Department:    MT

 Course #:    100

 Credits:    5

 Variable:     No

 Course Description  

Introductory course familiarizes the student with marine trade opportunities. Students will become familiar with boat production shops, charter companies, trailer boat dealers, boat repair yards, independent employment, and manufacturers' representatives. The course is presented by means of lecture, field trips, and written exercises.

 Prerequisite  

None

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 55

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Preparatory Required for ATA degree  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Discuss, compare, and contrast the five areas of specialization which are offered to them in the marine technology program.
2. Demonstrate competence on the internet with manufacturer's publications, bulletins, and installation drawings, by means of written exercises requiring the use of these internet publications.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

1. Boat production shop
2. Charter company
3. Trailer boat dealer
4. Boat yard repair
5. Independent employment
6. Manufacturer's representative