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Master of Marine Engineering
Program Goals 

The goals of the United States Merchant Marine Academy practice oriented Master of Science in Marine Engineering  program are to: 
Capitalize on the USMMA’s extensive, qualified and diverse marine engineering faculty.
Capitalize on the USMMA’s extensive laboratories addressing all phases of marine engineering in order to:

• Establish graduate level education that will focus on issues typically encountered by mid level and senior level practicing marine engineers.
• Encourage the world best and brightest marine engineers to enhance their marine engineering education.
• Help the marine industry solve marine engineering problems.
• Excite the minds of the students and their mentors as they undertake marine engineering research or innovative design projects.
• Encourage young marine engineers to pursue careers in marine engineering education.

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Scheduled Courses, January through December 2012

 

Spring 2012 Semester (January 9th through April 27th)

EM621, Advanced Marine Power Systems, Prof. Alan Rowen
EM624, Vibrations Of Marine Machinery and Structures, Dr. John Daidola
EM626, Marine Nuclear Propulsion, Dr. James Turso
EM631, Electrical Power Systems, Dr. Mukund Patel
EM634, Marine Electrical Systems and Propulsion, Prof. Milton Korn
EM645, Marine Engineering Management 1, Dr. Boris Butman
EM660, Hydrostatics and Basic Hydrodynamics, Prof. Charles Munsch
EM670, Marine Industry Policy, Dr. Salvatore Mercogliano
EM680, Thesis/Design Project 1 ( Approval Required )
EM681, Thesis/Design Project 2 ( Approval Required )

Summer 2012 Semester (May 7nd through August 24th)

EM626, Marine Nuclear Propulsion, Dr. James Turso
EM642, Reliability Engineering Operations Research, Prof. David
EM661, Propulsion and Propulsors, Dr. John Daidola
EM680, Thesis/Design Project 1 ( Approval Required )

Fall 2011 Semester (September 3rd through December 21st

EM610, Computational Methods, Dr. Nagy Hussein
EM620, Marine Propulsion Systems, Prof. Jose Femenia
EM622, Simulation and Optimization of Thermal System, Prof. James Harbach
EM623, Advanced Marine Materials, Dr. Yvonne Traynham
EM632, Power Electronics, Dr. Mukund Patel
EM633, Shipboard Control Systems, Prof. Milton Korn
EM642, Reliability Engineering and Operations Research, Prof. David Breslin
EM650, I. C. Engine Analysis and New Technologies. Prof. Raymond Mathewson
EM680, Thesis/Design Project 1

 

General Information

The United States Merchant Marine Academy is one of five Federal Academies and is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.  Two of its three undergraduate engineering programs are accredited by the Engineering Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.

To accomplish the goals and objectives of the engineering programs, the Engineering Department has 25 full-time tenure track faculty, a group of dedicated practicing engineers who serve as adjunct faculty, and more than 20 engineering laboratories and simulators focusing on all aspects of marine engineering including:

                               Diesel Prime-movers and Propulsion Systems
                               Gas Turbine Prime-movers and Propulsion Systems
                               Steam Turbine Prime-movers and Propulsion Systems
                               Nuclear Energy Converters and Propulsion Systems
                               Electrical Energy Converters and Propulsion Systems

In addition to the required core and elective courses, all students will be required to complete an online learning orientation course prior to starting the regular program courses.   

The Academy faculty is internationally recognized for their breadth and depth of marine engineering knowledge and their excellence in teaching and our laboratories cover the gamut from traditional test and analysis laboratories.   Whereas the laboratories have been primarily used for undergraduate teaching, they are more than capable of supporting graduate level, applied research if  MMarE students elect to undertake a research project as a part of an optional thesis course.

Academic Program

The heart of the 36-credit MMarE program is a required 21 credits core consisting of the following seven courses:

EM610            Computational Methods
EM621            Advanced Marine Power Plants
EM622           Simulation and Optimization of Thermal Systems
EM623            Advanced Marine Materials
EM631            Electrical Power Systems
EM650            Internal Combustion Engine Analysis and Technologies
EM670            Marine Industry Policy

The student must augment this core with 15 credits of electives.  Typical electives to be offered are:

EM620            Marine Propulsion Systems⁽¹⁾
EM624            Vibrations of Marine Machinery and Structures
EM625            LNG Vessel Operations and Design Considerations

EM626            Marine Nuclear Propulsion

EM627           Alternative Marine Power Production
EM632            Power Electronics
EM633            Shipboard Control Systems
EM634           Marine Electrical Systems and Propulsion
EM640           Economics of Marine Engineering Systems
EM642           Reliability Engineering and Operations Research 
EM645           Marine Engineering Management I
EM646           Marine Engineering Management II
EM660            Hydrostatics and Basic Hydrodynamics⁽¹⁾

EM661            Propulsion and Propulsors Dr. John Daidola
EM680            Thesis/Design Project 1 ⁽²⁾
EM681            Thesis/Design Project 2 ⁽²⁾  

(1) - 0nly for students who have not had formal education in marine engineering and/or naval architecture
(2) Faculty advisor/mentor for specific thesis/design projects will be selected  from the Engineering Faculty at-large,  depending on area of interest

Attempt will be made to offer electives that address the needs of the marine industry and of interest to the students.  Specific elective course offerings will depend on student interest and availability of faculty.  Individual student elective course selections will be determined after the student confers with the assigned faculty advisor.  Not all electives will be available to each graduating class.

Course descriptions, necessary prerequisites for the above courses and a summary of faculty credentials and experience are available further on in this site.

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Standard Six-Semester Program

 

 Standard Six-Semester Program
(for Students Requiring ME/NA Prerequisites)

 

Graduate Certificate Program

The Graduate Certificate Programs are intended to offer focused education to individuals with completed advanced degrees or those who want the advanced knowledge in special topics but do not want to fully commit to the full 36 credit MMarE program. Candidates for admission to a Graduate Certificate Program will follow the same admissions procedure as the candidates for the MMarE program and will be held to similar standards as the MMarE candidates. Candidates with undergraduate degrees in fields different from those of their intended certificate may be required to make up additional courses. At present, only one Graduate Certificate program is offered:

                        Electrical Power Graduate Certificate:

                        EM631, Electric Power Systems
                        EM632, Power Electronics and Applications
                        EM633, Control Theory and PLC Applications
                        EM634, Marine Electrical Systems and Propulsion

A Graduate Certificate is awarded upon satisfactory completion (minimum G.P.A. of 3.0) for the prescribed 12 credits from the MMarE program.

Admission to a Graduate Certificate Program will be on space available basis.  Applicants for the MMarE program will in most cases take precedence.

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Master of Science in Marine Engineering Program Degree Requirements

Students enrolled in the MMarE program are expected to enroll in core courses prescribed in the MMarE curriculum and to work with an advisor to select elective courses that will satisfy their interest and needs.  Students are expected to complete the program in five (5) years and meet the program graduation requirements.  Under special circumstances the expected program completion time may be extended.

 Graduation Requirements: 

 

The minimum requirements for graduation are:

• Complete the required MMarE syllabus as noted in Academic Program section.
• Successfully complete the required core courses with a minimum grade of “C”.  Core course grades of less than “C” will not be accepted. Students who earn a grade less than “C” in a core course will be required to repeat the course. Students who earn a grade of less than “C” in an elective course will be permitted to repeat the course or select a substitute elective.
• Earn a Cumulative Quality Grade Point Average of 3.0/4.0 for all courses taken, including any courses with a grade less then “C-“.

 

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TUITION AND FEES FOR GRADUATE EDUCATION:

Graduate Tuition and Related Fees:

Certificate  Program

Tuition for certificate programs is the same as for the degree program.

 

Tuition Refunds

When students are withdrawn from MMarE program courses, a refund of tuition will be made as noted below.

-Withdrawal before the first day of classes (as published in the Academic Calendar): 100%
-Withdrawal before completion of the first full scheduled week of classes: 75%
-Withdrawal before completion of the second full scheduled week of classes: 50%
-Withdrawal before completion of the third full scheduled week of classes: 25%
-Withdrawal after third week: None

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Master of Science in Marine Engineering Program
Admission Requirements

Admission Requirements (Degree and Certificate Matriculated Programs)

The USMMA Master of Engineering program is intended to expand the knowledge base of experienced, practicing engineering professionals.  Accordingly, all viable candidates must have engineering work experience in addition to an undergraduate engineering education or a closely related discipline such as physics or chemistry. 

Admission to the program requires two or more years of engineering experience and successful completion of an ABET/EAC accredited engineering program (Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, etc.) or successful completion of non-ABET/EAC accredited, four-year Marine Engineering or Marine Engineering Technology program.  Candidate admission will be based on undergraduate academic performance, undergraduate program focus and professional experience since earning the undergraduate degree.  Selection for admission to the program will be made by the MMarE Admissions Committee after careful review of the candidate credentials and experience.  Admission to an individual MMarE course as a non-matriculated student will be made by the MMarE Program Director.

Admission from other related programs, such as non engineering maritime programs, may be considered pending the candidate's completion of essential mathematics, science and engineering prerequisite coursers.

Applicants are required to take and submit their Graduate Record Examination results to the MMarE Admissions Committee.  The GRE Designated Institution (DI) Code is 2923.  Please use this code number when requesting that the Academy receive your score.  The GRE requirement is waived if the candidate is a graduate of an ABET accredited undergraduate engineering program or posses a license as a Professional Engineer or Merchant Marine Chief Engineer License. International students educated in non-English speaking countries must submit verification of their TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score or the International English Language  Testing Systems (IELTS) results.

For acceptance, students are expected to have successfully completed undergraduate mathematics courses addressing calculus through multi-variable calculus and ordinary and partial differential equations.  Candidates with deficient undergraduate mathematics coverage will be required to complete the appropriate mathematics courses prior to enrolling in the MMarE program.  Completion of necessary prerequisite courses should be completed at local institutions of higher education after course approval by the MMarE Program Director.  Candidates, who have been away from either the use of, or the study of, calculus and/or differential equations for an extended period of time are encouraged to avail themselves of a refresher course at a local college or university.

The MMarE Admissions Committee will determine admission to the MMarE program on a rolling basis commencing January until the entering class is full. For consideration, an MMarE program applicant must submit the following:

 

• MMarE Program Application Form
• Undergraduate engineering transcript
• Graduate Record Examination (Engineering) results.* Designated Institution (DI) Code: 2923.
• Applicants educated in non-English speaking countries must submit verification of their TOEFL score or the IELTS results.
• Two (2) completed personal recommendation forms including one from an undergraduate engineering professor and one from a supervisor or employer 
• Application fee check ($125.00) made out to "DOT/MARAD".  Please include "MMarE Program" in the memo area.

 

* The GRE examination is waived if the candidate is a graduate of an ABET/EAC accredited undergraduate engineering program or possesses a license as a Professional Engineer or Merchant Marine Chief Engineer License.

Individuals requesting admission as non-matriculating students interested in enrolling in one or more course must submit the following:

• Letter stating why the individual desires to enroll in the particular course
• Copy of the applicant undergraduate engineering transcript
• One (1) completed recommendation from or supervisor or employer
• Applicants will be informed of admission decisions on a rolling basis but no later than July 1, of the admission year.

Admission decision to individual MMarE courses as a non-matriculated student will be made by the MMarE Program Director or his designee.

 

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United States Merchant Marine Academy
Master of Science in Marine Engineering Program
Admission Application Form 1 

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Note: The complete application package must include Admission Application Forms 1 & 2, at least two letters of recommendation and an application fee: $125.00 check paid to the order of "DOT/MARAD" (Memo MMarE Program. P"). For single course application the application fee is waived and only one letter of recommendation is required.

 

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United States Merchant Marine Academy
Master of Science in Marine Engineering Program
Admission Application Form 2
Educational and Professional Background

Name: __________________________, __________________

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Educational History: (List all Colleges/Universities Attended)

Professional History: (List last four employers)

Licenses Possessed: 

Professional Engineer         State ___    Number _____________  Expiration Date ___/___/_____

Merchant Mariner                     Level ___________     Expiration Date ____/____/______

References:

Please list the names of the individuals from whom you have requested letters of recommendation.  Submit the letters of recommendation to the MMarE Program Director.

Note: For admission to the MMarE degree program or a Certificate Program two letters of recommendation are required, including one from previous college or university faculty member.

 STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING

I understand that all information submitted on this application to the United States Merchant Marine Academy must be answered fully and correctly.  Omissions of colleges and universities previously attended or falsification of information will constitute grounds for rescinding offers of admission and/or dismissal.  I understand that all applications and supporting documents received by the USMMA in support of an application for admission becomes the property of the USMMA and will not be returned.  I understand that the application fee cannot be waived or refunded.  I understand that submission of the admission application and supporting documents does not guarantee admission to the MMarE program.


 

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United States Merchant Marine Academy
Graduate Admissions Recommendation Form

This form is to be given to individuals writing recommendations for your admission to the Master of Science in Marine Engineering program.  Please enclose the completed form with your application:

Applicant Information:                                                        Date of Birth: __/__/____ 

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Expected enrollment date:                                 Fall 20___                    Spring 20___                   Summer 20___

Right to access: Public Law 93-380, the Educational Amendments Act of 1974, grants students the right to access letters of recommendation*.

I waive ______, I do not waive ______ my right to access this form and recommendation letter.

Applicant Signature _______________________________  Date ___/___/______

* Applicants who do not complete this section waive their right to access this form and letter.

Recommendations must include this form attached to a recommendation letter.

To the Recommender: The letter should include how long and in what capacity you have known the applicant.  Be as specific as possible about the applicant academic/professional performance and potential for advanced study.  Please keep in mind that applicant cannot be considered for admission until your recommendation is on file.  Please use official stationary, seal and sign the envelope along the seal.  Send the sealed envelope to the applicant.

Please complete the following evaluation table:

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United States Merchant Marine Academy
Master of Science in Marine Engineering Program
Transcript Request Form

To the Applicant: Please complete this form and forward it to your previous college or university.  A transcript from EACH college or university attended must be submitted.  To insure that the transcript is returned to you in a timely manner, please be certain to send this request early.

Print your name an address.

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Dear Sir:  I request that my transcript be sent to my address in the self-addressed and stamped envelope I have provided with this form.
 

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To the Registrar:  The Master of Science in Marine Engineering program office at the United States Merchant Marine Academy appreciates your cooperation in assisting the MMarE program candidate in the application process.  Please enclose this form together with an official transcript in the provided envelope.  After sealing the envelope, please sign across the seal to ensure confidentiality and return it to the applicant so that it can be included in the application package.

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Master of Science in Marine Engineering Course Descriptions

EM600, Effective Online Learning

Mr. Charles Klapper

Online learning is a complex undertaking that requires mastery of the remote delivery system involved, the desktop computing environment used, and certain learning strategies. This 3 week course provides participants in the MMarE program with the skills and knowledge needed to be effective online learners. There are three main components to the course: (1) Understanding the MMarE delivery system, (2) Understanding the nature of online learning, and (3) Understanding the fundaments of desktop computing. Completion of this course is mandatory and will help to ensure the success of participants in the MMarE program.

Students commencing their studies in the Spring or Summer semesters will receive an abridged version of this course prior to under taking the core or elective courses.

Credits: 0

 

EM610, Computational Methods

Dr. Nagy Hussein

This course teaches the background theories and numerical methods for solving fluid dynamics problems and introduces students to the use of computational methods in marine engineering applications with a focus on computational fluid dynamics.  After completing the course students will have a basic understanding of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), and be able to solve simple CFD problems using a commercial CFD package.  The course is based on lectures, exercises, computer exercises and group work in the form of home work and a smaller project assignment.

Credits: 3

 

EM620, Marine Propulsion Systems

Prof. Jose Femenia

This is an introductory course addressing the fundamentals of marine propulsion prime-movers, propulsion systems and associated auxiliary machinery and systems.  Diesel, gas turbines, conventional, steam, and nuclear propulsion plants will be addressed as well as the required fluid support systems, transmission systems and basic control systems.  Students will be expected to apply knowledge of the engineering sciences (fluid dynamics, heat transfer, strength of materials and thermodynamics) to the analysis of marine power plants. This course will include an on-campus laboratory session.

This course may be substituted for an elective for those students who do not have an undergraduate degree in marine engineering or naval architecture.

Prerequisites: Undergraduate Thermodynamics

Credits: 3

 

 EM621, Advanced Marine Propulsion Plants

Prof. Alan Rowen

The study of marine propulsion plants beyond the conventional diesel, gas turbine and steam power plants.  Topics of study will include combined diesel-exhaust gas turbine plants, combined gas turbine-steam turbine plants, nuclear gas cooled and water cooled reactor plants and fuel cell based plants.  Thermodynamic and operating issues will be studied.

Prerequisites:  Marine Power Plants or equivalent

Credits: 3

 

 EM622, Thermal System Design and Optimization

Prof. James Harbach

This course addresses the simulation and optimization of thermal systems, including gas turbines, air conditioning, steam propulsion.  Components are simulated using various modeling techniques and combined into systems.  The systems are examined for operating characteristics and optimization within a concept.

Credits: 3

EM623, Advanced Marine Materials

Dr. Yvonne Traynham

The advanced materials course will focus on materials science and engineering for Marine Engineers and Naval Architects. The first portion of the course will consist of an  review of materials science concepts as well as overview of engineering materials used in the maritime industry to include, fabrication and testing of engineering materials, applicable engineering standards and rules, joining methodologies (focused on welding considerations/ metallurgy), and composites (focus on  mechanics of fiber reinforced composites).  The second portion of the course is on application specific materials engineering considerations for the maritime industry to include corrosion, fatigue, temperature considerations, failure analysis and future trends.  The course will include an on-campus laboratory session.

Credits: 3

 EM624, Vibration of Marine Machinery and Structures

Dr. John Daidola

This course examines the theory of mechanical vibrations for free and forced vibration of damped single-degree-of-freedom systems as well as multi-degrees of freedom problems to include the determination of natural frequencies and critical speeds.  Vibration analysis and testing techniques, dynamic balancing and vibration isolation methods are also considered with emphasis on applications in the maritime environment.  

Credits: 3

 EM625, LNG Vessel Operational and Design Considerations

Prof. Elwood Baumgart

This course will examine LNG vessel and shore side operations, vessel design and construction considerations, LNG cargo tank design, LNG cargo operations, cargo handling systems, propulsion plant types and operations including traditional steam turbine plants, the introduction of diesel, diesel electric and gas turbine for LNG vessel prolusion and LNG reliquefaction systems.

Credits: 3

 

EM626, Marine Nuclear Propulsion

Dr. James A. Turso

To provide a qualitative and quantitative overview of the topics necessary to understand marine-nuclear propulsion. The course will be presented from the perspective of the nuclear reactor as an alternative heat source to, for example, oil-fired boilers in a conventional propulsion plant utilizing the Rankine steam cycle (albeit somewhat older vintage). The course will be fast-paced, with the information presented at a depth consistent with the course objective and time constraints. The course project will be a Matlab/Simulink simulation of a commercial marine-nuclear propulsion plant providing the essential dynamics observed during selected operating scenarios. The students will be guided through the model's development as the course progresses; using data from the Nuclear Ship Savannah's propulsion plant design documentation (the Savannah is the world's first nuclear powered merchant ship). The Savannahs reactor/reactor plant design is similar to many existing, land-based pressurized water reactor designs in operation throughout the world today. As such, the student will derive an understanding of these reactors as well.

 

Prerequisites:  Undergraduate thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid flow, differential equations.  Familiarity with PC operation.

Credits: 3

EM627, Alternative Marine Power Production

Dr. William Sembler

Various types of fuel cells and their potential use to generate shipboard power will be studied. The production and utilization of alternative fuels that can be used with fuel cells will also be evaluated. In addition, hybrid cycles that include fuel cells with gas and/or steam turbines will be analyzed.

Credits: 3  

 

 EE631, Electrical Power Systems 

Dr. Mukund Patel

After completing this course, the student will be able to analyze, operate, and design power systems in conventional and all-electric ships; size shipboard power components to meet the load requirements; learn to implement the current industry standards; and suggest improvements in a real power system he or she is familiar with.

Prerequisites: AC Circuits, Electrical Machines, and Advanced Math for Engineers (Fluency in complex algebra of R + j X and phasor diagram is presumed).

Prerequisites:  Undergraduate Electrical Engineering,  Undergraduate Engineering Mathematics

Credits: 3

 EE632, Power Electronics and Applications

Dr. Mukund Patel

This graduate level solid state power May 5, 2010 electronics course provides a review of the fundamentals of modern power electronics switching devices, and their uses for control of AC and DC systems. The course covers in more depth rectifiers, phase-controlled rectifiers, inverters, DC choppers, AC and DC machine controllers, and their applications, including practical converter design considerations. 

Credits: 3

EE633, Shipboard Control Systems

Prof. Milton Korn

After completing this course, the students will be familiar with the current state of the maritime offshore controls industry; control systems used the board ship and offshore facilities; the regulations and rules related to control systems; the challenges of operation and maintenance of existing control systems; basic control systems theory and be prepared to participate in specification design, installation and operation in new and next generation control systems.

Credits: 3

 

EE634, Marine Electrical Systems and Propulsion

Prof Milton Korn 

After completing this course the students should have obtain the essential background to be able to participate in the analysis, operation and design of electrical power production, distribution and utilization systems aboard ships and mobile marine structures utilizing " conventional " propulsion systems and in ships and mobile marine structures utilizing an integrated electrical plant. This includes the ability to participate in the selection of shipboard power system components and systems.

Prerequisites:  Electrical Power Systems

Credits: 3 

 

EM640, Economics of Marine Engineering Systems

Dr. Boris Butman        

The course objective is building problem solving and decision making skills for the engineering environment. Topics include engineering economy theory, cost analysis and estimation, depreciation and depletion models, engineering project economics, replacement analysis, decision making under risk and uncertainty, sensitivity analysis, capital budgeting decisions. Practical applications to ship design and operations, and also to marine equipment manufacturing are presented as case studies.

Prerequisites: Undergraduate Economics

Credits: 3

 

EE642, Reliability Engineering and Operations Research

Prof. David Breslin

The course covers the fundamental theorems in reliability, parts failure modes, mean time to failure, de-rating for reliability, series and parallel reliabilities, systems design with redundancies in active and dormant modes,  part counts of reliability estimates, failure mode and effect analysis, MIL-Standard-217.  Operations Research part of the course covers linear programming, optimization under constraints, simplex method, queuing model, transportation model, and decision making analysis.

Pre-requisites: Advance Mathematics, and Probability and Statistics.

Credits: 3

 

EM645, Marine Engineering Management I

Dr. Boris Butman

The course is intended to build problem solving, decision making and project managing skills for the marine engineering environment. Topics include engineering economy theory, cost analysis and estimation; initiation, analysis, justification and decision making regarding maritime engineering projects; project mobilization including in-house preparation and proposals, bidding and contracting, organization and preliminary planning; replacement analysis; project implementation including planning and scheduling, control and resource management; project monitoring and quality control; evaluation and management of changes; sensitivity analysis; capital budgeting decisions. Practical applications to ship design and operations, and also to marine equipment manufacturing are presented as case studies.

Credits: 3
 

Engineering Management II

(Management of Shipyard Operations)

Dr. Boris, Butman

The course introduces to the managerial and economic principles of shipyard production and operation. Topics include: overview of American and world shipyards, modern shipyard production organization and methods, manufacturing process design, production capacity, materials and inventory management, fundamentals of shipyard project management, work force management, product and production quality management, production planning and scheduling, specifics of production management in ship repair, shipyard facilities management

Credits: 3
 

EM650, Internal Combustion Engine Analysis and New Technologies

Prof. Raymond Mathewson

The Internal Combustion Engines course will address marine propulsion and auxiliary diesel (compression ignition) engines.  Topics of study will include cycle analysis and design ratio parameters of marine diesel engines.  Students will study methods to improve engine performance through intake system design, the fuel injection combustion process, and new technology fuel injection methods.  The highly critical and timely topics of exhaust gas analysis and emissions standards will be examined.  Students will also study the latest enhancements to fuel and lubricating oils and current developments and advances in material technologies applicable to internal combustion engines.  The course will include an on-site laboratory with a formal report to be submitted after completion of the lab exercise.

Credits: 3

 

EM660, Hydrostatics and Basic Hydrodynamics

Prof. Charles Munsch

This course is an introduction to principles of naval architecture and includes the study of  ship nomenclature, ship geometry, hydrostatics and basic hydrodynamics. It also explores concepts of intact and damaged stability, hull structure strength calculations and ship resistance and propulsion.

This course may be substituted for an elective for those students who do not have an undergraduate degree in marine engineering or naval architecture.

Credits: 3

EM661, Propulsion and Propulsors

Dr. John Daidola

This course investigates ships and craft resistance, propulsion and the propulsors utilized to propel the vessel. Resistance will be studied considering all its facets including friction, wavemaking and form, considering both displacement vessels and those with dynamic lift including planing craft, hydrofoils, and air cushion vehicle. Propulsion considerations will investigate the hull/propulsor interaction and both resistance and propulsion will include how model testing is utilized for prediction and ship trials for verification. The consideration of propulsors will begin with propellers and their selection and design, including in an environment of cavitation. Other propulsive devices will be addressed as well as ducts, thrusters, cycloidal propellers and waterjets. Throughout the course specific ship applications will be considered.

Prerequisite: EM660, Hydrostatics and Basic Hydrodynamics or equivalent.

Credits: 3

 

EM 670, Marine Industry Policy

Dr. Salvatore Marcogliano

To understand where the Merchant Marine is today and where it will be in the future, it is necessary to understand its origins and history.  From the earliest days of the republic, the United States government has taken an active role in creating the nation maritime policy.  From laws dealing with tariffs and tonnage taxes to the modern Maritime Securities Program, the history of the commercial Merchant Marine has been intertwined with that of the government.   At times it has fostered innovation and the development of technologies, at others it has hindered and stymied growth.  This course will examine the history of the United States maritime policy and the history of the US Merchant Marine, with a specific interest toward the rise of the Merchant Marine in the early 19th century, the decline of the Merchant Marine following the Civil War, and its attempted resurrection under the Merchant Marine Act of 1936.  We will also study how the use of new technologies, globalization, and the growth of commerce in the late twentieth century has created the merchant fleets of today. 

Credits: 3 

EM 680, Thesis/Design Project 1

Assigned Mentor

The intent of this course is to allow students to investigate a relevant marine engineering topic as agreed to by the student and approved by the MMarE program director.  The student is expected to undertake significant independent research in the execution of the project.  The result of this course will be a significant design project or thesis suitable for publishing.

Prerequisite:  Formal agreement and plan by Project or Thesis Advisor,  Approval by MMarE Director 

Credits: 3

 

EM 681, Thesis/Design Project 2

Assigned Mentor

Continuation of EM 680, Thesis/Design Project 1

Credits: 3

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