Course description

MARINE ENGINEERING & DESIGN (AT 8532)
VBCPS: 3 credits per year, 1 year

Prerequisite(s): Engineering Design (AT 8530) or Basic Technical Drawing (TE 8435)
Would you like to be sought after by many of the region's largest employers? Marine Engineering & Design introduces students to Naval Architecture and the engineering behind the world's most advanced sea going vessels. Students are given the opportunity to design their own boats; designed to meet exacting criteria. They may even see their vessel actually built by expert shipbuilders!

Students should
Have an art, mathematics, and or drafting background
Have a desire to create, problem solve, build models, and puzzle solve
Be creative, and imaginative
Are inquisitive about how and why things work
Have a strong work ethic
Provide documentation of successfully completing CADD I at the ATC or Basic Technical Drawing at their home high school

Career possibilities (entry-level and with additional education)
Jr. Drafter (High school diploma)
Jr. Designer (Associate of Applied Science Degree)
Engineer (Bachelor’s of Science)
Architect (Bachelor’s of Science)

Related college programs
Potentially earn college credits with Tidewater Community College, Associate of Applied Science Degree.
Assists in preparing students for successfully obtaining college degrees in the disciplines of engineering and architecture.

Industry certification
AutoCAD

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