Marine Systems Engineering (MSE)
Marine Systems Engineering integrates systematic principles used in mechanical engineering design with hands-on operations of industrial scale equipment, especially of systems used in the marine vehicle and industrial power fields.
Engineering BrochureMSE offers two distinct academic tracks:
Design/License Track
- 5 year Bachelor of Science degree
- Design Track curriculum with additional preparatory instruction for USCG 3rd Asst. Engineer License
- is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology
- Participation in the Regiment of Midshipmen is required.
- 2 training cruises
- 1 cadet shipping requirement
- 1 industrial co-op requirement
- At sea or shoreside career options
- May apply for a B.Sc. Degree in Marine Engineering Operations after four years of study, with automatic eligibility to return to complete the fifth year within a three-year period after graduation.
- Curriculum Outline
Design Track
- 4 year Bachelor of Science degree
- non-license bearing
- Regiment participation is required for the first year, optional for succeeding years.
- 1 training cruise (first year)
- 2 industrial co-ops required
- shoreside career options in maritime and mechanical engineering fields
- Curriculum Outline
MSE was created in the belief that the best way to learn how to design for the real world is to integrate engineering science and design principles with actual hands-on experience with real-world machines.
These systems include, but are not limited to, diesel and gas turbine engines, steam boilers, turbines, electrical generators, water distillation/purification systems, and their control mechanisms. Both tracks:
- are designed for students with a strong mathematical and analytical ability as well as interest in practical engineering.
- offer an opportunity to sit for the Fundamentals of Engineering examination.
- prepare you for careers in applied or design engineering, engineering consulting, or management positions in maritime, industrial power, or general engineering fields.
- Our Loeb-Sullivan School of International Business & Logistics offers a special 4 + 1 option (or 5+1 in the case of MSE - 5 year) for obtaining a Master of Science degree for MMA graduates. Regardless of major, MMA B.Sc. degree recipients may apply to the Loeb-Sullivan graduate school for a one-year fast track to an advanced degree.
Marine System Engineering - Design/License Track The following sequence of courses will be taken by candidates for the Bachelor of Science in Marine Systems Engineering (Design/License track).
FIRST YEAR STUDENTS
- Fall Semester
- Eg-101 Fundamentals of Engineering Operations
- Es-180 Engineering Design I
- Hc-111 Composition
- Ms-150 Calculus I
- Ns-101 Introduction to Nautical Science
- Cs-151 Intro to Engineering Programming
- Pe-114 Ocean Survival
- Pe-xxx Physical Education
- Spring Semester
- Et-101 Graphics
- Eg-243 Welding
- Hc-112 Humanities I
- Ms-160 Calculus II
- Ps-162 Physics I
- Pe-xxx Physical Education
SOPHOMORES
- Fall Semester
- Eg-265 Steam Generating Systems
- Eg-292 Diesel Power I
- Es-205 Engineering Statics
- Es-251 Engineering Thermodynamics I
- Et-201 Fluid Power
- Ps-261 Physics II
- Spring Semester
- Eg-234 Power Equipment Laboratory
- Eg-252 Machine Tool Operations I
- Eg-392 Diesel Power II
- Es-371 Enhanced Electrical Power I
- Es-352 Engineering Thermodynamics II
- Ms-252 Engineering Mathematics I
JUNIORS
- Fall Semester
- Eg-243 Welding
- Eg-321 Steam Turbines I
- Eg-372 Electrical Power II
- Oc-101 Ocean Science
- Hc-211 Humanities II
- Ms-260 Differential Equations
- Spring Semester
- Eg-382 Steam Power Systems I
- Es-235 Engineering Strength of Materials
- Es-245 Engineering Fluid Mechanics
- Es-380 Engineering Design II
- Es-490 Numerical and Computer Methods for Engineering
- Et-452 Technical Communications
SENIORS
- Fall Semester
- Eg-481 Refrigeration/Air Conditioning
- Es-420 Engineering Dynamics
- Ms-251 Probability & Statistics for Engineering & Science
- Et-401 Automation and Control
- Md-310 Ship's Medicine
- Humanities/Social Science Elective
- Spring Semester
- Ch-352 Engineering Chemistry
- Et-377 Engineering Economics
- Na-372 Naval Architecture I
- Eg-422 Steam Power Systems II
- Humanities/Social Science Elective
- Elective I
FIFTH YEAR
- Fall Semester
- Cs Programming Elective
- Es-430 Machine Design
- Es-501 Engineering Materials
- Es-598 Capstone Design Preparation
- Ms-451 Engineering Mathematics II
- Elective II
- Elective III
- Spring Semester
- Es-510 Engineering Test Laboratory
- Es-599 Capstone Design Project
- Et-432 Power Control Electronics
- Humanities/Social Science Elective
- Elective IV
- Elective V
Marine System Engineering - Design Track The following sequence of courses will be taken by candidates for the Bachelor of Science in Marine Systems Engineering (Design track).
FIRST YEAR STUDENTS
- Fall Semester
- Eg-101 Fundamentals of Engineering Operations
- Es-180 Engineering Design I
- Hc-111 Composition
- Ms-150 Calculus I
- Ns-101 Introduction to Nautical Science
- Cs-151 Intro to Engineering Programming
- Pe-114 Ocean Survival
- Pe-xxx Physical Education
- Spring Semester
- Et-101 Graphics
- Eg-243 Welding
- Hc-112 Humanities I
- Ms-160 Calculus II
- Ps-162 Physics I
- Pe-xxx Physical Education
SOPHOMORES
- Fall Semester
- Ms-251 Probability & Statistics for Engineering & Science
- Es-xxx Ship Systems (Independent Study)
- Es-205 Engineering Statics
- Es-251 Engineering Thermodynamics I
- Et-201 Fluid Power
- Ps-261 Physics II
- Spring Semester
- Es-380 Engineering Design II
- Es-352 Engineering Thermodynamics II
- Es-235 Engineering Strength of Materials
- Ch-352 Engineering Chemistry
- Ms-252 Engineering Mathematics I
JUNIORS
- Fall Semester
- Es-501 Engineering Materials
- Oc-101 Intro to Ocean Science
- Ms-260 Differential Equations
- Cs-xxx Programming Elective
- Technical Elective
- Humanities/Social Science Elective
- Spring Semester
- Es-371 Enhanced Electrical Power I
- Es-245 Engineering Fluid Mechanics
- Es-490 Numerical and Computer Methods for Engineering
- Et-452 Technical Communications
- Na-372 Naval Architecture I
- Technical Elective
SENIORS
- Fall Semester
- Es-598 Capstone Design Preparation
- Es-430 Machine Design
- Et-401 Automation and Control
- Ms-451 Engineering Mathematics II
- Na-430 Naval Architecture II
- Humanities/Social Science Elective
- Free Elective
- Spring Semester
- Es-420 Engineering Dynamics
- Es-510 Engineering Test Laboratory
- Ec-xxx Engineering Economics
- Es-599 Capstone Design Project
- Et-432 Power Control Electronics
- Humanities/Social Science Elective
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