MISSION

The Marine Engineering Systems Design program is designed to:

• provide a strong technical education in marine piping, machinery & propulsion systems design supported by a good knowledge of marine engineering and naval architecture
• provide a good technical education in general mechanical engineering technology
• prepare students for employment in marine, offshore and land based environments
• develop analytical and synthesis skills complemented by practical training

Marine Engineering Systems Design (MESD) is a three-year technology program and a versatile, all-encompassing technical program that provides students with the mechanical design skills necessary to excel in both marine and land based industries. The marine engineering technology graduates learn how to design numerous systems and how many mechanical components operate, integrating fundamentals of math, physics, fluid dynamics and ship building.

Please refer to the Admissions section of this Calendar.

Length of the Program:

Students will require three years to complete the diploma.

Number of Semesters:

The program consists of six (6) 13 week academic terms and three (3) 5 week technical terms.

Number of Courses:

The program is comprised of a total of 49 courses.

Work Terms:

There are no work terms in the program however many students obtain summer employment within the field.

Topics Covered in each Semester:

In the early semesters, each semester is comprised of both academic and technical courses. As students' progress through the program, technical courses become the main focus.

This program is designed to graduate students with a variety of strengths that can be used in a large array of employment areas.

• Discipline-related and application/design courses are supplemented by further courses in Mathematics, Engineering Design and Economics.
• Computer application and familiarity with common engineering software is stressed wherever possible. Students complete courses designed to give extensive exposure to industry relevant software such as AutoCAD, MS Excel, MS Word, MS Powerpoint and more.
• Students receive a state of the art laptop computer preloaded with all required software at the start of their second year and use it throughout the rest of their studies. After successful completion of the program, graduates may elect to purchase the laptop.
• Courses in Engineering Economics and Management provide background in the financial aspects and project planning and management decision making methods.
• MESD graduates are eligible for admission to the Memorial University Bachelor of Maritime Studies and Bachelor of Technology Programs.

The Marine Engineering Systems Design technology program aims to prepare students for careers in shipbuilding, ship repair and offshore industries (oil & gas and wind farms), and also in general mechanical engineering. In addition, students find employment with government agencies, consulting engineering firms, offshore and ocean engineering companies, engineering sales and servicing companies, utility and industrial production companies. Some students find employment with the Canadian Navy, refineries and pipelines industry.

This program permits many versatile and diverse job opportunities. Most graduating technologists from this program will work initially under the supervision of professional engineers or technologists, but will, as their careers advance, work independently. Many graduates have advanced to senior positions and some are partners in engineering enterprises.

The program prepares graduates for local, national, and international job markets. With the variety of courses, graduating students have exposure to the most common areas of mechanical and marine engineering.