Engineering Technology
     Degree Programs
 

The academic phase provides the foundations of the math, science, and technical sciences appropriate to degrees in Engineering Technology.

The technical phase provides the "hands-on" experience necessary to understand and gain competence in the practical aspects of a wide variety of mechanical and energy systems.  In addition to laboratory experience integrated throughout each curriculum, this practical training is obtained with steam and diesel power plant simulators, cruises aboard Cal Maritime's training ship, and with cooperative educational experiences at companies such as General Electric, Pacific Gas and Electric, Lawrence Livermore National Lab, and Genentech.

MET                FET

MET Degree Program

MET Program Objectives

MET Curriculum Sheets

ET-ME Flow Chart

MET Prerequisite
Flow Charts

Training Cruise

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Scholarships

USCG 3rd Assistant Engineer's Exam

Career Development

FET Degree Program

FET Program Objectives

FET Curriculum Sheets

ET-ME Flow Chart

FET Prerequisite
Flow Charts

Scholarships

FET Options

Co-Op Program

AFE Certified Plant Engineer-In-Training Exam

AFE Student Chapter

Marine Engineering Technology (MET)

The goal of the Marine Engineering Technology (MET) program is to prepare "applications oriented" graduates for careers in technical planning, engineering systems planning and installation, as well as systems operation and maintenance.  At graduation, MET students will be prepared to be immediately productive in the workplace.

The MET program provides students with an understanding of mathematics, science, and technical sciences and their applications to marine and power-oriented engineering systems.

MET students are qualified to successfully complete the Third Assistant Engineer's License examination administered by the U.S. Coast Guard.  The hands-on experience that is required in obtaining such a license provides the added dimension of practical training beneficial to the understanding and application of marine engineering systems.
FET

Facilities Engineering Technology (FET)

The goal of the Facilities Engineering Technology (FET) program is to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to assume positions of responsibility in the management of people and to successfully operate, maintain, and manage engineering plants and facilities.

The understanding of engineering systems is obtained through coursework in mathematics, science, and technical sciences.  Experience is gained during one 60-day cruise on the Training Ship Golden Bear and two 60-day cooperative internships in the industry.  In addition, laboratory work is required in many of the science and technical science courses.

Graduation requirements include successful completion of the examination for the Certified Plant Engineer-in Training Certificate (CPE-IT) administered by the Association for Facilities Engineering.  The hands-on experience contained in the certification program provides an added dimension of practical training beneficial to the understanding and application of facilities engineering systems.

The graduates of the FET Program will be placed in positions where they will operate, maintain and manage engineering plants and facilities.

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ABET Accredited 
Since 1977

Careers as Licensed Engineers
on Oceangoing Vessels, Tugboats,
Dredges, and Drill Ships. 

Also as Marine Surveyors/Estimators,
Managers, Military Active Duty,
Power Plant Operators, and in
Field Service Operations.