Marine Propulsion
Classes Offered
Curriculum Courses
These courses are part of a one-year program
leading to a certificate in Marine Propulsion Systems.
MPS-101 –
Introduction to Outboards – teaches students how to use
service manuals
and where to obtain information using other sources such as Internet.
Students
learn how to troubleshoot, repair, and service fuel, lubrication, and
ignition
systems, and discuss shop safety, and proper tool usage. Class meets
Tuesday,
Wednesday and Thursday from 2 pm. to 4:50 p.m. and begins Aug 21 in the
NCMARTEC classroom #120 building #300. For information call David
Eastwood at
252-222-6163 or mail dge@carteret.edu
MPS-102 – Outboard Powerhead Systems
– Students learn about basic powerhead designs and functions with a
variety of engines, and discuss why powerhead prematurely fail.
Students will examine powerhead components and learn how to use
precision measuring tools. Class also includes four-stroke theory,
operation and service. Computerized four-stroke ignition systems and
electronic fuel injection systems are also covered. Class meets
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 6 p.m. to 8:50 p.m.
Class begins in Fall Semester 2007.
Continuing Education Courses
Outboard Marine
Engine Repair
An ideal course for the boat
owner who wants the knowledge
to perform his/her own maintenance and repairs or the student who is
curious
about making a career in the marine industries. Some topics covered
will
include: 2 and 4 stroke theory of operation, carburetion, fuel
injection,
ignition systems, starting systems, and gear cases.
Classes will begin
Monday
Aug. 27 from 6 PM to 10 PM in the NCMARTEC classroom # 120 building
#300.
Registration is $60 plus
insurance of $1.30 for information call David
Eastwood
at 252-222-6163 or mail dge@carteret.edu
Marine
Diesel Propulsion I
This
course is an introduction to different
types of marine diesel power plants and marine diesel support systems.
The
course focuses
on theory of operation,
preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, routine repair, scheduled
service,
and winterization. The course is intended for students wanting to begin
a
career in the marine industry and boat owners wishing to understand and
service
their engines.
August
21- October 18 TTh 6 - 9:30 pm 60
hours in the NCMARTEC
Building.
The cost for
this class is $61.30
($60.00
registration fee, $1.30 insurance
fee For information call Sean Prendergast at 252-222-6278 or mail prendergasts@carteret.edu
Marine
Diesel Propulsion II
This is
an intermediate marine diesel
course for students with a desire to become marine diesel technicians.
This
course builds on Diesel I
and introduces more advanced
aspects of diesel repair.
October
30 - December 20 TTh 6 - 9:30 pm 60
hours in the NCMARTECH
Building.
The cost
for this class is $61.30 ($60.00
registration fee, $1.30 insurance fee. For information call Sean
Prendergast at
252-222-6278 or mail prendergasts@carteret.edu
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