Marine Engineering Technology (MET)

The Marine Engineering Technology (MET) program's focus is on the technical planning and installation, operation, maintenance, and management of marine engineering systems.  These include propulsion systems using Diesel, Steam Turbine, and Gas Turbine Engines and auxiliary systems such as Electrical Generation, Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, Water Distillation, Compressed Air, and Waste Water Treatment.  During their course of study, students complete a curriculum accredited by the Technology Commission of ABET and participate in three 60-day training cruises aboard the Training Ship Golden Bear.  Those students who qualify may do their second training cruise aboard a commercial or government vessel.  Students in the MET program must complete all of the competencies for the Standards for Training and Certification of Watchkeepers (STCW), as set down by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).  In addition, in their senior year, they are required to take and pass the Third Assistant Engineers Exam administered by the U.S. Coast Guard.  If they choose to do so, MET majors may participate in U.S. Navy or U.S. Coast Guard programs leading to a reserve officer's commission.