CFCC 2020-2021 Catalog & Student Handbook 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
CFCC 2020-2021 Catalog & Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Marine Technology, A.A.S. (A15320)


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Marine Technology students are required, for completion of their degree, to complete 5 separate training cruises. During these cruises students should not be excused from assignments and tests but are required to arrange makeups with faculty well in advance of departure. If the faculty maintains a graded attendance policy, cruises should be treated as an excused absence and not be punitive.

These curricula prepare individuals for a variety of marine-related occupations such as marine conservation, water analysis, marine scientific research support and commercial fishing. Individuals will be prepared as naturalists within the ecotourism industry and be trained in observational and measurement techniques aboard a variety of vessels including ocean-going research vessels. Course work includes a unique blend of traditional and contemporary vocational, technical, and scientific marine education. Course work specific for Marine Sciences includes instruction in biological sciences, environmental sciences, and marine sciences. Field and laboratory experiences prepare students to identify, observe, and collect scientific data associated with the fauna and flora found in the rivers, estuaries, sounds, and ocean. Course work in Marine Technologies includes instruction in the use of physical, chemical, meteorological, biological, and geological oceanographic instrumentation and sampling equipment. Graduates are prepared for employment opportunities with aquariums, fisheries, corps of engineers, marine patrol, ecotourism companies, commercial fishing industries, entry-level field or laboratory positions with industries, state and federal agencies, and educational facilities associated with marine science and research. Career opportunities include oceanography, environmental science, marine biology, geophysical exploration, and fisheries-related employment.

Marine Technology: A program that provides the practical and academic skills essential for success in marine scientific support. Training in the operation and maintenance of seismic and hydrographic instrumentation including: side scan sonar, multibeam echo sounders, and sub-bottom profilers is provided in the classroom and underway at sea. Additional course work includes: classic and digital navigation techniques, practical applications of boat handling, seamanship, marlinspike seamanship, and safety at sea. Instruction applicable to fisheries science and environmental assessment is provided.

General Education Requirements


Humanities/Fine Arts Electives


(Take 3 credits)

Social/Behavioral Science Electives


(Take 3 credits)

Total Credits: 68


Fall Semester II


Note:


As a student participating on training cruises in the Marine Technology program at Cape Fear Community College, all students must have a licensed physician complete a physical in addition to passing a drug screen (documentation is available in the MT department office). This exam and test will be conducted at the student’s expense.

The physical will be valid for the two years that the student is enrolled in the program. After this time period the student will be required to complete another physical if the training cruises are not completed.

If a student demonstrates behavior causing concern as to alcohol or drug use they will be required to submit to an immediate drug screening at his/her expense. Failure to comply or evidence of drug or alcohol in a screening test will result in revocation of training cruise participation for 1 year. After this time, the student must submit a clean drug test for consideration.

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