Marine Science (MAR) at New River Community College
Distance Learning
Time of Day
Term
- MAR 101 - General Oceanography I
- Surveys physical and biological oceanography including an introduction to geological and chemical oceanography. Part I of II.Lecture 3 hours per week. Laboratory 3 hours per week. Total 6 hours per week.
4 credits - MAR 137 - Basic Marine Electrical Circuits
- Focuses on basic electrical circuits common to small boat operations. Includes fundamentals of generators, alternators, and their regulators, storage batteries, lighting systems instruments, protective devices, and all other primary power circuits, and the proper methods of installation, testing, trouble shooting, and repair.Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
4 credits - MAR 140 - Introduction to Hydraulics and Hydraulic Systems
- Focuses on the fundamentals of basic symbols and diagrams of fluid power circuits. Includes control circuits from single motion to multiple interlocks, selection and use of common hydraulic components, operation and maintenance of shipboard pumps to include fuel transfer, raw water, fresh water, deck power, bilge and ballast, and sanitary electrical control of hydraulic circuits by switches, relays and solenoids.Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
4 credits - MAR 157 - Small Outboard Engine Service
- Focuses on the construction, theory of operation, maintenance and repair of small outboard motors. Includes modern diagnostic and test procedures, trouble shooting and repair followed by actual test tank operation.Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 6 hours. Total 8 hours per week.
4 credits - MAR 158 - Inboard Engine Service
- Focuses on maintenance, repair and overhaul of modern gasoline inboard engines, drive components and stern drives. Stresses water diagnosis and test procedures.Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 6 hours. Total 8 hours per week.
4 credits - MAR 159 - Large Outboard Engine Service
- Focuses on the construction, theory of operation, maintenance and repair of larger outboard motors. Includes conventional D.C. battery charging systems and alternator theory, operation and maintenance, conventional and capacitive discharge ignition system, hydraulic system, modern diagnostic and test procedures, trouble shooting and repair followed by actual test tank operation.Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 6 hours. Total 8 hours per week.
4 credits - MAR 165 - Stern Drive Transmission Service
- Teaches the fundamentals of stern drive marine propulsion units versus conventional shaft and propeller configurations. Stresses differences in shafting, bearings, lubrication, and steering. Includes proper methods of operation and maintenance; also minor and major repair operations to include complete disassembly, inspection and trouble-shooting and repair.Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
4 credits - MAR 201 - Marine Ecology I
- Applies ecological concepts to marine habitats, with emphasis on marine systems within the Chesapeake Bay area. Laboratory and field work may include the investigation of reachable habitats and the collection, observation and identification of local marine fauna and flora. Part I of II.Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
Prerequisite: BIO 102 or divisional permission.4 credits - MAR 202 - Marine Ecology II
- Applies ecological concepts to marine habitats, with emphasis on marine systems within the Chesapeake Bay area. Laboratory and field work may include the investigation of reachable habitats and the collection, observation and identification of local marine fauna and flora. Part II of II.Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
Prerequisite: BIO 102 or divisional permission.4 credits