Marine Engineering Courses

In addition to the core courses, the Marine Engineering program includes:

Applied Marine Chemistry - Teaches aspects of organic and inorganic chemistry required for Marine Engineers, particularly in relation to treatment of water for boilers and qualities and properties of petroleum products.

Applied Mechanics - Teaches the principles of statics, dynamics, beam theory and machines.

Control Systems - Covers the basic principles, operations and applications of marine process control devices.

Diesel Simulation - Using simulation systems, this course teaches controls, alarms, fault finding and start-up procedures for equipment found on Coast Guard ships.

Electronics - Teaches basic electronics with an emphasis on power conversion and control applications.

Electrotechnology - Teaches the principles of operation and maintenance of direct and alternating current generators, direct current motors and distribution systems used in Canadian Coast Guard vessels.

Fluid Mechanics - Enables students to analyse the behaviour of fluids at rest or in motion and to solve problems associated with fluid flow aboard ships.

General Engineering Knowledge - Covers auxiliary equipment and systems, diesel propulsion systems start-up and watchkeeping.
 
Hydraulics - Teaches the operation, adjustment, testing, troubleshooting and repair of fluid power systems as well as contamination control, reading circuit diagrams and symbol recognition.

Marine Engineering - Covers all aspects of marine propulsion systems and auxiliary systems used on board ships.

Marine Law - Covers the Constitution Act of 1982, the Canadian judicial system, contractual law, tort law, professional liability and Safety and Oil Pollution Regulations of the Canada Shipping Act.

Marine Trades Training - Provides an introduction to metal working, arc and oxyacetylene welding and the correct use of hand and power tools.

Metallurgy - Teaches theory, structure, physical properties, treatment, testing and applications of metals and alloys, with an emphasis on iron and steel.

Outboard Motors - Teaches the student how to overhaul, maintain, troubleshoot and rig outboard motors.
 
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning - Covers the theoretical and practical aspects of shipboard refrigeration and air conditioning systems.

Rigging - Teaches correct identification of cargo and equipment tackle, its proper application and inspection procedures.

Strength of Materials - Teaches the theoretical and practical aspects of the strength and testing of materials under varying conditions.

Thermodynamics - This course covers heat and thermal properties of solids, liquids and gases as well as the theory of heat engines and refrigeration.

Officer Cadets who complete the Marine Engineering program satisfactorily are awarded a Graduation Certificate in Nautical Science and hold a Fourth Class Motor Certificate of Competency. Certain examinations entitle the Officer Cadet to credits toward higher certificates up to First Class.