Junior
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Probability and Statistics
Junior Engineering Fundamentals Mathematics
Covers probability distributions, Rayleigh and Weibull wave spectra modeling, hypothesis testing, Monte Carlo simulations, and machine learning.
Vibrations
Junior Engineering Fundamentals Engineering Science
Single and multi-degree-of-freedom vibrations, forced/damped oscillations, resonance, vibration measurement, and shipboard vibration absorber design.
Electrical Engineering II – Machines & Controls
Junior Engineering Fundamentals Electrical Eng.
Electro-magnetic machinery, transformers, synchronous/asynchronous motors, shipboard electrical distribution, electric propulsion, and automation.
Hydrodynamics
Junior Engineering Fundamentals Engineering Science
Potential flow theory, boundary layer mechanics, CFD fundamentals, added mass, lifting surfaces/foils, and wave forces via Morison's equation.
NA 3 – Ship Resistance & Propulsion
Junior Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering Skills Naval Architecture
Decomposes ship resistance components, model-to-full-scale prediction methods, propulsor selection (propellers/waterjets), and hull-propulsor interaction.
ME 4 – Marine Engineering Applied Thermodynamics
Junior Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering Skills Marine Engineering
Thermodynamic and aerodynamic design of combined steam/gas turbine plants, steam turbine fluid flow, and 1D/convective heat transfer.
ME 5 – Ship Auxiliary Systems Design
Junior Design & Systems Integration Marine Engineering
Project-based design of shipboard auxiliary mechanical systems (piping, hydraulic, HVAC) applying systems engineering, instrumentation, and feedback controls.
Humanities / Social Science Elective
Junior Professionalism & Citizenship Humanities
Elective course chosen from a specialized list of humanities and social science topics taught by full-time and expert visiting faculty.
Monday & Zeien Lecture Series
Freshman Junior Senior Sophomore Professionalism & Citizenship Leadership & Campus Life
Mandatory weekly lectures and signature evening addresses featuring distinguished figures from industry, academia, government, and the arts.
Engineering Site Visits
Freshman Junior Senior Sophomore Professionalism & Citizenship Professional Experience
Inspection trips to regional shipyards, drydocks, manufacturing plants, and active commercial and naval vessels to connect theory to practice.
Winter Work Program
Freshman Junior Senior Sophomore Professionalism & Citizenship Professional Experience
Four required eight-week winter internships spanning shipyard trades, sea term cadet placement, and professional engineering office work.
Ship Design I
Junior Design & Systems Integration Ship Design
Iterative design process from feasibility through preliminary design; small team project designing a small vessel with industry mentors, followed by large ship sizing.
