning, gyro and magnetic compasses and their errors, fixes and running fixes, set and drift, tidal and current calculations, navigation publications, and chart correcting and piloting with electronic navigation instruments. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — Weekly exercises aboard Academy watercraft and in the Academy’s Bridge and Navigation Simulator allow the student to practice the skills taught in NS271. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisite: Must be taken concurrently with NS271. Lab 3, Cr. 1.
  — A celestial navigation course intended for students pursuing an unlimited Third Mate’s license or an ocean endorsement for a limited tonnage license. This course will cover the basic practices of celestial navigation. Emphasis is placed on solutions of the various celestial navigation calculations involving the sun. Topics covered are: time from a navigational standpoint, essentials of nautical astronomy, time diagrams, the nautical almanac, sight reduction of the sun, time of celestial phenomena, local apparent noon, noon sights, azimuths, and amplitudes of the sun. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisites: NS271 and NS272. Rec. 4, Cr. 3.
  — Introduction to electronic navigation topics including theory, practical operation, and use of modern shipboard electronic navigation instruments. Successful completion of the marine radar portion of this course, the co-requisite NS293 course, and the follow-on course (NS498) leads to certification as Radar Observer as approved by the U.S. Coast Guard. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Pre-requisites: NS271 and NS272. Co-requisite: NS293. Rec. 3, Cr. 3. 
  — Weekly exercises in the RADAR simulator allow the student to practice and develop skills in interpreting RADAR information and using RADAR for collision avoidance, as well as applying theory taught in NS292. Successful completion of this course is necessary for certification as a USCG RADAR Observer. This course supports the marine license requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping (STCW). Co-requisite: NS292. Lab 1, Cr. 1
  — This course addresses a variety of nautical topics that have not been covered in the first three semesters of the SVO/VOT program. Topics include ship structure, ship handling, towing, marine communications, emergency procedures and stability. These topics are covered at a level appropriate for anyone holding a USCG Mate 200 ton license. In the latter part of the semester, and in conjunction with NS299, class time is used for taking the Mate 200 ton exam. Rec. 2, Cr. 2.
  — Course to assist sophomore license candidates in the VOT and SVO programs. Preparation for completing the appropriate USCG license examinations will include use of sample tests, test-taking techniques/stragegies, study guides and how to use of CFRs and other references. Rec. 2, Cr. 1.
  — Principles, terms, and procedures used in determination of transverse, longitudinal, and damage stability of ships of all sizes. Examines the physical laws affecting a floating body. Includes the effects of cargo operations, loose water, fuel consumption, grounding, and flooding on vessel stability and examines cases involving loss of stability. Calculating and adjusting trim are also covered. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisite: NS102 for MTO students; NS135 for VOT students. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — An introductory level study in the safety culture on ships and other vessels in the transportation systems. Topics include IMO, USCG, NTSB, Port State Control. Owner, crew responsibility of fundamental objectives of good seamanship. Study of the safety management system and follow through with best practices. The role of the ship’s officer is examined and related to various types of vessels and safe operations. Effects of fatigue and crew wellbeing will be examined to help evaluate performance. Students will be required to work with peers to assess situations to protect crew, ship’s equipment and the environment. Rec. 3, Cr. 3. 
  — This course will build on the basics of meteorology learned in NS221, Meteorology. The student will learn to locate, organize and interpret various weather products from commercial and government sources, including facsimile maps, internet sites and commercial weather software. The student will utilize these products to plan and execute “virtual voyages” in real-time, making vessel routing decisions for chosen vessels on fictitious voyages. Prerequisite: NS221. Rec. 2, Lab 2, Cr. 3.
  — This course offers a comprehensive study of the various maritime communications, stressing distress and safety communications including, but not limited to; radiotelephone procedures GMDSS FCC regulations, and flag and flashing light signaling. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Rec. 2, Lab. 3, Cr. 3.
  — 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.
  — This course will prepare the student to sail as a deckhand or mate aboard an inspected auxiliary sail vessel, as well as to sit for the USCG Auxiliary Sail License Exam. (Sea experience will have to be documented by the student on his/her own time in order to qualify for the license.) The successful student who earns his/her license will be qualified to sail as mate or master on USCG certified auxiliary sailing vessels such as passenger vessels, charter vessels and training vessels. Subject areas will include sail theory, sail vessel handling, heavy weather sailing, rules and regulations, voyage planning and emergency procedures. Labs will take advantage of the academy-owned sailing yachts and the schooner Bowdoin, including one weekend cruise aboard the Bowdoin. Prerequisites: NS101, PE200, PS102 or permission of the instructor. Rec. 2, Lab 2, Cr. 3.
  — This course provides a background in the operation and management of limited tonnage vessels. Topics include vessel design, cargo operations, and vessel management. Lab sessions aboard the M/V Pentagoet require students to develop proficiency in all aspects of the vessel’s operation. Emphasis is placed on advanced close-quarters maneuvering. Practical vessel handling requirements and operations for the assessment of the TOAR (Towing Operator’s Assessment Record) are initiated in class and lab. Prerequisites: NS345. Rec. 2, Lab. 3, Cr. 3.
  — This is a lab course which will introduce the student to modern rigging and sail making skills (including concepts and materials) and their application to professional sailors. Topics to be covered include: assembly and maintenance of double/exotic braid running rigging, leading edge sail construction methods and repair, selection of standing rigging, tuning of multi-spreader rigs, handling characteristics associated with rig tune, winches and furling systems, spars, and safety while working aloft. Prerequisite: NS241, PE200. Lab 6, Cr. 3.
  — Through a mixture of lab and lecture, this course addresses the skills and the historical contexts which are part of traditional sailing vessel operations in the present day. Topics include marlinspike seamanship, canvas and leather work, caulking, aspects of wire and fiber rigging, block maintenance, and general rig safety. Prerequisite: NS241. Rec. 2, Lab 2, Cr. 3.
  — During this course, students will develop the knowledge and practical ability needed to be a boat and ship handler. Topics include propulsion systems, ship maneuvering, anchoring, docking and undocking, emergency situations, ship pilots, ship to ship interaction, channel effects and tug use. Classroom lecture, launch and tug use, as well as the shiphandling simulator are used to present the material. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Rec. 2, Lab. 3, Cr. 3.
  — Terrestrial Navigation II — Students will study the Sailings and other material related to long range voyaging that appears on the USCG exam. Other topics include magnetic and gyrocompasses, and voyage planning publications. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisites: NS271 and NS272. Rec. 4, Cr. 3.
  — The objective of this course is to provide the student with an introduction to the offshore oil exploration industry, including rig design and construction, and marine/maintenance operations. Combined with EG387 (Offshore Tech II), this course is intended to prepare the student with the basic knowledge to successfully engage in a career in the offshore oil industry. Included topics: Safety/Environmental procedures, offshore organization, crane operations, helicopter operations, vessel transfer operations, weather procedure, overview of drilling operations, rig stability and dynamic position and riser management. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — INDEPENDENT STUDY IN MARINE TRANSPORTATION AND NAUTICAL SCIENCE – Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor. Cr. 3.
  — An elective course for students planning to sail aboard tank vessels which examines the current theories, principles, and practices of tanker operations. The course is designed to solidify and increase the student’s knowledge of operations and management skills aboard various types of tankers through lectures and lab simulations. Prerequisite: NS210, or ET201 and EG234. Cr. 3.
  — This course addresses the administrative aspect of the master’s job aboard ship. Subject areas include applicable U.S. Laws, international codes and conventions, vessel security, shipping articles, logbooks, documents and certificates, Customs and Immigration paperwork, cargo paperwork, charter parties, and dealing with domestic and foreign authorities. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — A hands-on lab course which will build on modern and traditional rigging skills and concepts introduced in Modern Sail Vessel Technology and Traditional Vessel Technology. Topics to be covered include: Static and dynamic tuning of multi-spreader rigs and lower aspect traditional rigging, assembly and maintenance of selection of standing/running rigging, handling characteristics associated with rig tune, winches and furling systems, spars, and safety while working aloft. Course materials will focus on emerging regulatory changes around self-inspection, legal documentation, and maintenance of Inspected Sailing Vessels rigging practices. Prerequisite: Ns-343,Modern Sail Vessel Technology, Ns-344, Traditional Vessel Technology. Lab 6, Cr. 3.
  — A hands-on lab course which will build on modern and traditional sailmaking skills and concepts introduced in Modern Sail Vessel Technology. Students will inspect and repair sails from MMA vessels, design/construct a traditional sail and design/construct a modern sail utilizing CAD technology. Students will be held to high standards resulting in professional quality sails for usage in MMA’s sailing programs: Prerequisite: Ns-343,Modern Sail Vessel Technology. Lab 6, Cr. 3.
  — Applications of navigation rules with emphasis on the analysis of selected cases and court interpretations. Emphasis on the safety implications of marine casualties as well as casualty management as it relates to applicable federal rules and regulations. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisite: NS262. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — Basic theory of various modes of towing operations, including; design of coastal, offshore and inland towing vessels, barges and equipment. Preparations for different modes of towing, regulatory requirements, documentation and the industry’s use of safety management systems. Practical application of towing theory, vessels operations and safety are covered during the lab sessions utilizing MMA’s tug and barge. Transitioning between modes of towing and towing operations for the practical assessments of the TOAR (Towing Operator’s Assessment Record) are covered during class and labs. Prerequisites: NS241, NS262, NS271, NS272, NS342. Rec. 1, Lab. 6, Cr. 3.
  — This course will integrate the components of terrestrial navigation and celestial navigation. Emphasis will be placed on the duties of the second mate. Preparatory instruction for U.S. Coast Guard licensing examinations will additionally take place in this course. Prerequisites: NS282 and NS381. Rec. 4, Cr. 3.
  — Provides instruction including practical simulation based training in integrated navigation systems, concentrating on Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS). Topics include: the use of ECDIS in navigation, voyage planning and voyage monitoring; precautions to observe when using ECDIS; ECDIS sensor input, including AIS, GPS, gyro-compass, fathometer and speed log; use of ECDIS with alternative positioning sources. Prerequisites: NS292 and NS293. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Rec. 2, Lab 2, Cr. 3.
  — A course allowing students to pursue advanced topics in Marine Transportation not offered in the curriculum. Topics of study will depend on the interests of the student and supervising faculty member(s). Approval by department chair is required. Cr. 1-3.
  — This course makes extensive use of a bridge simulator to prepare students to stand a safe navigational watch, performing collision avoidance, navigation, communication, passage planning, and other vessel management functions. Much of this course is organized around BRM and ARPA training and certification. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisites: CR313, NS262, NS271, NS272, NS292 and NS293. Rec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3.
  — Extensive use of simulator training will occur in this course. Particular emphasis will be placed on radar, ARPA, collision avoidance and bridge team management techniques. Successful completion of this course will result in certification as a radar observer as per USCG regulations. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisites: NS262, NS271, NS272, NS292, NS293, NS345, CD203, CD303. Rec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3.
  — An in-depth review of topics found on the U.S. Coast Guard Third Mate’s examination. Mock examinations and quizzes are used extensively. Topics include seamanship, rules and regulations, stability, navigation rules, and ship’s business. Prerequisite: NS381. Rec. 1, Cr. 1.
   
  — A series of laboratories designed to provide student application of leadership techniques, and to prepare NROTC members for leadership positions in the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. Lab. 2, Cr. 0 (each term).
  — This course introduces the student to the organization of the U.S. Navy. The course also introduces the student to the career paths available in aviation, surface warfare, nuclear power, and the Marine Corps. An understanding of the responsibilities of a naval officer, the Navy’s mission, general military information, and the applications of these concepts within the Navy are also stressed. Rec. 3, Cr. 2.
  — In this course, students study the influence of sea power, ships, and trade from colonial days to the present. Emphasis will be placed on American naval history since 1775, the evolution of ships from sail to steam, and the effects of war on seagoing America. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — This course provides an in-depth study of the theory and principles of operation of contemporary naval weapons systems. It includes coverage of weapon system types, capabilities and limitations, theory of target acquisition, identification and tracking, sonar, and basics of radar theory. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — A continuation of NV101, this course provides prospective Strategic Sealift Officers with a fundamental understanding of their role in our national security and familiarizes them with the basic principles and procedures for operating a merchant ship as a naval or military auxiliary in a wartime convoy or independent sailing situation. Specific shipboard techniques and the total sea power objectives will be explored to familiarize the student with particular aspects of naval control of shipping, underway operations, and a variety of organizational relationships. Prerequisite: NV101. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — This course provides the student with the fundamental understanding and a practical working capability in safe navigation. Included are a comprehensive treatment of coastal piloting, inland and international rules of the road, and an introduction to meteorology as it pertains to heavy weather conditions at sea. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — This course familiarizes the student with the functions and responsibilities of the junior naval officer in the areas of shipboard operations and administration. Included are a comprehensive study of relative motion, naval communications, ship operations, formation maneuvering, replenishment at sea, and naval command and control. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — This course traces the development of warfare from the dawn of recorded history to the present, focusing on the impact of major military theorists, strategists, tacticians and technological developments. The student acquires a basic sense of strategy, develops an understanding of military alternatives, and learns the impact of historical precedent on military thought and action. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — Naval organization and management practices are examined within the context of American social and industrial organization for logistics, service, support functions, and service of major components of the Navy and Marine Corps shipboard organization. Prerequisite: Must be sophomore class level or higher. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — The purpose of this course is to sharpen the student’s understanding of some important issues about morality and to develop moral reasoning ability. The course integrates an intellectual exploration of Western moral traditions and ethical philosophy with topics and issues confronting newly commissioned officers as military leaders. The course provides a foundation in major moral traditions, including Utilitarianism, Kantian ethics, Constitutional Law, Natural Law theory, and virtue ethics. In addition, students will discuss the ethics of war through discussions of the Just War Theory (Jus Ad Bellum) and the Conduct of War (Jus Ad Bello). Readings will be from various fields, including leadership, ethics, philosophy, theology, and law and will be enhanced through case studies, video segments, and current issues in the news. It is recommended that students be in their junior or senior year; however they need not be in the NROTC program. Prerequisite: NV222 or NV401. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — Fundamentals of Maneuver Warfare: [Replaces NV 410 Amphibious Warfare] Broad aspects of warfare and their interactions with maneuver warfare doctrine. Focus on the United States Marine Corps as the premier maneuver warfare fighting institution. Historical influences on current tactical, operational, and strategic implications of maneuver warfare practices. Case studies. Enrollment preference to NROTC students. Prerequisites: NV310 or instructor permission. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
   
  — An introduction to the concepts of physical, geological, chemical, and biological ocean science. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Rec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3.
  — A seminar format course covering topics in the ocean sciences and related areas of interest. All Coastal and Marine Environmental Science, Marine Biology, and Oceanography majors are required to enroll in the OS seminar sequence for every semester in residence except for fourth-year spring semester. Rec. 1, Cr. 1.
  — A seminar format course covering topics in the ocean sciences and related areas of interest. Designed to develop communication and critical thinking skills, the course utilizes group discussion and library research to understand and interpret presentations by invited speakers. Topics will be addressed with increasing depth and sophistication as students progress through the series. All Marine Biology and Marine Science or Oceanography majors are required to enroll in this sequence for every semester in residence except the first-year fall and fourth-year spring semesters. Rec. 1, Cr. 1.
  — A seminar format course covering topics in the ocean sciences and related areas of interest. Designed to develop communication and critical thinking skills, the course utilizes group discussion and library research to understand and interpret presentations by invited speakers. Topics will be addressed with increasing depth and sophistication as students progress through the series. All Marine Biology and Marine Science or Oceanography majors are required to enroll in this sequence for every semester in residence except the first-year fall and fourth-year spring semesters. Rec. 1, Cr. 1.
  — A seminar format course covering topics in the ocean sciences and related areas of interest. Designed to develop communication and critical thinking skills, the course utilizes group discussion and library research to understand and interpret presentations by invited speakers. Topics will be addressed with increasing depth and sophistication as students progress through the series. All Marine Biology and Marine Science or Oceanography majors are required to enroll in this sequence for every semester in residence except the first-year fall and fourth-year spring semesters. Rec. 1, Cr. 1.
  — A seminar format course covering topics in the ocean sciences and related areas of interest. Designed to develop communication and critical thinking skills, the course utilizes group discussion and library research to understand and interpret presentations by invited speakers. Topics will be addressed with increasing depth and sophistication as students progress through the series. All Marine Biology and Marine Science or Oceanography majors are required to enroll in this sequence for every semester in residence except the first-year fall and fourth-year spring semesters. Rec. 1, Cr. 1.
  — A seminar format course covering topics in the ocean sciences and related areas of interest. Designed to develop communication and critical thinking skills, the course utilizes group discussion and library research to understand and interpret presentations by invited speakers. Topics will be addressed with increasing depth and sophistication as students progress through the series. All Marine Biology and Marine Science or Oceanography majors are required to enroll in this sequence for every semester in residence except the first-year fall and fourth-year spring semesters. Rec. 1, Cr. 1.
  — A seminar format course covering topics in the ocean sciences and related areas of interest. Designed to develop communication and critical thinking skills, the course utilizes group discussion and library research to understand and interpret presentations by invited speakers. Topics will be addressed with increasing depth and sophistication as students progress through the series. All Marine Biology and Marine Science or Oceanography majors are required to enroll in this sequence for every semester in residence except the first-year fall and fourth-year spring semesters. Rec. 1, Cr. 1.
  — Formerly OS101 (Introduction to Marine Science AND/OR Introduction to Marine and Environmental Science). An introduction to the physics, chemistry, geology, and biology of coastal and marine ecosystems. Laboratory emphasis is on sampling methods, data analysis, and the interactions among coastal and marine environmental phenomena. Rec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4.
  — This course instructs the student in the practical application of statistical methods in the sciences. Topics include: introduction to statistical methodology and software, how to select appropriate statistical techniques for data description or hypothesis testing, how to analyze statistical output; how to design laboratory and field experiments, how to design sampling programs, and how to communicate the results of statistical analyses in oral, written, and graphical methods. Rec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4.
  — An introduction to geology. The minerals and sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous rocks that make up the earth are examined. The course includes a survey of the processes that shape the earth, such as: plate tectonics, wind, water, glaciers, volcanism, and mass wasting. Processes internal to the earth such as earthquakes, and effects of these processes, such as faulting and folding are also examined. Prerequisite: CH220 with a final grade of C- or higher. Rec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4.
  — Formerly OC210 (Physical Oceanography). An introduction to ocean circulation and physical aspects of the ocean’s water. Ocean physics exerts important controls on marine life so this course is designed for all students interested in the ocean as a system. Prerequisite: OS101 or OC101. Rec. 3, Lab 3, Cr. 4
  — Formerly OS211 (Marine Geology). The geology of the deep ocean and continental margins is examined including the formation of these provinces and modification through sedimentation. Presents the role of plate tectonics in shaping the oceans and the role of biology and chemistry in sedimentation. Prerequisite: OS204 or OS308. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — Formerly OS212 (Marine Geochemistry). An examination of the major chemical features of the oceans in the context of the biological, physical and geological processes that shape them. Labs focus on the sampling and analysis of seawater, and related data analysis. Prerequisite: CH220. Rec. 3, Lab 1, Cr. 4.
  — Biological oceanography is an interdisciplinary field of study that examines the factors and processes that influence the distribution and abundance of marine organisms. These factors and processes include ecological and biological interactions between marine organisms as well as interactions between marine organisms and their surrounding chemical, physical and geological ocean environment. Topics to be covered include reviews of the physical and chemical processes that influence marine biota (e.g. nutrient cycling, light dynamics, stratification, upwelling, tidal mixing, etc), controls and patterns in marine primary productivity, secondary productivity processes and food web interactions, the microbial loop, and human impacts on ocean biology. Prerequisites: OS101 or OC101. Rec.3, Cr. 3.
  — This class is a scientific, quantitative examination of marine pollution. We will consider questions such as: What kind of material is discharged or makes its way into the ocean? How much of it is there? How harmful is it to humans, sea life, and food resources? Will it go away? What can be done to mitigate marine pollution and its effects? These questions will be examined through readings, case studies, and discussion of current events. Prerequisite: CH101, CH152, or CH210. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — Land-Margin Ecosystems is a broad-based, introductory survey course covering the types of interactions at the land-sea margin. Fundamental ecological principles are introduced, including the water cycle, biogeochemical processing, biodiversity, and human impacts. Students will be introduced to the breadth of types of land-margin ecosystems and their differences. Management approaches for measuring ecological services and ecological health will also be discussed. This lecture and laboratory-based course will introduce and/or reinforce concepts of marine geochemistry, physical oceanography, biological oceanography, physical geology, and sustainability. Prerequisites: OS101, OS204. Rec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4.
  — An examination of the causes and consequences of global change: changing climate, eustatic sea level rise, ocean pH, ecosystems, and pollution; human population growth and land and ocean use changes; geological precedents; model projections and uncertainties; societal consequences; mitigation and adaptation; and ethical considerations. Prerequisites: CH101 or CH152 or CH210, and EN202. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — The Scientific Diving course is designed to acquaint certified recreational SCUBA divers with various scientific diving procedures and techniques in order to qualify participants to dive under the auspices of the American Academy of Underwater Sciences (AAUS) both nationally and internationally. After successful completion of this course and approval by the MMA Diving Control Board, these candidates qualify for verification of training from MMA as AAUS certified Scientific Divers. Prerequisites: PE 303 or Permission of Instructor. Rec. 1, Lab. 3, Cr. 3.
  — An introduction to geology. The minerals and sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous rocks that make up the earth are examined. The course includes a survey of the processes that shape the earth, such as: plate tectonics, wind, water, glaciers, volcanism, and mass wasting. Processes internal to the earth such as earthquakes, and effects of these processes, such as faulting and folding are also examined. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — An introduction to large scale ocean circulation, wind driven flow, tides and waves. This course also covers the seawater properties important to circulation, sound speed and light in the ocean. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — This course provides students with a comprehensive overview of the coastal environment, its resources and uses. In addition students will learn about federal, state and local coastal planning and management issues. The first part of the course examines the existing management framework. The latter half of the course focuses on specific coastal resource management issues such as coastal pollution, coastal hazards, ocean dumping, offshore oil development, fisheries management and marine and coastal protected areas. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — This course introduces students to the details of conducting research in marine science and marine biology. Both theoretical and practical components of scientific research will be presented. Subsequently, students receive individual instruction in the development of their own research proposal. Prerequisites/Corequisites: Marine Biology majors: BI201, BI210, BI220, BI301, OS101 and OS203. Marine Science or Oceanography majors (including MS/SVO and OC/SVO): BI220 or CH310, OS101, OS203, OS204, OS210, OS211, OS212, and OS213. Coastal Marine Environmental Science majors (including CMES/SVO): OS225, OS203 and OS230. Rec. 3, Lab 3, Cr. 4.
  — This course requires students to complete a self-designed study that results in an undergraduate thesis. This thesis can be an independent research project developed and executed by the student. Research projects may be conducted under the supervision of a researcher not associated with Maine Maritime Academy, but an Ocean Studies faculty member must serve as an internal sponsor and overseer of the project. Prerequisite: OS400. Rec. 3, Lab 3, Cr. 4.
  — A course allowing students to pursue topics not normally offered in the curriculum, and may be any combination of lecture and laboratory. Departmental approval required. Cr. 1-3 as appropriate.
   
  — These courses focus on the fundamentals of personal leadership. Students will study characteristics of effective leadership, and the evolution of leadership behaviors. The course contains an introduction to leadership principles and examines the concept of leadership styles, traits, and types. Students will conduct assessments of their own unique set of leadership traits to identify strengths and weaknesses of their own styles and learn how to effectively employ their leadership abilities. Students will analyze leadership roles in the regiment and in the college’s student organizations to expand their leadership “tool bag” and to demonstrate that leadership is both an art and a science. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Each course is Rec. 1, Cr. 0.5.
  — These courses focus on the fundamentals of personal leadership. Students will study characteristics of effective leadership, and the evolution of leadership behaviors. The course contains an introduction to leadership principles and examines the concept of leadership styles, traits, and types. Students will conduct assessments of their own unique set of leadership traits to identify strengths and weaknesses of their own styles and learn how to effectively employ their leadership abilities. Students will analyze leadership roles in the regiment and in the college’s student organizations to expand their leadership “tool bag” and to demonstrate that leadership is both an art and a science. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Each course is Rec. 1, Cr. 0.5.
  — This course is designed to expose sophomore students to organizational leadership tenents and to assist them in their development of good positive leadership traits. The roles and responsibilities of a leader in the maritime environment are always changing, but one thing remains the same – behind every success in the maritime industry there is a leader who is willing to embrace and conquer challenges. The course will identify the different styles, techniques, and images of a successful leader while incorporating how to develop and fine tune students’ leadership skills. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Each course is Rec. 1, Cr. 0.5.
  — This course is designed to expose sophomore students to organizational leadership tenents and to assist them in their development of good positive leadership traits. The roles and responsibilities of a leader in the maritime environment are always changing, but one thing remains the same – behind every success in the maritime industry there is a leader who is willing to embrace and conquer challenges. The course will identify the different styles, techniques, and images of a successful leader while incorporating how to develop and fine tune students’ leadership skills. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Each course is Rec. 1, Cr. 0.5.
  — This is a cumulative program that builds on the two previous years of Personal Development that will incorporate discussion and application of leadership theories, critical thinking, and problem solving. Students will explore and develop a personal philosophy of leadership and then test that model in life situations encountered during operation of the training ship while under the supervision of the course moderators. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Rec. 0, Cr. 0.
  — This is a cumulative program that builds on the two previous years of Personal Development that will incorporate discussion and application of leadership theories, critical thinking, and problem solving. Students will explore and develop a personal philosophy of leadership and then test that model in life situations encountered during operation of the training ship while under the supervision of the course moderators. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Rec. 0, Cr. 0.
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  — Nomenclature, terminology, and sailing techniques for Mercury class boats. Certification in Mercury class boats is possible upon completion of this course. Lab 3, Cr. 0.5
  — Covers swimming skills such as stroke mechanics, breath control, diving, as well as drown proofing techniques and hypothermia. This course is ranked as “satisfactory” or “unsatisfactory” and is not computed in the student’s QPA. Lab 3, Cr. 0.5.
  — Basic techniques in use of equipment. Covers safety procedures and physiological aspects of diving. Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) certification is available, but not mandatory, upon completion of established requirements. Prerequisite: Demonstration of swimming ability. Lab 3, Cr. 1.
  — Covers basic skills of serving, ground strokes, volley and overhand, as well as strategy, tennis customs and traditions, and rules of the game. Lab 3, Cr. 0.5.
  — Rules, court strategy, and various shot combinations. Grip, stance, ball control, and other fundamental techniques. Patterns of play for singles and doubles. Lab 3, Cr. 0.5.
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  — Rules, Individual skills and how these skills are used in team play. This includes strategy, rules, and scoring. Lab 3, Cr. 0.5.
  — The course enables the student to experience the various components of physical fitness, e.g., endurance, strength, ability, balance, flexibility, and speed. Theories on weight control are discussed. Opportunities to prepare oneself to meet the physical demands of daily life are presented. Lab 3, Cr. 0.5.
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  — This course is designed to teach lifeguard candidates the skills and knowledge needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies. It offers instruction in accident prevention, water rescue skills, First Aid, and CPR. American Red Cross Lifeguard certification is available. Prerequisite: Demonstration of swimming ability. Lab 3, Cr. 1.
  — A cold water safety and survival course to familiarize students with the planning and steps necessary to work, recreate, and supervise safety on or around cold water. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Lab 3, Cr. 0.5.
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  — Students will learn the fundamentals and engage in play of flag football. 0.5 Cr.
  — The main course objective is to impart information about substance use and abuse that is correct and current; includes independent study. Rec. 3, Cr. 0.5.
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  — This course allows students to pursue various topics in physical education that might not be offered regularly in the PE curriculum. Prerequisite: approval of Athletic Department Chair. Lab 3, Cr. 0.5.
  — This half-semester course will follow PE100 Basic Sailing, and labs will be taught in Mercurys and sloops of up to 30 feet. Topics will include use of the spinnaker, precise maneuvering under sail and power, including mooring, anchoring and docking, and heavy weather sailing in sloops. A grade of A or B will earn the student a MMA Intermediate Sailing Certificate for sailing outside of classes. Prerequisite: a grade of A or B in PE100, or certification in Mercury sloops, or permission of the instructor. Lab 3, Cr. 0.5.
  — This is a certified course, which meets the Military Sealift Command (MSC) small arms training and live fire requirements. It is required annually for all mariners working aboard MSC or MSC contracted vessels, and emphasizes the safe and effective use of pistols, rifles and shotguns aboard vessels. This course will be conduct in the classroom and at the firing range in two consecutive weekends, to be determined based on weather conditions and range availability. All weapons and ammunition will be supplied by non-refundable lab fee. Cr. 1.
  — The Advanced SCUBA course is designed to enhance your skills and help you learn and think like a diver. The course focuses on navigation and fine-tuning buoyancy skills. Under the supervision of a Master Instructor, students will be introduced to different types of diving environments. Five separate dive experiences will be incorporated into the course and include Navigation, Deep, Boat, and two additional dives. Prerequisite: PE103 or Open Water Diver certification. Cr. 1.
  — The Rescue Diver course is specifically designed to train students in the dynamics of rescue management. Students develop their dive knowledge and skills to effectively perform diver rescues and assists, as well learn to manage diving accident situations and apply first aid skills. The Rescue Diver course is very much a hands on course, with role-playing to gain the experience needed for most dive incidents. Students learn to look beyond themselves and consider the safety and well being of other divers. Cr. 1
  — A follow-up course to Intermediate Sailing and Auxiliary Sail Vessel Operations. This course will give the student substantial vessel handling under sail on vessels 25-45′. Students will be challenged with advanced sailing maneuvers with and without the instructor on board. Participants will take part in activities focused around various career options available to professional sailors. Course work is comprised of weekly labs and sailing activities scheduled by the student outside of lab time. Prerequisite: PE200, NS341, or Maine Maritime Academy certification as skipper of 20-30 foot sloops. Lab 3, Cr. 1.
  — The Master SCUBA Diver certification is the highest nonprofessional diver rating and shows superior achievement and experience. To reach this level the student must complete all levels of diver training including Rescue Diver and 5 specialty courses as well as a minimum of 50 logged dives. Each Specialty Course is a safe and supervised introduction to that area. Certain specialty courses, such as Enriched Air Nitrox and Wreck Diver, allow the student to participate in activities that are otherwise beyond their training, such as diving nitrox air mixtures and penetrating wrecks. Classroom sessions (Peak Performance Buoyancy, Drift, Night, Deep, Boat and Wreck) will be conducted to familiarize the student with the techniques, knowledge, planning, organization, potential hazards and safety skills for the various interest areas of diving. Each specialty dive area will also include up to 4 training dives. The Enriched Air Nitrox is a self-study Specialty. Students unable to pass the written certification exam will be provided additional classroom instruction. The Specialty dives will be conducted over the student’s spring break on the Caribbean island of Bonaire, Dutch Antilles. Cr. 2.
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  — A survey of the characteristics and functions of the American political system with emphasis on the origins and activities of the institutions of the American national government. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — This course is an introductory survey of the field of international relations with an emphasis on the interaction of global political, social, and economic factors. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — This upper-level course allows students to pursue more in-depth study of particular areas of foreign relations. Prerequisite: PO230 or permission of the instructor. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
   
  — This is an introductory course in classical mechanics without calculus. Geometry, algebra, trigonometry and vectors are used extensively. The course covers: One- and two-dimensional kinematics; Newton’s Laws of motion and their applications; the work-energy theorem and work done by conservative and non-conservative forces; potential energy and conservation of mechanical energy; conservation of linear momentum; rotational kinematics and dynamics and, if time permits, gravitation. The course includes thirteen two-hour labs designed to reinforce, in a tangible way, the material covered in the lectures. Prerequisite: MS101 (or MS102 with a grade of C or better and MS103 taken concurrently). Rec. 3, Lab. 2, Cr. 4.
  — This is an introductory calculus-based course in classical mechanics. The course covers: One-, two- and three-dimensional kinematics; Newton’s laws and Newtonian dynamics with applications; work, energy and conservation of energy; systems of particles; collisions; rotation of a rigid body; rigid body dynamics. The course includes 13 two-hour labs designed to reinforce, in a tangible way, the material covered in the lectures. Pre-requisite: MS150 must be completed, and MS160 taken concurrently (or permission of instructor). Rec. 3, Lab. 2, Cr. 4.
  — This is an introductory course in classical electricity and magnetism without calculus. Geometry, algebra, trigonometry and vectors are used extensively. The course covers: Electrostatics (including Gauss’ Law); electric potential and electric potential energy; the fundamentals of DC circuits; the vector magnetic field and its creation by charged particles in motion and currents through wires; magnetic flux and Faraday’s law of induction as well as Lenz’s Law; generators, motors and transformers; the fundamentals of AC circuitry (including RLC circuits) and, if time permits, electromagnetic waves. The course includes 13 two-hour labs designed to reinforce, in a tangible way, the material covered in the lectures. Prerequisite: PS102. Rec. 3, Lab. 2, Cr. 4.
  — A course allowing students to pursue topics not normally offered in the curriculum. Proposals may be student initiated, in consultation with an instructor, and may be any combination of lecture and laboratory. Departmental approval required. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Cr. 1-3 as appropriate.
  — This is a calculus-based course in classical electricity and magnetism. The course covers: Electric force and electric charge; the electric field; Gauss’ Law; electrostatic potential and energy; capacitors and dielectrics; current and Ohm’s Law; DC circuits; magnetic force and magnetic fields, including Ampere’s Law and the Biot-Savart Law; charges and currents in magnetic fields; electromagnetic induction; AC circuits. . Prerequisite: PS162 and MS160, or permission of instructor. Rec. 3, Lab. 2, Cr. 4.
  — A course allowing students to pursue advanced topics not normally offered in the curriculum. Proposals are student initiated in consultation with the instructor. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Cr. 1-3 as appropriate.
  — A course devoted to the physics of oscillations, waves and sound, fluids, temperature and heat, phases and phase changes, the laws of thermodynamics, physical and geometrical optics and electromagnetic waves. The focus is on the mathematical description of such phenomena and problem solving will be emphasized in order to reinforce the concepts taught. Prerequisite: PS102. Rec. 3, Lab. 2, Cr. 4. 
   
  — This course provides an introduction to psychology – theories, research and practice. Emphasis will be on human behaviors, the brain, perception, principles of learning, and therapies. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — This course is designed to help students understand, critique, analyze and integrate the major theories, research, and application of dyadic and small group processes. It will emphasize group effectiveness for completion of tasks and communication. Diversity, including gender, ethnicity, and culture, will be examined. Status and power will be examined from both worker and supervisor perspectives. Students will participate in structured group activities in an environment that facilitates candid communication. Prerequisite: PY200. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — A course allowing students to pursue topics not normally offered in the curriculum. Proposals may be student initiated, in consultation with an instructor, and may be any combination of lecture and laboratory. Departmental approval required. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Cr. 1-3 as appropriate.
   
  — This course satisfies the USCG requirements for both basic and advanced firefighting as outlined in 46CFR 10, 46CFR 13, and as per STCW Table A-VI/3. Through both classroom instruction and practical training several topic areas are covered including: chemistry of fire, fire behavior and attacking a fire; use of fire extinguishers, protective equipment, and self-contained breathing apparatus are part of the training exercises. Shipboard firefighting training includes practical exercises in the operation of onboard firefighting equipment, fixed firefighting systems, search and rescue, emergency evacuation and engine room fires. Successful completion of both USCG1 and USCG2 are required by all students pursuing a USCG license. Rec. 1, Lab 2, Cr. 0
  — This course takes place at a live burn facility where students receive practical training in an actual live burn situation including entering a burning building and attacking a fire as part of a firefighting party. Successful completion of both USCG1 and USCG2 are required by all students pursuing a USCG license. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. This course takes place on a single Saturday during the semester. Students will be advised by the instructor of their assigned date. Rec. 0, Lab 2, Cr. 0.
  — A comprehensive 70 question multiple choice examination covering the topics of Lifeboats, Liferafts, Safety, and Survival at Sea. Maine Maritime Academy is authorized by the United States Coast Guard to administer this examination. This examination normally is scheduled early in the second semester of the student’s first year. Successful passing of the lifeboat examination is a prerequisite for CR103, First Year Cruise and a USCG requirement for obtaining a merchant mariner credential. Prerequisites: NS101. Cr. 0.
   
  — 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.
   
  — This course will emphasize the basic laws and theories of chemistry and their derivation from experimental evidence. It presents the qualitative and quantitative aspects of matter’s composition and changes and their unifying principles. It includes physical and chemical properties, periodicity of elements, stoichiometry, current atomic and bonding theories, laws and theories of physical states and changes of state, solution chemistry, and thermochemistry.
Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — Laboratory experiments to emphasize the empirical basis for the principles discussed in lecture and the proper gathering and interpretation of experimental data. Corequisite: CH101. Rec. 3, Lab 3, Cr. 1.
   
  — A course in problem solving using computers and emphasizing a structured approach. Topics include: structured solution methods, programming fundamentals, spreadsheet modeling, and an introduction to presentation software. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — A course in problem solving using computers and emphasizing a structured approach using CAD. This course will provide an introduction to the management of AutoCAD using the current version of the software. Students will learn advanced techniques in geometry creation, management of CAD systems, development of macros, use of scripts, programming for automation, customizing the software’s interface, updating multiple drawings, managing externally referenced files, and other management tools. Cr. 3.
  — This course is designed to introduce the student to personal computer use in a modern business environment. Emphasis is on skill development in a variety of applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, and relational databases, working in a local area network, and corporate systems. Rec. 4, Cr. 2.
   
  — A study of marine systems with emphasis on new construction. The course is designed to provide the student with an overview of marine systems and the techniques used to install, test and align these systems. A review of ship construction manufacturing technique is also covered. Rec. 3, Cr. 2.
  — This course will contain introductory information on the basis of nondestructive testing, including all aspects of visual inspection. This will include discussion of typical sources of material manufacturing discontinuities in raw stock, forgings, castings, tubing/pipe, as well as discontinuities due to grinding, heat treating, welding, and fatigue. This course will also provide training in the visual inspection process, including the basis of visual perception, equipment, and acceptance/rejection criteria. Rec. 2, Cr. 1.
  — This course is designed to provide the necessary training required to perform liquid penetrant (PT) and magnetic particle (MT) testing on various base materials and weld configurations, and to then evaluate the results. Training in each method will be provided such that base material or weld discontinuities can be detected and then evaluated to determine if they are acceptable or unacceptable. Rec. 2, Cr. 1.
  — This course will provide instruction in the various methods, processes, and concepts required to recognize, evaluate, and control confined space hazards. Students will understand the duties associated with the testing of confined spaces. Students will also recognize key uses and limitations of testing instrumentation. Cr. 1.
  — An introduction to the basics of mechanical drawing, including equipment and general drawing techniques; geometric construction; multiview (orthographic) drawings; basic isometrics; section views; descriptive geometry; and auxiliary views. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — This course is designed to provide the necessary training required to perform ultrasonic testing (UT) on various base metals and weld configurations, and then to evaluate those results. Training will be provided on ultrasonic theory and instrument operation, with application to thickness gauging and flaw detection. Further training will be provided on interpreting data to determine discontinuity shape, identity and location, and then evaluating these results to determine acceptability. Cr. 2.
  — This course is designed to provide the necessary training required to perform radiographic (RT) testing on various base materials and weld configurations, and to then evaluate the results. Radiological safety measures will be stressed (including state certification). Instruction will include the necessary inspection techniques, film handling, etc. to ensure adequate film contrast and clarity. Further instruction will be provided on interpreting, identifying, and evaluating radiographic film discontinuities. Rec. 2, Cr. 2.
  — A study of the sketches and blueprints used by the structural trades. Rec. 3, Cr. 1.
  — A study of the blueprints and procedures used in the sheet metal trade. Rec. 3, Cr. 1.
  — A study of the blueprints and procedures used in the pipefitting trade. Rec. 3, Cr. 1.
  — A study of the blueprints and procedures used in the electrical trade. Rec. 3, Cr. 1.
  — A study of the blueprints and procedures used in the outside machinist trade. Rec. 3, Cr. 2.
  — A course designed to provide insight into the technical aspects of standard welding techniques and practices. It includes a review of material testing and the heat treatment of steel, BIW’s welding processes (SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, GMAW-P, FCAW, SAW), thermal cutting processes (Plasma, Laser, Oxy Fuel and Carbon Arc Gouging) weld procedures, procedure and welder qualification testing, joint designs, welding best practices, weld distortion control, and causes of weld defects. Rec. 2, Cr. 2.
  — Introduction to recognizing, reading, interpreting, and drawing welding symbols. Rec. 2, Cr. 1.
  — A continuation of Mechanical Drawing I, including parallel and radial line developments as well as triangulation in the drawing of ventilation and piping systems. Practical ventilation, piping, and shipboard application problems are also studied. Prerequisite: BIW EG120. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — Students learn to create working drawing packages for the BIW producation trades. Topics include: Drawing formatting including determining best views for production, basic views and details, usage of callbacks and symbols, giveral notes pages, build requirements, dimensions and reference points, line weights and other functional drawing components, drawing types (fabrication, install, etc), tolerances and tolerance stacking and multi-discipline drawings. Other topics as time permits. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — Students learn to create working drawing packages for the BIW production trades using 2D technical drawings that meet industry standards using CAD software. Topics include: precision and accuracy, use of symbols, line types, line weights, orthographic projection, Multiview placement, text format, dimensions, section views, and plotting accuracy. A variety of design fields will be reviewed with an emphasis on ASME Y14.5M-2009 standards. Cr. 3.
  — A study of the tools, materials, machinery and technology used in the machine shop. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — Introduction to the nature of electricity: resistance, current, voltage, Ohm’s law, network theorems, and AC. Rec. 3, Cr. 2.
  — A continuation of Basic Electricity, introduces inductive and capacitive circuits, meters and transformers. Prerequisite: BIW EG280. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — Topics include construction and troubleshooting of AC and DC generators and motors. Prerequisite: BIW EG281. Rec. 3, Cr. 1.
  — Topics include development and layout of motor control circuits and uses individual and team labs involving hot and de-energized motor control circuits. Prerequisite: BIW EG282. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — A study of the tools, materials, machinery and technology used in the machine shop. Prerequisite: BIW EG255. Rec. 3, Cr. 2.
   
  — Introduction to the nature of electronics, semi-conductor fundamentals, diodes, zener diodes, and their use in power supply and regulator circuits. Rec. 3, Cr. 2.
  — The study of forces applied to structures. Introduces vector mechanics, static equilibrium, two and three dimensional force systems, distributed forces and friction, linear and angular kinematics, linear and angular kinetics, energy methods, impulse, momentum, kinetics of three-dimensional motions, and vibrations. Structures studied include plane and three-dimensional trusses, frames, beams, and cables. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — A continuation of Basic Electronics, introduces bi-polar transistor operation and characteristics, field effect transistors, thyristors, and optoelectric devices. Prerequisite: BIW ET200. Rec. 3, Cr. 2.
  — Topics include digital concepts: number systems, semiconductor devices for digital circuits, integrated, digital integrated, and digital logical circuits. Boolean algebra and arithmetic circuits will be covered as time permits. Prerequisite: BIW ET207. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — Topics in counter circuits, shift registers, timers, analog interfacing, memories, microprocessors, fundamentals, and programmable logic controllers will be covered as time permits. Prerequisite: BIW ET208. Rec.3, Cr. 3.
  — Study of stresses and strains in structural members including tension, compression, shear, torsion, bending, and combined stresses. Stresses and strains in beams, columns, and indeterminate structure are also examined. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — A foundation course designed to acquaint the student with the properties and testing procedures of today’s common industrial materials used in ship building. Materials science, application considerations, and analysis of properties of metals, polymers, wood, concrete, material coatings, ceramics and composites will be covered through classroom and laboratory activity. Students will study the destructive and non-destructive testing procedures performed to identify and determine mechanical, physical and other properties for specific industrial and ship building applications. Cr. 3.
  — The goal of this course is to give students the skills required to make sound decisions when developing any design. Emphasis will be on concept development while considering manufacturing processes, cost, material selection, standardization, design evaluation and prototype development. Students will also develop skills and become familiar with types of tradeoffs required in a fast track design environment. Prerequisites: BIW EG252. Rec. 2, Cr. 2.
  — This Marine Design course presents topics required
for understanding ship design at an introductory level, including buoyancy, stability, materials of
manufacture, and inter-related systems. Students will be introduced to maritime vocabulary as
they develop an understanding of the basic requirements of design and an appreciation for
systems engineering principles. The course will cover maritime history, forces on a ship, design
for manufacture concepts, and the basic physics, geometry and algebra concepts upon which ship
design is based. Students will tour a working shipyard, if possible. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — The goal of this course is to give students the skills required to make sound decisions when developing any design. Emphasis will be on concept development while considering manufacturing processes, cost, material selection, standardization, design evaluation and prototype development. Students will also develop skills and become familiar with improving efficiency, advanced layout techniques, annotative scales, plotting, solving problems when working with existing drawings, creating hybrid vector-raster drawings, developing symbols and templates, and using software to solve design problems. Cr. 3.
  — The study of forces applied to structures. Introduces vector mechanics, static equilibrium, two and three dimensional force systems, distributed forces and friction, linear and angular kinematics, linear and angular kinetics, energy methods, impulse, momentum, kinetics of three-dimensional motions, and vibrations. Structures studied include plane and three-dimensional trusses, frames, beams, and cables. Prerequisite: BIW ET206. Rec. 3, Cr. 2.
  — This Intermediate Marine Design course presents topics
required for understanding ship design at an intermediate level and concentrates on detailed
design for specific area and disciplines within the shipbuilding disciplines. Students will expand
their understanding of the taxonomy and vocabulary of the marine industry especially as it
pertains to certain disciplines within the shipbuilding industry. Students will develop an
intermediate understanding for the requirements of design and an appreciation for systems
engineering principles at a detailed level. The course will cover maritime history as it pertains to
the review of case studies which examine the need for requirements and standards and the
consequences that occur when those requirements are not met. Students will be introduced to the
detailed shipbuilding design discipline data they need to have a working knowledge of for ships
systems design including electrical, structural, piping, machinery, HVAC, and hull outfitting
with due consideration for safety, human factors, and environmental control requirements.
Students will complete a final project that they will present, which combines this working
knowledge with a requirements bounded design solution for a ship design that accounts for
dynamic forces on a ship, and design for manufacture concepts. Class room analytical work will
include concepts involving basic physics, geometry and algebra. Students will tour a working
shipyard if possible. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
   
  — Students apply basic writing skills to produce various types of business communications with a focus on technical reports, proposals and procedures. Students will also present reports orally with visual aids. Students will produce resumes and letters of application. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — Deals with the basics of business and professional communications, personal skills, working in groups and making effective presentations. Students will study methods of problem solving, managing conflict and conducting effective meetings through lecture and extemporaneous exercises. Students will also develop and make presentations of various lengths to selected audiences. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — This course helps students develop a flexible writing process that can be adapted to a variety of situations. Critical thinking and argumentation are emphasized, and students practice basic research skills as they learn to write effectively in a professional voice. Cr. 3.
   
  — The history of the organized labor movement in the United States and Canada. Includes the colonial period through the twentieth century. An introduction to the precepts of labor law and collective bargaining. Particular attention will be paid to the history of labor in Maine, the shipbuilding industry, and Bath Iron Works. Rec. 3, Cr. 2.
  — Emphasis is developing a grasp of issues and problems associated with human behavior at work. Specific topics include leadership, motivation, teamwork, conflict management, goal setting, job enrichment, time and stress management and communication styles. Rec 3, Cr. 3.
   
  — This course is designed to provide a foundation of mathematic skills necessary for the applied technical courses which follow. Areas of study include a review of basic algebra; solving equations and word problems; geometry; trig functions, right triangles and vectors; and factors and factoring. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
  — Includes linear and quadratic equations, inequalities, simultaneous linear equations, matrices, graphs, composite and inverse functions, logarithmic and exponential functions, complex numbers and the complex plane, basic trigonometry, and trigonometric identities and equations. Cr. 4.
  — A continuation of Mathematics I, including the study of fractions and fractional equations; systems of linear equations; exponents and radicals; quadratic equations; oblique triangles; and radian measure. Prerequisite: BIW MS105. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
   
  — A study of the principles of naval architecture and their application to modern vessels and the building methods and processes used at BIW. Topics include shipbuilding history, yard layout and construction stages, ship design and dimensions, structure, fabrication, pre-outfit, materials, ship stresses and welding, manufacturing engineering, hull integration, launching, sea trials and ship shock trials. Rec. 4, Cr. 4.
   
  — An introductory college physics course sequence without calculus. Emphasis on Newtonian mechanics of rigid bodies, fluids, heat and introductory thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism. Other related topics as time permits. Rec. 3 and 3, Cr. 3 and 3.
  — An introductory college physics course sequence without calculus. Emphasis on Newtonian mechanics of rigid bodies, fluids, heat and introductory thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism. A lab component will accompany the course. Rec. 3, Lab 2, Cr. 4.
  — An introductory college physics course sequence without calculus. Emphasis on Newtonian mechanics of rigid bodies, fluids, heat and introductory thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism. Other related topics as time permits. Rec. 3 and 3, Cr. 3 and 3.
   THE LANDING SCHOOL COURSES 
The following courses are taught at The Landing School in Kennebunkport, Maine, and are available only to students enrolled in the Small Craft Design and Small Vessel Systems majors.
   — Students learn the importance of the Design Spiral applied to the history and principles of design, including small craft design methodologies, parametric studies,weights and centers calculations, deck and cockpit geometry, ergonomics, general arrangement, deck layouts and aesthetics. Practical design projects are a significant portion of the course work. Cr. 3   — This course covers small craft system design and installation issues for propulsion machinery, ventilation, tanks, plumbing, and air conditioning systems. Small scale case studies in the early part of the course are followed by complete system installation designs for the boat design project(s) used in DSN111 &amp; DSN112. 3.5 CR.   — This course covers the design and installation of small craft electrical systems. Subjects include: the characteristics and behavior of electrical systems; the types of marine batteries and their charging/discharging characteristics; the design of a DC electrical system, including preparing a suitable schematic; identifying AC power sources and describing their function; designing an AC electrical system and preparing a suitable schematic; designing a start/charge circuit and preparing a suitable schematic; describing the process of galvanic corrosion and identifying the components of bonding and lightning protection systems; describing the function of basic marine electronics and understanding their installation requirements. 2.5 CR   — Students learn the fundamental elements of hull geometry, resistance/propulsion, and stability. Topics covered include: the lines drawing, hull form characteristics and coefficients, hydrostatics, elements of resistance, powering predictions, propeller operation and selection, transverse stability, and the effect of weights on sinkage and trim. Cr. 3.    — Students learn small craft system design and installation requirements for engines, drivetrains, and tankage; and for mechanical systems such as plumbing, sanitation, ventilation, and air conditioning.
 Cr. 3.   — Students learn the basics of sketching, technical drawing by hand, 2-D computer aided design (AutoCad) and 3-D surface modelling &amp; rendering (Rhino3d). Students are also introduced to ORCA (for hull design, analysis and naval architecture calculations). Cr. 3.   — Students learn to use computer office tools and project management skills. A series of guest speakers from industry and visits to relative facilities and events are included as industry enhancement elements. Cr. 3.   — Students learn design subject matters specific to, and prepare a design study for, a planing powerboat. Topics include: hull form, arrangements, outboard profiles, advanced propeller selection, rudders and steering systems, and inboard drive trains. Cr. 2.   — This course builds on, and further develops, the subjects introduced in DSN 111 and DSN112. This course expands the learning topics from those courses into more specific Yacht Design and Naval Architecture subject matter specific to powerboats. Specific topics will include powering and range prediction, planning hull design and behavior characteristics, as well as design issues unique to powerboats. 3 CR.   — Students learn design subject matters specific to sailing yachts, including sailing performance, stability and seaworthiness, and deck arrangements as they relate to sailing requirements. They also learn specific sailboat construction requirements for elements such as the rig, keel and rudder. Cr. 2.   — Students learn the design and installation requirements for small craft electrical systems. Topics covered include DC and AC electrical systems, batteries, generators, inverters, and charging systems. Students prepare suitable electrical schematics. Cr. 2.   — Students learn enhanced applications of drawing and computer aided design (CAD) techniques, focusing on advanced 3D modelling techniques, CNC considerations, surface modelling and rendering. Cr. 3.    — Students continue visiting marine industry businesses, learning topics of importance to a small craft designer including variations in design approaches, design office practices, and client/customer relationships.
Cr. 2.    — Students bring together the knowledge and skills learned in the earlier part of the program to produce a preliminary design for a safe, technically sound, appropriate and attractive boat to match the given design brief. The boat may be a power or sail mono-hull, typically between 30 and 65 feet (9 to 20 meters) overall length, with some cruising accommodations. The results of the project also form a significant portfolio to assist the student as he/she seeks employment. Cr. 5.   — Students will be engaged in several fabrication labs that will develop their skills in tool use, measuring, sketching and layout drawing. Students will learn about fastener identification, and material ordering. Students will also be instructed in good working habits such as shop safety, cleaning and protecting your work space, and work documentation. Students will be introduced to the use of composites in boat building, different fibers and resin systems, and fiberglass repair methods. Students will learn how to use composite fabrication techniques to create support structures for system installations. Cr. 4.   — Students learn the principles of the internal combustion engine, differences between four stroke and two stroke, drive shafts, and propellers as well as spark and compression ignition. Students will become familiar with engine architecture and engine support systems. Students will learn about different types of propulsion arrangements, such as outboards, inboard outboards, and pod drives. Students will become familiar with engine installation and alignment, and troubleshooting fuel and electrical systems. Labs include the disassembly of several engines, valve adjustment, engine alignment, and engine installation planning. Cr. 7.   — Students will gain an understanding of DC and AC electricity, basic battery chemistry, methods of calculating voltage, amperage and wattage, and the relationship between electricity and magnetism. Students will draw electrical schematics and learn basic meter usage. Students will be introduced to corrosion, the galvanic scale and its importance to boats and boat systems. Cr. 3.   — Students will learn installation methods for DC electrical systems. They will apply ABYC standards to properly size conductor and overcurrent protection, and will become familiar with methods to install, troubleshoot, and repair these systems using industry best practices. For a final project, students will wire a bench mock-up of a boats DC electrical system. Cr. 2.   — Students will see real world examples of systems installations on boats. They will begin to develop trouble shooting techniques and practice hand skills. Generally this is done while disassembling systems that will be replaced in Project Boat Work 2. Cr. 2.   — Students learn about common plumbing systems found aboard boats and how to design and construct black water and potable water systems for marine applications. Cr. 3.   — The purpose of this course is to cover selection and installation of windlasses and ground tackle; selection and installation of bow thrusters; mechanical and hydraulic steering; trim tabs; CNG and LPG systems. Labs will include assembling a hydraulic steering system, and hydraulic trim tabs. Students will also be introduced to the principles of refrigeration and water makers.
 Cr. 2.   — Students will study ABYC standards for safe installation of AC electrical wiring on boats. Students will learn about shore power connections, source selection switching, and mitigating corrosion. Students will wire a functional bench mock-up of a boat’s AC shore power system. Students will learn about radar, VHF, autopilots and other navigation and communication electronics. Students will be exposed to network equipment and more advanced electrical systems such as solar and wind chargers, high-tech batteries, and electric propulsion. Cr. 4.   — Students are introduced to project estimating, planning, parts ordering, and elements of project management. These topics are directly applied to project boats. Cr. 2.   — Students will integrate all prior coursework and apply their knowledge and skills to real-world interdisciplinary challenges on project boats. Cr. 7.
Course Descriptions - Undergraduate Catalog
https://mainemaritime.edu/undergraduate-catalog/course-descriptions/
https://www.southalabama.edu/colleges/artsandsci/mathstat/syllabi/ma125.html
Math 125 syllabus | Math and Statistics
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<p><strong>Course Description:</strong> The course provides an introduction to calculus with emphasis on differential calculus.
 Topics include limits of functions, derivatives of algebraic and transcendental functions,
 application of the derivative to curve sketching, optimization problems, and examples
 in the natural sciences, engineering, and economics. The course concludes with an
 introduction to anti-derivatives, definite integrals, and the fundamental theorem
 of calculus. Credit for both MA 120 and MA 125 is not allowed. Core Course.</p>
<p>Prerequisites:  ACT Math 27 or MyMathTest 090 or MA 113 Minimum Grade of C or MA 115
 Minimum Grade of C or SAT Mathematics 665 or MATH SECTION SCORE 695. </p>
<p><strong>Textbook:</strong> Joel Hass and Maurice D. Weir: University Calculus – Early Transcendentals, Pearson,
 4th edition, 2020</p>
<p>Coverage: Chapter 1 (1.3, 1.5, 1.6), Chapter 2 (2.2, 2.4-2.6),  Chapter 3 (3.1-3.3,
 3.5-3.11), Chapter 4 (4.1-4.8), Chapter 5 (5.1-5.5)</p>
<p>Calculator: A TI-30XIIS calculator is permitted to be used in this course.<br/>Homework: Common homework is available through MyLabsPlus.</p>
<p><strong>Learning outcomes</strong>: Upon the successful completion of the course a student will:</p>
<ul>
<li>Evaluate Limits Using Graphs</li>
<li>Evaluate Limits of Rational Functions Using Algebraic Cancellation</li>
<li>Evaluate Limits of Trigonometric Functions</li>
<li>Determine Where a Function is Continuous</li>
<li>Find Continuous Extensions of Functions</li>
<li>Evaluate Limits Involving Infinity and Identify Asymptotes</li>
<li>Compute the Derivative of a Function at a Point Using the Limit Definition</li>
<li>Graphically Determine Where a Function is Differentiable</li>
<li>Graphically Interpret the Derivative of a Function</li>
<li>Compute the Derivative of Polynomial, Trigonometric, Exponential, and Logarithmic
 Functions</li>
<li>Compute the Derivative of Algebraic Combinations of Functions</li>
<li>Compute the Derivative of the Composition of Functions</li>
<li>Compute the Derivative of Function Implicitly Defined by Curves</li>
<li>Apply the Derivative to Find the Rate of Change of Real World Situations with Interconnected
 Parts</li>
<li>Determine the Intervals on Which a Function is Increasing and Decreasing and Use the
 First Derivative to Identify</li>
<li>Minimums and Maximums</li>
<li>Determine the Intervals on Which a Function is Concave Up and Concave Down and Use
 the Second Derivative to</li>
<li>Identify Minimums and Maximums</li>
<li>Apply the Derivative to Sketch the Graph of a Function</li>
<li>Apply the Derivative to Optimize Real World Situations</li>
<li>Approximate the Area Under a Curve</li>
<li>Compute the Antiderivative of Polynomial, Trigonometric, and Exponential Functions</li>
<li>Apply the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus to Evaluate Definite Integrals</li>
<li>Solve Initial Value Problems</li>
</ul>
<p><br/><strong>Secondary Learning Outcomes:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Apply the Intermediate Value Theorem to Approximate the Solutions to Equations Involving
 Continuous Functions</li>
<li>Compute the Derivative of Inverse Functions</li>
<li>Generate a Linear Approximation to a Differentiable Function</li>
<li>Apply Newton’s Method to Approximate the Zeros of a Differentiable Function</li>
<li>Apply the Mean Value Theorem to Infer the Rate of Change</li>
<li>Apply the Extreme Value Theorem to Argue for the Existence of Maximums and Minimums</li>
<li>Apply L’Hopital’s Rule to Evaluate Limits of Indeterminate Form</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Learning Outcomes for Quantitative Reasoning: </strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Convert relevant information into various mathematical forms (e.g., equations, graphs,
 diagrams, tables, words).</li>
<li>Solve mathematical problems.</li>
</ul>
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 Course Description: The course provides an introduction to calculus with emphasis on differential calculus. Topics include limits of functions, derivatives of algebraic and transcendental functions, application of the derivative to curve sketching, optimization problems, and examples in the natural sciences, engineering, and economics. The course concludes with an introduction to anti-derivatives, definite integrals, and the fundamental theorem of calculus. Credit for both MA 120 and MA 125 is not allowed. Core Course.

 Prerequisites: ACT Math 27 or MyMathTest 090 or MA 113 Minimum Grade of C or MA 115 Minimum Grade of C or SAT Mathematics 665 or MATH SECTION SCORE 695.

 Textbook: Joel Hass and Maurice D. Weir: University Calculus – Early Transcendentals, Pearson, 4th edition, 2020

 Coverage: Chapter 1 (1.3, 1.5, 1.6), Chapter 2 (2.2, 2.4-2.6), Chapter 3 (3.1-3.3, 3.5-3.11), Chapter 4 (4.1-4.8), Chapter 5 (5.1-5.5)

 Calculator: A TI-30XIIS calculator is permitted to be used in this course.
 Homework: Common homework is available through MyLabsPlus.

 Learning outcomes: Upon the successful completion of the course a student will:

 * Evaluate Limits Using Graphs
 * Evaluate Limits of Rational Functions Using Algebraic Cancellation
 * Evaluate Limits of Trigonometric Functions
 * Determine Where a Function is Continuous
 * Find Continuous Extensions of Functions
 * Evaluate Limits Involving Infinity and Identify Asymptotes
 * Compute the Derivative of a Function at a Point Using the Limit Definition
 * Graphically Determine Where a Function is Differentiable
 * Graphically Interpret the Derivative of a Function
 * Compute the Derivative of Polynomial, Trigonometric, Exponential, and Logarithmic Functions
 * Compute the Derivative of Algebraic Combinations of Functions
 * Compute the Derivative of the Composition of Functions
 * Compute the Derivative of Function Implicitly Defined by Curves
 * Apply the Derivative to Find the Rate of Change of Real World Situations with Interconnected Parts
 * Determine the Intervals on Which a Function is Increasing and Decreasing and Use the First Derivative to Identify
 * Minimums and Maximums
 * Determine the Intervals on Which a Function is Concave Up and Concave Down and Use the Second Derivative to
 * Identify Minimums and Maximums
 * Apply the Derivative to Sketch the Graph of a Function
 * Apply the Derivative to Optimize Real World Situations
 * Approximate the Area Under a Curve
 * Compute the Antiderivative of Polynomial, Trigonometric, and Exponential Functions
 * Apply the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus to Evaluate Definite Integrals
 * Solve Initial Value Problems


 Secondary Learning Outcomes:

 * Apply the Intermediate Value Theorem to Approximate the Solutions to Equations Involving Continuous Functions
 * Compute the Derivative of Inverse Functions
 * Generate a Linear Approximation to a Differentiable Function
 * Apply Newton’s Method to Approximate the Zeros of a Differentiable Function
 * Apply the Mean Value Theorem to Infer the Rate of Change
 * Apply the Extreme Value Theorem to Argue for the Existence of Maximums and Minimums
 * Apply L’Hopital’s Rule to Evaluate Limits of Indeterminate Form


 Learning Outcomes for Quantitative Reasoning:

 * Convert relevant information into various mathematical forms (e.g., equations, graphs, diagrams, tables, words).
 * Solve mathematical problems.

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Course Description: The course provides an introduction to calculus with emphasis on differential calculus.
 Topics include limits of functions, derivatives of algebraic and transcendental functions,
 application of the derivative to curve sketching, optimization problems, and examples
 in the natural sciences, engineering, and economics. The course concludes with an
 introduction to anti-derivatives, definite integrals, and the fundamental theorem
 of calculus. Credit for both MA 120 and MA 125 is not allowed. Core Course.
Prerequisites:  ACT Math 27 or MyMathTest 090 or MA 113 Minimum Grade of C or MA 115
 Minimum Grade of C or SAT Mathematics 665 or MATH SECTION SCORE 695. 
 Textbook: Joel Hass and Maurice D. Weir: University Calculus – Early Transcendentals, Pearson,
 4th edition, 2020
Coverage: Chapter 1 (1.3, 1.5, 1.6), Chapter 2 (2.2, 2.4-2.6),  Chapter 3 (3.1-3.3,
 3.5-3.11), Chapter 4 (4.1-4.8), Chapter 5 (5.1-5.5)
Calculator: A TI-30XIIS calculator is permitted to be used in this course.Homework: Common homework is available through MyLabsPlus.
 Learning outcomes: Upon the successful completion of the course a student will:
Evaluate Limits Using Graphs
Evaluate Limits of Rational Functions Using Algebraic Cancellation
Evaluate Limits of Trigonometric Functions
Determine Where a Function is Continuous
Find Continuous Extensions of Functions
Evaluate Limits Involving Infinity and Identify Asymptotes
Compute the Derivative of a Function at a Point Using the Limit Definition
Graphically Determine Where a Function is Differentiable
Graphically Interpret the Derivative of a Function
Compute the Derivative of Polynomial, Trigonometric, Exponential, and Logarithmic
 Functions
Compute the Derivative of Algebraic Combinations of Functions
Compute the Derivative of the Composition of Functions
Compute the Derivative of Function Implicitly Defined by Curves
Apply the Derivative to Find the Rate of Change of Real World Situations with Interconnected
 Parts
Determine the Intervals on Which a Function is Increasing and Decreasing and Use the
 First Derivative to Identify
Minimums and Maximums
Determine the Intervals on Which a Function is Concave Up and Concave Down and Use
 the Second Derivative to
Identify Minimums and Maximums
Apply the Derivative to Sketch the Graph of a Function
Apply the Derivative to Optimize Real World Situations
Approximate the Area Under a Curve
Compute the Antiderivative of Polynomial, Trigonometric, and Exponential Functions
Apply the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus to Evaluate Definite Integrals
Solve Initial Value Problems
  Secondary Learning Outcomes: 
Apply the Intermediate Value Theorem to Approximate the Solutions to Equations Involving
 Continuous Functions
Compute the Derivative of Inverse Functions
Generate a Linear Approximation to a Differentiable Function
Apply Newton’s Method to Approximate the Zeros of a Differentiable Function
Apply the Mean Value Theorem to Infer the Rate of Change
Apply the Extreme Value Theorem to Argue for the Existence of Maximums and Minimums
Apply L’Hopital’s Rule to Evaluate Limits of Indeterminate Form
 Learning Outcomes for Quantitative Reasoning:  
Convert relevant information into various mathematical forms (e.g., equations, graphs,
 diagrams, tables, words).
Solve mathematical problems.
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<div><div><p>​​​​​​​​​​When entering a course in D2L, the Course Homepage that is displayed is the university-wide default, but this page can be modified.<br/></p>
<p> A 
 <a href="#create">new Course Homepage</a> can be created and 
 <a href="#widgets">modified with widgets</a>. Once created, the Course Homepage will need to be 
 <a href="#active">made active</a>. See the 
 <a href="#index">Index of Widgets</a> for details on the widgets available to use. </p>
<h2>Create a New Course Homepage<br/></h2>
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<li>Select 
 <strong>Edit Course</strong> in the course navigation bar. </li>
<li>Select 
 <strong>Course Administration</strong> from the dropdown menu. </li>
<li>Select <strong>Homepages</strong> under the Site Setup heading.  </li>
<li> Select the 
 <strong>dropdown arrow</strong> [A] beside "Course Homepage w/NEWS."</li>
<li>From the dropdown menu select 
 <strong>Copy</strong> [B].<figure></figure></li>
<li> A link to a new homepage called "Course Homepage w/NEWS - Copy"  will appear.  Select the link <strong>Course Homepage w/NEWS - Copy</strong>.</li>
<li>Enter a name for the homepage.</li>
<li>(Optional) Enter a description for the homepage.</li>
<li>Select an option in the “Type” section:</li>
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<strong><em>Widget-based</em></strong><em> (default option):</em> The homepage will display widgets. See the Optional Steps section below for information on Changing Widgets and setting up a Widget-based homepage.</li>
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<strong><em>Tool</em></strong>: The homepage will display a specific tool for the course, i.e., Content, Submissions, etc.</li>
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<strong><em>External URL</em></strong><em>:</em> The homepage will display a page from an external website.<br/></li>
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<li>(Optional) Include a homepage header such as the full name of the course. This will appear below the main navigation bar and above any selected widgets or other page content. </li>
<li>Select <strong>Save and Close</strong>.</li>
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<li>Select <strong>Homepages</strong> under the Site Setup heading.</li>
<li> Select the 
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<li>Select the <strong>Change Layout </strong>button. </li>
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<h2> Index of Widgets </h2>
<p> The following list describes commonly-used widgets available to DePaul instructors. Widgets are listed in alphabetical order, and widgets included on a Course Homepage by default are indicated. Click on the widget title to read a description. <br/></p>
<div><div><p>Activity Feed allows instructors to post messages (like reminders or additional readings) that are visible to the entire class. Instructors can change settings to allow students to also comment on posts. Activity Feed allows for attachments and web links. Additionally, posts can be pinned so they will remain at the top of the course homepage.</p></div><div><p>The Calendar widget consists of a mini-calendar and a list of upcoming events. It displays all events created by instructors, including Start, Due, and End dates attached to items in the course. Clicking on a day in the widget's mini-Calendar filters the event list to only display events for that day. Clicking on an event in the widget takes you to the event in the Calendar tool.</p></div><div><p>This widget is maintained by the DePaul Library. It contains links and information about citing sources in multiple styles.</p></div><div><p>The Content Browser widget enables users to browse course content, view recently visited topics, and view bookmarked topics from the course homepage. To view a topic, select its name to launch it in View Content. The Content Browser widget retains the place users left off when back on the course homepage. Unlike the Content Navigator, the Content Browser widget does not display content completion.</p></div><div><p>This widget allows users to access course content from the homepage. Content Navigator tracks and displays navigational history and completion and allows for navigation to the last-visited module topic. Icons are shown to indicate the content type. Completion of each module is indicated by a percentage.</p>
<p>Default images appear in this widget for each module. To change these images, insert an image within the description of a module.</p></div><div><p>The D2L Profile Card widget allows instructors to introduce themselves to learners. The widget provides an editable template that shows the instructor’s name and contact information as well as social media links.</p>
<p>The title of the widget, the instructor display name, and other text items can be edited as needed. The color of the widget can also be modified. Additionally, social media links can be removed by deleting the default links populated in the widget.</p></div><div><p>The D2L Welcome widget introduces students to the course. This widget allows instructors to add a window overlaid on the course homepage. The window will pop up each time the user logs in and navigates to the homepage. Users will need to dismiss the window to clear it from the course homepage.</p>
<p>To populate content within this widget, a module with the title “Welcome” must be created in Content. The widget will pull the topics from that module and present them within the popup window. Users will click through the content as “steps” before they are able to dismiss the widget.</p></div><div><p>If ARES is used in the course, this widget will link users to the course reserves repository for the class.</p></div><div><p>The News widget allows instructors to post messages to the class. The default News widget optimizes course homepage space by providing a preview of multiple recent news items. This allows students to see new and relevant information quickly.</p>
<p>There is a default image that shows with the preview of a news item. This can be changed by adding an image to the news item; this image will then show with the preview. The best practice is to add the image at the bottom of the news item so students see the text first.</p></div><div><p>This widget provides students with links to information about navigating online courses. Information includes academic resources, technology requirements, expectations in class, and tips.</p></div><div><p>Add visual appeal to a course homepage by adding images to the Photo Bulletin. This widget is pre-populated with default images and a background, all of which can be removed and replaced.</p></div><div><p>The Updates widget shows instructors the number of unread Discussion Posts, the number of new assignment submissions, and the number of ungraded quiz attempts. These items appear as links that can be selected to be brought to the page corresponding to the unread/new items.</p></div><div><p>The Visual Table of Contents uses interactive flip tiles to add visual context to the course navigation experience. This widget automatically displays the module title and image from Content on the “front” of the tile and the module description on the other side. This allows students to quickly navigate to unvisited modules. Students can also view module progress and completion at a glance.</p></div></div>
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 Designing a Course Homepage in D2L

 ​​​​​​​​​​When entering a course in D2L, the Course Homepage that is displayed is the university-wide default, but this page can be modified.

 A new Course Homepage can be created and modified with widgets. Once created, the Course Homepage will need to be made active. See the Index of Widgets for details on the widgets available to use.

 Create a New Course Homepage

 1. Select Edit Course in the course navigation bar.
 2. Select Course Administration from the dropdown menu.
 3. Select Homepages under the Site Setup heading.
 4. Select the dropdown arrow [A] beside "Course Homepage w/NEWS."
 5. From the dropdown menu select Copy [B].

 6. A link to a new homepage called "Course Homepage w/NEWS - Copy" will appear. Select the link Course Homepage w/NEWS - Copy.
 7. Enter a name for the homepage.
 8. (Optional) Enter a description for the homepage.
 9. Select an option in the “Type” section:
 + Widget-based (default option): The homepage will display widgets. See the Optional Steps section below for information on Changing Widgets and setting up a Widget-based homepage.
 + Tool: The homepage will display a specific tool for the course, i.e., Content, Submissions, etc.
 + External URL: The homepage will display a page from an external website.
 10. (Optional) Include a homepage header such as the full name of the course. This will appear below the main navigation bar and above any selected widgets or other page content.
 11. Select Save and Close.

 Make a Homepage Active

 When finished editing the newly created homepage, it must be set as active on the main Homepages page.

 1. Select Edit Course in the course navigation bar.
 2. Select Course Administration from the dropdown menu.
 3. Select Homepages under the Site Setup heading.
 4. Select the dropdown arrow [A] under “Active Homepage.”
 5. Select the name of the homepage [B].
 6. Select the Apply button [C].

 Change Widgets on a Homepage

 Add, delete, or move widgets that appear on the homepage, as well as change the way widgets are grouped. See the widget index below for information on commonly-used widgets.

 1. Select Edit Course in the course navigation bar.
 2. Select Course Administration from the dropdown menu.
 3. Select Homepages under the Site Setup heading.
 4. Select the title (link) of the homepage.
 5. Select the Change Layout button.
 6. In the pop-up window, select the desired layout. Basic is the default option.

 Note: Do not use the option "Three Equal Panels" as it does not work well on mobile devices.

 7. In the pop-up window, select the Update button.
 8. Add, remove, or move widgets:
 + To add Widgets: select Add Widgets in the section where widgets need to be added.
 1. A pop-up will appear. Select the checkboxes next to the widgets.
 2. Select the Add button.
 + To remove a Widget: hover over the widget and Select the X [A] that appears.

 + To move a Widget, select and hold the widget [A] and then move the mouse to the desired location. A gray bar [B] will indicate the location to where the widget is being moved.

 9. Select Save and Close when done making changes.

 Index of Widgets

 The following list describes commonly-used widgets available to DePaul instructors. Widgets are listed in alphabetical order, and widgets included on a Course Homepage by default are indicated. Click on the widget title to read a description.

 Activity Feed

 Activity Feed allows instructors to post messages (like reminders or additional readings) that are visible to the entire class. Instructors can change settings to allow students to also comment on posts. Activity Feed allows for attachments and web links. Additionally, posts can be pinned so they will remain at the top of the course homepage.

 Calendar - default

 The Calendar widget consists of a mini-calendar and a list of upcoming events. It displays all events created by instructors, including Start, Due, and End dates attached to items in the course. Clicking on a day in the widget's mini-Calendar filters the event list to only display events for that day. Clicking on an event in the widget takes you to the event in the Calendar tool.

 Citing Sources

 This widget is maintained by the DePaul Library. It contains links and information about citing sources in multiple styles.

 Content Browser

 The Content Browser widget enables users to browse course content, view recently visited topics, and view bookmarked topics from the course homepage. To view a topic, select its name to launch it in View Content. The Content Browser widget retains the place users left off when back on the course homepage. Unlike the Content Navigator, the Content Browser widget does not display content completion.

 Content Navigator

 This widget allows users to access course content from the homepage. Content Navigator tracks and displays navigational history and completion and allows for navigation to the last-visited module topic. Icons are shown to indicate the content type. Completion of each module is indicated by a percentage.

 Default images appear in this widget for each module. To change these images, insert an image within the description of a module.

 D2L Profile Card

 The D2L Profile Card widget allows instructors to introduce themselves to learners. The widget provides an editable template that shows the instructor’s name and contact information as well as social media links.

 The title of the widget, the instructor display name, and other text items can be edited as needed. The color of the widget can also be modified. Additionally, social media links can be removed by deleting the default links populated in the widget.

 D2L Welcome

 The D2L Welcome widget introduces students to the course. This widget allows instructors to add a window overlaid on the course homepage. The window will pop up each time the user logs in and navigates to the homepage. Users will need to dismiss the window to clear it from the course homepage.

 To populate content within this widget, a module with the title “Welcome” must be created in Content. The widget will pull the topics from that module and present them within the popup window. Users will click through the content as “steps” before they are able to dismiss the widget.

 Library Reserves

 If ARES is used in the course, this widget will link users to the course reserves repository for the class.

 News - default

 The News widget allows instructors to post messages to the class. The default News widget optimizes course homepage space by providing a preview of multiple recent news items. This allows students to see new and relevant information quickly.

 There is a default image that shows with the preview of a news item. This can be changed by adding an image to the news item; this image will then show with the preview. The best practice is to add the image at the bottom of the news item so students see the text first.

 Online Student Resources

 This widget provides students with links to information about navigating online courses. Information includes academic resources, technology requirements, expectations in class, and tips.

 Photo Bulletin

 Add visual appeal to a course homepage by adding images to the Photo Bulletin. This widget is pre-populated with default images and a background, all of which can be removed and replaced.

 Updates - default

 The Updates widget shows instructors the number of unread Discussion Posts, the number of new assignment submissions, and the number of ungraded quiz attempts. These items appear as links that can be selected to be brought to the page corresponding to the unread/new items.

 Visual Table of Contents

 The Visual Table of Contents uses interactive flip tiles to add visual context to the course navigation experience. This widget automatically displays the module title and image from Content on the “front” of the tile and the module description on the other side. This allows students to quickly navigate to unvisited modules. Students can also view module progress and completion at a glance.

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​​​​​​​​​​When entering a course in D2L, the Course Homepage that is displayed is the university-wide default, but this page can be modified. 
 A 
 new Course Homepage can be created and 
 modified with widgets. Once created, the Course Homepage will need to be 
 made active. See the 
 Index of Widgets for details on the widgets available to use. 
Create a New Course Homepage 
Select 
 Edit Course in the course navigation bar. 
Select 
 Course Administration from the dropdown menu. 
Select Homepages under the Site Setup heading.  
 Select the 
 dropdown arrow [A] beside "Course Homepage w/NEWS."
From the dropdown menu select 
 Copy [B].  
 A link to a new homepage called "Course Homepage w/NEWS - Copy"  will appear.  Select the link Course Homepage w/NEWS - Copy.
Enter a name for the homepage.
(Optional) Enter a description for the homepage.
Select an option in the “Type” section:
 Widget-based   (default option): The homepage will display widgets. See the Optional Steps section below for information on Changing Widgets and setting up a Widget-based homepage.
 Tool : The homepage will display a specific tool for the course, i.e., Content, Submissions, etc.
 External URL  : The homepage will display a page from an external website. 
(Optional) Include a homepage header such as the full name of the course. This will appear below the main navigation bar and above any selected widgets or other page content. 
Select Save and Close.
 Make a Homepage Active 
When finished editing the newly created homepage, it must be set as active on the main Homepages page.
Select Edit Course in the course navigation bar.
Select Course Administration from the dropdown menu. 
Select Homepages under the Site Setup heading.
Select the 
 dropdown arrow [A] under “Active Homepage.”  
Select the 
 name of the homepage [B].
Select the Apply button [C].  
Add, delete, or move widgets that appear on the homepage, as well as change the way widgets are grouped. See the 
 widget index below for information on commonly-used widgets.
Select Edit Course in the course navigation bar.
Select Course Administration from the dropdown menu. 
Select Homepages under the Site Setup heading.
 Select the 
 title (link) of the homepage.
Select the Change Layout button. 
In the pop-up window, select the 
 desired layout.  Basic is the default option.
Note: Do not use the option "Three Equal Panels" as it does not work well on mobile devices. 
In the pop-up window, select the Update button.  
Add, remove, or move widgets:
 To add Widgets: select Add Widgets in the section where widgets need to be added.  
 A pop-up will appear. Select the 
 checkboxes next to the widgets.
 Select the Add button.
Select 
 Save and Close when done making changes.
 Index of Widgets 
 The following list describes commonly-used widgets available to DePaul instructors. Widgets are listed in alphabetical order, and widgets included on a Course Homepage by default are indicated. Click on the widget title to read a description.  
  Activity Feed allows instructors to post messages (like reminders or additional readings) that are visible to the entire class. Instructors can change settings to allow students to also comment on posts. Activity Feed allows for attachments and web links. Additionally, posts can be pinned so they will remain at the top of the course homepage.   The Calendar widget consists of a mini-calendar and a list of upcoming events. It displays all events created by instructors, including Start, Due, and End dates attached to items in the course. Clicking on a day in the widget's mini-Calendar filters the event list to only display events for that day. Clicking on an event in the widget takes you to the event in the Calendar tool.   This widget is maintained by the DePaul Library. It contains links and information about citing sources in multiple styles.   The Content Browser widget enables users to browse course content, view recently visited topics, and view bookmarked topics from the course homepage. To view a topic, select its name to launch it in View Content. The Content Browser widget retains the place users left off when back on the course homepage. Unlike the Content Navigator, the Content Browser widget does not display content completion.   This widget allows users to access course content from the homepage. Content Navigator tracks and displays navigational history and completion and allows for navigation to the last-visited module topic. Icons are shown to indicate the content type. Completion of each module is indicated by a percentage.
Default images appear in this widget for each module. To change these images, insert an image within the description of a module.   The D2L Profile Card widget allows instructors to introduce themselves to learners. The widget provides an editable template that shows the instructor’s name and contact information as well as social media links.
The title of the widget, the instructor display name, and other text items can be edited as needed. The color of the widget can also be modified. Additionally, social media links can be removed by deleting the default links populated in the widget.   The D2L Welcome widget introduces students to the course. This widget allows instructors to add a window overlaid on the course homepage. The window will pop up each time the user logs in and navigates to the homepage. Users will need to dismiss the window to clear it from the course homepage.
To populate content within this widget, a module with the title “Welcome” must be created in Content. The widget will pull the topics from that module and present them within the popup window. Users will click through the content as “steps” before they are able to dismiss the widget.   If ARES is used in the course, this widget will link users to the course reserves repository for the class.   The News widget allows instructors to post messages to the class. The default News widget optimizes course homepage space by providing a preview of multiple recent news items. This allows students to see new and relevant information quickly.
There is a default image that shows with the preview of a news item. This can be changed by adding an image to the news item; this image will then show with the preview. The best practice is to add the image at the bottom of the news item so students see the text first.   This widget provides students with links to information about navigating online courses. Information includes academic resources, technology requirements, expectations in class, and tips.   Add visual appeal to a course homepage by adding images to the Photo Bulletin. This widget is pre-populated with default images and a background, all of which can be removed and replaced.   The Updates widget shows instructors the number of unread Discussion Posts, the number of new assignment submissions, and the number of ungraded quiz attempts. These items appear as links that can be selected to be brought to the page corresponding to the unread/new items.   The Visual Table of Contents uses interactive flip tiles to add visual context to the course navigation experience. This widget automatically displays the module title and image from Content on the “front” of the tile and the module description on the other side. This allows students to quickly navigate to unvisited modules. Students can also view module progress and completion at a glance.  
  
 For information on customizing the look and function of homepage widgets, as well as instructions for creating custom widgets, see Customizing Widgets. 
   ​
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 Introduction

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 Unit 0.0: Introduction 1m
 Unit 0.1: The Road Ahead 10m
 Unit 0.2: From Nand to Hack 7m
 Unit 0.3: From Hack to Tetris 3m
 Unit 0.4: Project 0 Overview 3m
 1 reading
 Module 0: Introduction Roadmap 10m
 7 hours to complete

 Boolean Functions and Gate Logic

 We will start with a brief introduction of Boolean algebra, and learn how Boolean functions can be physically implemented using logic gates. We will then learn how to specify gates and chips using a Hardware Description Language (HDL), and how to simulate the behaviour of the resulting chip specifications using a hardware simulator. This background will set the stage for Project 1, in which you will build, simulate, and test 15 elementary logic gates. The chipset that you will build this module will be later used to construct the computer's Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) and memory system. This will be done in modules 2 and 3, respectively.

 7 hours to complete
 8 videos (Total 128 min) , 1 reading , 1 quiz
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 8 videos
 Unit 1.1: Boolean Logic 12m
 Unit 1.2: Boolean Functions Synthesis 9m
 Unit 1.3: Logic Gates 10m
 Unit 1.4: Hardware Description Language 18m
 Unit 1.5: Hardware Simulation 33m
 Unit 1.6: Multi-Bit Buses 8m
 Unit 1.7: Project 1 Overview 24m
 Unit 1.8: Perspectives 9m
 1 reading
 Module 1: Boolean Functions and Gate Logic Roadmap 10m
 1 hour to complete

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 General Course Information

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 Promo Video 2m
 3 readings
 Course Overview 10m
 Textbook 10m
 FAQ 10m
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 Week 2
 6 hours to complete

 Boolean Arithmetic and the ALU

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 6 videos (Total 66 min) , 1 reading , 1 quiz
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 Unit 2.1: Binary Numbers 7m
 Unit 2.2: Binary Addition 12m
 Unit 2.3: Negative Numbers 11m
 Unit 2.4: Arithmetic Logic Unit 16m
 Unit 2.5: Project 2 Overview 7m
 Unit 2.6: Perspectives 10m
 1 reading
 Module 2: Boolean Arithmetic and the ALU Roadmap 10m
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 Week 3
 7 hours to complete

 Memory

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 6 videos (Total 84 min) , 1 reading , 1 quiz
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 Unit 3.2: Flip Flops 15m
 Unit 3.3: Memory Units 25m
 Unit 3.4: Counters 10m
 Unit 3.5: Project 3 Overview 10m
 Unit 3.6: Perspectives 11m
 1 reading
 Module 3: Memory Roadmap 10m
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 Week 4
 8 hours to complete

 Machine Language

 A critically important aspect of building a new computer system is designing the low-level machine language, or instruction set, with which the computer can be instructed to do various things. As it turns out, this can be done before the computer itself is actually built. For example, we can write a Java program that emulates the yet-to-be-built computer, and then use it to emulate the execution of programs written in the new machine language. Such experiments can give us a good appreciation of the bare bone "look and feel" of the new computer, and lead to decisions that may well change and improve both the hardware and the language designs. Taking a similar approach, in this module we assume that the Hack computer and machine language have been built, and write some low-level programs using the Hack machine language. We will then use a supplied CPU Emulator (a computer program) to test and execute our programs. This experience will give you a taste of low-level programming, as well as a solid hands-on overview of the Hack computer platform.

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 Unit 4.1: Machine Languages: Overview 11m
 Unit 4.2: Machine Languages: Elements 16m
 Unit 4.3: The Hack Computer and Machine Language 15m
 Unit 4.4: Hack Language Specification 10m
 Unit 4.5: Input / Output 26m
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Are you ready to go beyond the âwhat" of scientific information presented in textbooks and explore how scientists deduce the details of these molecular models?
Take a behind-the-scenes look at modern molecular genetics, from the classic experimental events that identified the proteins involved in DNA replication and repair to cutting-edge assays that apply the power of genome sequencing. Do you feel confident in your ability to design molecular biology experiments and interpret data from them? We've designed the problems in this course to build your experimental design and data analysis skills.
Letâs explore the limits of our current knowledge about the replication machinery and pathways that protect the fidelity of DNA synthesis. If you are up for the challenge, join us in 7.28x Part 1: DNA Replication and Repair.
Follow the latest news from MITx Biology @MITxBio on Twitter .     At a glance    Institution: MITx  Subject: Biology &amp; Life Sciences  Level: Advanced Prerequisites:      Language: English Video Transcripts: English, ä¸­æ       What you'll learn  Skip What you'll learn    
How to compare and contrast the mechanisms of DNA replication in prokaryotes and eukaryotes
How to describe several enzymatic mechanisms that the cell uses to repair or tolerate DNA damage
How to analyze protein structures to infer functional information
How to designmethods for the best experiment to test a hypothesis related to DNA replication or repair proteins
How to interpret data from DNA replication and repair experiments
     About the instructors   Who can take this course? Unfortunately, learners residing in one or more of the following countries or regions will not be able to register for this course: Iran, Cuba and the Crimea region of Ukraine. While edX has sought licenses from the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) to offer our courses to learners in these countries and regions, the licenses we have received are not broad enough to allow us to offer this course in all locations. edX truly regrets that U.S. sanctions prevent us from offering all of our courses to everyone, no matter where they live.    Ways to take this course Choose your path when you enroll.          Verified Track   Audit Track     Price   $99 USD   Free     Access to course materials    Unlimited     Limited  Expires on Mar 21     World class institutions and universities         edX support         Shareable certificate upon completion         Graded assignments and exams           Read our FAQsin a new tab  about frequently asked questions on these tracks.        Interested in this course for your business or team?     Train your employees in the most in-demand topics, with edX For Business.
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For the projects, I'd like to see that you can (i) read machine learning papers, 
(ii) conduct research according to the scientific method, (iii) produce a well-written, clear and well-structured
8-page scientific paper that makes a compelling argument, (iv)
produce either a software implementation of an interesting idea or a theoretical result. For writing
the paper, you are to use the <a href="http://nips.cc/PaperInformation/StyleFiles">style file of the NIPS conference</a>. Projects can be done in teams of 2 people, but project reports are individual.
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<p> You are welcome to come up with any idea, provided it's a machine learning project. That is, I want you to try a machine learnign algorithm on an interesting dataset. Think of some cool data! 
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<p> For inspiration, I recommend you look at the papers published at ICML, NIPS, etc. To give you a better idea, you can look at the list of <a href="http://www.cs.ubc.ca/~nando/540b-2011/project.php">past projects</a> from the previous offering of this course. I also advise you to visit the pages of Geoff Hinton, Yoshua Bengio, Yann Lecun, Jason Weston, Fei Fei Li, Carlos Guestrin, Csaba Szepesvari, Michael Jordan, Daphne Koller, Francis Bach, Josh Tenenbaum, Tom Griffiths, Andreas Krause, Ryan Adams, Charles Kemp, Ruslan Salakhutdinov,..., who are all great machine learning scientists. Their papers will not only provide you with project ideas, but also show you how to write a paper properly and how to make sure your experiments back up all claims made in the paper. 
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I strongly advice you to read Andrew's advice on <a href="http://www.stanford.edu/class/cs229/materials/ML-advice.pdf">applying ML algorithms</a>. 
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The paper must be in NIPS format as mentioned above and it must be double-blind. That is, you are not allowed to write your name on it etc. For more info, please read: <a href="http://nips.cc/PaperInformation/ReviewerInstructions">NIPS reviewieng and double blind policy </a>. 
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To submit the paper, email the pdf file (any other format will be automatically penalized with -20%) by Tuesday April 16, 5pm, to me. You will be penalized 10% for each hour late. In the email, the subject should be ML PROJECT. The body of the email should contain ONLY your full name, your student number and the name of your project partner.
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You will get 3 papers soon after for you to review. That is, you will review anonymously (double blind) 3 papers submitted by your colleagues. The reviews are due back on Wednesday April 24th at 5pm. Each review should be about 1 page. It must assign marks between 1 and 10 to each paper, as suggested by <a href="http://nips.cc/PaperInformation/ReviewerInstructions">NIPS instructions</a>. For submission of your reviews, email me a PDF file of 3 pages only. The title of each page should be the paper title of the paper under review with your score in brackets. e.g. "Least Squares for Energy Prediction (7)". The rest of each page (one page per review) should be a text evaluation of the work you are reviewing. It should be based on the following NIPS criteria:
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Is the paper technically sound? Are claims well-supported by theoretical analysis or experimental results? Is this a complete piece of work, or merely a position paper? Are the authors careful (and honest) about evaluating both the strengths and weaknesses of the work?
</li><li><b>Clairity: </b>
Is the paper clearly written? Is it well-organized? (If not, feel free to make suggestions to improve the manuscript.) Does it adequately inform the reader? (A superbly written paper provides enough information for the expert reader to reproduce its results.)
</li><li><b>Originality: </b>
Are the problems or approaches new? Is this a novel combination of familiar techniques? Is it clear how this work differs from previous contributions? Is related work adequately referenced? We recommend that you check the proceedings of recent NIPS conferences to make sure that each paper is significantly different from papers in previous proceedings. Abstracts and links to many of the previous NIPS papers are available from http://books.nips.cc
</li><li><b>Significance: </b>
Are the results important? Are other people (practitioners or researchers) likely to use these ideas or build on them? Does the paper address a difficult problem in a better way than previous research? Does it advance the state of the art in a demonstrable way? Does it provide unique data, unique conclusions on existing data, or a unique theoretical or pragmatic approach?
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You project mark will mostly be based on the scores you get from your colleagues. I will simply play the role of chair and calibrate the scores to make sure there is no bias. I will also control 20% of the mark and this will be based on the quality of the reviews. 
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 For the projects, I'd like to see that you can (i) read machine learning papers, (ii) conduct research according to the scientific method, (iii) produce a well-written, clear and well-structured 8-page scientific paper that makes a compelling argument, (iv) produce either a software implementation of an interesting idea or a theoretical result. For writing the paper, you are to use the style file of the NIPS conference. Projects can be done in teams of 2 people, but project reports are individual.

 You are welcome to come up with any idea, provided it's a machine learning project. That is, I want you to try a machine learnign algorithm on an interesting dataset. Think of some cool data!

 For inspiration, I recommend you look at the papers published at ICML, NIPS, etc. To give you a better idea, you can look at the list of past projects from the previous offering of this course. I also advise you to visit the pages of Geoff Hinton, Yoshua Bengio, Yann Lecun, Jason Weston, Fei Fei Li, Carlos Guestrin, Csaba Szepesvari, Michael Jordan, Daphne Koller, Francis Bach, Josh Tenenbaum, Tom Griffiths, Andreas Krause, Ryan Adams, Charles Kemp, Ruslan Salakhutdinov,..., who are all great machine learning scientists. Their papers will not only provide you with project ideas, but also show you how to write a paper properly and how to make sure your experiments back up all claims made in the paper.

 I strongly advice you to read Andrew's advice on applying ML algorithms.

 Evaluation

 The paper must be in NIPS format as mentioned above and it must be double-blind. That is, you are not allowed to write your name on it etc. For more info, please read: NIPS reviewieng and double blind policy .

 To submit the paper, email the pdf file (any other format will be automatically penalized with -20%) by Tuesday April 16, 5pm, to me. You will be penalized 10% for each hour late. In the email, the subject should be ML PROJECT. The body of the email should contain ONLY your full name, your student number and the name of your project partner.

 You will get 3 papers soon after for you to review. That is, you will review anonymously (double blind) 3 papers submitted by your colleagues. The reviews are due back on Wednesday April 24th at 5pm. Each review should be about 1 page. It must assign marks between 1 and 10 to each paper, as suggested by NIPS instructions. For submission of your reviews, email me a PDF file of 3 pages only. The title of each page should be the paper title of the paper under review with your score in brackets. e.g. "Least Squares for Energy Prediction (7)". The rest of each page (one page per review) should be a text evaluation of the work you are reviewing. It should be based on the following NIPS criteria:

 * Quality: Is the paper technically sound? Are claims well-supported by theoretical analysis or experimental results? Is this a complete piece of work, or merely a position paper? Are the authors careful (and honest) about evaluating both the strengths and weaknesses of the work?
 * Clairity: Is the paper clearly written? Is it well-organized? (If not, feel free to make suggestions to improve the manuscript.) Does it adequately inform the reader? (A superbly written paper provides enough information for the expert reader to reproduce its results.)
 * Originality: Are the problems or approaches new? Is this a novel combination of familiar techniques? Is it clear how this work differs from previous contributions? Is related work adequately referenced? We recommend that you check the proceedings of recent NIPS conferences to make sure that each paper is significantly different from papers in previous proceedings. Abstracts and links to many of the previous NIPS papers are available from http://books.nips.cc
 * Significance: Are the results important? Are other people (practitioners or researchers) likely to use these ideas or build on them? Does the paper address a difficult problem in a better way than previous research? Does it advance the state of the art in a demonstrable way? Does it provide unique data, unique conclusions on existing data, or a unique theoretical or pragmatic approach?

 You project mark will mostly be based on the scores you get from your colleagues. I will simply play the role of chair and calibrate the scores to make sure there is no bias. I will also control 20% of the mark and this will be based on the quality of the reviews.

Overview
For the projects, I'd like to see that you can (i) read machine learning papers, 
(ii) conduct research according to the scientific method, (iii) produce a well-written, clear and well-structured
8-page scientific paper that makes a compelling argument, (iv)
produce either a software implementation of an interesting idea or a theoretical result. For writing
the paper, you are to use the style file of the NIPS conference. Projects can be done in teams of 2 people, but project reports are individual.
 You are welcome to come up with any idea, provided it's a machine learning project. That is, I want you to try a machine learnign algorithm on an interesting dataset. Think of some cool data! 
 For inspiration, I recommend you look at the papers published at ICML, NIPS, etc. To give you a better idea, you can look at the list of past projects from the previous offering of this course. I also advise you to visit the pages of Geoff Hinton, Yoshua Bengio, Yann Lecun, Jason Weston, Fei Fei Li, Carlos Guestrin, Csaba Szepesvari, Michael Jordan, Daphne Koller, Francis Bach, Josh Tenenbaum, Tom Griffiths, Andreas Krause, Ryan Adams, Charles Kemp, Ruslan Salakhutdinov,..., who are all great machine learning scientists. Their papers will not only provide you with project ideas, but also show you how to write a paper properly and how to make sure your experiments back up all claims made in the paper. 
I strongly advice you to read Andrew's advice on applying ML algorithms. 
	Evaluation
	
The paper must be in NIPS format as mentioned above and it must be double-blind. That is, you are not allowed to write your name on it etc. For more info, please read: NIPS reviewieng and double blind policy . 
To submit the paper, email the pdf file (any other format will be automatically penalized with -20%) by Tuesday April 16, 5pm, to me. You will be penalized 10% for each hour late. In the email, the subject should be ML PROJECT. The body of the email should contain ONLY your full name, your student number and the name of your project partner.
You will get 3 papers soon after for you to review. That is, you will review anonymously (double blind) 3 papers submitted by your colleagues. The reviews are due back on Wednesday April 24th at 5pm. Each review should be about 1 page. It must assign marks between 1 and 10 to each paper, as suggested by NIPS instructions. For submission of your reviews, email me a PDF file of 3 pages only. The title of each page should be the paper title of the paper under review with your score in brackets. e.g. "Least Squares for Energy Prediction (7)". The rest of each page (one page per review) should be a text evaluation of the work you are reviewing. It should be based on the following NIPS criteria:
 
 Quality: 
Is the paper technically sound? Are claims well-supported by theoretical analysis or experimental results? Is this a complete piece of work, or merely a position paper? Are the authors careful (and honest) about evaluating both the strengths and weaknesses of the work?
  Clairity: 
Is the paper clearly written? Is it well-organized? (If not, feel free to make suggestions to improve the manuscript.) Does it adequately inform the reader? (A superbly written paper provides enough information for the expert reader to reproduce its results.)
  Originality: 
Are the problems or approaches new? Is this a novel combination of familiar techniques? Is it clear how this work differs from previous contributions? Is related work adequately referenced? We recommend that you check the proceedings of recent NIPS conferences to make sure that each paper is significantly different from papers in previous proceedings. Abstracts and links to many of the previous NIPS papers are available from http://books.nips.cc
  Significance: 
Are the results important? Are other people (practitioners or researchers) likely to use these ideas or build on them? Does the paper address a difficult problem in a better way than previous research? Does it advance the state of the art in a demonstrable way? Does it provide unique data, unique conclusions on existing data, or a unique theoretical or pragmatic approach?
 
You project mark will mostly be based on the scores you get from your colleagues. I will simply play the role of chair and calibrate the scores to make sure there is no bias. I will also control 20% of the mark and this will be based on the quality of the reviews.
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<p>The course homepage for your course is the landing page when students access the course. You can add various widgets, such as calendar, tasks, etc. to the homepage. You can also add widgets to external resources such as Macmillan, McGraw Hill Connect, Pearson MyLab, and more.</p>
<p>This guide also details how to change the theme colors of your course, with examples below.</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="#Step1">Edit the layout and add/delete Widgets</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.vanderbilt.edu/brightspace/on-demand-resources/how-do-i-create-a-banner-for-the-course-homepage/">Change the course banner image</a></li>
<li><a href="#Step2">Change the theme colors of the course</a></li>
</ul>
<p><a href=""></a><em>Updated Summer 2020</em><br/>
<a href="https://cdn.vanderbilt.edu/vu-URL/wp-content/uploads/sites/156/2020/10/19154833/Edit-the-Brightspace-Homepage.pdf">Click here for a Printable version</a></p>
<hr/>
<h2>Edit the Homepage layout and add/delete Widgets</h2>
<ol>
<li>In the NavBar, click <strong>Course Admin</strong>.<br/>
</li>
<li>Under Site Setup, click <strong>Homepages</strong>.<br/></li>
<li>Find the existing <strong>Course Homepage</strong> and select <strong>Copy</strong>.<br/></li>
<li>Now select <strong>Course Homepage – Copy</strong> by clicking on it.</li>
<li>Under Widgets, click <strong>Add Widgets</strong> to add the appropriate widgets to your homepage. Note, more than one widget can be added to one panel of the home page. You can also <strong>Change the Layout</strong>, and <strong>Delete</strong> widgets by clicking the <strong>X</strong> in the upper right corner of the widget.<br/></li>
<li>Click <strong>Save</strong> &amp; <strong>Close.</strong></li>
<li>After you’ve saved your new homepage, be sure to set it as the active page.<br/></li>
</ol>
<h2>Change the Theme Colors of the Course</h2>
<p>A few examples of Theme Colors:</p>
<p></p>
<p></p>
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<ol>
<li>Go to <strong>Course Admin</strong> -&gt; <strong>Navigation and Themes</strong></li>
<li>Click on the <strong>Theme</strong> tab, and make a copy of your current Course Theme<br/>
</li>
<li>Click on your course copy to open the Edit window. Under <strong>Primary Color</strong> and <strong>Accent Color</strong>, choose the colors you would like. Be sure to select Dark or Light foreground to determine whether the text will be black or white.</li>
</ol>
<p><em>Note: If your color contrast does not meet accessibility standards, you will see a message that says “WCAG AA standards not met.” If this happens you must make your color lighter or darker to accommodate users with visual impairments.</em></p>
<ol>
<li>Be sure to click <strong>Save and Close.</strong><br/>
</li>
<li>Activate your new theme by going to <strong>Course Admin</strong> -&gt; <strong>Navigation and Themes</strong> -&gt; <strong>NavBars</strong> tab and click on your active NavBar.</li>
<li>On your NavBar’s edit window, click <strong>Change Theme</strong> and select the theme you just created.</li>
<li>Click <strong>Save and Close</strong>. You should see your new colors now:<br/>
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 Edit the Brightspace course homepage

 The course homepage for your course is the landing page when students access the course. You can add various widgets, such as calendar, tasks, etc. to the homepage. You can also add widgets to external resources such as Macmillan, McGraw Hill Connect, Pearson MyLab, and more.

 This guide also details how to change the theme colors of your course, with examples below.

 * Edit the layout and add/delete Widgets
 * Change the course banner image
 * Change the theme colors of the course

 Updated Summer 2020
 Click here for a Printable version

 Edit the Homepage layout and add/delete Widgets

 1. In the NavBar, click Course Admin.
 2. Under Site Setup, click Homepages.
 3. Find the existing Course Homepage and select Copy.
 4. Now select Course Homepage – Copy by clicking on it.
 5. Under Widgets, click Add Widgets to add the appropriate widgets to your homepage. Note, more than one widget can be added to one panel of the home page. You can also Change the Layout, and Delete widgets by clicking the X in the upper right corner of the widget.
 6. Click Save & Close.
 7. After you’ve saved your new homepage, be sure to set it as the active page.

 Change the Theme Colors of the Course

 A few examples of Theme Colors:

 1. Go to Course Admin -> Navigation and Themes
 2. Click on the Theme tab, and make a copy of your current Course Theme
 3. Click on your course copy to open the Edit window. Under Primary Color and Accent Color, choose the colors you would like. Be sure to select Dark or Light foreground to determine whether the text will be black or white.

 Note: If your color contrast does not meet accessibility standards, you will see a message that says “WCAG AA standards not met.” If this happens you must make your color lighter or darker to accommodate users with visual impairments.

 1. Be sure to click Save and Close.
 2. Activate your new theme by going to Course Admin -> Navigation and Themes -> NavBars tab and click on your active NavBar.
 3. On your NavBar’s edit window, click Change Theme and select the theme you just created.
 4. Click Save and Close. You should see your new colors now:

 Updated Summer 2020 by Erica Brandon

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The course homepage for your course is the landing page when students access the course. You can add various widgets, such as calendar, tasks, etc. to the homepage. You can also add widgets to external resources such as Macmillan, McGraw Hill Connect, Pearson MyLab, and more.
This guide also details how to change the theme colors of your course, with examples below.
 Edit the layout and add/delete Widgets 
 Change the course banner image 
 Change the theme colors of the course 
   Updated Summer 2020 
Click here for a Printable version 
Edit the Homepage layout and add/delete Widgets
In the NavBar, click Course Admin.
Under Site Setup, click Homepages. 
Find the existing Course Homepage and select Copy. 
Now select Course Homepage – Copy by clicking on it.
Under Widgets, click Add Widgets to add the appropriate widgets to your homepage. Note, more than one widget can be added to one panel of the home page. You can also Change the Layout, and Delete widgets by clicking the X in the upper right corner of the widget. 
Click Save &amp; Close. 
After you’ve saved your new homepage, be sure to set it as the active page. 
Change the Theme Colors of the Course
A few examples of Theme Colors:
 
 
 
Go to Course Admin -&gt; Navigation and Themes 
Click on the Theme tab, and make a copy of your current Course Theme
Click on your course copy to open the Edit window. Under Primary Color and Accent Color, choose the colors you would like. Be sure to select Dark or Light foreground to determine whether the text will be black or white.
 Note: If your color contrast does not meet accessibility standards, you will see a message that says “WCAG AA standards not met.” If this happens you must make your color lighter or darker to accommodate users with visual impairments. 
Be sure to click Save and Close. 
Activate your new theme by going to Course Admin -&gt; Navigation and Themes -&gt; NavBars tab and click on your active NavBar.
On your NavBar’s edit window, click Change Theme and select the theme you just created.
Click Save and Close. You should see your new colors now:
 Updated Summer 2020 by Erica Brandon
Edit the Brightspace course homepage
https://www.vanderbilt.edu/brightspace/on-demand-resources/how-do-i-create-a-homepage-for-my-course/