MARINE TECHNOLOGY

MARINE TECHNOLOGY I 710

1 credit

Marine Technology students will learn the basics of woodworking, fiber glassing, cutting and welding of metals, navigation, boat design, tying and splicing rope, measurement skills and much, much more. This program has been developed to take advantage of the many, varied marine trades. Successful students are prepared for careers or activities in the marine, oceanographic, and boating industries. Students develop a boatload of skills that enable them to enter a marine career, pursue post-secondary education, or simply enjoy water related activities at a greater level. Students will have opportunities to produce work that meet the requirements for Expectations 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 of Graduation Portfolio.

MARINE TECHNOLOGY II 711

1 credit

Marine Technology students continue first year activities and expand their studies to include mechanics, electronics, fishing, oceanographic sciences, trailers, marina operations and much more. The second year builds upon the curriculum learned in the first year by providing the students with more examples of how these skills and technology can be applied. This course gives students practice in using the measurement skills they learned the first year. Students will have opportunities to produce work that meet the requirements for Expectations 2, 3,4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 of the Graduation Portfolio.

MARINE TECHNOLOGY III 712

1 credit

Marine Technology students expand their studies to include marine fabrication utilizing wood, composites and metal. Students will be exposed to local industry professionals, companies, organizations and post-secondary schools. The third year bridges the broad, multi-faceted first and second year curriculum with the more in-depth, specific fourth year. Students will have opportunities to produce work that meet the requirements for Expectations 2, 3,4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 of the Graduation Portfolio.

MARINE TECHNOLOGY IV 714

2 credits

Marine Technology students are encouraged to specialize in one or two specific areas of the curriculum. Projects are developed to provide students with challenging opportunities and to increase their depth of knowledge. Individual projects may include small boat building (kayaks, canoes, etc.), major boat repairs, or one of the many various types of projects tailored to the career interests of specific students. Throughout the fourth year of the program, students will be exposed to local industry professionals, companies, organizations and post-secondary schools. Students are encouraged to participate in an internship. Marine Technology students receive a fourth math credit toward graduation requirements upon successful completion of the program. Students will have opportunities to produce work that meet the requirements for Expectations 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 of the Graduation Portfolio.