MSC 122 - Boat Handling/Seamanship

Class: 2 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Credits: 3

Prerequisites: Take one: ENG-085 RED-080 ENG-095 RED-090 DRE-097 or ENG-111
This course covers the skills of boat handling, the practice of seamanship, and safety and survival in the marine environment. Topics include safe boat handling, seamanship under adverse conditions, fire fighting, man overboard rescue, PFDs, EPIRBs, distress signals, lifeboats, and life rafts. Upon completion, students should be able to competently operate small powerboats and demonstrate proficiency in the use of marine fire fighting and lifesaving equipment. (S23388)