Department:    MT

 Course #:    101

 Credits:    9

 Variable:     No

 Course Description  

A lecture-lab course in full size development and interpreting boat lines with application to construction practices. Lab includes the lofting of a full size vessel, template making, stability calculations, and training in hull construction/repair.

 Prerequisite  

None

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 82

Lab: 33

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. Interpet and converse in hull lines of a vessel
2. Demonstrate the ability to ascertain the stability of a vessel
3. Illustrate full size development of a hull
4. Operate the tools necessary in full size development to industry standards
5. Construction of vessels from plans, determine method of repair, estimate costs of materials and labor. Demonstrate proficiency with hand and power tools to accomplish forming, shaping, and finishing operations.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

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

Course Contents

1. Interpretation of hull lines
2. Moments of force to stability
3. Balance of weight shift in modification of a vessel
4. Read prints and plans for cost and time for job bids
5. Hulls forms adaptable to modern construction techniques