Courses
| BT 102 |
Boat Shop Safety |
| Description: |
This introductory course will cover the safe use of hand, stationary and portable power tools and the basic woodworking skills.
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| Credit Hours: |
2 CR.HR. |
| BT 112 |
Marine Drafting |
| Description: |
This introductory course assumes no previous knowledge of drafting. The student will learn basic mechanical drafting techniques and practices. Instruction will be given in using a scale rule, drawing instruments, applied geometry, third angle projection, auxiliary views, dimensioning and related areas. The area of marine drafting will include techniques and practices to include lines plans and reading construction drawings.
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| Credit Hours: |
3 CR.HR. |
| BT 115 |
Introduction to Boat Building |
| Description: |
Construction of shop projects will be used for instruction in the use of hand tools, power tools, and their maintenance. Various boat construction methods, basic hull materials, hull shapes, and shop management will be discussed. There will be an emphasis on improved wood working skills, terminology, and tool maintenance.
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| Credit Hours: |
6 CR.HR. |
| BT 116 |
Principles of Mechanical Systems |
| Description: |
This course is a basic introductory level lecture series covering 4 and 2 cycle, gas and diesel engine theory. All major engine systems will be covered as they pertain to marine applications.
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| Credit Hours: |
2 CR.HR. |
| BT 122 |
Duty Marine Electrical Systems |
| Description: |
This course teaches basic electrical theory as it applies to DC and AC circuits and equipment found in typical marine applications. Theory, maintenance, troubleshooting and field repairs for components (batteries, starters, alternators, etc) from the battery through to the main distribution panel are covered. Heavy emphasis will be placed on mastering the multimeter as a diagnostic tool in troubleshooting electrical problems.
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| Credit Hours: |
3 CR.HR. |
| BT 130 |
Lofting |
| Description: |
Lofting is a system of accurately drawing the boat full-sized in order to obtain molds, patterns and other important information necessary to construct any boat.
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| Credit Hours: |
3 CR.HR. |
| BT 140 |
Gasoline Engine Systems |
| Description: |
This course covers those engine systems that are unique to gas engines Ð the theory of operation, troubleshooting, and repair of gas fuel systems including present day computer managed engines. Gasoline engine ignition systems from point/condenser to present distributor-less models are explained.
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| Prerequisites: |
BT 116
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| Credit Hours: |
2 CR.HR. |
| BT 141 |
Diesel Engine Systems |
| Description: |
This course covers those engine systems that are unique to diesel engines the theory of operation, troubleshooting, and repair of diesel systems including high-pressure fuel injection systems and air intake pressure boosting systems common or unique to diesel engines and present day computer managed engines.
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| Prerequisites: |
BT 116
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| Credit Hours: |
2 CR.HR. |
| BT 144 |
Wooden Boat Construction |
| Description: |
Continuing with the boat project lofted in BT 130, the subjects studied will include set up, backbone assembly, jig construction, fairing and finishing off the hull. Traditional plank-onframe construction will be demonstrated.
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| Credit Hours: |
8 CR.HR. |
| BT 150 |
Fiberglass Technology and Repair |
| Description: |
This course will cover the safe use and application of fabrics and resins. Topics covered will include fabric types and use, polyester, vinyl ester and epoxy resins, secondary bonding, hand lamination, vacuum bagging and other repair techniques.
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| Credit Hours: |
2 CR.HR. |
| BT 158 |
Boat Handling |
| Description: |
This is a hands-on course in piloting a boat from the mooring to the dock and securing to the dock focusing on water safety, proper towing techniques, and basic marlinespike seamanship. It will also include the safe start up and shut down procedures for outboard, gas and diesel engines. Hauling a boat with a hydraulic trailer, sling lift and proper cradling/use of boat stands will also be covered. This course may lead to certification of marine sling lift operation.
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| Credit Hours: |
2 CR.HR. |
| BT 161 |
Marine Systems |
| Description: |
In this course, the students will gain experience in using ABYC standards for proper engineering and installation of the systems needed in today's fleet. Topics will include potable and non-potable water systems, sanitation systems, and engine systems. Basic repair and winterization will also be covered.
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| Credit Hours: |
3 CR.HR. |
| BT 164 |
Hull Survey |
| Description: |
Students will be instructed on various methods of determining condition of hull, including metal components. During the course, various boats will be surveyed, damage documented and repair techniques suggested. Cost estimates and project management topics will also be studied.
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| Credit Hours: |
2 CR.HR. |
| BT 171 |
Marine Joinery |
| Description: |
This course moves on to finer woodworking skills. Subjects covered will include the selection of materials, both traditional and high tech, and the construction and installation of components such as doors, drawers, bulkheads and trim.
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| Prerequisites: |
BT115 GPA 2.0
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| Credit Hours: |
3 CR.HR. |
| BT 185 |
Boat Repair and Restoration |
| Description: |
Students will be instructed in the repair and restoration of both wood and composite boats. Many of the skills learned in Hull Survey will be applied. The actual projects will vary according to our inventory of boats and the work to be done.
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| Prerequisites: |
BT144 AND BT164
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| Credit Hours: |
3 CR.HR. |
| BT 186 |
Marine Engine Installation |
| Description: |
This course will cover installation of common propulsion/drive train configurations. Students will get an overview of proper service and basic maintenance of the above. This is a lab-orientated course designed to provide hands-on experience through actual engine/drive train installation using live projects or mock-ups.
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| Credit Hours: |
1 CR.HR. |
| BT 190 |
Principals of Small Craft Design |
| Description: |
This course is designed to provide the participant an overview of the considerations and parameters of small craft design. The instructor will cover many aspects and draw from examples to illustrate good design principals.
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| Credit Hours: |
3 CR.HR. |
| BT 200 |
Marine Drive Train Selection |
| Description: |
Students will determine powering needs, interpret propulsion specifications, select and locate propellers, shafts, bearings and related mechanical systems. Emphasis is on ABYC standards.
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| Credit Hours: |
2 CR.HR. |
| BT 201 |
Marine Painting |
| Description: |
This introductory course will cover surface preparation of wood and fiberglass surfaces on boats above and below the waterline. Application of primers, top coats, varnishes and bottom paints will be covered. Adhesives and abrasives will be discussed as well as sealants used in the marine industry.
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| Credit Hours: |
2 CR.HR. |
| BT 202 |
Marine Rigging |
| Description: |
This course is designed to provide the participant an overview of marine rigging for sail and other craft, it includes stepping and un-stepping masts and inspection and attachment of mechanical fittings and lines.
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| Credit Hours: |
3 CR.HR. |
| BT 210 |
Composite Technology |
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The student will be introduced to modern composite technologies. Subject areas willinclude the fundamentals of polymer resins, cores and laminates; mold making and various construction techniques to include vacuum bagging. Projects will include the construction of laminates and the testing of their properties.
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| Prerequisites: |
BT150 GPA 2.0
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| Credit Hours: |
3 CR.HR. |
| BT 212 |
Advanced Marine Drafting |
| Description: |
Subjects covered include advanced lines interpretation, physical support, hull types, speed/length ratios, sail and prop theory, drawing outboard profiles, accommodations and sail plans.
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| Credit Hours: |
3 CR.HR. |
| BT 213 |
CAD Rhino |
| Description: |
This course is designed to provide the participant an overview of marine drafting in the CAD environment. 2 & 3D drawings will be emphasized. Each student will develop plans from which a boat could actually be built.
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| Credit Hours: |
3 CR.HR. |
| BT 220 |
Composite Construction |
| Description: |
This course covers advanced shop skills including cold-mold boat construction. Solid and cored fiberglass boat construction techniques will be studied. Open mold and vacuum bag techniques will be used.
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| Prerequisites: |
BT210 GPA 2.0
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| Credit Hours: |
5 CR.HR. |
| BT 225 |
Marine Hydraulics |
| Description: |
This course covers basic hydraulic theory and application. The student will learn the basics of engineering and servicing marine type systems to include tanks, lines, pumps, motors, controls, and rams. Emphasis will be placed on marine hydraulic machinery and steering systems.
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| Prerequisites: |
BT 116
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| Credit Hours: |
2 CR.HR. |
| BT 230 |
Corrosion |
| Description: |
Lecture course with lab demonstration showing results of galvanic and stray current corrosion and how to protect against both. Bonding and lightning protection per ABYC standards are also covered.
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| Credit Hours: |
1 CR.HR. |
| BT 240 |
Marine Transmissions |
| Description: |
This course will cover marine clutches, reduction gears and stern drives. Students will get an overview of proper service and basic maintenance of the above plus power trains associated with jet drives. Labs will concentrate on trouble shooting and field repairs of the components involved in marine drive trains with special emphasis on marine transmissions.
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BT 200
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| Credit Hours: |
2 CR.HR. |
| BT 250 |
Marine Wiring |
| Description: |
This course is designed to provide the participant an overview of proper marine wiring including wire selection, looming, termination, fusing and boat grounding circuits from voltage source to electrical loads. Both AC and DC circuits will be covered and taught to ABYC standards.
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| Credit Hours: |
3 CR.HR. |
| BT 255 |
Marine electrical |
| Description: |
The student will learn proper wire sizing, looming, termination, fusing, and grounding circuits in boats from battery switch to electronics. AC and DC systems will be covered as relates to safety, basic short tie, and installation of AC battery chargers.
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| Credit Hours: |
3 CR.HR. |
| BT 260 |
Advanced Marine Systems |
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This course will look at 2 and 4 cycle outboards, personal watercraft (jet skis), and their related systems. Students will perform basic maintenance, and their related systems. Students will perform basic maintenance and winterization, spring start-up, and troubleshooting. This course will be an overview of common maintenance and field repair procedures, not specific to one brand of manufacturer.
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| Credit Hours: |
3 CR.HR. |
| EH 123 |
Rhetoric and Composition I |
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This course teaches techniques for effective oral and written communication. In a workshop environment that features continual instructor and peer evaluation, students develop a process approach to writing and speaking. Students will write in a variety of genres and will reinforce rhetorical strategies pertaining to audience awareness while practicing oral delivery skills. A grade of C or better is required to pass the course.
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| Credit Hours: |
3 CR.HR. |
| MS 111 |
Algebra |
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The goal of this course is to build a solid foundation in algebraic methods and techniques to serve as a basis for further study. Directed toward students having minimal prior training in mathematics, the course of study begins with basic principles and progresses through the study of quadratic equations, graphing and the solution of systems of linear equations. Although designed for the beginning student, this course may also serve as a terminal course for those students desiring mainly to increase their confidence and proficiency in applying basic algebraic problem-solving concepts and techniques. Placement is by diagnostic testing.
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3 CR.HR. |
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