11 courses with the subject ECME, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
ECME 101Introduction to Marine Engineering I3.5
A survey of merchant propulsions plants, i.e., fossil fuel steam turbine, diesel engine and gas turbine. Basic engine construction, operating principles and support systems of each propulsion type covered. Basic principles of pumps, steering gears and refrigeration systems are also presented. The course is offered in preparation for the first sailing period and prepares Midshipman for their future concentration in the Marine Engineering curriculum. 3 class hours a week 3 laboratory hours every other week
This course will cover various topics related to Marine Engineering, to include learning objectives required to be met prior to the first sailing of a Midshipman, in accordance with USCG and IMO requirements. An emphasis will be placed on the classification and construction of main and auxiliary boilers; centrifugal, rotary and reciprocating pumps; air compressors and diesel engines. Additionally, operation of this equipment will be covered, including hands-on equipment operations in a laboratory, where possible, and simulation and discussion in situations where the equipment is not available in Academy laboratories.
ECME 101 3 Class hours a week 3 laboratory hours every other week
ECME 400Marine Steam Plants and Components3.5
This course covers details on design and construction of marine propulsion boilers and steam turbines, their components and associated support systems.
ECME 105 3 class hours a week 3 laboratory hours every other week
ECME 410Marine Steam Plant Simulation0.5
This course is to cover the engineering operations and systems of a modern LNG vessel steam plant. The course topics will include: Lighting off the steam plant from dead ship, raising steam and placing main boilers on line, starting ship’s turbo generators, starting auxiliary systems, preparing the main engine for operation, maneuvering the ship in and out of port, at sea operations, securing main engine in port and operation of boilers combustion control systems.
The study of the theoretical and operational cycles of diesel engines; engine performance and selection criteria; fuel systems, lubrication system; cooling systems; starting and reversing systems; governor systems; diesel engine fuels, fuel injection systems; lubricants; manufacture and design of engine components; crankcase explosions; dynamic balancing of engine running gear.
ECME 105 and ECES 201 3 class hours a week 3 laboratory hours every other week
ECME 431Marine Refrigeration2.5
This course will cover various topics related to refrigeration and air conditioning including refrigeration cycle analysis, compressor construction, vapor compression refrigeration cycle system controls, refrigerant properties, service practices, psychometric properties of air and HVAC systems.
ECES 201 2 class hours a week 3 laboratory hours every other week
ECME 440Engine Room Resource Management1
Engine Room Simulation-based training is designed to enhance the potential third engineer’s skills to operate and make proper decisions in the operation a large horsepower engine room in safe and effective manner. The student will be part of a watch team in which he/she will be placed in numerous operational scenarios. During the course of the operational scenarios various plant conditions may change and machinery casualties may be introduced. The watch team will be required to troubleshoot the situation, decide on the proper course of action and take corrective measures in order to insure safe operation of the propulsion plant.
ECME 450Gas Turbines and Marine Auxiliary Equipment3.5
The gas turbine portion of this course covers the application of the Brayton cycle to various gas turbine power cycles; compressor, turbine and combustor design and construction; and gas turbine applications for marine installations. Auxiliary equipment topics include control valves, piping systems, pumps and distilling plants.
CHEM 200 , PHYS 120 , ECES 201 , ECES 230 and ECES 310 3 class hours a week 3 laborator hours every other week
ECME 460Marine Engineering License Seminar0.5
This course focuses on the final preparation of marine engineering license candidates. It stresses the importance of environmental protection and the various international and U.S. laws mandating the minimizing of pollution by ship and, in particular, those aspects under the direct control of marine engineers. It also focuses on enhancing the third assistant engineer candidate’s examination-taking skills and reinforcing the knowledge necessary to successfully pass the final comprehensive assessment examination in the program of study, the U.S. Coast Guard Second Assistant Engineer examination.
Senior in good standing as determined by Dean’s Office 1 class hour a week 2 laboratory hours a week
ECME 470Marine Plant Automation and Controls2.5
This course covers the fundamental control theory and the application of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s)to the automation of marine power plants and equipment, as well as connection to human-machine interface devices (HMI) with supervisory control and data acquisition systems(SCADA). The course includes a background in instrumentation, wiring, ladder-logic programming, and interfacing between personal computers and PLC’s for downloading, executing, and troubleshooting programs, and integration into conventional shipboard systems
ECME 400 2 class hours a week 3 laboratory hours every other week
ECME 480Marine Engineering for Deck Officers2.5
This course will provide future Deck Officers with the engineering knowledge and skills to enable them to communicate effectively and efficiently with the engine crew. A greater understanding of how the engineering and deck department’s actions and activities impact each other will be developed. The course will expand on basic marine engineering knowledge obtained during Introduction to Marine Engineering I taken in the first year.
