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UnitedStatesMerchantMarineAcademy2011-2012 Catalog

UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMYThe Mission of the UnitedStates Merchant MarineAcademyTo educate and graduate merchant marineofficers and leaders of honor and integrity whoserve the maritime industry and armed forcesand contribute to the economic, defense, andhomeland security interests of the UnitedStates.regarding age, physical condition and U.S.citizenship do apply. These requirements arelisted in this catalog.The Academy is an equal opportunityemployer.The United States Merchant MarineAcademy is operated by the MaritimeAdministration of the U.S. Department ofTransportation.Course content and regulations at theAcademy are under constant review andrevision. Therefore, the Academy reserves theright, whenever it deems advisable, towithdraw, cancel, reschedule or modify anycourse, program of study or requirement inconnection with any of the foregoing withinthe limits established by law and MaritimeAdministration, U.S. Department ofTransportation Orders.The United States Merchant MarineAcademy welcomes students of any race,color, creed, sex and national or ethnic origin.Because of the specialized nature of theAcademy’s program, and the obligation ofstudents after graduation, requirementsOn the cover:Commencement marks the culmination of four years ofhard work by the members of the graduating class, wholeave the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy to serve inAmerica’s maritime industry and Armed Forces.

UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMYUnitedStatesMerchantMarineAcademy2011-2012 Catalog

..2..UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMYA Messagefrom theSuperintendentActa Non Verba – Deeds, Not Words; theUnited States Merchant Marine Academy’smotto describes its policies, procedures andRegiment of Midshipmen in the truest andmost simple way. The young men and womenwho choose to make the commitment to meetthe demands and expectations of the Academydo so to receive an education from one of themost selective institutions of higher learning inthe country. They choose the United StatesMerchant Marine Academy for its ability toeducate them through instruction, design,practical application, and hands on experiencein the field.The Merchant Marine Academy experiencediffers from tradition colleges as it producesleaders of honor and integrity throughregimental, co-curricular and shipboardprograms, in addition to its rigorous academicstructure. The men and women who attend theAcademy will not only have the skills tosucceed in the maritime industry, but theexperience and maturity to serve as leaders ofthe nation as commissioned officers on reserveor active duty in the Armed Forces.The four year education provided by theUnited States Merchant Marine Academy willallow you to earn academic and professionalcredentials needed to thrive in the maritimeindustry, a crucial element to the economic,defense and homeland security interests of thenation.If the challenges and rewards of the UnitedStates Merchant Marine Academy educationappeal to you, then I invite you to seekadmission to our regiment of midshipmen.Your life’s journey begins at Kings Point!Philip H. GreeneRear AdmiralU.S. Maritime Service

UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY..3.Table of ContentsPagePolicy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4USMMA: Serving the Nation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Student Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Admissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Expenses and Financial Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23Service Obligation After Graduation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26The Regimental Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30Information Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33The Curriculum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34Academic Policies and Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63Academic Departments, Faculty, and Course Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67The Global Maritime and Transportation School (GMATS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114Administration and Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY..4..PolicyPolicy Regarding Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault and Gender DiscriminationThe policy of the U. S. Merchant MarineAcademy is to provide a safe and supportiveenvironment for work and learning. Sexualharassment, sexual assault and genderdiscrimination are not acceptable at ourinstitution. It is the responsibility of allmidshipmen, faculty and staff to refrain fromsuch behavior, to discourage it whereverfound, to confront those responsible, and toreport any such behavior, as mandated inSuperintendent’s Instruction 2003-5.The Academy, as an institution dedicatedto training men and women as officers in themerchant marine and Armed Forces, mustuphold and perpetuate the traditions of anhonorable profession. Sexual harassment,sexual assault and gender discrimination,whether in private or public, undermine theprinciples of honorable and disciplinedconduct that are the hallmarks of an officer’scharacter. Inappropriate conduct is corrosive tothe cohesiveness, morale and esprit de corps ofa military organization or a ship’s company.To fail to take responsible correctiveaction when witness to such behavior is an actof moral cowardice which, along with physicalcowardice, is among the worst failures ofwhich an officer may be guilty.

The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy:Serving the NationIntroductionA glimpse at a map of the United States showsus that we are a maritime nation. To the east isthe Atlantic Ocean; to the west, the Pacific; offour southern border, the Gulf of Mexico; in thenorth, the Great Lakes; and crisscrossing ourstates, great rivers like the Mississippi andother inland waterways.Every hour of every day, ships of alltypes ply the waters in and around our nation.They leave our ports laden with U.S. goodsbound for foreign markets, or arrive in ourharbors with merchandise and materials forAmerican consumers.There are tankers traveling along thewest coast with raw petroleum for ourrefineries; Great Lakes vessels loaded withiron ore, coal or other minerals for America’sindustry; huge containerships in Eastern ports,their box-like containers filled withmanufactured goods; general cargo ships in theGulf unloading pal- lets of coffee and crates offruit; tugboats pushing and pulling bargescarrying the Mid- west’s grain.These kinds of vessels, owned by U.S.companies, registered and operated under theAmerican flag, comprise the U.S. merchantmarine. This fleet of highly productive ships isa major part of our system of commerce,helping guarantee our access to foreignmarkets for sale of our manufactured goods.Moreover, in time of war or nationalemergency, the U.S. merchant marine becomesvital to national security as a “fourth arm ofdefense.” Our merchant ships bear the brunt ofdelivering military supplies overseas to ourforces and allies. The stark lessons of nationalconflict prove that a strong merchant marine isan essential part of American seapower.The nation’s economic and securityneeds met by the U.S. merchant marine arecompelling. Today, the United States importsapproximately 85 percent of some 77 strategiccommodities critical to America’s industry anddefense. Although we, as a nation, account foronly six percent of the world population, wepurchase nearly a third of the world’s output ofraw materials. Ninety-nine percent of thesematerials are transported by merchant vessels.A ship at sea does not operate in avacuum. It depends on a framework ofshoreside activities for its operations. Thisindustry includes companies which own andUNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY..5.manage the vessels; ports and terminals wherecargo is handled; yards for ship repair; serviceslike marine insurance underwriters, shipchartering firms, admiralty lawyers,engineering and research companies; andincreasingly today, intermodal systems oftrucks and railroads to distribute goods aroundthe country.

..6..UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMYBut the most important element in aproductive merchant fleet and a strongtransportation industry is people—men andwomen who are intelligent, dedicated, welleducatedand competent.The purpose of the U.S. MerchantMarine Academy is to ensure that such peopleare available to the nation as ship- boardofficers and as leaders in the transportationfield who will meet the challenges of thepresent and the future.The ProgramThe Academy is located in Kings Point, NewYork. Its 82-acre waterside campus lies onLong Island’s north shore, about 20 miles eastof New York City.The Academy is a national institution,operated by the Federal Government’sMaritime Administration, an agency of theU.S. Department of Transportation. TheAcademy’s four-year program centers on aregimental system that instills its students -called midshipmen (a term used for both menand women) with the traits of leadership,discipline and dedication required for a careerthat typically may include service at sea,maritime employment ashore, and serving as acom- missioned officer in a reserve componentof the U.S. Armed Forces.The Academy’s Regiment ofMidshipmen numbers approximately 950young men and women who represent everystate of the Union as well as U.S. TrustTerritories and Possessions. The size of thestudent body contributes to a true sense ofcamaraderie among the members of theRegiment and permits the Academy tomaintain an excellent student-teacher ratio.A sound college education is the foundationfor every profession in our society and themariner’s profession is no exception. Elementsof the academic program provide all midshipmenwith the specialized training andeducation for success as U.S. Coast Guardlicensedmerchant marine officers, incompliance with the requirements set forth inthe International Convention on the Standardsof Training, Certification and Watchkeepingfor Seafarers (STCW) 1978, as well as theSTCW Code in subsequent relatedamendments. The curriculum at the Academyis accredited by the Middle States Associationof Colleges and Schools and provides eachmidshipman with the broad college educationrequired for a bachelor of science degree. Themilitary knowledge necessary forcommissioning in a reserve component of theArmed Forces rounds out the academicprogram. Few colleges can offer such a fullrange of credentials at graduation.The Academy challenges its midshipmenintellectually and physically. The academicprogram is demanding, the regimental systemrigorous. Freshman (fourth class or plebe) yearis particularly strenuous as students make thetransition from high school graduate toAcademy midshipman. In their first fewmonths, they learn many new terms, thequality of endurance, how to perform underpressure, and most importantly, how tosuccessfully manage time.During sophomore (third class) year, andagain during junior (second class) year, midshipmenare sent to sea for practical shipboardtraining. Aboard ship, sailing the traderoutes of the world, they learn the value ofself-reliance and initiative as they gain firsthandexperience in the mariner’s environment.In senior (first class) year, they fine tune theskills learned in the classroom and at sea asthey prepare to enter the professional world.Enrollment at the Academy requires manypersonal sacrifices, but the goal is worthwhile.Students must be prepared for numerousdemands on their time, a degree of stress, andsome limitations on their personal freedom. Inreturn, the Academy develops leaders andprepares its graduates for careers that arebounded only by their talents and desire.

UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY..7.HistoryThe Academy represents Federalinvolvement in maritime training that ismore than a century old. Since theadministration of President Ulysses S. Grant,the U.S. Government has initiated variousprograms to train its citizens for service inthe merchant marine. The Academy,dedicated in 1943, represents the realizationof these efforts.Between 1874 and 1936, diverse Federallegislation supported maritime trainingthrough schoolships, internships at sea andother methods. A disastrous fire in 1934aboard the passenger ship MORROCASTLE, in which 134 lives were lost,convinced the U.S. Congress that directFederal involvement in efficient andstandardized training was needed.Congress passed the landmark MerchantMarine Act in 1936, and two years later, theU.S. Merchant Marine Cadet Corps wasestablished. The first training was given attemporary facilities until the Academy’spermanent site in Kings Point, N.Y. wasacquired in early 1942. Construction of theAcademy began immediately, and 15 monthslater the task was virtually completed. TheAcademy was dedicated on September 30,1943. President Franklin D. Roosevelt, notedat that time that “the Academy serves theMerchant Marine as West Point serves theArmy and Annapolis the Navy.”World War II required the Academy toforego normal operation and devote all of itsresources toward meeting the emergency needfor merchant marine officers. Enrollment roseto 2,700, and the planned course of instructionwas reduced in length form four years to 18months. Notwithstanding the war, shipboardtraining continued to be an integral part of theAcademy curriculum, and midshipmen servedat sea in combat zones the world over. Onehundred and forty-two mid- shipmen gavetheir lives in service to their country, and manyothers survived torpedoings and aerial attacks.By war’s end, the Academy had graduated6,634 officers.World War II proved that the Academycould successfully meet the needs of a nationin conflict. As the war drew to a close, planswere made to convert the Academy’s wartimecurriculum to a four-year, college level programto meet the peacetime requirements ofthe merchant marine. In August 1945, such acourse was instituted.The Academy has since grown in statureand has become one of the world’sforemost institutions in the field ofmaritime education. Authorization forawarding the degree of bachelor ofscience to graduates was granted byCongress in 1949; the Academy wasfully accredited as a degree-grantinginstitution that same year; it wasmade a permanent institution by anAct of Congress, signed by PresidentDwight D. Eisenhower, in 1956.The Academy’s national value was againrecognized as it accelerated graduating classesduring the Korean and Vietnam conflicts, andfor its involvement in such programs astraining officers of the first U.S. nuclearpoweredmerchant ship, the SAVANNAH.Admission requirements were amended in1974 and the Academy became the first federalservice school to enroll women students.During the first Persian Gulf conflict inearly 1991, and for many months prior to thewar, both Academy graduates and midshipmenplayed key roles in the massive sealiftof military supplies to the Middle East.Midshipmen training at sea have sinceparticipated in the sealifts to Somalia, Kosavo,Afghanistan and Iraq.While the Academy’s curriculum haschanged dramatically since 1943 to reflect thetechnological advances of America’s merchantmarine, the institution has maintained itsunswerving commitment to quality educationand excellence among its midshipmen.

UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY..8..Student InformationCampusThe Academy campus and facilitiescomfortably accommodate the Regiment ofMid- shipmen. The design of the buildings issimple yet functional, and the campus has beenlaid out to take full advantage of thepicturesque waterfront of Long Island’s northshore. The Academy’s buildings and walkwaysare named after individuals whose deeds havebrought fame to America’s merchant marine.On the slope looking toward LongIsland Sound stands a monument to theAcademy’s World War II casualties. Aroundthis monument are grouped an outdoorswimming pool; a boat basin and the YocumWaterfront Center; Gibbs Hall, with modernscience and engineering laboratories; andSamuels Hall, with Humanities Departmentclassrooms, the Global Maritime andTransportation School, the Department ofInformation Technology, a ship’s bridgesimulator, and laboratories for teachingnautical science. A beautiful interfaith chapel,which serves the religious needs of theregiment, stands on a grassy knoll to the southof the War Memorial.Wiley Hall, facing Long Island Sound,is the chief administration center of theAcademy. Formerly the home of automobilemagnate Walter P. Chrysler, this historicbuilding contains the offices of theSuperintendent, Commandant of Midshipmen,Academic Dean, Public Affairs and othersenior staff. East of Wiley Hall lies the centerof the Academy campus, marked by a striking,176- foot flagpole. Surrounding this landmarkare Fulton Hall, the marine engineering andscience building; Bowditch Hall, housing theDepartment of Marine Transportation and the900-seat Ackerman Auditorium; and theSchuyler Otis Bland Memorial Library.Delano Hall, the midshipman diningroom, and six dormitory buildings - Barry,Jones, Rogers, Cleveland, Murphy, and PalmerHalls - complete the circle of buildingsenclosing the main campus. The dormitoriesand dining room are connected by anunderground promenade, which contains themidshipman lounge and can -teen, uniformshop, post office, laundry facilities, bank,barber shop, and ship’s service store.On the perimeter of the Academy areathletic fields for football, baseball, lacrosseand soccer, as well as tennis and handballcourts and a quarter-mile surfaced track;Furuseth Hall, containing the Department ofNaval Science, the Department of ProfessionalDevelopment and Career services, the PublicSafety and security office, and theAdministrative Services Department;Vickery Gate, home of the Admissions Office;O’Hara Hall, which has a spaciousgymnasium, an indoor, olympic sizeswimming pool, and athletic facilities; Pattenhealth clinic; and Land Hall, the MidshipmenActivities Center.Although the majority of Academybuildings were constructed during World WarII, ongoing modernization programs haverendered the classroom, laboratory anddormitory facilities virtually brand new.On the northern border of the Academylies the McNulty Campus, named after the“father” of the Academy, Rear AdmiralRichard R. McNulty, who was instrumental incalling public attention to the need for afederal maritime officer training school.Located in this area is the American MerchantMarine Museum, a popular stop for campusvisitors.LibraryThe Schuyler Otis Bland Memorial Library isthe Academy’s major information resourcecenter. The library supplies midshipmen,faculty and staff with a wide range of materialsand services, which can also benefit visitingresearchers. There is seating for 300 users,

..10..UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMYinformation and records.All three departments of Patten Clinicare housed in one building, which facilitatesstaff intercommunication and expedites manyhealth-related processes for midshipmen.Patten Clinic services are generallyavailable by appointment Monday - Friday,0730- 1730. Sick Call is Monday - Friday,0800- 1000. Midshipmen in duty status whorequire emergency care or urgent care whenthe Clinic is closed will be transported by NYState Certified EMTs in the USMMAAmbulance to the Emergency Department atthe North Shore University Hospital inManhasset, NY. Emergency treatmentprovided by NSUH ED is covered (i.e.,reimbursed) under the NSUH contract with theAcademy. Necessary treatment is alwaysprovided, but if the requirement for treatmentinvolves an excluded condition, themidshipman assumes financial responsibilityfor the cost incurred.Health and Accident InsuranceCoverageMidshipmen actively enrolled in academicclasses are provided basic medical, surgicaland mental health coverage available throughthe Academy. The Academy’s Chief MedicalOfficer and/or Head, Department of HealthServices, may authorize health services to beprovided by local health providers affiliatedwith The North Shore/Long Island JewishHealth System (NS-LIJ). Midshipmen arerequired to maintain continued enrollment intheir existing family medical hospitalizationand dental plan. If a midshipman has no accessto family medical coverage, the Office ofAdmissions should be notified. It is importantto note that while the Academy medical care isextensive, a midshipman is not entitled tounlimited care at government expense.Examples of medical/insurance coveragewhich is outside the academy system and is notprovided includes, but is not limited, to: obtaining care with an outside providernot included under the Academycontract; expediting treatment by using servicesnot included under the Academycontract; or uncovered conditions or treatment forthose conditions.Conditions and/or treatments not coveredinclude, but are not limited to: on-going treatment of pre-existinghealth conditions; elective medicalexamination and immunizations (e.g.,pre-employment physicals andimmunizations) elective surgery; • cosmetic surgery(except reconstructive surgeryincidental to or following surgeryresulting from trauma, infection orother covered diseases or injury); contact lens or eyeglasses examinations,for the prescription or fitting thereof; hearing aids and examinations for theprescription or fitting thereof; prescriptions and associated medicallab- oratory tests for treatment ofdermatological conditions (e.g., acne); consultation for or extraction of thirdmolars (wisdom teeth); dental care or treatment, other thaninjury to natural teeth, as provided bythe Academy Dental Clinic or asauthorized by the senior dental officer; dental implants; orthodontic care; substance use disorders; expensedincurred for treatment subsequent to orresulting from substance use (includingalcohol); conditions incurred as a result ofparticipation in an act in violation ofMidshipmen Regulations, or AcademyPolicy; prenatal care maternity benefits or anycondition arising from or out ofpregnancy.Career ServicesThe Department of Career Services andProfessional Development is located on thesecond deck of Furuseth Hall. The departmentprovides a range of Career Counseling servicesranging from information regarding themidshipman’s obligation, to resume assistance,to internship opportunities to graduateemployment options. The department hasresources to assist midshipmen in

..12..UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMYphysical training and dietary/nutritionalguidance program designed to assistmidshipmen in passing the PFA and bringingbody fat percentage to within Academystandards.Intramurals: Over a four-year period,midshipmen are expected to participate invarsity athletics, club sports or intramurals.The Academy encourages this participation tohelp midshipmen remain physically fit, learnfrom the challenges of athletic competition,and develop a lifetime commitment to healthyphysical activity. For midshipmen who choosenot to participate at the varsity or club level,there are ample opportunities to join intramuralactivities. Company Officers are responsiblefor monitoring midshipmen to ensure that allstudents are taking advantage of the diverseathletic opportunities that the Academy offers.Waterfront ActivitiesThe Academy boasts one of the finestwaterfront training programs in the country.With varsity, instructional and recreationalprograms available, there is something to offerevery midshipman, either competitively orprofessionally. As a result, nearly 40 per- centof the student body participates in thecurricular elective or extra-curricularprograms, making the Yocum Sailing Centerhome to one of the most popular activities oncampus.To support the curricular educational program,there are several modern, speciallyequippedvessels that are used for professionaltraining in both core and elective programs.The flagship of the fleet is the 224-foottraining ship, KINGS POINTER. The vesselgets underway for routine training throughoutthe week, and takes part in weekend andweeklong training cruises along the EastCoast.In addition to the KINGS POINTER, thewaterfront operates a 65-foot former USCGIcebreaker for professional training and a fleetof Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBs) for a FastRescue Boat course, offered as an elective toupperclassmen with such interest.In the extracurricular arena, the VarsityIntercollegiate Sailing Team is the most decoratedsport at the Academy. With 15 NorthAmerican Collegiate Championship titles won,42 sailors named to the All-America SailingTeam and the only school to have 6 teammembers named as Collegiate Sailor of Year,Kings Point sailors are successful competitors,including alumni who have gone on to winNational and World Championships and oneOlympic Silver medal. The Academy fieldsteams in seven sailing disciplines: freshmencoed, single-handed men and women anddouble-handed women and coed, coed sloopsand coed team racing. The USMMA competesagainst nearly 300 college varsity and clubteams throughout the United States, in sevenregions, and is perennially ranked in the top 20teams in the nation as published in SailingWorld Magazine.The largest waterfront team is the VarsityOffshore Sailing Team. Midshipmen regularlycompete in intercollegiate offshore events, dayand overnight open races from Annapolis, MDto Newport, RI. During summer break, theteam also completes in such high-profileevents as Block Island Race Week, theNewport to Bermuda Race, the Halifax Raceand NYYC Race Week.The Offshore Sailing Team completes withALCHEMY and HERCULES, two of thelargest and fastest yachts in the centennialNewport to Bermuda Race. They recentlysmashed the elapsed-time record in the AroundLong Island Regatta on ALCHEMY, and wonthe Service Academy trophy at the Farr 40World Championship.The Academy also offers Junior Varsity,recreational and instructional sailing programsduring the fall, spring and summer months.The Kings Point fleet is comprised ofkeelboats ranging from 20 to 25-feet in length.The fleet is primarily used for the USSAILING Basic Keelboat instructional course.Once certified, midshipmen can sign out a boatfor recreational sailing on local waters.The Windsurfing Club enjoys recreationalsailing on local waters. Midshipmenexperienced in windsurfing teach new clubmembers how to windsurf, and then make tripsfor recreation and competition to MontaukPoint and Martha’s Vineyard each year.For midshipmen interested in competitiverowing, the Kings Point Varsity Rowing Team(Crew) offers a challenging program ofheadstyle races as well as sprint competition.

UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY..13.The team has a state-of-the-art indoor rowingtank, weight room and Erg machines and fournew carbon fiber four- and eight-person shells.Competing in novice, lightweight andwomen’s regional events, the team annuallytravels to regattas such as the Head of theCharles and the Dad Vail NationalChampionship.The USMMA Power Squadron provides adirect supplement to the professional trainingin the educational programs. Ship handling,navigation and engineering skills are honed asthe Power Squadron gets underway for trainingdaily. The flagship of the fleet is the 75-footMARINER. The workhorse of the fleet is the65-foot former USCG Icebreaker tugGROWLER. Several smaller vessels serve asrecreational and fishing vessels for the program.Each vessel is manned, maintained andcommanded by midshipmen who getunderway each weekend for training, goodwilland VIP cruises, fishing and program supportthroughout the region.A club was recently formed for water-ski andwakeboard enthusiasts at the Academy. Theclub can be seen on any warm, windless dayperforming their stunts and instructing newmembers being towed behind BIG AIR, theclub’s 19-foot Celebrity ski boat.Extracurricular Clubs and ActivitiesMidshipmen clubs and activities numbernearly 30 and provide students the opportunityto expand their interests in regimental,professional, spiritual and personal areas ofdevelopment. Among the many choices formembership are the Drill Team; the FencingClub; the National Eagle Scouts; and theDebate Team. Other choices abound.Land Hall, the student center, is the heart ofthe activities program and provides space formidshipmen to gather and pursue theirinterests. A Midshipmen Council, composed ofelected students, midshipman officers andvolunteers, helps plan activities both on andoff the campus for the regiment. There is a fullprogram of social events, dances, dinners andcurrent movies. On campus for midshipmenrecreation is a game room with electronicgames billiards, table tennis and televisions.Students with a literary bent participate inAcademy publications, which include HearThis, the student newspaper; and Midships,the award-winning yearbook.The Academy also has campus chapters ofthe Society of Naval Architects and MarineEngineers; the Council of Mater Mariners; andthe Society of Women Engineers, amongothers, to supplement the academic andprofessional interests of midshipmen.Musical ActivitiesThe Regimental Band and Fanfare TrumpetTeam, along with the Mariners Chorus andChapel Choir, serve as the Academy’s“musical ambassadors.” Members of theRegimental Band live together in their ownmidshipman company.The nationally-acclaimed band, which hasmade several recordings, plays for the morningcolors ceremony. It has also performed at theCotton Bowl, in Presidential InauguralParades, the Macy’s Thanksgiving DayParade, at Madison Square Garden and aboardthe passenger ship QE2! Within the Band are aPep Band, Stage Band and Jazz Ensemble.The Mariners Chorus has sung with JohnWilliams and the Boston Pops for the Statue ofLiberty Centennial Concert and has appearedon television. Both the Chorus and the ChapelChoir perform at off-campus events.While the Academy does not have a stringorchestra, midshipmen who play stringinstruments are able to perform with the GreatNeck Symphony Orchestra, an outstandinglocal community organization.Cultural ActivitiesThe Academy is connected to New YorkCity—about 20 miles away—by excellent trainand bus service. Most midshipmen mastergetting around Manhattan by the time theygraduate. New York City offers unparalleledcultural amenities to students who are curiousand willing to explore, and many of theseresources can be enjoyed at very little expense.Popular music, theater, symphonies, operas,dance, ethnic neighborhoods, and museums—the list of things to do and see goes on and on.The Academy, through its Arts and WorldAffairs Program, funds student-organizedexcursions to cultural events in New York Cityand other nearby locations. Every year, blocks

..14..UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMYof tickets to leading Broadway shows are madeavailable so that midshipmen may attend suchevents in groups. Other types of trips toManhattan, as well as other cultural initiatives,are also supported.The MuseumThe American Merchant Marine Museum atthe Academy allows midshipmen to see firsthand our nation’s rich maritime heritage. Themuseum’s focus is the merchant marine fromthe beginning of steam propulsion to presentday operations. Located in Barstow House onthe Academy’s McNulty Campus, the museumwelcomes thousands of visitors each year.Spiritual LifeParticipation in religious activities andattendance at chapel services is voluntary, leftto the needs and desires of the individualmidshipman. The U.S. Merchant MarineMemorial Chapel, built by public subscriptionas a tribute to the officers and men of themerchant marine who lost their lives in theservice of the nation, serves all faiths.Chaplains are available to assist midshipmenwith their spiritual and personalneeds. The Protestant and Catholic programsinclude weekly Sunday services, a dailyCatholic mass, Bible studies and social events.Other opportunities for spiritual growthinclude retreats, service projects, religiousstudy pro- grams, and sacramental preparationclasses.Jewish and Latter-Day Saint midshipmenfollowing their indoctrination period, canparticipate in worship with local areacongregations, and are offered opportunities toattend special holiday observances.Midshipmen of other faiths requiringspecial arrangements to attend a house ofworship of their choice may obtain assistancefrom one of the chaplains.Drug and Alcohol PolicyThe Academy will not tolerate the use ofillegal drugs or the abuse of alcohol by itsmidshipmen. Students who are found inviolation of the Academy’s drug and alcoholpolicy face serious disciplinary action.Each appointee to the Academy receives aurine toxicology screen during indoctrination.The Department of Health Services also conductsmandatory toxicology screening ofmidshipmen before sea year assignment; priorto graduation as a prerequisite for licensing inthe U.S. Coast Guard and commissioning inthe U.S. Armed Forces; and whenever there isa reasonable suspicion that a student has usedillegal substances. Additionally, the Office ofCommandant conducts random urinetoxicology screens of the Regiment duringeach school year. The Office of Commandantmay also require midshipmen suspected ofalcohol misuse to undergo a breath alcohol test(Breathalyzer).The Office of Commandant will imposedisciplinary action for midshipmen whocommit alcohol-related violations ofMidshipman Regulations. Consumption andpossession of alcohol on Academy grounds,for example, will result in severe disciplinaryaction. In addition, under Superintendent’sInstruction 2006-26 (Alcohol AwarenessEducation and Treatment Policy), midshipmenwho commit alcohol-related violations arereferred for assessment to the Alcohol ClinicalTreatment Team of Midshipman Counselingand Personal Development.Detailed instruction and information aboutthe potential personal and professionalconsequences of substance use begins for eachplebe candidate class upon entrance to theAcademy. The relevant policies of theAcademy, the U.S. Coast Guard, the U.S.Armed Forces and the maritime industry arealso reviewed. Since a current workingknowledge of these policies is crucial to amidshipman’s success at the Academy andthereafter, additional training sessions are heldregularly throughout the midshipman’s fouryears at the Academy. MidshipmanCounseling and Personal Development offersan ongoing variety of educational, treatmentand counseling services to assist midshipmenin making decisions that maximize theiropportunity to succeed.As a prerequisite for appointment as Midshipman,Merchant Marine Reserve (MMR),U.S. Naval Reserve (USNR), all students whoare U.S. citizens are required to read and initiala statement of understanding which out- linesU.S. Navy policy regarding drug and alcoholuse and misuse, and the consequences forviolating the policy.

UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY..15.Tattoo and Body Piercing PolicyIn our current culture, tattoos, brands and bodypiercings are becoming more prevalent. TheAcademy has established a policy to addressthis issue, outlining what is acceptable andunacceptable in this area. The purpose of thepolicy is to ensure that mid- shipmen uphold aprofessional image when in uniform and avoidthe serious health risks and long termconsequences associated with a tattoo, brandor body piercing.The following tattoos and brands areprohibited: Any that are on the face, neck orhead; any that are prejudicial to good order ordiscipline, including those with offensivelanguage, patently racist or extremist symbols,or sexually explicit depictions; and any that arepartly or fully visible when wearing theSummer White uniform.Tattoos or brands falling into one of theabove categories must be removed within sixmonths of identification at the expense of theindividual student. Entering plebe candidatesIdentified with a prohibited tattoo or brandwill have until December 1 of plebe year tohave the tattoo or brand removed, or facedisenrollment.The Academy’s policy regarding bodypiercing prohibits the following: body piercingand jewelry on the tongue, or in areas thatinterfere with a student’s duties, or that couldlead to medical complications.While in uniform, female midshipmen arepermitted to wear single post earrings, one perear on the earlobe. The earring must be gold, a6mm (approximately 1/4”) ball, plain withbrushed matte finish. Small single pearlearrings are authorized for wear with Dinnerand Formal Dress uniforms.With the exception of earrings authorizedfor female midshipmen, neither male norfemale students are permitted to have bodypiercings with associated jewelry that arevisible when wearing the Summer Whiteuniform or an athletic uniform when engagedin athletic competition.Motor VehiclesAll upperclass midshipmen may own and useautomobiles while in residence at theAcademy. However, because of limitedparking facilities on campus, only a smallnumber of first classmen may keep theirautomobiles in a designated area of theAcademy at their own risk. This is considereda privilege and is granted subject tocompliance with Academy regulations.Upperclass students who are not authorized touse Academy parking facilities must makeprivate garage arrangements since a local townordinance prohibits overnight street parking.

UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY..16..AdmissionsEach year, the Academy selects approximately275 to 300 young men and women for entryinto the plebe class. They come from everystate of the Union, as well as frombackgrounds reflecting every facet ofAmerican life. The Academy encouragesdiversity and recognizes the value of aRegiment of Midshipmen representing allraces, colors, creeds and ethnic backgroundsfound in this nation. Students from minoritygroups are strongly encouraged to apply foradmission.Certain general eligibility requirements foradmission to the Academy do exist.Candidates must be of good moral character.They must be at least 17 years of age and mustnot have passed their 25th birthday before July1 in the year of entrance. They must be citizensof the United States either by birth ornaturalization, except for a limited number ofinternational midshipmen specially authorizedby Congress. Candidates must also meet thephysical, security and character requirementsnecessary for appointment as U.S. NavyReserve, Merchant Marine Reservemidshipmen. Candidates must obtain aCongressional nomination to the Academy;submit a completed application; and qualifyscholastically. The Admissions Officeevaluates each candidate’s high school recordand class rank, SAT or ACT standardizedscores, recommendations from school officials,history of extracurricular activities, ability topass a Candidate Fitness Assessment (CFA),and other evidence of character, leadership andpotential for academic achievement.Admission to the Academy is based on all theabove factors. The application deadline isMarch 1 (February 1 for internationalstudents).Definition of TermsThe terminology listed below will be usedfrequently in this section on admission to theAcademy. Candidates should familiarize themselveswith these definitions:Nominating Authority: A member of theU.S. Congress (House of Representatives orSenate). Each Representative and Senator maynominate 10 candidates to the Academy eachyear. The President and Vice President are notnominating authorities for the Academy. Inaddition, the U.S. Representative for Guam,the Virgin Islands, the District of Columbia,the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, andAmerican Samoa; and the governors of theNorthern Mariana Islands and the MarshallIslands, may nominate 10 candidates annually.Applicant: A man or woman applying to amember of Congress for a nomination to theU.S. Merchant Marine Academy.Nomination: Submission by a nominatingauthority of an applicant’s name as a nomineefor consideration for appointment to the U.S.Merchant Marine Academy. The applicantmust be a resident of the same state or territoryas the nominating authority. Students shouldapply to the Academy at the same time thattheir nomination request is being evaluated.Candidate: A man or woman who hasapplied to the Academy and has beendesignated as under consideration foradmission.Qualified Candidate: A candidate whomeets the minimum requirements on thestandardized entrance examinations and fulfillsthe other minimum criteria for admissionconsideration.Principal Candidate: A candidate who hasbeen found scholastically qualified and whowill be admitted to the Academy contingentupon the completion of prescribed medical,security and midshipman, USNR, MMRprogram requirements.Alternate Candidate: A scholasticallyqualified candidate who would replace

UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY..17.principal candidates who decline or fail toqualify for a final appointment, or who do notmeet the requirements of the midshipman,USNR, MMR program.Remedial: Term used to define the physicalconditions requiring correction and/orcompliance determined necessary by the U.S.Department of Defense Medical ExaminationReview Board (DODMERB) in order to bemedically qualified. (Example: Removal ofimpacted wisdom teeth.)Scholastic RequirementsCandidates should pursue studies in highschool that will prepare them for theAcademy’s rigorous program. The quality ofwork is important. Eighty-two percent of theClass of 2011 ranked in the top 40 percent oftheir high school class.To be appointed to the Academy,candidates must have satisfactorily completedtheir high school education at an accreditedsecondary school or its equivalent. They musthave earned at least 18 units of credit. Four ofthese credit units must be in English; threeunits in mathematics (from algebra, geometryand trigonometry); and one unit in physics orchemistry with a laboratory. Theserequirements are minimal. The Academystrongly recommends that candidates take fouryears of mathematics and both physics andchemistry. Courses in mechanical drawing andmachine shop are also desirable. Successfulcompletion of pre-calculus or calculus satisfiesthe trigonometry requirement.By March 1 of the year in which they areseeking admission, candidates must submitevidence with their official applicationshowing the completion of all academicrequirements. All required courses must becompleted by June 15 or by the date ofgraduation from high school. Time extensionswill not be granted.TestingAll candidates are required to take either thestandardized College Board’s ScholasticAssessment Test (SAT I) or the standardizedAmerican College Testing Program’s test(ACT) on scheduled dates at convenienttesting centers throughout the country.Required testing must be completed by thefirst test date of the year in which admission issought, unless permission is requested andreceived, in writing, from the Academy’sdirector of admissions. All tests should betaken within 16 months prior to the month ofenrollment. The minimum standardized SAT Ior standardized ACT qualifying scores foradmission will be determined by the Academyfor each entering class. The Academy does notaccept the non-standard or untimedadministration of the SAT or ACT.It is the candidate’s responsibility toregister for the examinations. Registrationinstructions are contained in informationbulletins available at no cost to most secondaryschools. Members of the U.S. Armed Forcesshould find copies available in their units’education offices. Bulletins may also beobtained by writing to:College BoardP.O. Box 592Princeton, NJ 08541orCollege BoardP.O. Box 1025Berkeley, CA 94701orAmerican College Testing ProgramP.O. Box 168Iowa City, IA 52240Testing and registration information is alsoavailable through the Internet atwww.collegeboard.com (for the CollegeBoard’s SAT) or www.act.org (for theAmerican College Testing Program).In the event that you have any questionsconcerning test requirements, or if you areunable to meet the established examinationdeadline date, contact the Academy’sAdmissions Office.Candidates must request the testing agencyto submit their test scores to the U.S. MerchantMarine Academy, Kings Point, New York11024-1699. The cost of the examination mustbe borne by the individual candidate. TheAcademy’s SAT code number is 2923; itsACT code number is 2974.NominationsCandidates must be nominated to the Academyby a U.S. Representative or Senator (see

..18..UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMYprevious definition). Candidates may only benominated by qualified authorities from theirstate or territory.Nominating authorities select theirnominees by any methods they wish, whichmay include a screening interview. Thisscreening may be administered as early as Julyof the year before appointment is sought.Nominees must reside in the state or territorythat the nominating official represents, or havea “home of residence” in the state or territoryrepresented by the nominating official.A candidate should apply for a nominationearly. Some nominating authorities establishdeadline dates for the receipt of nominationrequests in order to allow adequate time forprocessing and evaluating requests. The idealtime for a candidate to apply for a nominationis in May of junior year in high school.Nominating authorities must submit thenames of their nominees to the Academy byJanuary 31 of the school year in whichadmission to the Academy is sought.You may request a nomination as acandidate for admission to the Academy bywriting a letter and addressing it to anappropriate nominating authority. Be sure yourfull name is typed or printed legibly. Atypewritten letter is preferred.Visiting the AcademyVisits to the Academy are available andstrongly encouraged for prospective midshipmen.There are two types of visitsavailable while Academy classes are insession.Day Visit - For high school juniors andseniors only. Includes an admissions interviewand an escorted campus tour. Students mustarrive at the Admissions Office no later than10:00 a.m. At that time, they may meet with anadmission recruiter who will provideinformation and answer questions. At 11:20a.m., visiting students are paired with

UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY..19.midshipman escorts for lunch with theRegiment of Midshipmen in Delano Hall.They then attend afternoon classes andactivities with their escorts and finish atapproximately 4 p.m.Overnight Visit - For high schooljuniors and seniors only. This consists of aninterview and accompanied overnight stay.Students must arrive at the Admissions Officeby 3:00 p.m. At that time, they may meet withan admissions recruiter who will provideinformation and answer questions. At 4 p.m.,visiting students are paired with theirmidshipman escorts. They will attend regularafternoon and early evening activities, such assports practices and club meetings. Visitingstudents will have dinner with the Regiment ofMidshipmen in Delano Hall and will stayovernight in the midshipman escort’s room.The following morning, they will havebreakfast in Delano Hall, attend morningclasses with their escort and join the entireRegiment of Midshipmen for lunch in thedining hall. They will conclude atapproximately 12:30 p.m.Parents and family members who arrivewith the student are invited to participate in theadmissions interview. However, only thevisiting student may attend meals and classes.Parents and family members may continue totour the Academy on their own. Meals areavailable in the Seafarer Canteen. Overnightaccommodations can be arranged at localhotels.There are several periods during the yearwhen escorted visits to the Academy are notavailable (although a meeting and interviewwith an admissions representatives may bepossible): The weeks immediately before and aftertrimester final exams. The week of trimester break and the firstweek after midshipmen return fromtrimester break. The weeks of the winter holiday break. The period from the Friday beforeMemorial Day weekend until themiddle of August. Several “blackout” dates during thecourse of the academic year due tospecial campus events.During the periods when escorted visits arenot available, students may still arrange an“Interview Only” with an admissions officer.Note that this option is not available during theperiod in July when Indoctrination of incomingfreshmen (plebes) is underway. The Academycampus is closed to visitors duringIndoctrination.Students who are high school sophomores,or younger, may visit the academy for an“Interview Only” session, but may notparticipate in the Day or Overnight Visitprograms until they have become high schooljuniors. Students interested in visiting theAcademy should call, toll free, 1-866-546-4778, or 516-726-5644 (x5643 and x5646) toschedule an appointment. All visits must bescheduled at least one week in advance.International StudentsThe Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)permits the appointment of midshipmen fromnations other than the United States. By law,no more than 30 international students mayattend the Academy at any one time.International students interested in applyingto the Academy must contact the AdmissionsOffice to obtain an International ApplicationPackage. They may not use the on-lineapplication found on the Academy’s website.To obtain an International ApplicationPackage, send an e-mail to:admissions@usmma.edu, or write:Admissions Office, U.S. Merchant MarineAcademy, 300 Steamboat Road, Kings Point,NY 11024-1699, USA, Att: InternationalApplications.All international applicants must take eitherthe standardized SAT or the ACT. Applicantsfor whom English is not a native languagemust also take the Test of English as a ForeignLanguage (TOEFL) examination.All completed International Applicationsmust be received no later than February 1 ofthe year of enrolling at the Academy. In orderfor an application to be complete, theAcademy must receive Parts I, II and III of theapplication; a biographical essay; all highschool/secondary school (pre-university) andcollege/university transcripts (in English);letters of recommendation; your passing (at or

..20..UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMYabove minimum) SAT and/or ACT scores; andyour passing (at or above minimum) TOEFLscores (if required). If your original transcriptis not in English, you must also provide acertified translation of your transcript inEnglish, with your other applicationpaperwork.If the Academy does not receive all of theabove information by February 1, theapplication for admission will be denied.All International Applicants must alsosupply the Admissions Office with the resultsof a full medical examination, in English, oraccompanied by a certified English translation.All Academy midshipmen, as required byregulation, must be physically qualified to sitfor the U.S. Coast Guard-administeredmerchant marine officer license examination,before completing their studies and graduatingfrom the Academy. Medical disqualification isa cause for rejection of admission to theAcademy.The United States does not offer anyscholarships, grants or other financialassistance or aid to international students forattending the Academy. All expenses are thestudent’s responsibility. Their ability to pay foran Academy education must be demonstratedin order for them to receive an appointment tothe Academy.The Academy does provide enrolled internationalstudents with the same requireduniforms, textbooks and transportationallowances that U.S. citizen midshipmenreceive.Security ClearanceIn order to receive a commission at graduationas an officer in a reserve component of theU.S. Armed Forces, you will be required tocomplete an electronic form for a securityclearance upon enrollment at the Academy. Allquestions must be answered accurately andtruthfully so that your clearance is not delayed.To verify your place of birth, you will be askedto submit a certified copy of your birthcertificate. Please address any inquiries aboutthe security clearance to the AdmissionsOffice. (Note: Effective September 28, 2008,graduates may need to comply with securityclearance requirements necessary to obtainTransportation Worker Identity Cards. Checkwith the Admissions Office for furtherinformation.)Dual CitizenshipThe possession and use of a foreign passport inpreference to a U.S. passport may raise doubtsabout your allegiance to the United States. Asecurity clearance will be denied or revokedunless the foreign passport is surrendered.Anyone indicating the possession of aforeign passport will be instructed to returnthat document to the appropriate country’sembassy or consulate, requesting a returnendorsement, which is required for the securityclearance determination.Anyone having dual U.S./foreign citizenship,without possessing a foreign passport ofanother country, most abrogate that country’scitizenship.Failure to comply with these instructionswill result in a denial of a security clearance,of entry to the U.S. Navy Reserve or anotherArmed Forces reserve component, and indisenrollment from the Academy.ApplicationsYou should request an application andcomplete it prior to the March 1 applicationdeadline. You are strongly encouraged tocomplete this application early even beforereceiving a nomination from your nominatingauthority. Early filing of an application willexpedite processing your admission file.Apply On-LineU.S. candidates for admission to the Academymay apply on-line via the Internet. Go to theAcademy’s website, www.usmma.edu. Clickon “Admissions” and then click on “ApplyOn-Line.”Candidate Reply DateThe Academy ascribes to the universalcandidate reply date of May 1. All principal,and conditional appointees, and thosedesignated as alternates, are required to notifythe Academy either of accepting or decliningtheir status by that date.Medical RequirementsA candidate for admission to the Academymust meet the medical requirements forappointment as a U.S. Naval Reservemidshipman. Medical examinations are

UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY..21.conducted by a service academy examiningfacility designated by the U.S. Department ofDefense Medical Examination Review Board(DoDMERB), and a final decision on acandidate’s medical qualifications is made bythat board. All candidates must be medicallyqualified for appointment by DoDMERB byApril 16 of the year of entrance.It is the candidate’s responsibility to pursuemedical processing to its conclusion in atimely manner. If, for any reason, an individualdoes not receive written or telephonenotification from DoDMERB approximately30 days after submitting an application to theAcademy’s Admission Office, he or she mustcontact DoDMERB’s Scheduling Departmentat 1-800 -841-2706 to obtain a medicalappointment date. Please notify DoDMERB ifyou have completed a physical examination forany other federal service academy.Non-SwimmersIt is recommended applicants learn to swimbefore entering the Academy Fourth classmenmust demonstrate the capability of swimming100 yards using two basic strokes and 15minutes of flotation. This requirement must befulfilled prior to a midshipman’s firstshipboard training period.AppointmentsCandidates are appointed competitively by theAcademy for the vacancies allocated to theirstate or territory area. Each state has anassigned number of appointees proportionateto its representation in Congress. After theAcademy has selected its principal appointees,the remaining qualified candidates will bedesignated as alternates, to be appointed inorder of merit should openings occur withintheir respective states.In the event that a state fails to satisfy itsallotment, appointments to fill the unfilledvacancies are determined from the national listof alternates, ranked in order of merit asdescribed in the previous paragraph.A candidate’s competitive standing isestablished by test scores on the standardizedSAT I or ACT examination, high school classrank, academic record, evidence of leadershippotential, interest in a maritime career, andother factors that are considered effectiveindicators of motivation and probablecompletion of training. Bonus points areawarded to candidates with at least six monthsof sea service aboard merchant or navalvessels.Rolling AdmissionHighly qualified candidates with a completedapplication (Parts I, II, III, essay, high schooltranscript and senior courses in progress) willreceive early notification of their appointmentafter a thorough evaluation of theirqualifications. All other candidates will benotified of their status no later than April ofthe year in which they seek admission. Lateappointment may be offered after 1 May inorder to fulfill the incoming class sizerequirement.Orientation/Briefing Day for PrincipalCandidatesAll principal candidates are invited to visit theAcademy on a selected date in mid-April for abriefing program. Candidates have anopportunity to meet and discuss theAcademy’s program with midshipmen, facultyand administrative personnel. Attendance isstrictly voluntary. Travel arrangements andexpenses must be borne by the candidates.Armed Forces Enlisted PersonnelAn individual who enters the Academy in anenlisted status in a component of the U.S.Armed Forces or U.S. Coast Guard will nothave their existing military service obligation(MSO) terminated. However, attendance at theAcademy may or may not be credited towardsfulfillment of an MSO, depending on thecircumstances of each case and the militarydepartment involved. Disposition of enlistedmembers of the U.S. Armed Forces who areadmitted to the Academy and acceptappointment as Midshipman, MMR, USNR, isaddressed in Title 10 United States Code,Section 516, as well as in applicable serviceregulations. An enlisted member of the U.S.Armed Forces seeking admission to theAcademy should obtain additional details andguidance from their command personnel officeor career counselor.

..22..SummaryUNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMYHere, in summary, are the steps necessary foradmission to the U.S. Merchant MarineAcademy:1. Request a nomination by contacting aU.S. Representative or Senator,preferably in May of your high schooljunior year.2. Request, complete and return to theAcademy your application as soon aspossible, along with your high schooltranscript and any letters ofrecommendations. This material mustreach the Academy no later then March1 of your high school senior year.Applications completed early receiveearly attention.3. You must pass a physical and medicalexamination administered by a centralmedical review board once theAcademy receives your completedapplication. You must be physicallyand medically qualified by DoDMERBby June 1.4. You must take either the CollegeBoard’s standardized SAT I or theAmerican College Testing Program’sstandardized ACT examination no laterthan the first test date of the year youare seeking admission. The Academydoes not accept the non-standard oruntimed administration of the SAT orACT.5. On or before April 10, if yourapplication was complete and receivedby March 1, you will be notified eitherof your selection as a principal,conditional or alternate candidate, or ofyour failure to meet the requirements.6. Alternate candidates are subsequentlynotified if and when they aredesignated as principal candidates.7. For a full explanation of Academyadmissions requirements and candidateterminology, please refer to theprevious pages in this section.8. The plebe class enters the Academy inearly July.Additional information may be obtainedfrom:Admissions OfficeU.S. Merchant Marine Academy300 Steamboat RoadKings Point, New York 11024-1699Telephone: (516) 726-5644 (x5643 orx5646)Toll Free Number: 1-866-546-4778E-mail: admissions@usmma.eduFAX: (516) 773-5390Website: https://www.usmma.edu

UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY..23.Expenses and Financial AidThe major cost of attending the U.S. MerchantMarine Academy is borne by the FederalGovernment. There is no tuition charged.Midshipmen are provided with comfortablequarters and well-balanced meals. Basicmedical and dental care while on board isprovided through the Academy Patten HealthServices Clinic.Prescribed initial issues of uniforms andtextbooks is provided without charge to midshipmen.In order to assure uniformity ofappearance, quality and cost, all required itemsare purchased by the Academy withspecifications approved by the Commandant ofMidshipmen or the Academic Dean. Inindividual cases where additional textbooksare considered desirable, it is the responsibilityof the midshipman to defray such costs. Inaddition, each midshipman, when entering theAcademy, is required to purchase or possess anelectronic scientific hand-held calculator withgraphics display. Each incoming midshipmanis also required to purchase a personalcomputer from the Academy. Details arefurnished when applicants are notified ofacceptance.Midshipman FeesAll midshipmen are required to pay formandatory educational and personal servicesand supplies not provided by the FederalGovernment. All students are responsible forthe payment of Midshipman Fees. Failure topay the required fees by the published duedates may jeopardize enrollment into theentering class, and may result in disciplinaryaction including suspension and ordisenrollment from the Academy.ServicesThis fee includes: Barber services (male andfemale); Tailor services; and access toLaundry full and self-service facilities.MedicalThis fee includes: Health InsuranceProgram-Supplemental accident insuranceprogram.Equipment (Plebe Year Only)This fee includes: Purchase of a personallaptop computer with four year warrantycoverage, next business day on-site repairs,and loss prevention service.Total Midshipman Fees - Plebe(Freshman) YearThe charges for a member of the Class of 2015are:Services ………….…...$1,020.00Medical ….………………$85.00Equipment …………….$1,800.00Total ………………….$2,905.00Payment of Midshipman Charges may bemade on-line at the USMMA web site.Any check or credit card authorizationreturned by our bank will be subject to a returnpayment fee of $35.00. Midshipmen failing topay their fees by the published payment duedates for each trimester will be assessed a latepaymentpenalty of $50.00 to reflect additionalprocessing costs. In addition, failure to pay therequired fees by the due dates may jeopardizeenrollment into the entering class, and mayresult in disciplinary action includingsuspension and or disenrollment from theAcademy. Midshipmen failing to pay their feeswithin 30 days of the original due date will befurther assessed a Finance Charge of 2 percentper month on all outstanding balances. TheAcademy reserves the right to decline offeringany new services to a midshipman whoseaccount is delinquent. The above fees apply tothe plebe class only.

..24..UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMYTotal Midshipman Fees- AllClasses/Splits/MajorsOn the basis of current Midshipman fee ratesfor the most recent (July 1, 2011-June 30,2012) academic year, the total student chargesfor the four-year program (depending onmajor) are:Plebe Class (Freshman) ..........$2905.00Third Class (Sophomore) ............$765.00Second Class (Junior) .....................$765.00First Class (Senior) ....................$1,380.00Note: Actual Midshipman Fee rates generallyincrease in future academic years.Refunds: Indoctrination PeriodA full refund is authorized if a plebe candidatedeclines appointment and does not report tothe Academy as ordered. Separation during theindoctrination period will result in full refundof the Activity Fee and the Equipment Fee forcomputer purchase; a partial refund forServices and Supplies Fees is authorizeddepending on the actual date of separationfrom the Academy. For candidates who expectto receive federal financial assistance, pleasetake notice that the Academy follows thefederal refund procedures.Regular Academic YearThe Activity and Service fees are notrefundable for separations after the first day ofeach trimester. Fees for Midshipman Supplies(Plebe Personal and Educational Issues) arerefundable only to the extent that such issueshave not yet been completed. The EquipmentFee (personal notebook computer) is notrefundable. The computer, once purchased,becomes the midshipman’s property.All fees for midshipmen awaiting academicor other Board review decisions in the periodbetween terms are refundable to the extent thatservices and supplies have not been consumed.Issue items for which the U.S. Governmenthas paid can never be exchanged for cash orcredit. Refund checks, when applicable, willbe mailed to the midshipman’s home addresson record (unless the midshipman specifiesanother address in writing) within 30 daysafter separation from the Academy.Payment DeadlinesIncoming plebes are responsible for paymentof first academic trimester fees prior toreporting to the Academy for indoctrination.For returning members of the upper classes,the fee deadline is on or before the first day ofregular classes for each trimester in residence.Failure to pay the required fee by the deadlinemay result in the refusal of enrollment,suspension, or disenrollment.PayMidshipmen, while assigned to sea for theshipboard training portion of the curriculum,are provided with quarters, meals and medicalcare. They are paid $974.40 per month(starting June 15, 2011) by the shippingcompanies, less certain minor expensesvarying with each company. Midshipmen donot receive wages while in residence at theAcademy.Spending money and transportation costsduring liberty and leave periods are considereda midshipman’s own personal expense. Lossesincurred by such acts as willful damage,breakage or mischief may be charged to amidshipman.Official TravelMidshipmen are reimbursed for official travelat the Federal Government-authorized mileagerate, or at the cost of traveling by commoncarrier at the government rate, whichever isless.Student Loans, Grants, ScholarshipsThe Academy recognizes that some candidatesmay require financial assistance in order tomeet required midshipman costs. Since theAcademy does not offer direct financial aid, alimited number of hardship deferrals areavailable to prospective plebe candidates withdemonstrated financial need. Approvedcandidates are allowed to defer payment oftheir midshipman fees pending receipt of theirFederal Family Educational Loan Program andPell Grant proceeds. Any midshipmen whohave duly completed an application forFinancial Aid Deferral (and were granted ahardship deferral) will be responsible for anyamounts not covered by their financial aid.Candidates are urged to act early and takethe necessary steps to obtain financialassistance through the Federal Student Aid

UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY..25.program by filling out the Free Application forFederal Student Aid (FAFSA) starting January1. The loans offered are the Federal StaffordLoan (student loan) and the Parent Loan forUndergraduate Students (PLUS).Candidates are strongly encouraged toresearch the availability of these loans duringthe fall of their senior year in high school andto seek advice from high school guidancecounselors. Moreover, the candidate or thecandidate’s parents should communicate withthe Academy’s Financial Aid Office in orderto receive proper instructions and forms for anacceptable financial aid application package.Based on the results of the FAFSAevaluation by the U.S. Department ofEducation, certain very needy midshipmenmay be deemed eligible to receive Federal PellGrant funds. In order to be considered for aPell Grant, students must request financialassistance and submit a FAFSA.Students who are eligible for the FederalPell Grant program may also be eligible for theAcademic Competitiveness Grant (ACG). Thisgrant is for students who are enrolled full-timein their first and second academic years andwho have graduated from a rigorous highschool program of study. Students in their thirdor fourth academic year may also be eligiblefor a National Science and MathematicsAccess to Retain Talent Grant (SMART).SMART grants are awarded to students whoare eligible for a Pell grant, and who aremajoring in science, technology, orengineering, and who have at least a 3.0 gradepoint average.It is the policy of the Academy’s FinancialAid Office to report to the U.S. Department ofEducation each midshipman’s name, addressand social security number through theNational Student Loan Database System(NSLDS).Outside scholarships and grants (from suchorganizations as the Lions Club, NAACP andother community service and educationalorganizations) may be used to offset amidshipman’s fees and expenses. Students,therefore, are encouraged to apply for anyscholar- ships and grants for which they maybe eligible. Scholarship award checks shouldbe sent to the Academy’s Financial Aid Office.Banking FacilitiesA banking facility, the Navy Federal CreditUnion, is located at the Academy. Spendingmoney may be deposited there in a specialchecking or savings account which does notrequire a minimum balance, so that the midshipmanwill have ready access to funds whileavoiding the risk of carrying cash in anyquantity. There is an ATM located on campus.

UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY..26..Service Obligation After GraduationWhen you graduate from the U.S MerchantMarine Academy, you will have achieved amilestone in your academic career. Since theFederal government has a substantialinvestment in your education, you will berequired to fulfill the terms of a serviceobligation after graduation. This obligation isset forth in this section of the catalog.The merchant marine is a component of theNation’s defense. It is the FederalGovernment’s intention to have a sufficientnumber of highly trained licensed officersavailable to operate American flag merchantvessels in both peace and war. Your service inthe merchant marine is the vehicle throughwhich this goal is achieved.The LawWith the passage of the Maritime Educationand Training Act of 1980 (P.L. 96-453),Congress imposed mandatory serviceobligations, outlined in this section, forUSMMA graduates. The obligations relate to agraduate’s employment, maintenance of a U.S.Coast Guard license, commissioning in thereserve forces of the United States, andreporting compliance to the U.S. MaritimeAdministration (MARAD).Graduate Service ObligationEmployment:A graduate may fulfill the employmentobligation portion of his/her service obligationin five ways as follows:Serve in the foreign and domestic commerceand the national defense of the U.S. for at leastfive (5) years following graduation as:1. A merchant marine officer in the U.S.flag fleet;2. A commissioned officer on active dutyin the U.S. Armed Forces or theNational Oceanic and AtmosphericAdministration (NOAA) Corps;3. With the federal Government in amaritime-related position that servesthe national security interest; or4. If a determination has been made that noafloat positions are available for you,you may serve ashore in a U.S.maritime-related industry, profession ormarine science.By combination of the services specifiedabove.Maintenance of Coast Guard License:Maintain (or upgrade) the license as an officerin the U.S. merchant marine, including allendorsements held at graduation, for six (6)years following graduation.Service as a Commissioned Officer in theReserves of the U.S. Armed Forces of theUnited States:Apply for and accept, if tendered, anappointment as a commissioned officer in thereserves of the U.S. armed forces for at leasteight (8) years following graduation.Report Compliance to MARAD:Report to MARAD annually concerning yourcompliance with the foregoing maritimeservice obligations, as set forth in the nextparagraph.You are required to complete a serviceobligation report in each year following youryear of graduation to inform MARAD aboutyour compliance with your service obligations.Regardless of the date of your graduation, eachgraduate must submit a service obligationreport from between January 1 and March 1,starting the first January 1 after graduation andfor at least an additional six (6) consecutiveyears thereafter. Graduates are required to file

UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY..27.reports through to the last report todemonstrate that all obligations have beensatisfied. If a graduate completes the serviceobligations within the six years followinggraduation, each graduate should only have tofile a total of seven (7) reports in order to giveinformation on all six (6) years of serviceobligations.Service as a Merchant Marine OfficerUnless a graduate serves as an active dutycommissioned officer in the U.S. armed forcesor in the NOAA Corps or in a maritime-relatedposition with the Federal government servingthe national security interests of the UnitedStates, he/she must first seek employment inthe maritime industry as a licensed officeraboard vessels operating under the U.S. flag.Employment aboard such ships supports thegovernment’s objective of providing fullytrained merchant marine officers to operateU.S. flag merchant vessels in peace and war.For service obligation purposes, a year ofemployment aboard merchant vessels isdefined as the median number of days ofseafaring employment under Articles achievedby deck or engine officers in the most recentcalendar year for which statistics are available.The median number of days required for eachyear will be posted on MARAD’s web-basedinternet system at:https://mscs.marad.dot.gov.Maritime-Related Ashore EmploymentOptionGraduates who are unable to obtainemployment as a licensed officer aboard aU.S.-flag vessel may work in a U.S. maritimerelatedindustry, profession, or marine science.Prior to accepting a position, the graduate mustseek a determination from the MaritimeAdministrator that such U.S.-flag vesselemployment is not available. Additionally, thegraduate must obtain approval of the positionas meeting the maritime-related requirement.Among the areas of employment theAdministrator may consider acceptable as U.S.maritime-related employment are positions ofoperational, management and administrativeresponsibility with organizations or maritimerelatedfields, such as: Steamship companies Stevedoring companies Vessel chartering and brokerageoperations Cargo terminal operations Naval architecture Shipbuilding and repair Municipal and state port authorities Port development Marine engineering Tug and barge companies Oil and mineral operations State agencies involved in maritimeaffairsThe foregoing list does not set forth all typesof positions, organizations, or fields that maybe acceptable to satisfy the service obligation.Waiver of the Service ObligationThe Federal Government realizes that theremay be situations that prevent graduates fromfulfilling the requirements of the serviceobligation contract. Waivers may be granted incases where there would be undue hardship inthe performance of satisfactory maritimeservice or when it is impossible to performsatisfactory maritime service due to anaccident, illness or other justifiable reason asdetermined by the Maritime Administrator.Deferment of the Service ObligationThe Maritime Administration may grant, uponrequest, a deferment for a period not to exceedtwo years of all or part of the serviceobligation contract. This deferment privilegeexists only for graduates considered to havesuperior academic and conduct records whileat the USMMA. Deferments are available onlyto individuals desiring to enter a marine ormaritime-related course of study at anaccredited graduate school or to accept a

..28..UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMYscholarship of national significance, asdetermined by the Maritime Administrator, ina non-maritime related field.Active Military DutyActive duty as a commissioned officer with theNavy or any other branch of the U.S. armedforces or the NOAA Corps is a way ofsatisfying the employment portion of theservice obligation contract. Graduates of theAcademy have an understanding of navalprocedures and operations that contribute toour national defense requirement for anadequate merchant marine, and can make avaluable contribution to the U.S. armed forces.Federal Government ServiceA graduate may fulfill the employment portionof the commitment by serving in a full timeposition with a Federal agency, if that positionserves the national security of the UnitedStates in a maritime-related area. Positionswith the Department of Homeland Security inthe maritime sector are one example ofacceptable Federal positions.Navy Reserve AppointmentAny U.S. citizen who applies to the Academyalso applies for an appointment asMidshipman, Merchant Marine Reserve, U.S.Navy Reserve. Your application will bereviewed by the Office-In-Charge of theDepartment of Naval Science. To qualify for amidshipman appointment you must havesatisfactorily completed the Department ofDefense Medical Examination Review Board(DoDMERB) entrance physical. You must alsocomplete an Electronic Personnel SecurityQuestionnaire (EPSQ) prior to reporting to theAcademy.The ESPQ is an honesty and loyalty checkrequired prior to receiving a security clearance.This questionnaire must be honestly andthoroughly completed. Issues that will cause aproblem include failure to report an arrest bycivil or federal authorities, and possessing anon-U.S. passport, or dual country citizenship.If any of these issues apply, you should contactthe Academy’s Department of Naval Sciencefor clarification of Navy policy and forguidance on resolving the issue.In the event that a midshipman fails to displaythe qualities of leadership, character, andaptitude expected of a prospectivecommissioned officer in the U.S. ArmedForces, the Naval Service Training Command(NSTC) may terminate the midshipman’sappointment. The midshipman is alsoseparated from the Academy is such a case.Reserve Military DutyIn order to comply with your serviceobligation you must apply for and accept anappointment as a commissioned officer in theU.S. Navy Reserve, U.S. Coast Guard Reserve,or any other Reserve or National Guard unit ofan armed force of the United States. With therecommendation of the Officer-In-Charge,Department of Naval Science, and theAcademy superintendent, you will receiveyour commission at graduation. Althoughofficer appointment applications may be madeto any armed force, the majority of graduateswill be appointed as ensigns in the MerchantMarine Reserve, U.S. Navy Reserve. Afterappointment as Ensign, USNR, you mustperform satisfactorily in the Navy Reserve foreight years. An individual’s requirements andoptions under this program will varydepending on whether the graduate is workingat sea or ashore. Details will be provided bythe Naval Science Department either throughtheir course of instruction or upon request.

UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY..29.Breach of Service ObligationGraduates who breach their service obligationcontract may be ordered to active duty in theU.S. armed forces. In lieu of being ordered toactive duty, graduates may be required torepay the cost of the education provided by theFederal Government. The MaritimeAdministration’s Office of the AssociateAdministrator for Policy and InternationalTrade will make a determination of whether agraduate has breached the service obligation.Such decisions may be appealed to theMaritime Administrator.

UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY..30..The Regimental ProgramThe Regimental Program at the U.S. MerchantMarine Academy will be a vital part of yourtotal educational experience as a midshipman.This program has one aim - todevelop superior frontline leaders for themerchant marine fleet, the armed forces andthe shoreside maritime and transportationindustries.All midshipman regimental activities andpolicies are designed to support this goal andto provide you with the experience andtraining necessary to be successful in yourchosen area of endeavor.Although you will devote the greatestportion of your daily schedule to academicpursuits, you will find that the regimentalsystem also makes demands on your time.These two areas of midshipman life—theacademic and the regimental—are highlycompatible and together produce the type ofgraduate which is the Academy’s goal.The four classes of midshipmen bear thesame designation used at the other U.S. serviceacademies. Freshmen are called fourthclassmen or plebes; sophomores, thirdclassmen; juniors, second classmen; andseniors, first classmen. This terminology isemployed throughout this catalog.The Class SystemFundamental to regimental life is the “classsystem,” a program which assignsresponsibilities, duties and privileges tomidshipmen based on their seniority. Firstclassmen exercise command of the regimentunder the supervision of the Academy’sCommandant of Midshipmen and staff. Firstclassmen have opportunities to serve inmidshipman officer and squad leader billets.Underclassmen may serve as midshipmanpetty officers and team leaders, while plebeslearn “follower-ship.”The regiment, under the midshipmanregimental commander and staff, is dividedinto two battalions, each under a midshipmanbattalion commander.These top-ranking midshipman officerswork closely with the Commandant in carryingout policies relating to all facets ofmidshipman life. They receive practicalleadership experience that helps develop selfconfidence,improves their understanding ofhuman relations, and instills in them a sense ofresponsibility. First classmen are grantedprivileges commensurate with their seniorityand responsibility.Second and third classmen are primarilyresponsible for assisting the first class in theindoctrination of the fourth class. Theupperclassmen ensure that plebes displayproper military bearing and practice correctmilitary etiquette. The privileges granted thesecond and third classes are less than thoseenjoyed by the first class, but more liberal thanthose given to plebes. The fourth class year is aperiod of conditioning for both life at sea andmany other undertakings that face midshipmenduring their training and, afterward, asgraduates. Regimental training is a primaryreason why graduates of the Academy are

UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY..31.highly valued by all segments of the maritimeindustry and the U.S. Armed Forces for theirbearing, maturity and ability to get the jobdone.Plebe Indoctrination ProgramYour experience at the Academy will begin inearly July when you report aboard as a “plebecandidate” for a rigorous two-weekindoctrination program. During indoctrination,you will undergo an intensive program ofregimental training. One of the most importantabilities you will learn is to value and budgetyour time. Your daily indoctrination scheduleis rigid and time-consuming, requiring you toperform and accomplish tasks in specifiedperiods.Plebe year is very demanding. Under theclass system, plebes have the greatest numberof obligations and the fewest privileges.However, during your first year at theAcademy, you will become well versed in theinstitution’s traditions, develop a keen sense ofpride and esprit de corps, and adjust to therequirements of the regimental program.A Midshipman’s Daily ScheduleDuring the academic year, the Mondaythrough Friday daily routine is as follows:6:00 ...........Reveille for fourth classmen6:30 .............Reveille for upper classmen6:25-7:20 ……………….........Breakfast7:30 ………...................Room inspection7:50 ………...................Colors formation8:00-11:20 ………………….......Classes11:30 ………................Lunch formation12:30-4:50 ………………….......Classes5:00-7:00 .........Athletics, extracurricularactivities5:30-7:45 …………...........Dinner buffet8:00-11:30 …………….......Study periodFriday afternoons and Saturday morningsare used for regimental parades andinspections, but the remainder of eachweekend includes liberty and recreation.Leave and LibertyMidshipmen are granted a week of leave(vacation) at the end of the first term, usuallyin early November. They also receive fourdays of leave for Thanksgiving, and about twoweeks of leave during the Christmas/New Yearperiod. There is one week of spring leave atthe end of the second term. This may coincidewith the Easter and Passover holidays. Inaddition, upperclassmen receive annual leaveduring the month of July.It is important that travel arrangements forleave periods do not extend beyond thebeginning or end of those periodsWeekend liberty is available for all fourclasses. The extent of this liberty is dependenton class, academic and regimentalperformance, and Academy obligations. Plebesare the only class not usually granted overnightliberty.In addition to weekend liberty, upperclassmidshipmen are provided the opportunity toleave the Academy grounds for dinner anumber of times each term, again dependingon class, academic and regimentalperformance, and academy obligations.The Commandant may grant sick oremergency leave to a midshipman whencircumstances warrant, and may also grantspecial leave or liberty for participation inextracurricular activities and special events.

..32..UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMYThe Honor CodeThe Honor Code at the Academy belongs tothe regiment. It is designed to benefit allmidshipmen by creating an atmosphere thatimproves the quality of life and the educationalexperience at the Academy.The Honor Code is so simple that it iscontained in one sentence: “A midshipmanwill not lie, cheat or steal.” This statementmust be completely accepted and supported byevery member of the regiment.All midshipmen quickly learn that the honorcode is designed to protect them in their dailyliving, to give greater value to their academicdegrees, and to instill in them the principles ofhonesty and integrity so essential to a full andrewarding life.

UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY..33.Information TechnologyThe maritime industry could not functionwithout the use of information technology. Thesame holds true for educating future marinersand marine industry professionals. The U.S.Merchant Marine Academy has a proud historyof pioneering the use of simulators andsimulation software in the engineering,transportation and logistics fields. Simulatorsand simulation software provide midshipmenthe opportunity to acquire skills andknowledge critical to success in the maritimeindustry.Many courses throughout the curriculuminvolve computer applications. Access tocomputer applications is provided by state-ofthe-artlaptop computers, computer equippedlaboratories and electronic classrooms.The Department of Information Technologyserves as the focal point for planning, fundingand operating the information technologyinfrastructure at the Academy.Personal ComputersThe Academy issues each incoming Plebe anofficial Academy laptop. The official laptop isthe only personal computer a midshipman mayhave on campus. All midshipman laptops areconnected to the Academy’s network andnetwork resources. The Academy networkcomplies with all federal rules and regulationsregarding personal computer and network use.Midshipmen are required to honor these rulesand regulations without exception.Midshipmen are authorized to purchasepersonal desktop printers at their own expensewith printer driver software compatible withthe Microsoft Windows 7 Enterprise operatingsystem.NetworkThe Academy is a “wired” campus, providingaccess throughout the dormitories, classrooms,library and public spaces, employing acombination of wired and wireless services.The local area network is based on a fiberopticbackbone and the latest high speedswitching fabric available.The network employs a state-of-the-artblade server and storage area networktechnologies, and provides access to e-mail, e-learning, file storage, web services, coursemanagement systems, public instant messagingnetworks, Voice Over IP (VoIP) telephony,video-conferencing, and under restrictedcircumstances, access to public e-mailnetworks. The Academy maintains a 200megabit-per-second connection to the Internet.The Academy is deploying acomprehensive wireless access system tocomplement access already available inelectronic classrooms, the Bland Library, andselected public areas. Approximately 350 newwireless access points will be located in thebarracks buildings and throughout the outdoorareas of the Academy’s 82 acre campus.SimulationIn 1975, the U.S. Maritime Administrationinstalled a complex Visual BridgeShiphandling Simulator at the USMMA forpurposes of maritime training and controlledresearch into seafarer/ship issues. Designatedas the Computer Aided Operations ResearchFacility (CAORF), this simulator was the firstmarine simulator to use Computer-GeneratedImagery and set the standard for all simulatorsof this kind that followed.CAORF also hosts part-task and fullmission simulators for ship propulsionsystems.The Department of Marine Transportationmaintains separate, state-of-the-art navigationlaboratories in Bowditch Hall.

UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY..34..The CurriculumThe U.S. Merchant Marine Academy providesa four-year academic program leading to abachelor of science degree, a license as amerchant marine officer (issued by the U.S.Coast Guard), and an appointment as acommissioned officer in a reserve componentof the U.S. Armed Forces (including theMerchant Marine Reserve of the U.S. Navy).The curriculum is demanding, comprehensiveand stimulating. It has been carefully designedto ensure that graduates are professionallycompetent, trained for leadership andresponsibility, and well-rounded intellectually.Midshipmen complete a series of requiredcourses in the core curriculum. These coursesprovide a nucleus of knowledge in keyacademic and professional subjects. In thesecond trimester of the fourth class year,midshipmen begin preparing for a deck orengine license. They spend approximately oneyear at sea during their course of study at theAcademy.The academic year at the Academy isdivided into three trimesters spanning elevenmonths, from late July to late June. Credit forcourses is awarded in semester credit hours.Core CurriculumThis core curriculum has several components:A. MathematicsB. ScienceC. EnglishD. HistoryE. Comparative Literature and HistoryF. Naval ScienceG. Physical Education and Ship’sMedicineH. InternshipI. Sea YearSpecific courses meeting these requirementsare identified later in the course descriptionsection.Major ProgramsMidshipmen select their major course of studyfrom among six programs:A. Marine Transportation - A programcombining nautical science andmaritime business management.B. Logistics and IntermodalTransportation - A programcombining nautical science andlogistics and intermodal management.C. Marine Engineering - An engineeringprogram focused on shipboardengineering operations.D. Marine Engineering Systems - Anengineering program emphasizingmarine engineering design. Accreditedby the Engineering AccreditationCommission (EAC) of theAccreditation Board for Engineeringand Technology (ABET).E. Marine Engineering and ShipyardManagement - A program based on amarine engineering core andemphasizing the management ofshipyards and other large engineeringendeavors. ABET accredited.License ProgramsMidshipmen who have selected the MarineTransportation major or the Logistics andIntermodal Transportation major prepare forthe third mate (deck officer) licenseexamination. Marine Engineering, MarineEngineering Systems, and Marine Engineeringand Shipyard Management majors prepare forthe third assistant engineer (engineeringofficer) license examination.Sea-Year TrainingAfter completing the fourth class year in lateJune, half of the students (designated the B-split) will go to sea for one trimester, return to

UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY..35.campus for the second trimester of their thirdclass year, then return to sea for the thirdtrimester plus the first trimester of their secondclass year. They will return to campus for thesecond trimester of the second class year andremain on campus through graduation.The other half of the class (designated theA-split) will remain in residence for the firsttrimester of the third class year, will go to seafor the second trimester and return to campusfor the third trimester. Then they will go to seafor the second and third trimesters of theirsecond class year, return for the first trimesterof their first class year and remain on campusuntil graduation.The choice of split, A or B, is made in thefirst trimester of fourth class year. Preferenceis granted to those midshipmen participating invarsity athletics or in other programs like theregimental Band.Elective CoursesElective courses enhance the midshipman’sprofessional training and their intellectualcuriosity. The number of elective coursesvaries by major.Graduation RequirementsThe minimum requirements for graduation are: Pass the required resident and seaproject courses. (A four-year course ofstudy is required by 46USC310.52.) Amaximum of 5-1/2 years in attendanceis permitted to complete degreerequirements. Earn the number of semester credithours required by the curriculum inwhich you are enrolled. Exemptionsfrom courses completed at otheraccredited institutions or waived dueto physical disability may lower thenumber of credits required for somestudents. Earn a Cumulative Quality PointAverage (CQPA) of at least 2.000 forall courses taken. Earn a Cumulative Grade PointAverage of at least 2.000 for allcourses specifically required in yourmajor. Pass all required license competencies. Pass the examination and receive aUSCG third mate or third assistantengineer license. Those ineligible toreceive the license (e.g., foreignnational, medical disqualification for aduty-related injury) must nevertheless,pass the examination. Satisfy all necessary certifications asrequired by the USCG as specified foryour program. Pass all required Naval Sciencecourses prescribed by the Departmentof the Navy. Apply for and accept, if offered, anappointment as a commissionedofficer in a Reserve Component of theU.S. Armed Forces (including theMerchant Marine Reserve of the U.S.Navy). Pass the Academy Physical FitnessTest.The Program of StudyPrior to entering the academy, applicants areasked to list a tentative major. Near the end ofthe first trimester, plebes are asked to affirmtheir initial selection or to choose anothermajor. An extensive orientation pro- gram andintroductory professional course- work in thefirst trimester will assist them in making thatdecision. All major programs are described inthis section.The courses taken at the Academyfollowing fourth class year will vary greatlydepending on the major. The following is adetailed description of the major curricula andthe course of study each entails.The exact sequence of the course offeringsin some cases may be modified due to staffingneeds.Marine Transportation MajorsThe Department of Marine Transportationoffers two majors: Marine Transportation andTechnology, and Logistics and IntermodalTransportation. These majors all share acommon nautical science and business core.Nautical science courses prepare midshipmenspecifically for their shipboardresponsibilities and the third mate’s licenseexamination. The Nautical Science core alsoprovides broad marine-oriented education toproduce a well-trained and informed ship’s

..36..UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMYofficer. This course of study includes generalas well as specific maritime subjects whichfamiliarize midshipmen with a ship as asystem, its equipment and operation. Alsocovered are physical, economic, environmentaland regulatory concerns. Specifically,midshipmen will study navigation and therules for collision avoidance, navalarchitecture, materials handling, shipboard andportside cargo operations, safety of life at sea,pollution control, meteorology andoceanography, and the various domestic andinternational rules and regulations that governthese activities.Maritime business courses givemidshipmen a broad understanding ofmanagement issues and specific skills requiredfor management decision-making. These skillscomplement the professional education ofmidshipmen and strengthen their performanceas shipboard officers. Midshipmen also gain abasic foundation in business administrationallowing them to pursue shoresideopportunities in the maritime field. Thecurriculum recognizes that marinetransportation is part of the total transportationsystem, which is crucial to both domestic andinternational commerce, and the nation’sdefense. The specific courses in this areainclude Principles of Logistics andTransportation, Economics, Management,Marketing, Business and Maritime Law,Accounting and Finance, and InternationalBusiness and Ocean Shipping.Marine Transportation ProgramThe Marine Transportation major builds onthis business core offering additional coursesfor those students planning a shoreside careerin the maritime industry. Most of the coursesin the major are maritime specific. Moreover,they are all designed to introduce students toparts of the industry where many KingsPointers have made careers in the past, and arelikely to venture in the future.The course in Chartering and Brokerage,for example, relates to the tanker and dry bulksectors of the maritime industry—an area inwhich many graduates have specialized andwill continue to do so. The course in MarineInsurance covers a career that has also provenpopular with Kings Pointers. The course inMaritime Law and International Law of theSea introduces the student to Admiralty Law, aprofession where Kings Pointers havedistinguished themselves. The course inHuman Resource Management is also industryspecific. This course includes Maritime LaborRelations, which is an important aspect of themaritime industry. No manager in the industrycan be effective without understanding the roleof unions and other aspects of labor relations.The Marine Transportation major also includesone elective, which must be selected from theMaritime Business area (in addition to the freeelectives in each major that students can stilltake in any department).In general, this major has been designed togive the students a greater understanding of thebusiness aspects of the maritime industry. Butthe courses offered are not general businesscourses such as might be offered in a typicalbusiness school. Kings Point is in a uniqueposition as the premier maritime academy, andthis major draws on that expertise to offer aprogram teaching business skills as they relateto, and within the context of, the maritimeindustry. This is a program both academicallysound and related to the career goals of ourstudents.With their broad educational backgroundcomplemented by specific professionalmanagement skills, graduates of the MarineTransportation program enjoy a wide varietyof career opportunities. All branches of theArmed Forces offer possibilities for activeduty. The U.S. Coast Guard commissionsgraduates to serve in marine inspection andenvironmental regulation. In the commercialsector, job opportunities include serving on amerchant ship as an officer; in terminaloperations management; ship and cargosurveying; vessel chartering and brokerage;sales and marketing; port administration;admiralty and business law; marine insurance;stevedoring; commodities trading;international banking and finance. Graduatescan also serve in state and federal governmentagencies regulating transport and commerce;in the Foreign Service; and in research policyanalysis.

UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY..37.Marine Transportation Curriculum(Note: There are three academic terms in each11 month academic year)A-SPLITB-SPLITClass Lab Class LabTERM 1 Hours Hours Credits TERM 1 Hours Hours CreditsHH100 History of Seapower 3 3.00 HH100 History of Seapower 3 3.00HP101 Ethics Primer 1 1.00 HP101 Ethics Primer 1 1.00KP100 Maritime Prof Studies 3 2 4.00 KP100 Maritime Prof Studies 3 2 4.00MC100 General Chemistry 3 2 4.00 MC100 General Chemistry 3 2 4.00MM101 Calculus 1 3 3.00 MM101 Calculus 1 3 3.00NS120 Intro to MMNR 2 2.00 NS120 Intro to MMNR 2 2.00PE101 Self Defense 2 1.00 PE101 Self Defense 2 1.0015 6 18.00 15 6 18.00TERM 2 TERM 2DB110 Principles of Log & Trans 3 3.00 DN110 Basic Fire Fighting 2 2.00DN120 Terrestrial Navigation 2 2 3.00 DN120 Terrestrial Navigation 2 2 3.00HE101 English 1 3 3.00 DN140 Meteorology 3 3.00MM120 Calculus 2 - Deck 3 3.00 MM120 Calculus 2 - Deck 3 3.00MP101 Physics 1 3 2 4.00 MP101 Physics 1 3 2 4.00PE110 Swimming/First-Aid 2 1.00 PE110 Swimming/First-Aid 2 1.0014 6 17.00 13 6 16.00TERM 3 TERM 3DN110 Basic Fire Fighting 2 2.00 DB110 Prin of Log & Trans 3 3.00DN121 Celestial Navigation 3 2 4.00 DN100 Safety/Life at Sea 1 2 2.00DN140 Meteorology 3 3.00 DN121 Celestial Navigation 3 2 4.00MM210 Probability & Statistics 3 3.00 DN130 Intro to Navigation Law 1 0 1.00MP130 Physics 2 3 2 4.00 HE101 English 1 3 3.00PE120 Aquatic Survival 2 1.00 MP130 Physics 2 3 2 4.0014 6 17.00 PE120 Aquatic Survival 2 1.0014 8 18.00

..38..UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMYA-SPLITB-SPLITClass Lab Class LabTERM 4 Hours Hours Credits TERM 4 Hours Hours CreditsDB210 Economics 3 3.00 DS220 Navigation 1 2.00DB230 Management 3 3.00 DS221 Navigation Law 1 1.00DB310 Accounting & Finance 3 3.00 DS230 Cargo 1 1.00DN100 Safety/Life at Sea 1 2 2.00 DS240 Seamanship 1.00DN130 Intro to Navigation Law 1 1.00 DS241 Ship Struc & Term 1.00HH310 Modern World 3 3.00 EC120 Mar Engr for Deck 1.00NS220 MM NR Officer 2 2.00 0 0 7.0016 2 17.00TERM 5 TERM 5DS220 Navigation 1 2.00 DN210 Cargo Operations 3 3.00DS221 Navigation Law 1 1.00 DN220 Electronic Navigation 2 2 3.00DS230 Cargo 1 1.00 DN230 Seamanship/Shiphandling 2 2 3.00DS240 Seamanship 1 1.00 DN240 Tankship D1 Cargo 3 3.00DS241 Ship Struc & Term 1.00 MM210 Prob & Statistics 3 3.00EC120 Mar Engr for Deck 1.00 NS220 MM NR Officer 2 2.000 0 7.00 15 4 17.00TERM 6 TERM 6DN210 Cargo Operations 3 3.00 DS320 Navigation 2 3.00DN220 Electronic Navigation 2 2 3.00 DS321 Navigation Law 2 2.00DN230 Seamanship/Shiphandling 2 2 3.00 DS322 Electronic Navigation 2.00DN240 Tankship D1 Cargo 3 3.00 DS330 Cargo Operation 2 1.50ELEC Elective 1 3 3.00 DS340 Seamanship 2 1.50NS402 Nav Leadership & Ethics 2 2.00 0 0 10.0015 4 17.00

UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY..39.A-SPLITB-SPLITClass Lab Class LabTERM 7 Hours Hours Credits TERM 7 Hours Hours CreditsDB240 Marketing 3 3.00 DS341 Ship Struc & Stability 1.50DB300 Bus & Maritime Law 3 3.00 DS390 Maritime Business 1.00DM300 Info Tech Mgmt 3 3.00 HS211 Humanities Sea Project 1.00DM320 Hum Res Mgmt Labor 3 3.00 STINX Internship Report 2.00HE202 English 2 3 3.00 0 0 5.50PE200 Ship's Medicine 2 1.00PEEL1 PE Elective 1 2 0.50PEEL 2 PE Elective 2 2 0.5015 6 17.00TERM 8 TERM 8DS320 Navigation 2 3.00 DB210 Economics 3 3.00DS321 Navigation Law 2 2.00 DB230 Management 3 3.00DS322 Electronic Navigation 2.00 DB300 Business & Maritime Law 3 3.00DS330 Cargo Operation 2 1.50 DM300 Info Tech Mgmt 3 3.00DS340 Seamanship 2 1.50 HE202 English 2 3 3.000 0 10.00 NS402 Nav Leadership & Ethics 2 2.00PE200 Ship's Medicine 2 1.0017 2 18.00TERM 9 TERM 9DS341 Ship Struc & Stability 1.50 DB240 Marketing 3 3.00DS390 Maritime Business 1.00 DB310 Accounting & Finance 3 3.00HS211 Humanities Sea Project 1.00 DM340 Maritime & Sea Law 3 3.00STINX Internship Report 2.00 ELEC Elective 1 3 3.000 0 5.50 HH310 Modern World 3 3.00PEEL1 PE Elective 1 2 0.50PEEL2 PE Elective 2 2 0.5015 4 16.00

..40..UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMYA-SPLITB-SPLITClass Lab Class LabTERM 10 Hours Hours Credits TERM 10 Hours Hours CreditsDM340 Maritime & Sea Law 3 3.00 DM320 Hum Res Mgmt Labor 3 3.00DN410 Advanced Firefighting 1 1 1.50 DN410 Advanced Firefighting 1 1 1.50DN420 Advanced Navigation 3 2 3.00 DN420 Advanced Navigation 3 3.00DN440 RADAR/ARPA 3 2 4.00 DN440 RADAR/ARPA 3 2 4.00DN460 Bridge Watchstanding 1 2.00 DN460 Bridge Watchstanding 1 2 2.00EM300 Naval Arch (Deck) 3 3.00 EM300 Naval Arch (Deck) 3 3.0014 5 16.50 14 5 16.50TERM 11 TERM 11DB410 Int Bus & Ocean Ship 3 3.00 DB410 Int Business & Ocean Ship 3 3.00DN421 Navigation Law 2 2.00 DN421 Navigation Law 2 2.00DN430 Maritime Comm 3 2 4.00 DN430 Maritime Comm 3 2 4.00ELEC Elective 2 3 3.00 ELEC Elective 2 3 3.00HC400 Topics in History 3 3.00 HC400 Topics in History 3 3.00PEEL3 PE Elective 3 2 0.50 PEEL3 PE Elective 3 2 0.50PEEL4 PE Elective 4 2 0.50 PEEL4 PE Elective 4 2 0.5014 6 16.00 14 6 16.00TERM 12 TERM 12DM400 Marine Insurance 3 3.00 DM400 Marine Insurance 3 3.00DM410 Chartering & Brokerage 3 3.00 DM410 Chartering & Brokerage 3 3.00DN470 License Seminar 3 1.50 DN470 License Seminar 3 1.50ELEC Elective 3 3 3.00 ELEC Elective 3 3 3.00HH360 Modern American History 3 3.00 HH360 Modern American History 3 3.00NS412 Advanced MMNR Officer 2 2.00 NS412 Advanced MMNR Officer 2 2.0014 3 15.50 14 3 15.50Total Credits 173.50 Total Credits 173.50

UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY..41.Logistics and IntermodalTransportation ProgramThe principal objective of the Logistics andIntermodal Transportation Program is toprepare future leaders of the nation’scommercial and military logistics andtransportation systems. The goal is achievedthrough an integrated program of study andexperiential learning, the cornerstone of whichis an academic major. The Logistics andIntermodal Transportation Program builds onthe Academy’s traditional maritime corecompetencies to provide midshipmen with theknowledge and skills required to managecomplex intermodal supply chains and toaddress the challenges facing the globaltransportation system.Central themes of the major are the role ofports and maritime elements in logistical andintermodal systems, the development of asystems view, the application of informationtechnology, and the importance of aninternational orientation.Midshipmen who elect this major take thesame core courses in Nautical Science,Maritime Business, and general education(math, science, and humanities), and they mustalso fulfill the requirements for a U.S. CoastGuard license as third mate.Courses specific to the Logistics andIntermodal Transportation major includeIntegrated Logistics Management, IntermodalTransportation Systems, Intermodal Port andTerminal Operations, Global Supply ChainManagement, and the capstone Logistics andIntermodal Seminar.Elective options include such offerings asOperations Research for Transportation,Information Technology and Management,Defense Transportation System, andEnvironmental Management.The major emphasizes the development oforal and written communications capabilitiesthrough research papers, written reports, andformal presentations. Teamwork skills areenhanced through case studies and appliedresearch projects that focus on real-world tasksidentified through the program’s extensiveindustry outreach efforts. Problem solvingabilities are refined through use of computerbasedsimulation and analysis software.Independent certification of professionalcompetency through the American Society ofTransportation and Logistics is an attractiveoptional component of the program. A guestlecture series brings prominent industry figuresto the Academy to discuss current issues andcareer opportunities for graduates.The internship experience for midshipmenenrolled in the Logistics and IntermodalTransportation Program is carefully structuredto ensure that it is fully supportive of, andintegrated with, the academic component.Based, in part, on the specific interests ofindividual midshipmen, internship placementis planned to provide the midshipman withexposure to best practice in leading-edgeorganizations within a particular segment ofthe logistics and intermodal industry.Career opportunities for graduates of theLogistics and Intermodal TransportationProgram are diverse and rewarding. Reflectingthe changing nature of the maritimetransportation system, fulfillment of theprofessional obligation may be accomplishedthrough service in a wide variety of logisticsand transportation occupations in commercial,government, and military domains. Examplesof entry-level positions include logisticssystem coordinator, transportation analyst,intermodal terminal supervisor, customerservice associate, logistics/transportationconsultant, ITS (Intelligent TransportationSystems) specialist, traffic coordinator,shipping supervisor, and project manager, toname a few.

..42..UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMYA-SPLITB-SPLITClass Lab Class LabTERM 1 Hours Hours Credits TERM 1 Hours Hours CreditsHH100 History of Seapower 3 3.00 HH100 History of Seapower 3 3.00HP101 Ethics Primer 1 1.00 HP101 Ethics Primer 1 1.00KP100 Maritime Prof Studies 3 2 4.00 KP100 Maritime Prof Studies 3 2 4.00MC100 General Chemistry 3 2 4.00 MC100 General Chemistry 3 2 4.00MM101 Calculus 1 3 3.00 MM101 Calculus 1 3 3.00NS120 Intro to MMNR 2 2.00 NS120 Intro to MMNR 2 2.00PE101 Self Defense 2 1.00 PE101 Self Defense 2 1.0015 6 18.00 15 6 18.00TERM 2 TERM 2DB110 Principles of Log & Trans 3 3.00 DN110 Basic Fire Fighting 2 2.00DN120 Terrestrial Navigation 2 2 3.00 DN120 Terrestrial Navigation 2 2 3.00HE101 English 1 3 3.00 DN140 Meteorology 3 3.00MM120 Calculus 2 - Deck 3 3.00 MM120 Calculus 2 - Deck 3 3.00MP101 Physics 1 3 2 4.00 MP101 Physics 1 3 2 4.00PE110 Swimming/First-Aid 2 1.00 PE110 Swimming/First-Aid 2 1.0014 6 17.00 13 6 16.00TERM 3 TERM 3DN110 Basic Fire Fighting 2 2.00 DB110 Prin of Log & Trans 3 3.00DN121 Celestial Navigation 3 2 4.00 DN100 Safety/Life at Sea 1 2 2.00DN140 Meteorology 3 3.00 DN121 Celestial Navigation 3 2 4.00MM210 Probability & Statistics 3 3.00 DN130 Intro to Navigation Law 1 0 1.00MP130 Physics 2 3 2 4.00 HE101 English 1 3 3.00PE120 Aquatic Survival 2 1.00 MP130 Physics 2 3 2 4.0014 6 17.00 PE120 Aquatic Survival 2 1.0014 8 18.00

UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY..43.A-SPLITB-SPLITClass Lab Class LabTERM 4 Hours Hours Credits TERM 4 Hours Hours CreditsDB210 Economics 3 3.00 DS220 Navigation 1 2.00DB230 Management 3 3.00 DS221 Navigation Law 1 1.00DB310 Accounting & Finance 3 3.00 DS230 Cargo 1 1.00DN100 Safety/Life at Sea 1 2 2.00 DS240 Seamanship 1.00DN130 Intro to Navigation Law 1 1.00 DS241 Ship Struc & Term 1.00HH310 Modern World 3 3.00 EC120 Mar Engr for Deck 1.00NS220 MM NR Officer 2 2.00 0 0 7.0016 2 17.00TERM 5 TERM 5DS220 Navigation 1 2.00 DN210 Cargo Operations 3 3.00DS221 Navigation Law 1 1.00 DN220 Electronic Navigation 2 2 3.00DS230 Cargo 1 1.00 DN230 Seamanship/Shiphandling 2 2 3.00DS240 Seamanship 1 1.00 DN240 Tankship D1 Cargo 3 3.00DS241 Ship Struc & Term 1.00 MM210 Prob & Statistics 3 3.00EC120 Mar Engr for Deck 1.00 NS220 MM NR Officer 2 2.000 0 7.00 PEEL1 PE Elective 1 2 0.50PEEL2 PE Elective 2 2 0.5015 8 18.00TERM 6 TERM 6DL200 Integrated Logistics Mgmt 3 3.00 DS320 Navigation 2 3.00DN210 Cargo Operations 3 3.00 DS321 Navigation Law 2 2.00DN230 Seamanship/Shiphandling 2 2 3.00 DS322 Electronic Navigation 2.00DN240 Tankship D1 Cargo 3 3.00 DS330 Cargo Operation 2 1.50HE202 English 2 3 3.00 DS340 Seamanship 2 1.50NS402 Nav Leadership & Ethics 2 2.00 0 0 10.0016 2 17.00

..44..UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMYA-SPLITB-SPLITClass Lab Class LabTERM 7 Hours Hours Credits TERM 7 Hours Hours CreditsDB240 Marketing 3 3.00 DS341 Ship Struc & Stability 1.50DB300 Bus & Maritime Law 3 3.00 DS390 Maritime Business 1.00DL300 Intermodal Tran System 3 3.00 HS211 Humanities Sea Project 1.00DS220 Electronic Navigation 2 2 3.00 STINX Internship Report 2.00ELEC Elective 1 3 3.00 0 0 5.50PE200 Ship's Medicine 2 1.00PEEL1 PE Elective 1 2 0.50PEEL 2 PE Elective 2 2 0.5014 8 17.00TERM 8 TERM 8DS320 Navigation 2 3.00 DB210 Economics 3 3.00DS321 Navigation Law 2 2.00 DB230 Management 3 3.00DS322 Electronic Navigation 2.00 DB240 Marketing 3 3.00DS330 Cargo Operation 2 1.50 DB300 Business & Maritime Law 3 3.00DS340 Seamanship 2 1.50 DL200 Integrated Logistics Mgmt 3 3.000 0 10.00 NS402 Nav Leadership & Ethics 2 2.00PE200 Ship's Medicine 2 1.0017 2 18.00TERM 9 TERM 9DS341 Ship Struc & Stability 1.50 DL300 Intermodal Tran System 3 3.00DS390 Maritime Business 1.00 DN430 Maritime Comm 3 2 4.00HS211 Humanities Sea Project 1.00 DN440 RADAR/ARPA 3 2 2.00STINX Internship Report 2.00 DN460 Bridge Watchstanding 1 2 4.000 0 5.50 HH310 Modern World 3 2 3.0013 8 16.00

UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY..45.A-SPLITB-SPLITClass Lab Class LabTERM 10 Hours Hours Credits TERM 10 Hours Hours CreditsDL400 Intermodal Port Term 3 3.00 DL400 Intermodal Port Term 3 3.00DN421 Navigation Law 2 2.00 DN410 Advanced Firefighting 1 1 1.50DN430 Maritime Comm 3 2 4.00 DN420 Advanced Navigation 3 3.00EM300 Naval Arch (Deck) 3 3.00 ELEC Elective 1 3 3.00HH360 Modern American History 3 3.00 EM300 Naval Arch (Deck) 3 3.00PEEL3 PE Elective 3 2 0.50 HH360 Modern American History 3 3.00PEEL4 PE Elective 4 2 0.50 PEEL3 PE Elective 3 2 0.5014 6 16.00 PEEL4 PE Elective 4 2 0.5016 5 17.50TERM 11 TERM 11DL420 Global Supply Chain Mgmt 3 3.00 DB310 Accounting Int Business & Finance & Ocean Ship 3 3.00DN410 Advanced Firefighting 1 1 1.50 DL420 Global Supply Chain Mgmt 3 3.00DN420 Advanced Navigation 3 3.00 DN421 Navigation Law 2 2.00DN440 RADAR/ARPA 3 2 4.00 ELEC Elective 2 3 3.00DN460 Bridge Watchstanding 1 2 2.00 HC400 Topics in History 3 3.00ELEC Elective 2 3 3.00 HE202 English 2 3 3.00HC400 Topics in History 3 3.00 17 0 17.0017 5 19.50TERM 12 TERM 12DB410 Int Bus & Ocean Ship 3 3.00 DB410 Int Bus & Ocean Ship 3 3.00DL450 Chartering & Brokerage 3 3.00 DL450 Chartering & Brokerage 3 3.00DN470 License Seminar 3 1.50 DN470 License Seminar 3 1.50ELEC Elective 3 3 3.00 ELEC Elective 3 3 3.00NS412 Advanced MMNR Officer 2 2.00 NS412 Advanced MMNR Officer 2 2.0011 3 12.50 11 3 12.50Total Credits 173.50 Total Credits 173.50

..46..UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMYMarine Engineering ProgramThe Marine Engineering program preparesmidshipmen to serve as licensed officers in theU.S. Merchant Marine and to provide themwith an engineering education that preparesthem for a wide variety of professionalpositions including the career fields of shipconstruction, operation, marketing,maintenance, repair and survey.The program focuses on the operationaland applied aspects of the marine engineeringprofession. It allows midshipmen theopportunity to choose elective courses in orderto tailor the program of study to meet theirindividual professional goals.Graduates of the Marine Engineeringprogram are exceptionally well suited foremployment at sea as engineering officers, aswell as ashore in the applied phases of theengineering spectrum such as powergeneration and technical marketing.Engineering MajorsThe Engineering Majors provide midshipmenwith the education and training to design,build, operate, maintain and repair theengineering systems used on modern marinevessels and to prepare them for positions ofincreasing responsibility in the maritime andintermodal transportation industries.The Engineering Majors also providemidshipmen with a sound, broad-basedengineering education while simultaneouslypreparing them for an unrestricted license as athird assistant engineer of steam and motorvessels. The Academy offers three engineeringmajors: Marine Engineering; MarineEngineering Systems; and Marine Engineeringand Shipyard Management.The synergistic combination of classicalengineering studies and operations-orientedtraining and experience offers graduates anunbeatable amalgamation of skills that preparethem for a broad range of professionaloccupations. The special nature of theAcademy makes the engineering graduateswell suited for professions in the maritimeindustry as well as in related fields such aspower generation and intermodaltransportation.Marine Engineering Curriculum(Note: There are three terms in each academicyear.)A-SPLITB-SPLITClass Lab Class LabTERM 1 Hours Hours Credits TERM 1 Hours Hours CreditsDN110 Basic Fire Fighting 2 2.00 DN110 Basic Fire Fighting 2 2.00HE101 English 1 3 3.00 HE101 English 1 3 3.00KP100 Maritime Pro Studies 3 2 4.00 KP100 Maritime Pro Studies 3 2 4.00MM101 Calculus 1 3 3.00 MM101 Calculus 1 3 3.00MP101 Physics 1 3 2 4.00 MP101 Physics 1 3 2 4.00PE110 Swimming/First-Aid 2 1.00 PE110 Swimming/First-Aid 2 1.0014 6 17.00 14 6 17.00

UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY..47.A-SPLITB-SPLITClass Lab Class LabTERM 2 Hours Hours Credits TERM 2 Hours Hours CreditsEE120 Intro to Elect Engr 2 2 2.50 EG100 Engineering Graphics 1 2 2.00EG111 Engineering Shop 1 3 1.00 EM100 Intro to Elect Engr 3 2 3.50ES110 Computer Engineering 2 2.00 HH100 History of Seapower 3 3.00HP101 Ethics Primer 1 1.00 MM130 Calculus 2 - Engineering 4 4.00MC100 General Chemistry 3 2 4.00 MP130 Physics 2 3 2 4.00MM130 Calculus 2 - Engineering 4 4.00 PE120 Aquatic Survival 2 1.00NS120 Introduction to MMNR 2 2.00 14 8 17.50PE101 Sef Defense 2 1.0014 9 17.50TERM 3 TERM 3EG100 Engineering Graphics 1 2 2.00 DN100 Safety/Life at Sea 1 2 2.00EM100 Introduction to ME 3 2 3.50 EE120 Intro to Elect Engr 2 2 2.50ES100 Engineering Mechanics 3 3.00 EG111 Engineering Shop 1 3 1.00HH100 History of Seapower 3 3.00 ES100 Engineering Mechanics 3 3.00MP130 Physics 2 3 2 4.00 HP101 Ethics Primer 1 1.00PE120 Aquatic Survival 2 1.00 MC100 General Chemistry 3 2 4.0013 8 16.50 NS120 Intro to MMNR 2 2.00PE101 Sef Defense 2 1.0012 11 16.50TERM 4 TERM 4DN100 Safety/Life at Sea 1 2 2.00 DS210 Navigation 1 1.00ES200 Intro to Material Engr 2 2.00 EC110 Navigation Law 1 1.00ES210 Transport Process 1 3 2 3.50 EC111 Cargo 1 2.00HE202 English 2 3 3.00 EC115 Seamanship 2.00MM232 Math Engineering 1 4 4.00 0 0 6.00NS220 MM NR Officer 2 2.0015 4 16.50

..48..UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMYA-SPLITB-SPLITClass Lab Class LabTERM 5 Hours Hours Credits TERM 5 Hours Hours CreditsDS210 Deck Os/Engr Project 1.00 EG211 Engineering Shop 2 3 1.00EC110 Machine Shop 1 1.00 EM200 Marine Engineering 1 3 2 3.50EC111 Marine Propulsion 2.00 ES110 Computer Engineering 2 2.00EC115 Shipboard Systems 2.00 ES210 Transport Process 1 3 2 3.500 0 6.00 MM232 Math Engineering 1 4 4.00NS220 MMNR Officer 2 2.00PEEL1 PE Elective 1 2 0.50PEEL2 PE Elective 2 2 0.5014 11 17.00TERM 6 TERM 6DB210 Economics 3 3.00 EC252 Electrical Engineering 1.00EE300 Electric Circuits 2 2 2.50 EC253 Maintenance Mgmt 1.00EG211 Engineering Shop 2 3 1.00 EC260 Marine Propulsion 2.50ELEC Elective 1 3 3.00 EC261 Marine Propulsion 2.50EM200 Mar Engineering 1 3 2 3.50 EC262 Shipboard Systems 2.00ES301 Strength of Materials 2 2.00 EC265 Refrigeration 1.00HH310 Modern World 3 3.00 0 0 10.00PEEL1 PE Elective 1 2 0.50PEEL2 PE Elective 2 2 0.5016 11 19.00TERM 7 TERM 7EM301 Naval Arch (Engineering) 3 3.00 DS390 Maritime Business 1.00EM302 Mech Aspects of ME 3 3.00 EC264 Naval Architecture 2.00ES310 Transport Process 2 3 3.00 HS211 Humanities Sea Project 1.00HC400 Topics in History 3 3.00 STINX Internship Report 2.00MC300 Engineering Chemistry 3 3.00 0 0 6.00NS402 Naval Leadership & Ethics 2 1.0015 2 16.00

UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY..49.A-SPLITB-SPLITClass Lab Class LabTERM 8 Hours Hours Credits TERM 8 Hours Hours CreditsEC252 Electrical Engineering 1.00 DB210 Economics 3 3.00EC253 Maintenance Mgmt 1.00 EE300 Electric Circuits 2 2 2.50EC260 Marine Propulsion 2.50 ELEC Elective 1 3 3.00EC261 Marine Propulsion 2.50 ES200 Intro to Material Engr 2 2.00EC262 Shipboard Systems 2.00 ES301 Strength of Materials 2 2.00EC265 Refrigeration 1.00 HE202 English 2 3 3.000 0 10.00 NS402 Nav Leadership & Ethics 2 2.0017 2 17.50TERM 9 TERM 9DS390 Maritime Business 1.00 EM301 Naval Arch (Engineering) 3 3.00EC264 Naval Architecture 2.00 EM302 Mech Aspect of ME 3 2 3.50HS211 Humanities Sea Project 1.00 ES310 Transport Process 2 3 2 3.50STINX Internship Report 2.00 HC400 Topics in History 3 3.000 0 6.00 HH310 Modern World 3 3.00MC300 Engineering Chemistry 2 2 3.0017 6 19.00TERM 10 TERM 10EE400 El Mach & Analog Elec 3 2 3.50 EE400 El Mach & Analog Elec 3 2 3.50EM400 Marine Engineering 2 3 3 3.50 EM400 Marine Engineering 2 3 3 3.50EM410 Marine Refrigeration 3 3 3.50 EM410 Marine Refrigeration 3 3 3.50EM425 Gas Turbines 3 3.00 EM425 Gas Turbines 3 3.00ES305 Materials Engineering Lab 2 1.00 ES305 Materials Engineering Lab 2 1.00NS412 Advanced MM NR Officer 2 2.00 NS412 Advanced MM NR Officer 2 2.00PEEL3 PE Elective 3 2 0.50 PEEL3 PE Elective 3 2 0.50PEEL4 PE Elective 4 2 0.50 PEEL4 PE Elective 4 2 0.5014 14 17.50 14 14 17.50

..50..UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMYA-SPLITB-SPLITClass Lab Class LabTERM 11 Hours Hours Credits TERM 11 Hours Hours CreditsEE401 Digital Elec & Instruments 2 2 2.50 EE401 Digital Elec & Instruments 2 2 2.50ELEC Elective 2 3 3.00 ELEC Elective 2 3 3.00EM415 Internal Comb Engine 3 3 3.50 EM415 Internal Comb Engine 3 3 3.50EM420 Diesel Simulator 3 1.00 EM420 Diesel Simulator 3 1.00EM460 ThermAn/Mar Power 2 2 3.00 EM460 ThermAn/Mar Power 2 2 3.00HH360 Modern American History 3 3.00 HH360 Modern American History 3 3.00PE200 Ship's Medicine 2 1.00 PE200 Ship's Medicine 2 1.0013 12 17.00 13 12 17.00TERM 12 TERM 12DB230 Management 3 3.00 DB230 Management 3 3.00DN410 Advanced Firefighting 1 1 1.50 DN410 Advanced Firefighting 1 1 1.50ELEC Elective 3 3 3.00 ELEC Elective 3 3 3.00EM430 Diesel Maintenance 6 2.00 EM430 Diesel Maintenance 6 2.00EM470 License Seminar 3 1.00 EM470 License Seminar 3 1.00EP310 Engineering Economics 3 3.00 EP310 Engineering Economics 3 3.0010 10 13.50 10 10 13.50Total Credits 174.50 Total Credits 174.50

UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY..51.Marine Engineering and ShipyardManagement ProgramThe Marine Engineering and ShipyardManagement program prepares midshipmen aslicensed officers in the U.S. Merchant Marine;provides an engineering education thatprepares them for a wide variety ofprofessional positions in ship construction andrepair, ship systems and marine equipmentdesign, research, operations, marketing,maintenance and survey; and imparts to them asolid engineering education that permits themto pursue graduate study and/or becomelicensed as a Professional Engineer, shouldthey so choose. This curriculum puts particularfocus on the management of ship constructionand repair.Marine Engineering and ShipyardManagement Curriculum(Note: There are three terms in each academicyear.)A-SPLITB-SPLITClass Lab Class LabTERM 1 Hours Hours Credits TERM 1 Hours Hours CreditsDN110 Basic Fire Fighting 2 2.00 DN110 Basic Fire Fighting 2 2.00HE101 English 1 3 3.00 HE101 English 1 3 3.00KP100 Maritime Pro Studies 3 2 4.00 KP100 Maritime Pro Studies 3 2 4.00MM101 Calculus 1 3 3.00 MM101 Calculus 1 3 3.00MP101 Physics 1 3 2 4.00 MP101 Physics 1 3 2 4.00PE110 Swimming/First-Aid 2 1.00 PE110 Swimming/First-Aid 2 1.0014 6 17.00 14 6 17.00TERM 2 TERM 2EE120 Intro to Elect Engr 2 2 2.50 EG100 Engineering Graphics 1 2 2.00EG111 Engineering Shop 1 3 1.00 EM100 Intro to ME 3 2 3.50ES110 Computer Engineering 2 2.00 HH100 History of Seapower 3 3.00HP101 Ethics Primer 1 1.00 MM130 Calculus 2 - Engineering 4 4.00MC100 General Chemistry 3 2 4.00 MP130 Physics 2 3 2 4.00MM130 Calculus 2 - Engineering 4 4.00 PE120 Aquatic Survival 2 1.00NS120 Introduction to MMNR 2 2.00 14 8 17.50PE101 Sef Defense 2 1.0014 9 17.50

..52..UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMYA-SPLITB-SPLITClass Lab Class LabTERM 3 Hours Hours Credits TERM 3 Hours Hours CreditsEG100 Engineering Graphics 1 2 2.00 DN100 Safety/Life at Sea 1 2 2.00EM100 Introduction to ME 3 2 3.50 EE120 Intro to Elect Engr 2 2 2.50ES100 Engineering Mechanics 3 3.00 EG111 Engineering Shop 1 3 1.00HH100 History of Seapower 3 3.00 ES100 Engineering Mechanics 3 3.00MP130 Physics 2 3 2 4.00 HP101 Ethics Primer 1 1.00PE120 Aquatic Survival 2 1.00 MC100 General Chemistry 3 2 4.0013 8 16.50 NS120 Intro to MMNR 2 2.00PE101 Sef Defense 2 1.0012 11 16.50TERM 4 TERM 4DB210 Economics 3 3.00 DS210 Deck Ops/Engr Project 1.00DN100 Safety/Life at Sea 1 2 2.00 EC110 Machine Shop 1 1.00EG112 Engineering Shop 2 3 1.00 EC111 Marine Propulsion 1 2.00ES200 Intro to Material Engr 2 2.00 EC115 Shipboard Systems 1 2.00ES210 Transport Process 1 3 2 3.50 0 0 6.00HE202 English 2 3 3.00NS220 MM NR Officer 2 2.0014 7 16.50TERM 5TERM 5 EG211 Engineering Shop 2 3 1.00DS210 Deck Os/Engr Project 1.00 EM200 Marine Engineering 1 3 2 3.50EC110 Machine Shop 1 1.00 EP300 Engr Ship Ops 3 3.00EC111 Marine Propulsion 2.00 ES110 Computer Engineering 2 2.00EC115 Shipboard Systems 2.00 ES200 Intro to Mat Engineering 2 2.000 0 6.00 ES210 Transport Process 1 3 2 3.50NS220 MMNR Officer 2 2 2.00PEEL1 PE Elective 1 2 0.50PEEL2 PE Elective 2 2 0.5015 13 18.00

UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY..53.A-SPLITB-SPLITClass Lab Class LabTERM 6 Hours Hours Credits TERM 6 Hours Hours CreditsEM200 Mar Engineering 1 3 2 3.50 EC252 Electrical Engineering 1.00EP200 Mfg Proc 2 1 2.50 EC253 Maintenance Mgmt 1.00EP300 Engr Ship Ops 3 3.00 EC260 Marine Propulsion 2.50ES301 Strength of Materials 2 2.00 EC261 Marine Propulsion 2.50MM230 Engineering Math 1 4 4.00 EC262 Shipboard Systems 2.00NS402 Nav Leadership & Ethics 2 2.00 EC265 Refrigeration 1.00PEEL1 PE Elective 1 2 0.50 0 0 10.00PEEL2 PE Elective 2 2 0.5016 7 18.00TERM 7 TERM 7EE300 Electrical Engineering 2 2 2.50 DS390 Maritime Business 1.00EM301 Maintenance Mgmt 3 3.00 EC264 Naval Architecture 2.00ES310 Marine Propulsion 3 2 3.50 HS211 Humanities Sea Project 1.00HH310 Marine Propulsion 3 3.00 STINX Internship Report 2.00MC300 Shipboard Systems 2 2 3.00 0 0 6.00MM350 Refrigeration 3 3.00PE200 Ship's Medicine 2 1.0016 8 19.00TERM 8 TERM 8EC252 Electrical Engineering 1.00 DB210 Economics 3 3.00EC253 Maintenance Mgmt 1.00 EE300 Electric Circuits 2 2 2.50EC260 Marine Propulsion 2.50 EP200 Mfg Proc 2 1 2.50EC261 Marine Propulsion 2.50 ES301 Strength of Materials 2 2.00EC262 Shipboard Systems 2.00 HE202 English 2 3 3.00EC265 Refrigeration 1.00 MM230 Engineering Math 1 4 4.000 0 10.00 PE200 Ship's Medicine 2 1.0016 5 18.00

..54..UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMYA-SPLITB-SPLITClass Lab Class LabTERM 6 Hours Hours Credits TERM 6 Hours Hours CreditsEM200 Mar Engineering 1 3 2 3.50 EC252 Electrical Engineering 1.00EP200 Mfg Proc 2 1 2.50 EC253 Maintenance Mgmt 1.00EP300 Engr Ship Ops 3 3.00 EC260 Marine Propulsion 2.50ES301 Strength of Materials 2 2.00 EC261 Marine Propulsion 2.50MM230 Engineering Math 1 4 4.00 EC262 Shipboard Systems 2.00NS402 Nav Leadership & Ethics 2 2.00 EC265 Refrigeration 1.00PEEL1 PE Elective 1 2 0.50 0 0 10.00PEEL2 PE Elective 2 2 0.5016 7 18.00TERM 7 TERM 7EE300 Electrical Engineering 2 2 2.50 DS390 Maritime Business 1.00EM301 Maintenance Mgmt 3 3.00 EC264 Naval Architecture 2.00ES310 Marine Propulsion 3 2 3.50 HS211 Humanities Sea Project 1.00HH310 Marine Propulsion 3 3.00 STINX Internship Report 3.00MC300 Shipboard Systems 2 2 3.00 0 0 7.00MM350 Refrigeration 3 3.00PE200 Ship's Medicine 2 1.0016 8 19.00TERM 8 TERM 8EC252 Electrical Engineering 1.00 DB210 Economics 3 3.00EC253 Maintenance Mgmt 1.00 EE300 Electric Circuits 2 2 2.50EC260 Marine Propulsion 2.50 EP200 Mfg Proc 2 1 2.50EC261 Marine Propulsion 2.50 ES301 Strength of Materials 2 2.00EC262 Shipboard Systems 2.00 HE202 English 2 3 3.00EC265 Refrigeration 1.00 MM230 Engineering Math 1 4 4.000 0 10.00 PE200 Ship's Medicine 2 1.0016 5 18.00

UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY..55.A-SPLITB-SPLITClass Lab Class LabTERM 9 Hours Hours Credits TERM 9 Hours Hours CreditsDS390 Maritime Business 1.00 EM301 Naval Arch (Engineering) 3 3.00EC264 Naval Architecture 2.00 ES310 Transport Process 2 3 2 3.50HS211 Humanities Sea Project 1.00 HH310 Modern World 3 3.00STINX Internship Report 3.00 MC300 Engineering Chemistry 2 2 3.000 0 7.00 MM350 Quantitative Methods 1 3 3.00NS420 Nav Leadership & Ethics 2 2.00PEEL3 PE Elective 3 2 0.50PEEL4 PE Elective 4 2 0.5016 8 18.50TERM 10 TERM 10EE400 El Mach & Analog Elec 3 2 3.50 EE400 El Mach & Analog Elec 3 3 3.50EM400 Marine Engineering 2 3 3 3.50 EM400 Marine Engineering 2 3 3 3.50EP310 Engineering Economics 3 3.00 EP310 Engineering Economics 3 1.00EP400 Engineering Project Mgmt 3 1 3.00 EP400 Engineering Project Mgmt 3 3.00EP461 Capstone Project Seminar 1 0.50 EP461 Capstone Project Seminar 3 1 3.00ES305 Materials Engineering Lab 2 1.00 ES305 Materials Engineering Lab 1 0.50MM450 Quant Method 2 3 3.00 MM450 Quant Method 2 3 3.00PEEL3 PE Elective 3 2 0.50 15 11 17.50PEEL4 PE Elective 4 2 0.5015 13 18.50TERM 11 TERM 11EM410 Marine Refrigeration 3 3 3.50 EM410 Marine Refrigeration 3 3 3.50EM415 Internal Combustion Eng 3 3 3.50 EM415 Internal Combustion Eng 3 3 3.50EM420 Diesel Simulator 3 1.00 EM420 Diesel Simulator 3 1.00EM450 Mech Asp/ME (Mgmt) 3 3.00 EM450 Mech Asp/ME (Mgmt) 3 3.00EP401 Ship Prod Mgmt 3 1 3.00 EP401 Ship Prod Mgmt 3 1 3.00EP462 Capstone Project Seminar 1 0.50 EP462 Capstone Project Seminar 1 0.50HC400 Topics in History 3 3.00 HC400 Topics in History 3 3.0015 11 17.50 15 11 17.50

..56..UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMYA-SPLITB-SPLITClass Lab Class LabTERM 12 Hours Hours Credits TERM 12 Hours Hours CreditsDN410 Advanced Firefighting 1 1 1.50 DN410 Advanced Firefighting 1 1 1.50EE401 Digital Elec & Instru 2 2 2.50 EE401 Digital Elec & Instru 2 2 2.50ELEC Elective 1 3 3.00 ELEC Elective 1 3 3.00EM470 License Seminar 3 1.00 EM470 License Seminar 3 1.00HH360 Modern World History 3 3.00 HH360 Modern World History 3 3.00NS412 Advanced MM NR Officer 2 2.00 NS412 Advanced MM NR Officer 2 2.0011 6 13.00 11 6 13.00Total Credits 176.50 Total Credits 176.50An important element of the MarineEngineering and Shipyard Managementprogram is the design experience interwoventhroughout a student’s four years, culminatingin the capstone design project in senior year.The student participates as part of a teamtasked with developing a ship construction orship repair project. The project is spread overtwo terms and finishes with a presentation ofthe final design to a panel of faculty andinvited industry professionals. The MarineEngineering and Shipyard Managementprogram is accredited by the EngineeringAccreditation Commission (EAC) of theAccreditation Board for Engineering andTechnology (ABET).

UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY..57.Marine Engineering Systems ProgramThe Marine Engineering Systems programprepares midshipmen to serve as licensedofficers in the U.S. Merchant Marine; providesan engineering education that prepares themfor a wide variety of professional positions insuch career fields as ship systems and marineequipment design, research, construction,operations, marketing, maintenance, repair andsurvey; and imparts to them an engineeringeducation that permits them to pursue graduatestudy and/or to become licensed as aProfessional Engineer, should they so choose.This program focuses on the design of marinepower plants and their associated systems.Marine Engineering SystemsCurriculum(Note: There are three terms in each academicyear.)A-SPLITB-SPLITClass Lab Class LabTERM 1 Hours Hours Credits TERM 1 Hours Hours CreditsDN110 Basic Fire Fighting 2 2.00 DN110 Basic Fire Fighting 2 2.00HE101 English 1 3 3.00 HE101 English 1 3 3.00KP100 Maritime Pro Studies 3 2 4.00 KP100 Maritime Pro Studies 3 2 4.00MM101 Calculus 1 3 3.00 MM101 Calculus 1 3 3.00MP101 Physics 1 3 2 4.00 MP101 Physics 1 3 2 4.00PE110 Swimming/First-Aid 2 1.00 PE110 Swimming/First-Aid 2 1.0014 6 17.00 14 6 17.00TERM 2 TERM 2EE120 Intro to Elect Engr 2 2 2.50 EG100 Engineering Graphics 1 2 2.00EG111 Engineering Shop 1 3 1.00 EM100 Intro to Elect Engr 3 2 3.50ES110 Computer Engineering 2 2.00 HH100 History of Seapower 3 3.00HP101 Ethics Primer 1 1.00 MM130 Calculus 2 - Engineering 4 4.00MC100 General Chemistry 3 2 4.00 MP130 Physics 2 3 2 4.00MM130 Calculus 2 - Engineering 4 4.00 PE120 Aquatic Survival 2 1.00NS120 Introduction to MMNR 2 2.00 14 8 17.50PE101 Sef Defense 2 1.0014 9 17.50

..58..UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMYA-SPLITB-SPLITClass Lab Class LabTERM 3 Hours Hours Credits TERM 3 Hours Hours CreditsEG100 Engineering Graphics 1 2 2.00 DN100 Safety/Life at Sea 1 2 2.00EM100 Introduction to ME 3 2 3.50 EE120 Intro to Elect Engr 2 2 2.50ES100 Engineering Mechanics 3 3.00 EG111 Engineering Shop 1 3 1.00HH100 History of Seapower 3 3.00 ES100 Engineering Mechanics 3 3.00MP130 Physics 2 3 2 4.00 HP101 Ethics Primer 1 1.00PE120 Aquatic Survival 2 1.00 MC100 General Chemistry 3 2 4.0013 8 16.50 NS120 Intro to MMNR 2 2.00PE101 Sef Defense 2 1.0012 11 16.50TERM 4 TERM 4DN100 Safety/Life at Sea 1 2 2.00 DS210 Deck Ops/Engr Project 1.00ES200 Intro to Material Engr 2 2.00 EC110 Machine Shop 1 1.00ES210 Transport Process 1 3 2 3.50 EC111 Marine Propulsion 1 2.00HE202 English 2 3 3.00 EC115 Shipboard Systems 1 2.00MM232 Math Engineering 1 4 4.00 0 0 6.00NS220 MM NR Officer 2 2.0015 4 16.50TERM 5 Hours Hours Credits TERM 5 Hours Hours CreditsDS210 Deck Os/Engr Project 1.00 EG211 Engineering Shop 2 3 1.00EC110 Machine Shop 1 1.00 EM200 Marine Engineering 1 3 2 3.50EC111 Marine Propulsion 2.00 ES110 Computer Engineering 2 2.00EC115 Shipboard Systems 2.00 ES210 Transport Process 1 3 2 3.500 0 6.00 MM232 Math Engineering 1 4 4.00NS220 MMNR Officer 2 2.00PEEL1 PE Elective 1 2 0.50PEEL2 PE Elective 2 2 0.5014 11 17.00

UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY..59.A-SPLITB-SPLITClass Lab Class LabTERM 6 Hours Hours Credits TERM 6 Hours Hours CreditsDB210 Economics 3 3.00 EC252 Electrical Engineering 1.00EE300 Electric Circuits 2 2 2.50 EC253 Maintenance Mgmt 1.00EG211 Engineering Shop 2 3 1.00 EC260 Marine Propulsion 2 2.50EM200 Mar Engineering 1 3 2 3.50 EC261 Marine Propulsion 3 2.50ES301 Strength of Materials 2 2.00 EC262 Shipboard Systems 2 2.00ES305 Materials Engineering Lab 2 1.00 EC265 Refrigeration 1.00MM332 Math Engineering 2 3 3.00 0 0 10.00PEEL1 PE Elective 1 2 0.50PEEL2 PE Elective 2 2 0.5013 13 17.00TERM 7 TERM 7ELEC Elective 3 3.00 DS390 Maritime Business 1.00EM301 Naval Arch (Engineering) 3 3.00 EC264 Naval Architecture 2.00ES310 Transport Process 2 3 2 3.50 HS211 Humanities Sea Project 1.00HC400 Topics in History 3 3.00 STINX Internship Report 2.00MC300 Engineering Chemistry 2 2 3.00 0 0 6.00NS402 Naval Leadership & Ethics 2 2.00PE200 Ship's Medicine 2 1.0016 6 18.50TERM 8 TERM 8EC252 Electrical Engineering 1.00 DB210 Economics 3 3.00EC253 Maintenance Mgmt 1.00 EE300 Electric Circuits 2 2 2.50EC260 Marine Propulsion 2 2.50 ES200 Intro to Material Engr 2 2.00EC261 Marine Propulsion 3 2.50 ES301 Strength of Materials 2 2.00EC262 Shipboard Systems 2 2.00 HE202 English 2 3 3.00EC265 Refrigeration 1.00 MM232 Math for Engineering 2 3 3.000 0 10.00 NS402 Nav Leadership & Ethics 2 2.00PEEL3 PE Elective 3 2 0.50PEEL4 PE Elective 4 2 0.5017 6 18.50

..60..UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMYA-SPLITB-SPLITClass Lab Class LabTERM 9 Hours Hours Credits TERM 9 Hours Hours CreditsDS390 Maritime Business 1.00 ELEC Elective 3 3.00EC264 Naval Architecture 2.00 EM301 Naval Arch (Engineering) 3 3.00HS211 Humanities Sea Project 1.00 ES305 Mech Aspect of ME 2 1.00STINX Internship Report 2.00 ES310 Transport Process 2 3 2 3.500 0 6.00 HC400 Topics in History 3 3.00MC300 Modern World 2 2 3.00PE200 Ship's Medicine 2 1.0014 8 17.50TERM 10 TERM 10EE400 El Mach & Analog Elec 3 2 3.50 EE400 El Mach & Analog Elec 3 2 3.50EM415 Internal Combustion Engr 3 3 3.50 EM415 Internal Combustion Engr 3 3 3.50EM420 Diesel Simulator 3 1.00 EM420 Diesel Simulator 3 1.00EM480 ME Sys Design 3 3 3.50 EM480 ME Sys Design 3 3 3.50EM481 Design Project 1 1 0.50 EM481 Design Project 1 1 0.50HH310 Modern World 3 3.00 HH310 Modern World 3 3.00MES01 MES Option 1 3 3.00 MES01 MES Option 1 3 3.00PEEL3 PE Elective 3 2 0.50 15 12 18.00PEEL4 PE Elective 4 2 0.5015 16 19.00TERM 11 TERM 11EM400 Marine Engineering 2 3 3 3.50 EM400 Marine Engineering 2 3 3 3.50EM410 Marine Refrigeration 3 3 3.50 EM410 Marine Refrigeration 3 3 3.50EM482 ME Design Project 1 0.50 EM482 ME Design Project 1 0.50HH360 Modern American History 3 3.00 HH360 Modern American History 3 3.00MES02 MES Option 2 3 3.00 MES02 MES Option 2 3 3.00NS412 Advanced MM NR Officer 2 2.00 NS412 Advanced MM NR Officer 2 2.00ES411 Machine Design 1 3 3.00 ES411 Machine Design 1 3 3.0017 7 18.50 17 7 18.50

UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY..61.A-SPLITB-SPLITClass Lab Class LabTERM 12 Hours Hours Credits TERM 12 Hours Hours CreditsDB230 Management 3 3.00 DB230 Management 3 3.00DN410 Advanced Firefighting 1 1 1.50 DN410 Advanced Firefighting 1 1 1.50EE401 Digital Elec & Instru 2 2 2.50 EE401 Digital Elec & Instru 2 2 2.50EM470 License Seminar 3 1.00 EM470 License Seminar 3 1.00EM483 ME design Project 3 1 2 1.00 EM483 ME design Project 3 1 2 1.00MES03 MES Option 3 3 3.00 MES03 MES Option 3 3 3.0010 8 12.00 10 8 12.00Total Credits 174.50 Total Credits 174.50The Marine Engineering Systems programallows a midshipman to choose from a groupof specialty option courses, or minor tracks,which address the sub-specialties of marineengineering. The availability of specific optiontracks will depend on midshipman interest.The option course groups (minors) that may beoffered for the Class of 2009 include:Aeronautical EngineeringAdvanced Engineering MathGas TurbinesAeronautical EngineeringAutomation and ControlComputation Fluid MechanicsMM360EM425EM427EE402ES428Electrical Engineering / Power ControlsAdvanced Engineering MathPower ElectronicsPower System DesignsMM360EE403EE404Automation and ControlEnvironmental EngineeringEnvironmental ChemistrySolid Waste ManagementAir and Water Pollution ControlHazardous Waste ManagementLNG Design and OperationsMath/Science ElectiveLNG Design and OperationsGas TurbinesLNG SafetyNaval ArchitectureEE402MC340ES430ES431ES432EM425Math/Science Elective Form and Stability(substitutes for Naval Architecturefor Engineers)EM303Resistance and Propulsion EM441Ship StructuresIntroduction to Ship DesignMarine DynamicsNuclear EngineeringAtomic PhysicsAdvanced Thermal ScienceIntroduction to NuclearScience and EngineeringNuclear EngineeringMechanical SystemsMath Science ElectiveMachine Design IMachine Design IISolid Modeling/FiniteElement AnalysisVibrationsEM442ES420EM444MP320ES400ES420ES421ES411ES412ES413ES410

..62..UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMYOffshore EngineeringIntroduction to OceanographyOcean EngineeringOffshore Power SystemsMC370EM480EM481Offshore Oil Drilling and ProductionEM482An important element in the MarineEngineering Systems program is the designexperience that is interwoven throughout fouryears, culminating in a major design project insenior year. The student participates as part ofa team tasked with the design of a ship powerplant. The project is spread over two terms andconcludes with the presentation of the finaldesign to a panel of faculty and invitedindustry professionals. The MarineEngineering Systems program is accredited bythe Engineering Accreditation Commission(EAC) of the Accreditation Board forEngineering and Technology (ABET).

Academic Policies and ProceduresUNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY..63.The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy’sacademic regulations and procedures are statedin the Academic Policies Handbook. Eachmidshipman receives a copy of this guide uponentry to the Academy and is responsible forunderstanding its contents.The following is a summary of theHandbook’s most important provisions.GradingThe Academy uses a letter-grade system witheach letter grade assigned a numerical qualitypointequivalent. The scholastic significance ofthe grades and related quality point equivalentsare reflected in the following table:Letter Quality-PointScale ValueA 4.00A- 3.67B+ 3.33B 3.00B- 2.67C+ 2.33C 2.00C- 1.67D+ 1.33D 1.00P 0.00F 0.00I IncompleteE ExemptW WithdrawalAcademic StatusA midshipman is considered to be proficientfor a grading period if no F grade is received,and the trimester quality point average is 2.000or greater. A midshipman achieves overallproficiency if these requirements are met andthe cumulative quality point average is 2.000or greater with no unresolved F grades. If thesecriteria are not satisfied, a midshipman isconsidered deficient.A fourth class midshipman is permitted toadjust to the academic and regimentalrequisites through a special scale of academicrequirements that increase in each succeedingtrimester grading period of plebe year.Midshipmen who do not fully satisfy theproficiency requirements may be placed, bythe Dean, on academic warning, academicprobation or in some other more significantdeficiency status. Normally, a midshipmanwho is academically deficient has one gradingperiod to regain proficiency.A midshipman failing to meet theacademic standards of the Academy may berecommended by the Dean to theSuperintendent for disenrollment. TheAcademic Dean prepares his recommendationin conjunction with the Academic ReviewBoard.Scholastic RecognitionMidshipmen may earn Scholastic QuarterlyHonor Stars on the following basis:1. Gold Stars are awarded to allmidshipmen who achieve a qualitypoint average of 3.500 or above forone trimester with no course failuresduring that term.2. Silver Stars are awarded tomidshipmen who achieve a qualitypoint average of 3.250 to 3.494 for onetrimester with no course failuresduring that term.Scholastic Honor Ribbons for OutstandingSea Year Performance are given as follows:An Honor Ribbon with Bronze Star isawarded to midshipmen with a quality pointaverage of at least 3.500 for the sea year, nofailing grades and above average Sea Yearperformance reports.1. An Honor Ribbon is awarded to midshipmenwith a quality-point averageof 3.250 up to and including 3.494 forthe Sea Year, no failing grades andabove average Sea Year performancereports.2. Midshipmen who have earned SeaYear ribbons for the first sea periodand become eligible for such ribbons

..64..UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMYafter the second sea period wear asilver star with the ribbon in lieu of asecond bronze star; or wear a bronzestar if only a ribbon was previouslyawarded.Graduation HonorsScholastic Honors at graduation are awardedon the following basis:1. Summa Cum Laude - A midshipmanmust have a cumulative average of atleast 3.750 and finish in the top threepercent of the graduating class.2. Magna Cum Laude - A midshipmanmust have a cumulative average of atleast 3.500 and be in the upper tenpercent of the graduating class.3. Cum Laude - A midshipman musthave a cumulative average of at least3.000 and be in the top 20 percent ofthe graduating class. Honorsdesignations on the diploma will bebased on the cumulative quality-pointaverage at the completion of senioryear.Academic LoadsMidshipmen must carry the trimester credithour load required by their academiccurriculum for each resident trimester and SeaYear period. Special circumstances mayrequire that a midshipman take less than thenormal load, but not less than 12 trimestercredit hours. A midshipman may “overload”and take additional credit hours in a trimester,but this will not reduce the need to take thenormal load in all future trimesters. Consent ofthe Dean is required to overload.Failed CoursesA midshipman who fails a course must eitherrepeat the course in its entirety—the preferredmethod of resolving a failure—or undertake aremedial program.Exclusion from Extracurricular ActivitiesThe Academic Dean may restrict anymidshipman not academically proficient fromparticipation in any sports or extracurricularactivities.SetbacksA midshipman may be set back to asucceeding year group by the Superintendentupon the recommendation of the AcademicDean. Setbacks are granted only when there isa compelling medical, compassionate oracademic circumstance.Advanced StandingFederal law requires that a midshipmancomplete a four-year course of study at theAcademy. Under exceptional circumstances, amidshipman who has finished at least one fullyear of the program is proficient under theacademic standards prescribed in the AcademicPolicies Handbook, and who resigns and laterreapplies for admission, may be grantedadvanced standing. In such cases, thecoursework done at the Academy prior toresignation and subsequently at other collegesand universities will be considered in assigninga returning midshipman to an appropriate yeargroup. Upon reentry, the midshipman is boundby the curriculum, catalog, and regulation ineffect at the time of return.Class Attendance and Excused AbsencesAttendance at all classes at the Academy isrequired unless a midshipman is ill, in aspecial duty status or otherwise granted leaveor liberty by the Commandant.Coursework Taken at Another InstitutionThe Academy may accept transfer credits forcourses taken elsewhere. Courses may beevaluated and may be deemed as anappropriate substitute for an existing course atthe Academy. The midshipman may berequired to substitute an appropriate course tocomplete the number of credits required for aterm All decisions made by the appropriateacademic department are final.Midshipmen are encouraged to seek courseapproval for transfer prior to joining theAcademy, and without exception, not laterthan the end of the first term of the plebe year.All petitions for course exemption requirean official transcript and a course descriptionprovided to the Registrar and appropriatedepartment heads for evaluation.Quality points, or grade for workaccomplished elsewhere, are not included inthe midshipman’s Academy academic record.A maximum of twelve credits, includingAdvanced Placement (AP) credits, may beposted to a midshipman’s record.The Academy has a four-year residencyrequirement that cannot be shortened.

UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY..65.There are no exceptions to this policy andits requirements.Kings Point Scholar ProgramThe Kings Point Scholar Program affordsmidshipmen an opportunity to explore a topicin depth beyond the degree to which it isrepresented in the curriculum.Midshipmen who wish to undertake amajor research project through the Kings PointScholar Program should obtain the sponsorshipof a faculty member for their project. TheOffice of the Dean will explain the program indetail to interested students.The research paper completed through theKings Point Scholar Program should make animportant contribution to the chosen field ofstudy. The research papers are maintained bythe Academy in its Library. Past topics haveincluded oil pollution, deep ocean mining, submarinetankers and the German intermodaltransportation system, and the cruise industry.Completion of the Kings Point ScholarProgram can satisfy a midshipman’s credithour elective requirement for Engineering andMarine transportation majors. MarineEngineering Systems majors may complete theprogram in lieu of the four-course option.Academic AdvisingEach plebe is assigned a mentor, who isavailable through appointment to discuss abroad range of academic issues with amidshipman.There is a midshipman academic officer ineach company who is specifically responsibleto work with students who are experiencingacademic difficulty and to apply the varioussupport systems to specific cases. Theacademic officers work closely with theDirector of the Academic Center forExcellence (ACE).The ACE provides midshipmen with thesupport they may need to achieve their goalsand be successful in their educational pursuit.At the Center, midshipmen can developeffective learning habits that will prove to bebeneficial, not only during their time at theAcademy, but during their sea year and beyondgraduation as well. Faculty members andmentors can refer a midshipman to the Centerwhen they have concerns about their academicperformance. Midshipmen are also encouragedto seek help for self-identified problems andconcerns that they feel might hinder theiracademic success.Each midshipman who comes to the ACEis given individual attention to create apersonal success program based on his or herneeds. In addition, through the Center, tutorialsessions may be set up for both group andindividual sessions. The Center promoteseffective, independent learning to achieve highacademic goals at a school where good timemanagement skills are essential to achieveeducational success.The Academic BoardThe Dean, Assistant Deans, heads of theacademic departments, Commandant,Registrar, President of the Faculty Forum,Chief Librarian, Director of the Waterfront andthe Head, Department of ProfessionalDevelopment comprise the Academic Board.The Board advises the Superintendent onall academic matters, makingrecommendations concerning academic policy,standards, honors and curriculum.Privacy ActsThe Privacy Act of 1974 and the FamilyEducational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974prohibit the disclosure of educational recordsto other persons or organizations withoutwritten consent. Grade reports, transcripts andother information cannot be released toanyone, including parents, other academicinstitutions and employers without suchwritten consent. Notice of consent must befiled with the Office of the Registrar for eachrelease of information.Access to Academic RecordsMidshipmen have access to their ownacademic records, and may request copies.These transcripts are “unofficial” copies anddo not bear the impressed seal of theAcademy. Official, sealed copies are notreleased to midshipmen under anycircumstances. An individual review of anofficial record maintained by the Office of theRegistrar may be made by appointment. The

..66..UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMYOffice of the Dean makes final decisions onquestions arising from such reviews.Graduation RatesThe following statistics indicate the rate ofgraduation at the Academy for classes of 2002to 2010:2002 2003 2004 200579.5% 76.2% 78.9% 77.3%2006 2007 2008 200978.9% 77.4% 78.8% 65.5%2010*75.6% (* estimate)

UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY..67.Academic Departments, Faculty, and CourseDescriptionsNote: For all faculty listings in this section of the catalog, the year when a faculty member joinedthe Academy staff follows each name. Other information includes the individual’s faculty rank,degrees earned, where obtained, professional licenses held, and military affiliation. In adepartment that includes more than one discipline, the faculty member’s area of specialization isindicated.Superscripts used in this listing are:1faculty member has received the Academy’s Vice Admiral Gordon McLintock Award forExemplary Leadership2faculty member has received the Academy’s Sue Alice McNulty Award for DistinguishedTeaching.3faculty member has received the Captain C.A. Prosser Award for Student Service.4faculty member has held command at sea of an unlimited tonnage vessel.This list is current as of June 6, 2011. The courses and descriptions in this section are subject tochange.Index to This SectionEngineering/Pg. 68Humanities/Pg. 82Marine Transportation/Pg. 87Mathematics and Science/Pg. 100Naval Science/Pg. 106Physical Education and Athletics/Pg. 108Office of Professional Development and Career Services/Pg. 111

UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY..68..Department of EngineeringThis department provides the faculty and facilities required to teach theprograms in Marine Engineering, Marine Engineering Systems, andMarine Engineering and Shipyard Management. The department’s chiefresponsibility is to prepare midshipmen for the U.S. Coast Guard licenseexamination in engineering and to educate them as well-prepared marineengineers.The Engineering Department faculty offices are in Fulton Hall, withclassrooms and laboratories in both Fulton and Gibbs Halls. Alllaboratories are high quality and house modern equipment andinstrumentation. There are laboratories for diesel and steam engineering,refrigeration, marine engineering, thermodynamics, materials testing,machine shop, mechanical engineering, welding, electrical machinery,control systems, electric circuits, engine room simulators and graphics.The engineering curriculum reflects the integration of computers,especially personal computers, into the program.DEPARTMENT HEADCAPT David J. Palmer, USMS (1995)B.S., U.S. Merchant Marine AcademyM.S., Polytechnic UniversityPh.D., Polytechnic UniversityLicense: STCW-95 Certified Third AssistantEngineer of Steam, Motor and Gas TurbineVessels, Unlimited Horsepower; NuclearEngineering Officer of the Watch, EngineeringDuty Officer, Navy Nuclear Program.Military: CDR, USNRASSISTANT DEPARTMENT HEADHesham Shaalan, (2005)B.S.E.E., University of HoustonM.E.E., University of HoustonPh.D., Virginia TechRegistered Professional Engineer - State ofTexasPROFESSORSCAPT Douglas B. Brown, USMS (1991)B.S., U.S. Coast Guard AcademyM.S., C.A.S., New York Institute of TechnologyC.A.S., Harvard UniversityLicenses: Chief Engineer of Diesel VesselsUnlimited Horsepower; First AssistantEngineer of Steam Vessels, UnlimitedHorsepowerBoris Butman (1987)M.S., Leningrad Shipbuilding CollegePh.D., Leningrad Water Transport Institute ofTechnologyGabriel-Dumitru Colef (1991)B.E., CCNYM.E.E.E., CCNYPh.D., CCNYRegistered Professional Engineer - State ofNew York

UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY..69.Jose Femenia (1995)Director, Master of Marine EngineeringProgramB.E. (Marine), SUNY Maritime CollegeM.S.M.E., CUNY City CollegeLicense: Third Assistant Engineer of Steamand Motor Vessels, Unlimited HorsepowerRegistered Professional Engineer - State ofNew YorkCDR Raymond F. Gardner, USMS (1998) 1,2B.S., U.S. Merchant Marine AcademyM.S., (M.E.), Polytechnic UniversityLicenses: Chief Engineer, Steam and GasTurbines, Unlimited Horsepower; ThirdAssistant Engineer, Motor, UnlimitedHorsepowerRegistered Professional Engineer - States ofNew York and ConnecticutMukund R. Patel (1997)B.E.E. Sardar UniversityM.E., Gujarat UniversityM.S. (I.E.), University of PittsburghPh.D., Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteRegistered Professional Engineer - State ofPennsylvaniaChartered Engineer, United KingdomSergio E. Perez (1993) 2B.S., VillanovaM.S., SUNY Stony BrookPh.D., SUNY Stony BrookPaul Santamauro (2001)B.S., U.S. Merchant Marine AcademyJ.D., New England School of LawLicense: First Assistant Engineer, UnlimitedHorsepower, Motor Vessels; Third Mate,Steam and Motor Vessels of Any Gross Tons,Oceans.CAPT William J. Sembler, USMS (1991)B.S., U.S. Merchant Marine AcademyM.E. Stevens Institute of TechnologyPhD, Polytechnic Institute of NYULicenses: Chief Engineer of Steam, Motor andGas Turbine Vessels of Any Horsepower;Third Mate, Ocean Vessels of Any GrossTons.Registered Professional Engineer - State ofNew Jersey and New YorkASSOCIATE PROFESSORSMichael R. Ales (2002) 2B.S., U.S. Naval AcademyM.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute & StateUniversityM.B.A., University of Southern MississippiLicenses: Chief Engineer, Stationery PowerPlants, NIULPE (Illinois) RegisteredProfessional Engineer - State of WisconsinMilitary: LT, USNCAPT Elwood C. Baumgart, USMS (2002)B.S., SUNY Maritime CollegeM.E., Stevens Institute of TechnologyLicense: Chief Engineer, Steam, Motor andGas Turbine Vessels, Unlimited HorsepowerWilliam Caliendo (2005)B.E., SUNY Maritime CollegeM.E., Stevens Institute of TechnologyPhD, Stevens Institute of TechnologyLicense: Third Assistant Engineer of Steam,Motor or Gas Turbine Vessels, UnlimitedHorsepower.Registered Professional Engineer - State ofNew YorkNagy Hussein (2007)B.E., Suez Canal UniversityM.S., Howard UniversityPh.D., Catholic University of AmericaLicenses: FAA Commercial Pilot Multi-EngineThird Assistant Engineer; FAA GroundInstructorCAPT Joseph Poliseno, USMS (1990)B.S., U.S. Merchant Marine Academy M.S.,(M.E.), Polytechnic University License: ChiefEngineer of Steam, Motor and Gas TurbineVessels, Unlimited HorsepowerCDR John G. Tuttle, USMS (1996)B.E., SUNY Maritime CollegeS.M., Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyCharter Engineer, Professional EngineersCouncil, United KingdomYvonne Traynham (2000)B.S., University of FloridaM.S., University of New OrleansPh.D., University of New Orleans RegisteredProfessional Engineer - States of Louisianaand MississippiASSISTANT PROFESSORSCAPT Peter Kahl, USMS (2010)B.S., U.S. Merchant Marine AcademyMBA, Hofstra UniversityLicense: Chief Engineer of Motor and GasTurbine Vessels of Unlimited Horsepower;Second Engineer of Steam Vessels ofUnlimited Horsepower

..70..UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMYSteven L. Pike (2011)B.E., SUNY Maritime CollegeLicenses: First Assistant Engineer of Steam,Motor and Gas Turbine, Unlimited HorsepowerQualified in Submarines (Enlisted)LCDR David Pulis, USMS (2010)B.S. U. S. Merchant Marine AcademyM.S., U.S. Merchant Marine AcademyLicense: Third Assistant Engineer of Steam orMotor Unlimited HorsepowerMilitary: LCDR, USNRBrian Leonard (1990)A.A., Mohegan Community CollegeB.S., Southern Illinois UniversityM.S., New York Institute of Technology SeniorReactor Operator, Certified SRO, GeneralElectric Co.Military: MM1 (SS), USNRaymond L. Mathewson (2006)B.E., SUNY Maritime CollegeM.S., Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyEngineers Degree, Ocean Engineering, MITINSTRUCTORSMario A. Fristachi (2011)B.E., SUNY Maritime CollegeM.E., CUNY City CollegeJ.D., St. Johns University School of LawLL.M. NYU School of LawLicense: Second Assistant Engineer of Steamor Gas Turbine Vessels, UnlimitedHorsepower; Third Assistant Engineer,Unlimited HorsepowerTECHNICIANSEngineering Laboratories SupervisoryEngineer:Mr. Richard C. Crook (2008)B.S., U.S. Merchant Marine AcademyLicense: USCG Third Assistant Engineer,Steam or Motor, Unlimited HPMilitary: LT, USNRHoward Cohen (1978)RCA Electrical Engineering Technology SchoolLicense: FCC Amateur RadioRaymond Granville (2009)Relevant Coursework, Licensures andCertifications: HTA School (U.S. Navy)Master Training Specialist, USNCertified Welder Plumbers UnionCertified to Operate Generators, USNJoseph Kass (1982)A.S., CUNY Licenses: Second Class PowerEngineer - State of New York; CertifiedWelder; Certified Welding Instructor; CertifiedWelding Inspector.PROFESSORS EMERITICAPT Moses W. Hirschkowitz, USMS (Ret.)(Engineering: 1949-1995)B.M.E., ClarksonM.E.E., New York UniversityLicenses: Chief Engineer of Steam and MotorVessels, Unlimited Horsepower; NuclearReactor Operator -N/S SAVANNAH.Registered Professional Engineer - State ofNew YorkWalter M. Maclean(Engineering: 1987-1995)Diploma, U.S. Merchant Marine AcademyB.S.M.E.,M.E.,D.E., California (Berkeley)Licenses: Chief Engineer of Steam Vessels,Unlimited Horsepower.Registered Professional Engineer - State ofCaliforniaCAPT Robert T. Madden, USMS (Ret.) 2(Engineering: 1970-2001)B.S., U.S. Merchant Marine AcademyM.S., Stevens Institute of TechnologyLicense: Chief Engineer of Steam and MotorVessels, Unlimited HorsepowerMilitary: CDR, USNR (Ret.)CDR James A. Harbach, USMS (Ret)B.S., U.S. Merchant Marine AcademyM.E., Cornell Engineer, Polytechnic UniversityLicenses: First Assistant Engineer (Steam),Unlimited Horsepower; Third AssistantEngineer (Diesel), Unlimited Horsepower.Registered Professional Engineer - State ofNew Jersey

UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY..71.Note: Sea Year courses (with ECprefix) appear at the end of thiscourse listing.KP100 Maritime ProfessionalStudies Credits: 4This course has two objectives: tointroduce the midshipman to thebasic knowledge and skills ofnautical science and marineengineering that are required of allofficers in the merchant marine; andto expose the mid- shipman toenough of the basics of the twoprofessional disciplines to allow aninformed decision on which majorto select. Topics covered in nauticalscience include the economic role ofthe merchant marine, merchant shiptypes, shipboard terms, dimensions,personnel organization, shipconstruction nomenclature, mooringwith lines, mooring with groundtackle, and practical labs in knots,splices, and hitches for the bosunchair and stage. Topics covered inmarine engineering include mainpropulsion shafting and bearing,types of propellers, energyconversion, heat transfer,components and cycle of steamplants, gas turbines, cycles ofinternal combustion engines,components of diesel propulsion,comparison of propulsion plants,components of hydraulic steeringgear, and practical labs in the use ofbasic hand tools and pipe fitting.Prerequisite: none3 class hours a week2 laboratory hours a weekEE120 Introduction toElectrical EngineeringCredits: 2.5This course covers the electricalprinciples necessary forunderstanding the electrical powersystem operation, testing,maintenance and trouble shootingprocedures practiced aboard ships. Itdevelops the basic understanding ofelectrical machines, batteries,controls, protection and safety.Prerequisite: KP1002 class hours a week2 laboratory hours every otherweekEE300 Electric CircuitsCredits: 2.5This course covers the concept ofresistance, Ohm’s Law, power, DCcircuit analysis, Kirchoff’s VoltageLaw, Kirchoff’s Current Law meshand nodal analysis, networktheorems, transient RC, RL andRCL circuits, resonance, AC circuitanalysis, Ac power, power factor,power factor corrections, lineartransformer, three-phase circuits.Prerequisites: MM232 orMM2302 class hours a week2 laboratory hours every otherweekEE400 Electric MachinesCredits: 3.5Theory, analysis, and applications ofmotors and generator actions, transformersand their operation, ACmotors (three-phase and singlephase), stepper motors, synchronousmotors and generators, DC motorsand generators, control systems,discrete process control, PLC’s,power electronic converters, and ACand DC motor drives. Correctprocedures for the operation ofmarine electric plant and electricmachinery design considerations arestressed.Prerequisite: EE3003 class hours a week2 laboratory hours every otherweekEE401 ElectronicsCredits: 2.5Theory, analysis, and applications ofelectronic circuits. diodes and diodecircuits, BJT and FET transistors,DC biasing and AC analysis. Logicgates, Boolean algebra, Karnaughmaps, flip-flops, counters, registers.Computer construction andoperation. Elements of feedback,operational amplifiers, active filters.Design of electronic devices andsystems.Prerequisite: EE3002 class hours a week2 laboratory hours every otherweekEE402 Automation and ControlCredits: 3Introduction to various controlcriteria and methods of control.Control system analysis includes thestudy of: Laplace transforms;transfer functions; block diagrams;analysis of physical systems;computer modeling; systemresponse; controllers; stability andtracking; error analysis; root locusanalysis; design of feedback controlsystems; and frequency response.ElectivePrerequisite: MM232 or MM230EE3003 class hours a weekEE403 Power ElectronicsCredits: 3Fundamentals of modern powerelectronic switching devices andtheir uses for control of AC and DCsystems. Rectifiers, phase-controlledrectifiers, inverters, converters, DCchoppers, AC and DC machinesdrives.ElectivePrerequisite: MM3603 class hours a weekEE404 Power System Designand Analysis Credits: 3Application of the skills acquired inmathematics, physics andengineering sciences for the designof electrical power systems,incorporating the generation,distribution and utilization ofelectrical energy. Particular

..72..UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMYemphasis is given to developing theprinciples of designing the marinepower system.ElectivePrerequisite: EE300 and EE4003 class hours a weekEE801 Guided Research inElectrical EngineeringCredits: 3Individual project in electricalengineering involving literaturesearches, analysis, design orapplication. Expected at the end ofthe project is a thesis-like reportwhich can be published as a paperor presented to an interestedaudience.Prerequisite: Enrollment inMES Program, EE OptionTrack.EG100 Engineering GraphicsCredits: 2This course will cover mechanicaldrawing, sketching and CAD as itrelates to the maritimeindustry. The primary focus will beon the use of a CAD program inorder to prepare students forcompleting sea projects and upperlevel courses that requiredrafting. Coverage will includemulti-view projections, pictorials,section views and auxiliarydrawings; also, flow diagrams,dimensioning, tolerancing andfasteners.1 class hour a week2 laboratory hours a weekEG111 Engineering Shop 1Credits: 1An introduction to the principlesand safe practices of basic machinetool operation and metals fitting andjoining as found aboard merchantships. The course treats thepreparation and use of cutting toolsused in drilling, turning, facing,shouldering, and threading of workpieces. The course also includes abasic introduction to common metaljoining and cutting processes,including shielded metal arcoxyacetylene welding and cutting,brazing and soldering, andwelding/joining/cutting equipmentand consumables. The courseprepares midshipmen for the firstsailing period and lays the basicfoundation for more extensivedevelopment of metal cutting andjoining.Prerequisite: KP1003 laboratory hours a weekEG211 Engineering Shop 2Credits: 1A continuation of metal cutting andjoining theory and practiceemployed in merchant shipfabrication and repair operations.Emphasis is on the theory and safepractices of plasma; gas metal; andtungsten arc welding, oxyacetylenewelding, brazing, cutting and flamespray metal surfacing. U.S. CoastGuard and American Bureau ofShipping technical standards aretreated. The course also incorporateslathe and tool room machinepractices including plain and taperturning, chucks and chucking,knurling, internal and externalthreading and milling machineoperations.Prerequisite: EG1113 laboratory hours a weekEG 300 Steel Maintenanceand Repair in the MarineEnvironment Credits: 3An introduction to marinematerials and maintenance andrepair processes applied on boardship and in shipyards. Expandsthe student’s knowledge ofwelding, industry practices,joining, measurement andinspection by emphasizingphysical fundamentals andpersonal skills. Topics alsoinclude repair and maintenanceprocesses and procedures.2 class hours a week3 laboratory hours a weekPrerequisites: EG211 andES200EM100 Introduction to MarineEngineering Credits: 3.5A survey of merchant propulsionplants, i.e., fossil-fueled steamturbine, diesel engine and gasturbine. Basic engine construction,operating principles and supportsystems of each propulsion type arecovered. Basic principles of pumps,steering gears and refrigerationsystems are also presented. Thecourse is offered in preparation forthe first sailing period and preparesmidshipmen for their futureconcentration in the MarineEngineering curriculum.Prerequisite: KP1003 class hours a week2 laboratory hours every otherweekEM200 Marine Engineering 1Credits: 3.5This course will cover varioustopics related to marine engineering.An emphasis will be placed on theclassification and construction ofmain and auxiliary boilers; pumpperformance; diesel engines;centrifugal, rotary, and reciprocatingpumps; and air compressors.Prerequisites: EM1003 class hours a week2 laboratory hours every otherweekEM300 Principles of NavalArchitecture Credits: 3This course will cover theengineering fundamentals requiredfor a practical understanding ofnaval architecture, including statics,engineering materials, and strengthof materials; ship geometry anddefinitions; ship form andhydrostatic properties; initial andoverall stability; trim; damagedstability, floodable length, and shipstrength.

UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY..73.Prerequisites: MP120 andMM1203 class hours a weekEM301 Naval Architecture forMarine EngineersCredits: 3This course will cover shipgeometry and definitions: ship form,hydrostatic properties, initial andoverall stability; trim; damagestability, floodable length, shipstrength and structure, resistanceand propulsion, ship control, andfundamentals of ship design.Prerequisite: ES301Corequisite: ES3103 class hours a weekEM302 Mechanical Aspects ofMarine EngineeringCredits: 3.5Application of engineeringmechanics, materials engineeringand strength of materials to thedesign and selection of machineelements as components of marineengineering systems. Fasteners,joint connections, springs, bearings,gears, shafts and power transmissionsystems components are some of theelements considered.Prerequisites: ES200 andES3013 class hours a week2 laboratory hours every otherweekEM303 Ship Form and StabilityCredits: 3Coefficients of Form, lines, centers.capacities, hydrostatic calculations,trim intact stability, floodablelength, damage stability, launchingcalculations, regulatory rules.Introduction to ApplicationSoftware.ElectivePrerequisites: MM130 andMP1012 class hours a week2 laboratory hours a weekEM400 Marine Engineering 2Credits: 3.5A core course which detailsoperations and controls of pumps,boilers and turbines. Positivedisplacement and non-positivedisplacement pumps areinvestigated as to head versecapacity operating characteristics,shaft seals, and Net Positive SuctionHead. The boilers are investigatedwith respect to regulations, designand operating procedures. Impulseand reaction turbines areinvestigated to the theory ofoperation and characteristicoperating curves.Prerequisites: ES210, ES100and EM2003 class hour a week3 laboratory hours every otherweekEM401 Marine Engineering forMarine Engineering SystemsCredits: 3.5A core course which details design,operations and control of boilers,turbines and assorted marineauxiliary equipment. Piping systemdesign is covered. The boilerauxiliaries are investigated withrespect to regulations, design andoperating procedures. Impulse andreaction turbines are investigated tothe level of theory, design, operationand performance characteristic.Prerequisites: EM200, ES210,ES301, and ES3103 class hours a week3 laboratory hours every otherweekEM402 Marine Engineering 2for Marine EngineeringSystems Credits: 3.5Design and Operation ofevaporators, control valves, boilerfuel and combustion air systems,boiler combustion control andfeedwater regulation, steamturbines, gas turbines and hydraulicsteering gear systems. This is arequired course for MarineEngineering Systems majors.Prerequisites: ES210, ES100,and EM2003 class hours a week3 laboratory hours every otherweekEM403 Marine Engineering 2for Marine Engineering andShipyard ManagementCredits: 3.5This course covers the design andoperation of evaporators, pumps andpiping systems, control valves andboiler fuel and combustion airsystems, boiler combustion controland feedwater regulation, steamturbines and hydraulic steering gearsystems. This is a required coursefor Marine Engineering andShipyard management majors.Prerequisites: EM210 andES1003 class hours a weekEM410 Marine RefrigerationCredits: 3.5This course will cover varioustopics related to marine refrigerationand air conditioning including cycleanalysis, compressor constructionand performance, heat exchangeconstruction and performance,system controls, psychrometrics,refrigerant characteristics andrecovery, and the calculation ofheating and cooling loads.Prerequisites: ES3103 class hours a week3 laboratory hours every otherweekEM415 Internal CombustionEngines Credits: 3.5Study of theoretical and operationalcycles of diesel engines; engineperformance and selection criterion;

..74..UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMYfuel systems, lubrication systems;cooling systems; starting andreversing systems; governorsystems; engine fuels, fuel injection;systems lubricants; manufacture anddesign of engine components;crankcase explosions; dynamicbalancing of engine running gear.Prerequisite: ES3103 class hours a week3 laboratory hours every otherweekEM420 Engine RoomSimulator Credits: 1Engine Room Simulation-basedtraining is designed to enhance thepotential third engineer’s skills toproperly make all the decisions thatare necessary to operate a largehorse- power engine room in a safeand effective manner. As thetraining progresses, machinerycasualties are implemented in whichthe student must simultaneously findalternative means of operating theengine room while troubleshootingand correcting the casualty. Tuningof PID controllers will also beincluded.Prerequisites: EM200 andEM4153 laboratory hours a weekEM425 Gas TurbinesCredits: 3The Brayton cycle application to gasturbine power cycles, heat balance,turbine and compressor flow passages,gas turbine design,construction, operation andmaintenance, application to marinedrives.Prerequisites: ES310 andES3013 class hours a weekEM426 Compressible FlowCredits: 3An introductory course incompressible flows concentrating inaeronautical engineeringapplications. This course coversnormal and oblique shocks, Prandtl-Meyer expansions, Fanno flow,Rayleigh flow, shock reflection,super- sonic lift and drag, nozzles,diffusers and the method ofcharacteristics for nozzle design.ElectivePrerequisites: ES3103 class hours a weekEM427 AeronauticalEngineering Credits: 3An introductory course inaeronautical engineering. The firsthalf of this course concentrates onpractical aspects of flight, history offlight, lift, forms of drag, transitionto turbulence, parametric equationsfor airfoil performance, dragdivergence, the effect of airfoilgeometry on performance,supersonic flight, aircraftperformance, NACA sections,ground effects and stability. Thesecond half of the course focuses onmore theoretical topics like streamand potential functions, basic planepotential flows, superposition andcirculation.Elective3 class hours a weekEM430 Diesel MaintenanceCredits: 2Teardown of diesel engines tosurvey work required for a completerepair report. Data taken duringteardown and rebuilding includescylinder wear, ring wear, pistonclearances, bearing clearances, andcrankshaft alignment. Includescomplete rebuilding and finalassembly of engine. Analysis ofmaintenance problems and causesare made for each engine studied.Prerequisites: EM4154 laboratory hours a weekEM441 Resistance andPropulsion Credits: 3Fundamentals of resistance,dimensional analysis, series andstatistical approximation methods,Froude’s laws, power estimation,model testing, interaction of shipand propeller, propeller theory anddesign, Propeller selection.Introduction to NAVCAD or otherresistance and propulsion software.ElectivePrerequisites: ES310 andMM3323 class hours a weekEM442 Ship StructuresCredits: 3This course will cover the analysisof loads and responses of shipstructure (including hull girderbending), stiffened and unstiffenedplates, rings, midship sectiondesign, introduction to regulatoryrules, and the use of structuralprograms.ElectivePrerequisites: ES3103 class hours a weekEM443 Introduction to ShipDesign Credits: 3Concept and preliminary designtechniques incorporating ownersrequirements, economicconsiderations into a balanced shipdesign. Mathematical modeling,ships characteristics, generalarrangements, hydrostatic anddynamic considerations, stability,structures, and propulsion Use ofsynthesis, hydrostatic,hydrodynamic and CAD software.ElectivePrerequisites: EM303, EM441,and EM4422 class hours a week2 laboratory hours a weekEM444 Marine DynamicsCredits: 3Theory of water waves, spectralanalysis of ocean waves, shipmotions in regular and irregularwaves, maneuvering coursekeeping. Use of sea-keeping and

UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY..75.maneuvering software.Prerequisites: MM3323 class hours a weekEM450 Ocean EngineeringCredits: 3Introduction: overview of oceanengineering; ocean environmentoceanfloor, ocean currents, tides,waves, ice; offshore structures-typesof structures, wave forces onstructures, wind and current forceson structures, off- shore pipelines;coastal processes and structurestypesof structures, wave refraction,diffraction and reflection, wave runup,wave forecasting, sedimenttransport and scour, dredging;underwater systems-diving and lifesupport,pressure vessels,submarines, remotely operatedvehicles, habitats, energy systemsinstrumentation for oceanapplications; environment, safety,and ethics.ElectivePrerequisites: ES310 andMC3703 class hours a weekEM451 Offshore PowerSystems Credits: 3Fundamentals of modern powerelectronic switching devices in theiruses for control of AC and DCsystems- rectifiers, phase controlrectifiers, inverters, converters, DCchoppers, AC and DC machinecontrollers; fundamentals of powerhydraulics- pumps, actuators,hydraulic system components,energy evaluation in hydraulicsystems, hydraulic system designand circuit analysis.ElectivePrerequisites: EE3003 class hours a weekEM452 Offshore Oil Drillingand Production Credits: 3The hydrocarbon production chain;hydrocarbon production history; offshorerecovery systems; typicalproduction and process systems;anatomy of an oil well; fielddevelopment issues-geographical,economic, environmental,cultural/political; hazards and riskmanagement.ElectivePrerequisites: EM4503 class hours a weekEM453 Port DevelopmentCredits: 3Layout and design of theinfrastructure for watertransportation-harbors, channels andports. Nature of water movement;problems in designing for thecoastal environment; features ofharbors sites; structures andplanning the design of portfacilities; economics andregulations; infrastructure modeling.EM481 Marine EngineeringSystem Design Project 1Credits: 0.5First phase of the design project forMarine Engineering Systemsmajors, Students design teamscomplete trade-off studies related tomarine power plants and systems.Corequisite or Prerequisite:EM480 and EM4151 laboratory hour per weekEM482 Marine EngineeringSystem Design Project 2Credits: 0.5A continuation of the design projectfor Marine Engineering Systemsmajors, Students design teams beginthe design of systems for a marinevehicle including designcalculations, equipment selection,and preparation of specificationsand drawings.Prerequisite: EM4811 laboratory hour per weekEM483 Marine EngineeringDesign Project 3 Credits: 1Completion of the design of thesystems for a marine vehicleincluding design calculations,equipment selection, andpreparation of specifications anddrawings. Presentation of the finalproject to a faculty and industrypanel. Prerequisite: MarineEngineering Systems Design.Elective Prerequisites: EM450Prerequisites: EM4822 laboratory hours a week3 class hours a weekEM460 Thermal Analysis ofMarine Power PlantsCredits: 3The application of thermodynamics,fluid mechanics and heat transfer tothe design of marine power plantsand systems. The course will coverthe analysis of steam, diesel and/orgas turbine power plants andassociated auxiliary systems.Prerequisites: ES310 andEM4002 class hours a week2 laboratory hours a weekEM461 Mechanical & ThermalAspects of Marine EngineeringCredits: 3Application of engineeringmechanics, materials engineering,strength of materials andthermodynamics to the design andselection of machine elements, ascomponents of marine engineeringsystems. Power plant cycles as wellas components are studied.Fasteners, bearings gears, shafts andpower transmission systemscomponents are some of theelements considered.Prerequisites: ES200, ES301,and ES3103 class hours a week

..76..UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMYEM470 Marine EngineeringLicense Seminar Credits: 1This course focuses on the finalpreparation of marine engineeringlicense candidates. It stresses theimportance of environmentalprotection and the variousinternational and U.S. lawsmandating the minimizing ofpollution by ship and, in particular,those aspects under the directcontrol of marine engineers. It alsofocuses on enhancing the thirdassistant engineer candidate’sexamination-taking skills andreinforcing the knowledge necessaryto successfully pass the finalcomprehensive assessmentexamination in the program ofstudy, the U.S. Coast Guard ThirdAssistant Engineer examination.Prerequisites: All otherrequired Marine Engineering(EM) courses3 class hours a weekEM480 Marine EngineeringSystems Design Credits: 3.5The application of the engineeringsciences to the design of marineengineering power plants and theirassociated systems and equipment.Steam power plant heat balances;piping system design; design andsizing of reduction gears; shaftingsystem design; designconsiderations of pumps,compressors, and turbines.Prerequisites: EM200 andEM3103 class hours a week 3laboratory hours every otherweekEO210 Materials andProcesses for MarineTechnology Credits: 2.5An introduction to marine materialsand maintenance/repair processesand procedures applied aboard shipand in shipyards, to expand thestudent’s knowledge of machining,tool practices, joining, measurementand inspection by emphasizingphysical fundamentals.Prerequisites: EM100 andEG1112 class hours a week3 laboratory hours a weekEO301 Electrical TechnologyCredits: 4.5This course, limited to MaritimeOperations and Technology (MOT)majors, covers the electricalengineering principles associatedwith theories, design, operation andmaintenance of shipboard electricalsystems. Topics covered include ACand DC circuit theory, measurementand instrumentation, magnetism,transformers, electronics, electricalmachinery, power electronics, fuelcells, automation and control, andregulatory standards.Prerequisites: MC1304 class hours a week2 laboratory hours a weekEO401 Ship SystemsOperations Credits: 2.5This course, limited to MaritimeOperations and Technology (MOT)majors, provides an in-depthknowledge of the engineeringprinciples, construction, operationsand maintenance of shipboardengineering systems other than theprimary propulsion systems. Topicscovered include hydraulics,refrigeration and ventilation (HVAC),deck machinery, evaporators, compressedair systems, and othergeneral engineering subjects.Knowledge acquired in this course isintended to help prepare students forsupervisory positions in seagoingand shoreside engineeringoperations.Prerequisites: EM1002 class hours a week 2laboratory hours every otherweekEO402 Auxiliary PropulsionMachinery Credits: 3.5This course, limited to MaritimeOperations and Technology (MOT)majors, provides an in-depthknowledge of the engineeringprinciples, construction, operationsand maintenance of the engineeringsystems that support the engineeringsystems that support the operationof modern, large-scale diesel andsteam propulsion machinery. Topicsinclude principles ofthermodynamics, heat balances, fueland lube oil systems, heatexchangers, bearing theory andconstruction, starting systems, andboiler and jacket water treatment.Knowledge acquired in this courseis intended to help prepare studentsfor supervisory positions inseagoing and shoreside engineeringoperations.Prerequisites: EM1003 class hours a week2 laboratory hours every otherweekEP200 ManufacturingProcesses Credits: 2.7Introduces manufacturing processesapplied by shipyards and othermanufacturing enterprises andexpands the students’ knowledge ofmachining, joining, forming,casting, forging, and corrosionprotection by emphasizing theirphysical fundamentals. Topics alsoinclude modern shipyard productionprocesses and procedures. ForMarine Engineering and ShipyardManagement majors only.Corequisite: ES200Prerequisites: EM100 andEG1112 class hours a week1 laboratory hour a weekEP300 Engineering ShipOperations Credits: 3Introduces the basic managerial andeconomic principles of operations ofa ship as an engineering system.Topics include: functions andresponsibilities of the onboardengineering crew and shore-side

UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY..77.management; preventivemaintenance and repair systems;statutory and classificationrequirements for ship operations;economics of ship operations,maintenance and repair;introduction to ship- yards,including location, layout,equipment and productionprocesses; ship engineering anddesign; shipyard repairs, overhaulsand conversions.Prerequisites: EM1003 class hours a weekEP301 Shipyard InternshipCredits: 3Each midshipman enrolled intoShipyard and Marine EngineeringManagement Program mustsatisfactorily complete a six-weekinternship assignment at a shipyardor at a related facility as arequirement for graduation. Theobjectives of the internship includelearning procedures and obtainingpractical skills in specific areas ofshipyard operations andmanagement, improving the midshipman’spotential by exposure tothe practical management functions,and collecting data for a capstonedesign project to be completedduring the Senior Class year. Theinternship is performed prior to thesenior year. It is open formidshipmen enrolled into Shipyardand Marine EngineeringManagement Program.Prerequisite: EP300EP310 Engineering EconomicsCredits: 3Introduces economic logic andquantitative methods to provide abasis for engineering decisionmakinginvolving capital investmentand cost effectiveness. Topicsinclude cost estimating in shipoperations and in shipyards, projectevaluation and selection, economicdecision-making, time factor ofmoney, risk and uncertainty,depreciation, replacement policy,and tax considerations. Practicalapplications to ship design,operations and construction arepresented as case studies.Prerequisites: DB2103 class hours a weekEP400 Engineering ProjectManagement Credits: 3Introduces the midshipmen to thefundamentals of management ofengineering projects related to shipoperation, ship production andrepair. The subjects includeclassification of projects,organizational structure andcontracts; ship and machinerydesign process, design spiral anditerative process; design teams anddecision- making process, practicalapplication, methods and models;project estimating; work breakdown,planning and scheduling;computerized net- work schedulingsystems; project monitoring andupdating; project cost control.Practical experience in evaluation,calculation and justification ofproject decisions is gained whileworking on an individualassignment and as a member of acapstone design team.Prerequisites: EP310 andEP3013 class hours a week1 laboratory hour every otherweekEP401 Shipyard ProductionManagement Credits: 3.5Introduces students to thefundamentals of management ofmanufacturing enterprises involvedin ship construction and repair, andin fabrication of ship components,equipment and spare parts. Thesubjects include classification ofshipyards; modern ship productionmethods; process design andimprovement; production control,planning and scheduling;management organization andstructures; computer basedintegrated management systems;labor and productivity management;quality assurance management;plant operations; productions;production cost control; capacityanalysis. Practical experience isgained in case studies and indevelopment of the capstone designproject.Prerequisite: EP300, EP200and EP4003 class hours a week1 laboratory hour every otherweekEP440 Dry Dock Design andOperation Credits: 3This course will cover the topicsrequired for a practicalunderstanding of the operation ofdry docks and their design. Thevarious types of drydockingfacilities will be described, as wellas the management of the dockingevolution from both the shipoperator’s and docking facility’sperspective.ElectivePrerequisites: ES105, andEM3013 class hours a weekEP450 Computer-IntegratedManufacturing Credits: 3This course, for Marine Engineeringand Shipyard Management majorsonly, introduces the basic principlesof computer-integratedmanufacturing (CIM) with a specificemphasis on shipyard production.This course is taught by a team ofinstructors with a combination oflectures on theoretical subjects andtwo design projects. The lecturetopics include fundamentals of CIM,components and methods, andpractical applications in theshipyard. The objectives of thedesign projects are for the student tolearn the procedures and obtain thepractical skills in designing aprogram for numerically- controlled

..78..UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMYmilling machines and for robots.ElectivePrerequisites: ES110, EG211,and EP4013 class hours a weekEP461 Capstone ProjectSeminar 1 Credits: 0.5(For Marine Engineering andShipyard Management majors only.)Introduces the student to thefundamentals of developingengineering projects related to shipoperations, ship production andrepair. Provides the student withlaboratory time and the instructor’sassistance while working on theinitial stage of the capstone project -development of a bidding package,economic evaluation andjustification, project managementstrategy and procedures. Practicalexperience of design management isgained in planning and schedulingthe project activities and inarranging teamwork.1 laboratory hour a weekEP462 Capstone ProjectSeminar 2 Credits: 0.5(For Marine Engineering andShipyard Management majors only.)Introduces the student to thefundamentals of developingengineering projects related to shipoperations, ship production andrepair. Provides the student withlaboratory time and the instructor’sassistance while working on thecapstone project development stage.Typical examples of the tasks aredesign of modernization and/orimprovement proposals, productionprocesses and shipyard capacityanalysis and evaluation. Practicalexperience of design management isgained in planning and schedulingthe project activities and inarranging teamwork.1 laboratory hour a weekEP463 Capstone ProjectSeminar 3 Credits: 0.5(For Marine Engineering and ShipyardManagement majors only.)Introduces the student to thefundamentals of developingengineering projects related to shipoperations, ship production andrepair. Provides the student withlaboratory time and the instructor’sassistance while working on thefinal stage of the capstone project,which includes final project reportdevelopment and preparation ofproject presentation. Practicalexperience of design management isgained in planning and schedulingthe project activities and inarranging teamwork.1 laboratory hour a weekEP801 Resource-DrivenProduction Strategy DesignCredits: 3This course, for Marine Engineeringand Shipyard Management majorsonly, introduces students to themethods of PERT-based analysis ofproduction plans. The principlestopics include: PERT and CPAsystems; task-driven productionschedules; constraints andassumptions; resource-drivenschedules; workforce optimization;and balancing and leveling.Practical design assignments aregiven.ElectivePrerequisites: EP400 andEP4013 class hours a weekES105 Engineering MechanicsCredits: 4This course is an analysis of thesubject of statics anddynamics. The objective is toimpart the understanding of staticsand dynamics with theunderstanding of forces, moments,components of forces, centroids,Theorem of Pappus, truss analysis,moments of inertia, radius ofgyration, kinematics and kinetics ofsystems of particles, and kinematicsand kinetics of rigid bodies. A fullmathematical understanding isexpected.Prerequisite: MP101 andMM130Corequisite: MM1304 class hours a weekES200 Introduction toMaterials EngineeringCredits: 2An introduction to the structure andproperties of solids commonly usedin engineering applications, with anemphasis on atomic, crystalline, andnon-crystalline structures. States ofequilibrium and non-equilibrium insolids and the effects of internalstructure on the physical andmechanical properties of materialsare considered.Prerequisites: MP101 andMC100ES210 Transport Processes 1Credits: 3.5The development of thermodynamicprinciples and concepts. Systems ofunits. First law, conservation ofenergy, mass continuity. Propertiesof pure substances. Ideal and realgases. Second Law, including theCarnot cycle, entropy, availabilityand available energy. Gas-gas andgas-vapor mixtures. Reactivesystems analysis.Prerequisites: MM1303 class hours a week2 laboratory hours every otherweekES301 Strength of MaterialsCredits: 2Stress and strain, thin-walledcylinders, Poision’s ratio, staticallyindeterminate members, thermalstresses and Mohr’s circle. Torsionin shafts. Shear and moment inbeams. Beam deflections. Columns:Euler’s formula and other columnformulas.Prerequisites: ES1002 class hours a week

UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY..79.ES305 Materials EngineeringLaboratory Credits: 1This laboratory will cover tensiontest, as well as compressive,torsional, bending, and impact,destructive materials testing withstatistical evaluation in reporting oftest data. Strain gauge measurement,phase transformation of steels,metallography are also covered.Non-destructive testing andevaluation to include using visual,ultrasonic, dye penetrant andradiographic methods as well ashardness testing is performed. Thecourse relates materials engineeringtesting to industry standards.Prerequisites: ES200 andES301Corequisite: ES3012 laboratory hours a weekES310 Transport Processes 2Credits: 3.5Principles of fluid statics includingmanometry, forces on submergedsurfaces, buoyancy, and stability.Bernoulli’s equation. Reynoldstrans- port equation and flowcontinuity. Incompressible viscousflow including flow in pipes andducts. Similitude. Drag and lift.Introduction to the fundamentallaws of heat transfer. Steady-stateconduction. Fin heat transfer, heatgenerated, transients with smallinternal resistance. Forcedconvection.Prerequisites: ES2103 class hours a week2 laboratory hours every otherweekES400 Advanced ThermalScience Credits: 3Application of thermodynamicprinciples to the analysis of internalcombustion engines, gas turbines,and steam power plants. Onedimensional compressible flow,including nozzle flow with normalshocks. Thermal radiation principlesand applications. Heat exchangers.ElectivePrerequisites: ES3103 class hours a weekES401 Thermal SystemOptimization Credits: 3The simulation and optimization ofthermal systems, including gasturbines, air conditioning, steampropulsion. Components aresimulated, using various modelingtechniques, and combined intosystems. The systems are examinedfor operating characteristics andoptimization within a concept.ElectivePrerequisites: EM4803 class hours a weekES410 Vibrations Credits: 3Theory of mechanical vibrations,free and forced vibration of dampedand undamped single degree offreedom systems, naturalfrequencies and critical speeds,instability, dynamic balancingisolation techniques, vibrationtesting and analysis techniques,introduction to modal analysis,introduction to acoustics, humanresponse to vibration and noise.ElectivePrerequisites: MM332 andES301ES411 Machine Design 1Credits: 3Application of mathematics,engineering sciences, and generaldesign factors to the design andanalysis of components used inmarine machinery. Includes factorsin design, stress and deflectionanalysis, dynamic loading, energymethods, stress concentration andfatigue, fracture, and statisticalconsiderations. Basic designpractices for shafting gears, fluidfilm and antifriction bearings, boltedjoints and brakes.ElectivePrerequisites: MM332 andES3013 class hoursES412 Machine Design 2Credits: 3Application of the principlescovered in machine Design I to thedesign of a complete machine, suchas a pump or compressor. Someaspects related to hydraulic designwill be also covered. Each student(either individually or as part of ateam, based on the number ofstudents enrolled in the class) willbe expected to complete a designbased on a specification that will beprovided. Drawings and a detaileddesign report will be required for thedesign, In addition, an oralpresentation will be made duringwhich the design will be described.ElectivePrerequisites: MM332 andES301ES413 Solids Modeling &Finite Elements AnalysisCredits: 3Solids modeling and principles offinite-element analysis: modelpreparation; element types; meshgeneration; restraints; applied loads;dis- placements; strains; stresses;dynamic analysis; evaluation ofresults; optimization. Applicationsrelated to computer-aidedmanufacture and inspection. Eachstudent will submit a projectconsisting of the modeling andanalysis of an original design.ElectivePrerequisites: MM332, ES301,and ES310ES420 Introduction to NuclearPhysics and EngineeringCredits: 3This is a team taught coursecovering Nuclear Physics andNuclear Engineering. The NuclearPhysics portion will cover nuclearstructure, radioactivity andreactions; particle accelerators;binding energy; fission and fusion;

..80..UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMYscattering and attenuations ofradiation; nuclear instrumentation;radiation safety. The NuclearEngineering portion will covernuclear reactor components;reactivity effects and the fissionprocess in reactors; reactordynamics; neutron characteristics;neutron life cycle; delayed neutrons;macroscopic cross sections andmean free path; diffusion lengthsand multiplication factors inreactors; production and loss rateformulas and reactor startupcalculations. Additional itemsinclude: Types of Reactors, NuclearTrends/Data, Fission Process,Fission Products, Distribution ofEnergy due to Fission, Fission YieldCurve, Prompt Neutrons, DelayedNeutrons, Reactor Dynamics,Properties of Neutrons, MacroscopicCross Section, Mean Free Path,Slowing Down and DiffusionLength, Effective MultiplicationFactor, Fermi Age, Buckling,Production and Loss Rate Formulafor Xenon and Iodine, ReactorOperations and expected gagechanges, Calculation for Startup of aNuclear Reactor including CriticalRod Height.ElectivePrerequisites: MP3252.5 class hours a week(average)2 laboratory hours every otherweekEquivalent to MS420ES421 Nuclear EngineeringCredits: 3The application of the engineeringsciences to the operation and designof nuclear power plants includingassociated support systems. Thefollowing topics are explored:Advanced Nuclear Reactorsincluding Weight and Space DesignConsiderations, Combined Cycles,Pressurized Water Reactors, GasCooled Reactors, Boiling WaterReactors, Radioactive Radiation Vs.Thermal Radiation, Neutron LifeCycle, Fission Process, NuclearTrends, Types of Nuclear Reactors,Pressurized Water Reactor: PrimarySystem, Secondary System,Pressurizing System, Main CoolantPump Switching & Thermal DesignLimits, Scram Setpoints, Interlocks,Up Power and Down PowerEvolutions and effects onPressurizer, Primary Relief System,Emergency Cooling System,Discharge System, Reactor Core,Rod Control, Reactor Startup andShutdown, Reactor Scram andDecay Heat Considerations, ReactorPlant Control Panel, EmergencyCooling, Three Mile Island, ReactorPlant Casualties, PrimaryPurification System & ChemistryDesign considerations, HydrogenAddition System, Emergency CoreCooling System and EmergencyShutdown, Primary Shielding andDose Rate.ElectivePrerequisites: ES4203 class hours a weekES423 Advanced InternalCombustion EnginesCredits: 3This elective will be offered to allfirst class midshipmen interested ingaining a deeper appreciation of theinternal combustion engine. Severaldifferent engine combustionapplications will be presented:diesel; spark- ignited; prechamberspark ignited; and gas turbines. Thecourse will have both practical andanalytical components. Some cycleanalysis using MatLab will beperformed to study certain engineapplications. The student will gainan in-depth under- standing of thecurrent state-of-the-art strategies inengine combustion, engineperformance and emissionreduction.ElectivePrerequisites: MM310 orMM3323 class hours a weekES428 Fluid DynamicsCredits: 3An introductory course incomputational fluid dynamics(CFD), with practical applications.The first half of the course coverstheoretical aspects of CFD: theNavier-Stokes, continuity andenergy equations, finite differences,implicit and explicit solutions,analytical and computer solutions ofsimple flows, solution of systems ofequations, Reynolds-AveragedNavier-Stokes models, and meshing.Second half course work willinclude tutorial using commerciallyavailable CFD softwork.ElectivePrerequisites: ES3103 class hours a weekES430 Solid WasteManagement Credits: 3An analysis of solid wastegeneration, collection, salvage, costanalysis, and system design.Emphasis is placed on theengineering considerationsassociated with various options ofdisposal, with a heavy focus onwaste to energy generation.ElectivePrerequisites: MC3403 class hours a weekES431 Air and Water PollutionControl Credits: 3A study of the causes andramifications of air and waterpollution. Design and operationaltechniques to minimize pollution areconsidered. Included are studies ofrelevant physical and chemicalprocesses, including mass-transportand chemical equilibrium.ElectivePrerequisites: MC3403 class hours a weekES432 Hazardous WasteManagement Credits: 3

UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY..81.An analysis of hazardous wastegeneration and current managementpractices. Emphasis is placed onengineering treatment and disposalmethods such as physiochemicalprocesses, biological processes,stabilization and solidification, andthermal methods, as well as landdisposal. Site remediation such asquantitative risk, characterizationand remedial technologies are alsodiscussed.Elective3 class hours a weekES801 Alternative EnergySystems Design Credits: 3This is a system design-basedcourse that focuses on today’spromising zero pollution, alternativeenergy technologies. These includesolar photovoltaic, wind generationand fuel cells. The student developsa fundamental understanding ofeach technology, and is required todevelop in- depth expertise on atechnology, or fact of a technology,of their choice. In addition, thestudent participates in the “handson”construction of the integratedtechnologies, KP Alternative Energysystems. Communication with offcampusrenewable energytechnology companies is required.Prerequisites: None3 class hours a weekSEA YEARFirst Sailing PeriodEngineering CoursesEC110 Machine ShopCredits: 1This course provides practice usingthe lathe skills learned during plebeyear in a shipboard environment.This course consists of thefabrication of a metal project usingthe ship’s tools. As an alternative,midshipmen may providephotographic and technical reportdocumentation of actual projectsfabricated for the ship.EC111 Marine Propulsion1Credits: 2This course is a study of the mainpropulsion machinery, theassociated support systems, and theoperational procedures related to theship’s main propulsion system. Theproject focuses on either mainpropulsion diesel, steam turbine, orgas turbine plants. The objective isto begin developing the skillsnecessary to be a proficientshipboard engineering officer aswell as to provide practical, handsonexperience.EC115 Shipboard Systems 1Credits: 2This course is a study of the ship’sauxiliary machinery, the ship’s supportsystems, and the operationalprocedures related to the ship’smain propulsion system. Thisproject also includes safetyequipment and systems and providesthe midshipman with practicaloperating experiences.Second Sailing PeriodEngineering CoursesEC252 Electrical EngineeringCredits: 1This course studies the electricalsystems on board the ship, includingelectrical generation, distribution,motor control, and lighting. Someknow- ledge of troubleshooting isstudied.EC253 MaintenanceManagement Credits: 1This course focuses on the logisticalsupport of maintaining the ship ingood operating condition, includinginventory management,maintenance and repair activities,and planning shipyard work.EC260 Marine Propulsion 2Credits 2.5Similar to Marine Propulsion 1, butwith focus on steam plants withmore depth of knowledge.EC261 Marine Propulsion 3Credits 2.5Similar to Marine Propulsion 1, withfocus on diesel plants with moredepth of knowledge.EC262 Shipboard Systems 2Credits 2Similar to Shipboard Systems 1, butwith more depth of knowledge.EC264 Naval ArchitectureCredits 2This course is the study of the ship’sstructure and construction. It isdesigned to provide anunderstanding of classification,definitions shipboard construction,trim and stability, materials, andstructural details.EC265 Refrigeration Credits 1This course is the study of the ship’sheating, ventilation, and airconditioning system and the ship’sstores refrigeration system. Itincludes investigating the systemdevices, principles of operation, andthe procedures for maintenance andrepair.First Sailing PeriodDeck CoursesEC120 Marine Engineering forDeck Midshipmen Credits: 1This course is designed to providedeck midshipmen with an overviewof the ship’s mechanical andelectrical systems. The objective isto provide them with enoughknowledge on how the shipfunctions to make them better ship’sofficers. The study focuses onequipment or systems that tend toaffect the operation of the ship.EC121 Marine Engineering forShip’s Officers Credits: 1Similar to EC120, except tailored tothe Ship’s Officer’s program. TheShip’s Officer’s program includesmore engineering, so that themidshipman will be competent to

..82..UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMYfill unlicensed shipboardengineering positions upongraduation as a “Qualified Memberof the Engine Department -QMED.”Second Sailing PeriodDeck CoursesSE257 Marine Engineering forShip’s Officers 2 Credits: 1Similar to EC121, except the projectis more in-depth, and themidshipman is required to spend aminimum of 90 days as an enginecadet.

UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY.. 82..Department of HumanitiesThe department offers two introductory English courses. The first course,in plebe year, gives primary emphasis to composition and introducesmidshipmen to classic works of literature to develop writing skills throughclose reading and critical analysis. A second English course, given in anupper-class year, focuses on literature of various genres and ages, andprovides additional work on composition. Midshipmen have opportunitiesto reflect on the complexities of human life, culture and history, and thepsychology of human conflict and cooperation.During their second sailing period, midshipmen complete aHumanities Project, a long comparative essay that correlates literary,biographical or historical reading with shipboard observations aboutleadership.The English Support Program provides an additional hour of remedialwork in grammar and composition to selected plebes enrolled in English 1.The department offers three history courses. The History of SeaPower, which plebes must take, grounds midshipmen in maritime andnaval history, including the role of sea power during the two 20th centuryworld wars. Sea Power also is designed to reinforce basic writing, criticalreading and speaking skills.The History of the Modern World, offered in an upper-class year,examines key transnational events and issues that have shaped oursocieties.Since USMMA graduates will enter an international transportationindustry, they will find the broad perspective gained from this courseessential to their understanding of the world.Modern American History, also given to upper-class midshipmen,explores the wellsprings of contemporary American life. The coursedescribes the events that have shaped our society since 1945 to seek abetter understanding of the issues we face today.All midshipmen take one course from a grouping entitled Topics inLiterature and History, of non-survey courses, focused on aspects ofliterature, culture, and history. Through analysis of particular topics, thecourses explore the roots, evolution and expressions of cultural systems toexpose students to cultural, historical or literary analysis. Each course hasstrong writing and public speaking components and gives midshipmenresponsibility for facilitating classroom discussion.DEPARTMENT HEADJoshua Smith (2003)(History)A.S., Maine Maritime AcademyM.A., St. Andrew’s UniversityM.A., East Carolina UniversityPh.D., University of MaineASSISTANT DEPARTMENT HEADJeffrey F. Taffet (2002)(History)B.A., Franklin and MarshallM.A., GeorgetownPh.D., GeorgetownPROFESSORSJane Pacht Brickman (1981)(History)B.A., Queens CollegeM.A., Ph.D., CUNY

UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY.. 83 .Laury Magnus (1981)(English)B.A., Brooklyn CollegeM.Phil., Ph.D. CUNYRosanne Wasserman (1991)(English)B.A., IndianaM.F.A., ColumbiaPh.D., CUNYASSOCIATE PROFESSORSHoward L. English, Jr. (2001)(History)B.S., FordhamM.A., FordhamM.B.A., Iona CollegePh.D., FordhamMelanie Ross (2004)(English)A.B., PrincetonPh.D., New York UniversityChristopher R. Trogan (2006)(English)B.A., ColumbiaM.A., ColumbiaM.A., CUNYPh.D., CUNYASSISTANT PROFESSORSJennifer L. Speelman (2011)(History)B.A., Pennsylvania StateM.A., TemplePh.D., TempleGregory F. Sullivan (2006)(History)B.A., University of California, BerkeleyM.A., Yale UniversityPh.D., Yale UniversityPROFESSORS EMERITIArthur L. Donovan(History, 1988-2003)A.B., HarvardM.S., WisconsinPh.D., PrincetonRobert P. Gardella(History, 1977- 2006)B.A., RiceM.S., Ph.D., WashingtonJacques Szaluta 2(History, 1965-2001)B.S., New York UniversityM.A., Ph.D., ColumbiaNote: Sea Year courses (with HSprefix) appear at the end of thiscourse listing.HC200 Chinese CivilizationCredits: 3Introduction to key aspects of thehistorical and contemporary cultureof China. Analysis of geographicalenvironment, population dynamics,spoken and written languages,classical thought and religion, theimperial order, traditional societyand economy, premodern scienceand technology, China’s modernencounters with the West, foreignimperialism in China, the rise ofpower of nationalist and communistmovements, and China’s recentexperiences under state socialism.3 class hours a weekHC201 Studies in ComparativeCulture Credits: 3The social, economic, politicalstructures, and religious andcultural foundations of non-Western societies. Perspectiveson contemporary developmentsin selected areas, focusing on thedistinct historical evolution ofcultures and comparison toWestern developments. Areasvary from year to year.3 class hours a weekHC420 Empires andConsolidated StatesCredits: 3Comparative analysis of twoimportant imperial systems in worldhistory - Rome and Han China.Major themes include politics andgovernment, military strategy andtactics, ideological and religiousrationalization for empire, and theprocesses by which imperialsystems “rise and fall.” Theconsolidation of nation-states of

.. 84..UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMYmodern times, comparing keysocial, political, military, andcultural facets in the emergence ofFrance and Japan in the seventeenthand eighteenth centuries.3 class hours a weekHC425 American Enterprise:Business, Management, Labor& Economic DevelopmentCredits: 3An exploration of the evolution ofthe American economy to enablestudents to understand the moderneconomy and the new workplacethey will encounter. The study ofbusiness, technological innovation,labor and labor relations, as well asissues and debates surroundingAmerican economic developmentand competitiveness.3 class hours a weekHC430 Leadership in ModernTimes: A Biographical andPsycho-Historical ApproachCredits: 3Examination of major figures in thenineteenth and twentieth centuries.The study of biographies fromtraditional and psycho-historicalperspectives. Figures selected forstudy include F. D. Roosevelt,Eisenhower, Clinton, Thatcher,Nightingale, Freud, Gandhi,Malcolm X, MacArthur, and Hitler.3 class hours a weekHC435 The World andAmerican History Credits: 3Topics in American history, fromthe colonial period to the present,set in the context of parallel orcontemporaneous developments inother parts of the world; aspects ofAmerican history seen in a globalperspective.3 class hours a weekHC440 Introduction to CinemaCredits: 3This course introduces cinema as aninternational art form, providingbasic concepts, vocabulary, andexamples of films and directors toenable students to make educatedjudgments about the cross-culturalthemes, values, and pleasures of thefilm.3 class hours a weekHC453 Introduction to IndiaCredits: 3This course provides an introductionto Indian history and civilization.The early development of urbancivilization in the Indus Valley, thedevelopment of Hinduism, thecoming of Islam, and theestablishment of the MughalEmpire, the arrival of the Europeansparticularly the British, theindependence movement and theproblems of the post-independenceera are covered.3 class hours a weekHC455 History of ModernChina Credits: 3This course offers a history of Chinafrom the fall of the Ming to thepresent. Special emphasis will beplaced on nationalism, imperialism,and the rise of the ChineseCommunist Party.3 class hours a weekHE101 English 1 Credits: 3Fundamentals of composition,grammar, critical reading, andanalysis of essays and literature.Expo- sure to research techniquesand forms, including library andInternet. Development ofcommunication skills through oralpresentations, graded essays, andpapers.3 class hours a weekHE202 English 2 Credits: 3Study of literature and composition.Intensive writing, combined withthe study of literary genres throughselected works of drama, poetry,short stories, and novels. Continuedwork in technical writing andresearch.Prerequisite: HE1013 class hours a weekHE110 English SupportProgram Credits: 0An additional hour of English forselected students enrolled in EnglishI. Students will work intensively todevelop writing skills.1 laboratory hour a weekHE301 Literature of the SeaCredits: 3A survey of the greatest writingabout the sea, from Homer and “TheSea- farer,” through Melville andConrad, to Patrick O’Brian andJimmy Buffett. Students share andwrite stories of their own Sea Yearadventures.Elective3 class hours a weekHE302 ShakespeareCredits: 3The study of works and textual andperformance interpretation ofShakespeare’s drama, includinganalysis of his histories, tragedies,comedies, and romances. Theselection includes Richard III,Henry IV (Part I), The Taming ofthe Shrew, As You Like It, AMidsummer Night’s Dream, MuchAdo About Nothing, Twelfth Night,Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, Othello,King Lear, and The Tempest.Elective3 class hours a weekHE400 The Growth of Self inLiterature and filmCredits: 3This course explores the theme ofthe quest for the self, as expressed inliterature and film. Additionally, thecourse focuses on the two similarbut divergent media of literature andfilm as vehicles for dramatizingcharacter and character

UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY.. 85 .development. In literary works,films, and film adaptations, studentswill trace protagonists’ struggleswith their inner demons as well asthe evils of their societies as theymove toward maturity and articulateinner lives. Four of five literaryworks will be examined, both astexts and in film versions oradaptations.Elective3 class hours a weekHE410 War and Peace inLiterature, History and FilmCredits: 3This course studies the culturalcontinuity of war and peace themesfrom the ancient to the modernworld. Since its Homericbeginnings, war literature hascontinued to occupy a sizable placein the literary canon andfolk/popular culture. The course willexamine great works of literatureand film that seek to understand themeaning of war from individual andhistorical frameworks.Elective3 class hours a weekHE420 The Making of theModern Mind Credits: 3This interdisciplinary course focuseson the forces of cultural definitionsat the turn of the twentieth century.The course explores theinterconnections among the arts,literature, and history. The areasstudied will be broken into fourunits: Cubism and Fragmentation;Impact of Freud on the Arts;Existential Response to War and theHolocaust; and African-Americanand Feminists Statements. Thecourse will conclude with aconsideration of the role of art in thetwenty-first century.Elective3 class hours a weekHG401 Public SpeakingCredits: 3This course is designed to developprofessional competency in oralcommunication. Its primaryemphasis is on speech design andspeaking, whether as individualsaddressing professional audiences orin small groups working onproblems or tasks usually performedby investigative teams. The course’slearning tasks culminate in twospeeches given toward the end ofthe term -- one to inform and one topersuade.Elective3 class hours a weekHG402 Public Speaking andTechnical Writing Credits: 3This course is designed to developprofessional competency in oral andwritten communications. Its primaryemphasis is on speaking, whether asindividuals addressing professionalaudiences or in small groups towork on problems or tasks usuallyper- formed by investigative teams.The course’s learning tasksculminate in two speeches giventoward the end of the term -- one atechnical report and one to persuade.Elective3 class hours a weekHH100 The History of SeaPower Credits: 3An introduction to thecircumstances and traditions ofseafaring, the concept of sea powerand its applications, the strategicdoctrines and military history of theU.S. Navy, and the origins andconsequences of federal maritimepolicy in the 20th century.3 class hours a weekHH310 Modern World HistoryCredits: 3This course examines key issues ofthe modern world. It will focus onexploring political, economic and/orintellectual change and the impactof interactions between a number ofdifferent areas of the world. There isa focus on significant transnationalevents over an extended time period.Each instructor will choose a theme,or series of themes, to organize thematerial. This course is not intendedto be comprehensive. Themes mayalso change by term.3 class hours a weekHH360 Modern AmericanHistory Credits: 3This course examines the evolutionof society within the United Statesfrom the end of the Second WorldWar to the present. During the term,mid- shipmen will examine a seriesof key cultural and social changesthat occurred during this period and,when appropriate, will assess thepolitical, economic, demographic,ideological and the internationalcontexts for those changes.3 class hours a weekHH370 Holocaust: ItsHistorical and Ethical MeaningCredits: 3A study of the history and ethicalimplications of the Holocaust. Thecourse includes aspects of Jewishhistory and anti-Semitism, WorldWar II, and German efforts toeliminate the European Jewishpopulation. Beyond the study of thefacts, the course will engagestudents in critical analysis of thepsychological and ethical meaningof these events.Elective3 class hours a weekHH371 Studies in EthicalTheories and IssuesCredits: 3Introduction to theories of ethicalconduct and the practical applicationof theory to difficult political,social, and business dilemmas. Thecourse seeks to stimulate students’moral imagination to raiserecognition of ethical issues.3 class hours a weekHH400 History of the South

.. 86..UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMYCredits: 3This course will explore therelation- ship between the South andmajor events and trends ofAmerican his- tory. A major portionof the course will be devoted tounderstanding the Civil War,military and politically. Studentswill learn what has made the Southa distinctive region and howSouthern history has converged withthe larger history of the UnitedStates.Elective3 class hours a weekHH410 American GovernmentCredits: 3This course focuses on the majorprinciples, structures, and policies ofgovernment in the United States. Inparticular, the Constitution and itsdevelopment , the ways in whichgovernment has changed over thecenturies, and current politicalcontroversies and figures will beconsidered and studied.Elective3 class hours a weekHH420 The U.S. and the ThirdWorld Credits: 3The course will serve asintroduction to key issues andevents in the history of UnitedStates relations with the ThirdWorld. Students will analyze howand why the United States, as aprimary participant in the worldsystem, dealt with events in Asia,the Middle East, and Latin America.Stu- dents will also discuss themodern implications of historicalUnited States actions abroad,exploring how current globalrelationships evolved.3 class hours a weekHH430 The History of LatinAmerican-U.S. RelationsCredits: 3This course will serve asintroduction to key issues andevents in the his- tory of LatinAmerican-United States relations.Students will analyze how and whythe United States has attempted toprotect, control, or serve its southernneighbors. The course also willexamine how Latin Americansresponded to political, cultural, andeconomic initiatives of the UnitedStates.3 class hours a weekHI703 Independent StudyCredits: 3A course of individual study,research, or design on a suitabletopic, with the course syllabus andcontent con- structured under thedirection of a faculty member andapproved by the department head.HI704 Maritime HistoryIndependent StudyCredits: 3A course of individual study,research, and writing based on theleading figures of the maritime field,including Joe Curran, Paul Hall,William Francis Gibbs, MalcolmMcLean, Admiral Alfred ThayerMahan, Samuel Bowditch, orWilliam Webb. Papers will becomechapters in a biographicalcompendium of maritime leaders.HL300 Introduction toConversational SpanishCredits: 3This course is designed to developSpanish-language conversationalskills. Every effort will be made tocreate a homogeneous group, basedon students’ representations of theirprevious exposure to the study ofSpanish, as well as the instructor’sevaluation of each student on thefirst day of class. The level at whichthe course will be taught will reflectstudents’ prior experience. Thecourse focuses on making thestudent con- versant in a variety ofculturally authentic situations likelyto be experienced as a visitor in aHispanic country.Elective3 class hours a weekHL301 IntermediateConversational SpanishCredits: 3This course has been designed forthe student who has already beenexposed to elementary andintermediate Spanish. The focus ofthis course is to enable the learner tofunction in a variety of authenticbusiness and social settings Thecourse will propel the student fromthe “tourist” in language settings toone who begins to feel comfortablein “living” the language in a morevocational and commercialenvironment.Elective3 class hours a weekSEA YEARSecond Sailing PeriodHS211 Humanities Sea ProjectCredits: 1A reading and writing project to becompleted by all midshipmen duringtheir second sailing period.

Department of Marine TransportationUNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY..87 .The department administers the marine transportation program formidshipmen. It is also responsible for major portions of the MaritimeBusiness and the Logistics and Intermodal Transportation curricula. Thedepartment offers courses in three disciplines: Nautical Science, MaritimeBusiness, and Logistics and Intermodal Transportation.Courses are given in the core curriculum to provide midshipmen withnautical science and management skills, as well as a knowledge of thetransportation process necessary for successful careers in the maritimeindustry. The core includes courses in management, law, economics,transportation, logistics, intermodal and port operations, navigation,seamanship, marine safety and meteorology.In addition, the department offers advanced elective courses in relevantareas. These courses can be grouped to give midshipmen a more in-depthexposure to a particular subject area. Students interested in concentratingtheir electives are advised to contact faculty advisors for specificinformation and advice. The department’s administrative and facultyoffices, classrooms and most of its laboratories are located in BowditchHall. The Marine Transportation Department conducts classes innavigation, ship handling and cargo operations in labs and classroomssituated in Bowditch Hall. Integrated Navigation Labs 1 & 2 (INL1 andINL2) each have 16 interactive ownships where each ownship workstationis semi-isolated and has full hydrodynamic capability and includes radar,electronic chart system, physical conning control, and large panelvisualization. Marine Transportation Lab 1 (MTL1) has a capacity for 24students and for training in electronic navigation, electronic chart systems,containership stowage, supply chain management, and liquid cargohandling including LNG. Marine Transportation Lab 2 (MTL2) has acapacity for 18 students for training with electronic navigation, electronicchart systems. Marine Communications Lab (B106) has a capacity for 16students for practice and certification in GMDSS using the latest in fullyintegrated simulation. A seamanship laboratory in Samuels Hall is alsomaintained and operated by departmental faculty. The department provideshands-on training in ship operations utilizing the vessels and docksidefacilities of the Waterfront Activities Department.An important component of deck officer training is achieved throughthe use of a ship’s bridge simulator, located in the Computer AidedOperations Research Facility (CAORF) in Samuels Hall. This full taskbridge simulator offers midshipmen the opportunity to practice bridgeteam management as well as vessel maneuvering under realisticconditions.DEPARTMENT HEADCAPT George Edenfield, USMS, (2003) 4(Marine Transportation)B.S., U.S. Merchant Marine AcademyLicense: Master of Steam and MotorVessels of Any Gross Tons, Oceans(STCW95); Tankerman PIC; Medical PIC; FastRescue Boat: GMDSS Operator/MaintainerASSISTANT DEPARTMENT HEADSCAPT Jon S. Helmick, USMS (1995) 4(Logistics and Transportation)Director, Logistics and IntermodalProgramB.A., University of MiamiPh.D., University of MiamiLicense: Master of Steam, Motor,Auxiliary Sail, and Sail Vessels of Any GrossTons, OceansCAPT Timothy D. Tisch, USMS (2002) 4(Marine Transportation)Assistant Department Head-Nautical SciencesB.S., SUNY Maritime CollegeM.S., U.S. Naval Postgraduate School

..88..UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMYPh.D., U.S. Naval Postgraduate SchoolLicense: Master of Steam or MotorVessels of Any Gross Tons, Oceans(STCW95); GMDSS OperatorPROFESSORSCAPT Fiaz H. Arain, USMS (1991) 4(Marine Transportation)B.S., University of Wales, CardiffM.B.A. (Finance), University ofBridgeportM.S., Ph.D. (Transportation Planningand Engineering), NYU-Polytechnic UniversityLicense: Master of Steam and MotorVessels of Any Gross Tons, Oceans(STCW95)Michael B. Cohn (1978)(Economics)B.A., YeshivaM.A., Ph.D., New York UniversityCDR Dennis Compton, USMS (1981)(Marine Transportation)B.S., M.S., SUNY Maritime CollegeLicenses: Master, Inland Steam orMotor Vessels of Any Gross Tons;Chief Mate of Steam and Motor Vesselsof Any Gross Tons, Oceans(STCW95)CAPT Brian J. Hall, USNRB.S., U.S. Merchant Marine AcademyM.S., SUNY Maritime CollegeLicense: Master Steam or Motor Vessels AnyGross Tons, Oceans (STCW95); TankermanPIC; Medical PIC; Fast Rescue Boat.Military: Captain U.S. Navy (RC)CAPT Douglas A. Hard, USMS (1966) 1,2,4(Marine Transportation)B.S., U.S. Merchant Marine AcademyM.B.A., Pennsylvania (Wharton)M.S., Polytechnic Institute of New YorkLicense: Master of Steam or MotorVessels of Any Gross Tons, Oceans,Military: Captain, USNRCDR Mark E. Huber, USMS (1980) 2(Marine Transportation)B.S., SUNY Maritime CollegeM.S., Long Island UniversityLicense: Master of Steam or MotorVessels of Any Gross Tons, Oceans(STCW95); GMDSS Operator;Tankerman PIC (DL)Gary A. Lombardo (2002)(Maritime Business)B.S., New Hampshire CollegeM.S., University of Southern CaliforniaPh.D., University of OregonCAPT David B. Moskoff, USMS (2001) 4(Marine Transportation)B.S., SUNY Maritime CollegeMIT Masters of Information Technology,American Intercontinental UniversityLicense: Master of Steam and MotorVessels of Any Gross Tons, Oceans(STCW95); GMDSS OperatorCAPT Cynthia L. Robson, USMS (1996) 4(Marine Transportation)B.S., Texas A&M (Texas MaritimeAcademy)M.A., University of Houston (ClearLake)License: Master of Steam or MotorVessels of Any Gross Tons, Oceans;Limited Master Ocean, Sail or AuxiliarySail VesselsCDR Paul J. Zerafa, USMS (1986)(Marine Transportation)B.S., SUNY Maritime CollegeM.S., New York Institute of TechnologyM.S., Long Island UniversityLicense: Master of Steam or MotorVessels of Any Gross Tons, Oceans(STCW95); GMDSS Operator and MaintainerASSOCIATE PROFESSORSCAPT Thomas M. Dorr, USMS (2003) 4(Marine Transportation)B.S, M.S., SUNY Maritime CollegeLicenses: Master of Steam or Motor Vessels ofAny Gross Tons (STCW95); GMDSSOperator: Tankerman PIC (DL & LG)Chang Q. Guan (2002)(Logistics and Transportation)Diploma, Jimei Institute of Navigation,Fujian, P.R. ChinaB.S., SUNY Maritime CollegeM.S., SUNY Maritime CollegePh.D., New Jersey Institute of TechnologyLicense: Third Mate, Unlimited(People’s Republic of China)CDR Stephen C. Hempstead, USMS (2004)(Marine Transportation)B.A., M.A., University of Rhode IslandB.S., Massachusetts Maritime AcademyLicense: Master of Steam or MotorVessels of Any Gross Tons, Oceans(STCW95); GMDSS Operator; Tankerman PIC(DL)

CDR Daniel M. Hunt, USMS (1990) 2(Marine Transportation)B.S. Nautical Science, USMMAM.A. Teachers College, Columbia UniversityLicense: Chief Mate of Steam or MotorVessels of Any Gross Tons, Oceans(STCW95); GMDSS OperatorLCDR Ronald F. Jablonski (1983)(Marine Transportation)B.S. SUNY Maritime CollegeM.S. SUNY Maritime CollegeSecond Mate of Steam or Motor Vessels ofAny Gross Tons, Oceans (STCW95)CDR John F. Ryan, USMS (2005)(Marine Transportation)B.S., SUNY Maritime CollegeM.S., SUNY Maritime CollegeLicense: Master of Steam or Motor Vessels ofAny Gross Tons, Oceans (STCW95); FirstClass PilotCAPT Ann Sanborn, USMS (1993) 2,4(Marine Transportation)B.S., Texas A&M (Texas MaritimeAcademy)J.D., University of HoustonLicense: Master of Steam or MotorVessels of Any Gross Tons, Oceans(STCW95)Member of the Bar - State of TexasASSISTANT PROFESSORSCDR Kelly Curtin, USMS (2010)(Marine Transportation)B.S., University of Southern CaliforniaM.S, SUNY Maritime CollegeLicense: Master Steam or Motor Vessels ofAny Gross Tons, Oceans (STCW95); GMDSSOperator Tankerman PIC (DL)Military: Lieutenant, USNRCDR Preston C. De Jean, USMS (2011)B.S., University of Louisiana at LafayetteJ.D., Southern University Law CenterLL.M. Tax, Golden Gate University – SanFranciscoMember of the Bar: State of LouisianaMilitary: Lieutenant Colonel, Logistician,USAR (Ret.)CDR Kevin Duschenchuk, USMS (2011)(Marine Transportation)B.S., SUNY Maritime CollegeLicense: Master Steam or Motor Vessels ofAny Gross Tons, Oceans (STCW95); GMDSSOperator; Tankerman PIC (DL)CAPT John H. Hagedorn (1996) 2,4(Marine Transportation)B.S., SUNY Maritime CollegeLicense: Master of Steam or Motor Vessels ofany Gross Tons, Oceans (STCW95)CDR Kevin Hasson, USMS (2011)(Marine Transportation)B.S., U.S. Merchant Marine AcademyLicense: Master Steam or Motor Vessels ofAny Gross Tons, Oceans (STCW95); GMDSSOperator, Fast Rescue Boat, ECDIS, MedicalPICMilitary: Lieutenant, USNRCDR William J. Lindman, USMS (2010)(Marine Transportation)B.S. Marine Transportation, SUNY MaritimeCollegeUNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY..89 .M.S. Transportation Management, SUNYMaritime CollegeLicense: Master of Steam or Motor Vessels ofnot more than 1600 gross tons, Oceans(STCW95); Chief Mate of Steam or MotorVessels of Any Gross Tons, Oceans(STCW95); Designated Duty Engineer (Motor)not more than 4000 horsepower (STCW95);GMDSS OperatorCDR John L. Lutz, USMS (2005)(Marine Transportation)B.S., U.S. Merchant Marine AcademyLicense: Master of Steam or Motor Vessels ofAny Gross Tons, Oceans (STCW95); GMDSSOperatorCDR Emil A. Muccin, USMS (2010)(Marine Transportation)B.S., U.S. Merchant Marine AcademyM.B.A. Pace UniversityLicenses: First Class Pilots License-GreatLakes; Master-1600 GT of Steam or MotorVessels Oceans; Second Mate of Steam orMotor Vessels of Any Gross Tons, Oceans(STCW95): ASQ Certified Quality Engineer;ASQ Certified Quality Auditor ASQ CertifiedSix Sigma Green Belt.CAPT Michael C. Murphy, USMS, (2011) 4(Marine Transportation)B.S., U.S. Merchant Marine AcademyLicense: Master of Steam and MotorVessels of Any Gross Tons, Oceans(STCW95); GMDSS Operator/Maintainer;Medical Care Provider; ECDIS

..90..UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMYCDR Peter A. Schneider, USMS (2011)(Maritime Business)B.S., MITM.B.A., BaruchPh.D. Business, CUNYPROFESSORS EMERITICAPT Raymond Eisenberg, USMS (Ret.)(Marine Transportation: 1941-1946)Diploma, Pennsylvania Sate Nautical SchoolLicense: Master of Steam and Motor Vessels,any Gross Tons, Oceans.CAPT Robert J. Meurn, USMS (Ret.) 1,2,4(Marine Transportation: 1978-2003)B.S., U.S. Merchant Marine AcademyM.A., George Washington UniversityLicense: Master of Steam or Motor Vessels ofAny Gross Tons, Oceans.Military: Captain, USNR (Ret.)Note: Sea Year courses (with DSprefix) appear at the end of thiscourse listing.KP100 Maritime ProfessionalStudies Credits: 4This course will present descriptivematerial covering the basic elementsof nautical science and marineengineering. Topics covered in thenautical science portion of thecourse will include the economicrole of the merchant marine, shiptypes, shipboard terms, dimensionsand personnel organization, shipconstruction nomenclature, mooringwith lines, mooring with groundtackle, and practical labs in knots,splices and hitches for the bosunchair and stage. Topics covered inthe marine engineering portion ofthe course will include mainpropulsion shafting and bearing,types of propellers, energyconversion, heat transfer,components and cycle of steamplant, gas turbines, cycles of internalcombustion engines, components ofdiesel propulsion, comparison ofpropulsion plants, and componentsof hydraulic steering gear.Engineering practical labs will coverthe use basic hand tools and pipefitting.3 class hours a week2 laboratory hours a weekDB110 Principles of Logisticsand TransportationCredits: 3This course examines thefundamentals of the transportationsystem and the complexenvironment in which it operates.The elements of the supply chainand the principles of logistics willbe explored. The economic,operating, and servicecharacteristics of individual modeswill be surveyed. Cost factors,demand, pricing, and regulations oftransportation services will beexamined. The goal of the course isto provide students with a solidunderstanding of the principalelements of logistics andtransportation systems and a graspof important terminology, withemphasis on the role of each modeof transportation in intermodalismand integrated logistics systems.DB210 EconomicsCredits: 3Scope and method of economics:allocative mechanisms andeconomic systems; supply anddemand analysis; pricing andresource allocation under variousmarket conditions; cost curveanalysis; national incomeaccounting; theory of incomedetermination; fiscal policy; moneyand banking; monetary policy

DB230 ManagementCredits: 3A comprehensive course designed toexplore the world of a manager withemphasis on the principles andpractices of management. Thiscourse focuses on the managerialfunctions of planning, controlling,staffing, directing and motivatingindividuals and work- groups. Theobjective is to enhance midshipmenknowledge and thinking about theworkings of organizations and therelevance of management conceptsas they embark on their professionalcareers.DB240 Marketing Credits: 3This course examines the role ofmarketing from the perspective of amarketing manager who needsknowledge of customer/consumerbehavior to develop, evaluate andimplement effective strategiesintended to influence thosebehaviors to achieve the firm’sobjective. Among the topics coveredare: market research and analysis,consumer behavior, marketingstrategies, distribution, and pricing.Special emphasis will be given tomarketing services of transportationcompanies.DB300 Fundamentals ofBusiness and Maritime LawCredits: 3An introduction to the Americanlegal system and business law andan analysis of the public policybehind the law. A presentationfundamental concepts of law to givethe students an understanding of therole and importance of maritime lawin shipping and transportation.Topics include: nature and sourcesof the law, jurisdiction,constitutional law, administrativelaw, torts, contracts, rights ofseamen cargo, collision, salvage andmaritime pollution.3 Class hours a weekDB310 Finance andAccounting Credits: 3The principles of accountingessential to the development of agood accounting information systemwill be studied. The methods ofcollecting financial information andtheir processing to produce thefinancial statements necessary forgood management control will bedeveloped. The journal, the ledger,trial balance, adjustments,depreciation, statement preparationand analysis will be covered.Budgeting and cost controls aredeveloped. This course willfamiliarize students with conceptsand terminology of businessfinance: DCF, NPV, IRR, breakevenanalysis, capital budgeting, andcost of capital will be introduced.Microcomputer software andbusiness oriented simulation will beused.DB410 International Businessand Ocean ShippingCredits: 3A comprehensive course coveringthe international environmentalforces and their influence on all ofthe functional areas of theinternational firm - marketing,finance, management and operations- with special emphasis on theinternational ocean shipping firmand its central role in internationaltrade and global logistics. Thissurvey course is designed to helpmid- shipmen develop an increasedaware- ness and understanding ofinternational business and globalbusiness issues, as well as theirimpact on international oceanshipping firms.DB498 Maritime EconomicsCredits: 3An analysis of the Economics of theMaritime Industry. The coursecovers the various sectors of theindustry: Dry Bulk, Liquid Bulk andGeneral Cargo. Costs of providingshipping services and the demandfor these services are studied. Thisleads to an analysis of the pricing ofships and shipping services. Theregulatory framework of theindustry is also considered. Fordisadvantages of intermodalism,awareness of the intermodalservices, terminals, equipment, andinformation systems currently inoperation and under development,and under- standing of howUNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY..91 .individual modes and intermediariesinteract in intermodal systems, and agrasp of the key challenges faced bycommercial and military intermodaltransportation man- agers andknowledge of some of the strategiesthat can be employed in dealingwith these concerns.DL200 Integrated LogisticsManagement Credits: 3This course examines the theory andpractice of logistics management inthe modern business environment,with attention to parallels betweenbusiness and military logistics. Keyobjectives of the course are toprovide midshipmen with an indepthunderstanding of the operationof key elements in logistics systems,comprehension of theinterrelationships among individualcomponents of supply chains,awareness of the structure andpurpose of logistics informationsystems, knowledge of how thelogistics function interfaces withother business functions, and a graspof the principal tools and techniquesused in the analysis of logisticssystems. Emphasis is on systemoptimization for the purpose ofachieving competitive advantage,cost reduction, and customersatisfaction.

..92..UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMYDL300 IntermodalTransportation SystemsCredits: 3This course explores the importantconcepts and operational specificsof commercial and militaryintermodal transportation, primarilyas they pertain to the movement offreight. It is designed to providestudents with an appreciation of thedevelopment and characteristics ofthe present inter- modaltransportation system,comprehension of the advantagesand disadvantages of intermodalism,awareness of the intermodalservices, terminals, equipment, andinformation systems currently inoperation and under development,and under- standing of howindividual modes and intermediariesinteract in intermodal systems, and agrasp of the key challenges faced bycommercial and military intermodaltransportation man- agers andknowledge of some of the strategiesthat can be employed in dealingwith these concerns.DL340 Management ofTransportation EnterprisesCredits: 3Building on the foundation laid inearlier logistics and intermodaltransportation major courses, thiselective will examine the challengesinherent in managing today’sbusinesses operating both modallyand in intermodal service. Thecourse will focus on the regulatory,financial, economic, and globalenvironments impacting suchbusinesses. Particular attention willbe paid to intermodal issues whereappropriate. The course will beconducted under the case analysismethod, and will be augmented byspeakers from transportmanagement, financial institutions,and relevant government agencies.Because the case method will beused, class participation provides asignificant part of the final grade,and class preparation will be closelymonitored. This course fulfills theelective requirement for Logisticsand Inter- modal Transportationmajors.ElectivePrerequisite: DB1103 Class hours a weekDL350 Introduction ToRailroad OperationsCredits: 3This course is designed to introducethe student to the operationalaspects of that segment of thenation’s infrastructure that movespassengers and freight over steelrails. Sufficient detail is provided toensure an under- standing of thephysical plant, operationalcapabilities and limitations, themaritime interface, comparativeadvantages and limitations of railtransportation, and its niche in intermodaltransportation.ElectivePrerequisite: DB1103 Class hours a weekDL400 Intermodal Port andTerminal OperationsCredits: 3A detailed analysis of the economic,legal, and practical dimensions ofintermodal terminal operations.Subjects covered include gateoperations, yard management,cargo-handling equipment, terminalinformation systems, maintenanceand repair, documentation, portadministration, and labormanagementrelations. Challengesrelated to productivity,infrastructure constraints, increasingvessel size, and new technologiesare addressed. Emphasis is on thecentral role of intermodal ports andmarine transportation in achievingthe goal of “seamless”transportation.DL420 Global Supply ChainManagement Credits: 3Designed to provide students withan understanding of the uniquefunctional, legal, cultural, andstrategic issues that characterizeinternational freight logistics.Topics addressed include globalsourcing, international inventorymanagement, system optimization,global transportation options,international terms of sale anddocumentation, global informationmanagement, international logisticsstrategies, and organizing the firm toachieve effective global logisticsmanagement. The development ofmanagerial decision-making skill inthe global context is facilitatedthrough the use of case studies andcomputer simulation exercises.DL440 Introduction to AirTransportation Credits: 3This course will examine the background,operations and future of thecommercial domestic andinternational air transport industryand U.S. military aviation. Throughthe perspective of shippers,passengers, carriers, facilitators,airports, and government, the coursesurveys the services pro- vided,equipment used, airports, cost andrate structures, documentation,government policies andregulations, independent andalliance business arrangements,insurance, routing techniques andoptimization, analysis of operationsand competitive alternatives, andplans for the future. The course willalso provide a better understandingof the growing importance that thecommunication of information hason purchasing and operatingcommercial and military airtransportation services.ElectivePrerequisite: DB1103 Class hours a week

DL450 Logistics andIntermodal SeminarCredits: 3A capstone course structured tointegrate the lessons learned in priorcourse work, internships, and thesea year experience. Through casestudies and applied research projectsdealing with current challenges providedby industry, government, andmilitary organizations, the seminarprovides midshipmen with theopportunity to apply theirknowledge and skills in solving“real-world” problems in logisticsmanagement intermodaltransportation, and port operations.Midshipmen regularly interact with,and make presentations to, officersof organizations providing issuesand problems.DL460 Defense TransportationSystems Credits: 3This course explores the importantconcepts and operational specificsof the Defense TransportationSystem (DTS), primarily as theypertain to the deployment of forces“from fort to fox- hole.” It isdesigned to provide students with anappreciation of the characteristics ofthe present transportation system,challenges faced by the DTS, and anawareness of the services, terminals,equipment, and information systemscurrently in operation. The coursewill also discuss the logisticalsupport provided to the tacticaloperations of a brigade task force.ElectivePrerequisite: DB1103 Class hours a weekDM300 Information andTechnology ManagementCredits: 3This course provides midshipmenwith broad knowledge ofinformation systems and relevantissues faced by managers andadministrators in organizations. Thecourse focuses on informationtechnology—computer hardware,software,networks/telecommunications, andprotocols and procedures, as a toolto solve business problems. Thestudent will explore the principlesand practices of managing anddeveloping information systems andtechnology in an enterprise andassess their impacts onmanagement, organizations andsociety. This course is required forall Marine Transportation majorsand may be taken as an elective byother midshipmen. Class sizelimited to 30 students.3 Class hours a weekDM320 Human ResourcesManagement Credits: 3A comprehensive course designed toassist future ship’s officers with thebasic tools in dealing with the“people” issues. Topics includeorganization and administration ofthe human resource function,selection and placement,performance appraisal, fringebenefits, wage and salaryadministration, and major personnelissues in today’s maritime milieu.DM340 Admiralty andInternational Law Credits: 3An in-depth study of U.S. admiraltylaw and the public international lawof the sea. Major decisions and theprinciples upon which they arebased will be examined in relevantcontexts. Admiralty topics include:liens, personal injury, collision,carriage of cargo salvage, generalaverage, and pollution. Internationallaw topics include: sources of law,jurisdiction, territorial sea,contiguous zone, continental shelf,exclusive economic zone, high seasand the deep seabed. U.S. oceanspolicy will be discussed under eachof these topics.3 Class hours a weekDM390 Entrepreneurship andManagement of Start-UpsCredits: 3This course explores the factors thattransform an idea into a seriousbusiness opportunity of choice. Itcovers significant aspects of a newbusiness start-up and/or a smallprivately-held firm; incorporatesresearching the background;development; implementation ofideas; and producing a business planfor the venture that will facilitate thefuture practice of entrepreneurshipin the maritime industry. It lays theUNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY..93 .groundwork for networking withalumni practitioners and enhances asimulated entrepreneurialexperience.DM400 Marine InsuranceCredits: 3This course will familiarize thestudent with the fundamentals ofmarine insurance, the ocean marinehull and cargo policies, third partyliability insurance (P and Iinsurance), the categories of marinelosses, and general average andsalvage adjustments. This course isrequired for all MarineTransportation majors and may betaken as an elective by students whohave completed the pre- requisites.Class size limited to 30 students.DM410 Chartering andBrokerage Credits: 3This course will provide a basicunderstanding of how charter partiesare constructed, how charteringdecisions are made, how vesselscharacteristics and voyages areanalyzed, the functions of brokersand agents and vessel sales andpurchases. This course is requiredfor all Marine Transportation majorsand may be taken as an elective byLogistics and Intermodal andMarine Operations and Technologymajors. Class size limited to 30students.3 class hours a week

..94..UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMYDN100 Safety of Life at SeaCredits: 2Students successfully completingthis course will be able to takecharge of the preparation,embarkation and launching ofsurvival craft. They will be able tomanage a boat under oars or motor,and take charge of an inflatable liferaft. Students will know the correctuse of all survival equipment andwhat action to take to preserve thelives of those in their charge. Anofficial test to obtain U.S. CoastGuard certification will also begiven.1 class hour a week.2 laboratory hours a weekDN110 Basic Firefighting &Safety Credits: 2This course provides the studentwith the knowledge and experienceto handle shipboard fires by initiallydeveloping fire prevention,extinguishment, suppression, andtechniques. Subsequently, thestudent will be made aware of fireand its behavior. Students will beshown how to use fire prevention,extinguishment, and suppressionequipment properly and effectivelyin dealing with fires and hostileenvironments. Students will beinstructed in the safe use ofrespirators and on the subject of fittesting of respirators. This is anSTCW 95 course required as part ofUSCG licensing. All competenciesmust be successfully completed.2 class hours a weekOne 8-hour lab field exerciseat a fire training facilityDN120 Terrestrial NavigationCredits: 3This required course is designed toteach the student the technical andpractical concepts of TerrestrialNavigation. Areas covered includeterrestrial coordinates, nauticalcharts, navigation publications,piloting, navigation aids, compasscorrections, the computation of tidesand tidal currents. Practical chartwork laboratories, simulator time,and a laboratory on the trainingvessel provide extensive practice.This course is required of all DeckMidshipmen and is offered in theSecond Term of Fourth Class Year.2 class hours a week2 laboratory hours a weekDN121 Celestial NavigationCredits: 4Introduction to the study of celestialbodies, their locations and apparentmotion relative to an observer onEarth, their ephemera elements ofthe celestial sphere, concepts anduse of time including predictions ofcelestial phenomena. The coursewill encompass celestial theoryderived from qualitative andquantitative analysis of thecombined coordinate systems forreductions to celestial lines ofposition. Celestial observations willbe used to determine compass error.Studies will also involve practicalapplication through use of thesextant, azimuth ring, alidade, andother standard shipboard equipmentand publications.3 class hours a week2 laboratory hours a weekDN130 Introduction ToNavigation LawCredits: 1This required course is anintroductory study of the variousstatutes governing the operation ofwatercraft subject to U.S.jurisdiction. Emphasis is placed onthe International Navigational RulesAct of 1977 (which implementedthe 72COLREGS, the regulationsresulting from the 1972 Conventionon International Regulations forPreventing Collisions at Sea). Anintroduction to the InlandNavigational Rules Act of 1980(which implemented the new unifiedInland Rules of the Road presentlyapplicable on the navigable water ofthe United States) will be provided.This course is required of all DeckMidshipmen and is offered theThird Term of Fourth Class Year forB-split sea year training assigneesand First Term Third Class Year forA-split assignees.1 class hour a weekDN140 MeteorologyCredits: 3This course will cover the principlesof modern meteorology as isapplicable to the marineenvironment. The courseencompasses the following: theearth-atmosphere system; weatherelements; atmosphericthermodynamics; wind systems;cyclones and anticyclones, airmasses, fronts, and middle-latitudecyclones; violent local storms;tropical storms; the synopticweather map; weather service formerchant shipping; weatherforecasting; ocean waves; sea iceand ice accretion; weather mapconstruction and analysis; optimumshiprouting utilizing the prevailingand projected weather conditions toadvantage; weather routing to avoidadverse conditions; practice ofpractical shipboard reportingprocedures.3 class hours a weekDN210 Cargo OperationsCredits: 3This course will cover the principlesof materials handling and theirapplications to the movement ofmarine cargoes, safe cargooperations, certification of cargogear, stresses on cargo gear,mathematical calculations of safeand efficient cargo stowage, andprevention of moisture damage dueto cargo and ship sweat. In addition,

this course will examine shipstability and trim and practicalapplications of these principles inthe loading of vessels carryingbreak-bulk, bulk, and containercargoes. A container loading projectwill be required to be completedinvolving computing of stowage,trim, KG, GM and LCG.3 class hours a weekDN220 Electronic NavigationCredits: 3The purpose of this course is topresent information needed by thedeck officer or member of thebridge team to use and understandvarious land-based and space-basedelectronic navigation systemsincluding global positioning system(GPS), electronic chart display andinformation system (ECDIS), radarnavigation, automatic radar plottingaids (ARPA), automatic informationsystems (AIS), gyro compasses,autopilot operations, depthsounders, speed indicators, andintegration of bridge systems.Fundamental collision avoidance incompliance with The Rules of theRoad, use of radar transfer plotting,and typical USCG test questions inelectronic navigation are alsocovered.Prerequisite: DN1202 class hours a week2 laboratory hours a weekDN230 Seamanship andShiphandling Credits: 3This course presents concepts andpractices of seamanship,shiphandling and maneuvering,conventional and new propulsionand steering systems, interactionbetween vessels, and constrainingchannels, use of tugs, mooring andanchoring and port arrival/departure.Studies also include ground tackleand maneuvering with anchors,towing, ice seamanship, heavyweather, right whale collisionavoidance, emergencies and specialsituations. A part task or fullmission bridge simulator will beused in laboratories to allow themidshipmen to apply practicalshiphandling skills. A practicalseamanship review will beaccomplished in the rope locker andwill run concurrently with anassistant instructor.2 class hours a week2 laboratory hours a weekDN240 Tanker OperationsCredits: 3This course is a combination ofclassroom lectures and practicaldemonstrations using laboratoryequipment, such as the liquidcargo/ballast-handling simulator.This course is designed to satisfy thecargo training requirement set forthin Qualifications for Tankerman andfor Persons in Charge of Transfersof Dangerous Liquids and LiquefiedGases. 46 C.F.R.§ 13.209 and tomeet the requirements forspecialized training of personnelserving on oil and chemical tankersas specified in the InternationalConvention on Standards ofTraining, Certification andWatchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978,(STCW) and the 1995 amendmentso f STCW. In addition, this coursereflects the most current regulatoryrequirements affecting the tankerindustry as well as safe industrypractice found in various fleetmanuals, trade publications andmanufacturers’ manuals. Successfulcompletion of this course is aprerequisite to assignment aboard anoil/chemical tanker during thesecond sailing period of sea year aswell as satisfying one element of thefederal regulation leading to anendorsement on the MerchantMariners Credential (MMC) as aTankerman, Person-in-Charge PIC(DL).3 class hours a weekDN241 Advanced TankerOperations Credits: 3An in-depth study of inert gassystems, crude oil washingoperations and related safety topicsthat impact the role of a deck andengineering officer on a moderntanker. This course is designed tosatisfy both international (IMO) anddomestic (ISCG/shippingcompany/union) requirements forspecialized training of individuals inUNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY..95 .the areas of crude oil washing andinert gas systems. Certificates willbe issued upon successfulcompletion of the course.ElectivePrerequisite: DN2403 class hours a weekDN300 Fast Rescue BoatCredits: 1.5This course aims to provide thetraining for candidates to launch andtake charge of a fast rescue boat, inaccordance with Section A-V1/2 ofthe STCW Code. This course isoffered as an elective to both deckand engine midshipmen. Onmeeting the minimum standard ofcompetence in fast rescue boats, amidshipman will be competent tohandle and take charge of such boatsduring or after launch in adverseweather and sea conditions. Theywill also be able to operate a fastrescue boat engine. Midshipmenwill know the correct use of alllocating devices, includingcommunication and signalingequipment between the rescue boatand a helicopter and the ship; andhow to carry out search patterns.ElectivePrerequisites: DN1001 class hour a week.1 laboratory hour a week.DN410 Advanced FirefightingCredits: 2This course will cover theorganizing and training of fire

..96..UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMYparties and controlling fire-fightingoperations aboard ships. The coursewill address the fire detection andfirefighting equipment aboard shipsand the investigation of incidencesconcerning fires.Prerequisite: DN1101 class hour a week1 laboratory hour a weekone 8-hour laboratory fieldexercise at a fire trainingfacilityDN420 Advanced NavigationCredits: 3This navigation course expandsupon previous navigation coursesstressing an in depth understandingof advanced concepts of navigation.Topics include the theory, andapplications of various chartprojections, sailings, magnetism andthe earth’s magnetic field, magneticcompass adjustments, leeway,voyage length and arrival times, andthe theory of tides and tidal currents.3 class hours a weekDN421 Navigation Law (Rulesof the Road) Credits: 2This required course is an in-depthstudy of the various statutesgoverning the operation ofwatercraft subject to U.S.jurisdiction. Particular emphasis isplaced on both the InternationalNavigational Rules Act of 1977(which implemented the72COLREGS, the regulationsresulting from the 1972 Conventionon International Regulations forPreventing Collisions at Sea) andthe Inland Navigational Rules Actof 1980 (which implemented thenew unified Inland Rules of theRoad presently applicable on thenavigable water of the UnitedStates). Also discussed are theunderlying legal concepts andconstitutional issues associated withboth international and domesticnavigation law as pertains to theAmerican mariner. This course isrequired of all Deck Midshipmenand is offered in the First andSecond Terms of First Class Year.2 class hours a weekDN430 MaritimeCommunications Credits: 4This course is designed to satisfy therequirements necessary to earn theSTCW-95 endorsement as a GlobalMaritime Distress and SafetySystem Operator. It covers all of thematerial delineated in the U.S. CoastGuard approved model course inGMDSS. A midshipman whosuccessfully completes this coursewill be able to operate the radiocommunications equipment requiredon board GMDSS-compliantvessels. Non-GMDSScommunications systems (signalflags and Morse Code by flashinglight) will also be addressed.Prerequisite: DN2203 class hours a week2 laboratory hours a weekDN435 Coastal and InlandVessel Management Credits:3This course introduces the maritimestudent to the nature and operationsof companies that operate vesselswithin the littoral zone of the UnitedStates and the environment in whichthey operate. This includes tug andtowing companies, barge companiesand passenger vessel operators, portauthorities, government and nongovernmentagencies, tradeassociations, labor organizations andother groups that control andinfluence this significant segment ofthe maritime industry. Present dayindustry issues and concerns will bediscussed. This course will also lookat equivalent working environmentsin other parts of the world.3 class hours a weekDN450 Tankship LiquifiedGases Credits: 3The purpose of this course is tomeet the training requirements forLiquid Gas Vessel Person inCharge. This 40 hour courseprovides individuals with a thoroughworking knowledge of liquid gastankship operations and enablesthem to conduct safe, pollution freecargo operations. The emphasis ofthe course is placed on safety andoperational aspects of cargooperations in accordance withaccepted industry practice and legalrequirements. This course coversthe mandatory minimum trainingrequirements of a Liquefied GasTanker Training Program as listedin Section A-V/1 paragraphs 22 – 34in the STCW ’95 Code and 46CFRPart 13 Table 13.121(F).ElectivePrerequisites: DN110, MC100,and DN2403 class hours a weekDN455 ECDIS Credits: 3The purpose of this required courseis to meet the training requirementsfor the operational use of electronicchart display and informationsystems (ECDIS). This courseprovides students with theknowledge, skill and understandingof ECDIS and electronic charts tothe thorough extent needed to safelynavigate vessels whose primarymeans of navigation is ECDIS. Thecourse emphasizes both theapplication and learning of ECDISin a variety of underway contexts.Successful completion satisfiespresent STCW trainingrequirements and permits a USCGcourse certificate to be awardedupon graduation.Prerequisites: DN120, DN220,and DS3222 class hours a week2 laboratory hours a week

DN460 Bridge WatchstandingCredits: 2This course is intended forMidshipmen at the U.S. MerchantMarine Academy who are preparingthemselves for licensing aswatchkeeping deck officers. It isintended to be a 52-hour capstonecourse taken after completion of allother courses in the curriculumrelated to watchkeeping duties andthe midshipman has completed allof the required at-sea training. Thecourse will be taught byappropriately qualified and certifiedinstructors and will allow for thepractice and demonstration ofwatchkeeping skills. This coursewill challenge the student’sdecision-making abilities, passageplanning skills, and bridge teammanagement techniques. The courseis taught at USMMA to midshipmenin the deck license programs. It isscheduled as a one-term or semestercourse. In order to meet the 52 hourcourse requirement, the course mustprovide the students with aminimum of 13 hours of lecture andpre-briefing, 26 hours of simulatedexperience and 13 hours ofdebriefing. This course is adaptedfrom the model course developed bythe Maritime Academy SimulatorCommittee (MASC) with the aid ofthe U.S. Coast Guard and MaritimeAdministration.1 class hour a week2 laboratory hours a weekDN470 License SeminarCredits: 2This required course provides anintensive review in the topics andproblems covered on the U.S. CoastGuard Second and Third MateExam, by means of review, problemsolving and examination. Topicsthat will be reviewed and examinedinclude seamanship, cargo handlingand stowage,meteorology/oceanography,navigation theory, ship constructionterminology and navigation law.Types of navigation problems thatwill be review include computingand plotting lines of position (visualbearings, radar, meridian transit,Polaris, sun lines and star lines),sailings (parallel, mid-latitude,Mercator, and great circle),computing time of meridian transitand sunrise/set, tide and tidal currentcalculations, and determination ofcompass error by terrestrial andcelestial means (bearings, azimuth,amplitude, Polaris). This course isrequired of all First Class DeckMidshipmen prior to the UnitedStates Coast Guard License Examand is offered in the Third Terms ofFirst Class Year.3 laboratory hours a weekDN480 Tankerman EngineerCredits: 3An in-depth. study of the transportof bulk liquid cargoes by tank-ship.The course topics include: vesseldesign/construction, oil/chemicalcargo characteristics, cargo systems,ballasting/deballasting, tankcleaning, gas freeing/enclosed spaceentry, inert gas systems, crude oilwashing operations, oil pollutionregulations and control and tankersafety. Successful completion of thiscourse meets the USCGrequirements for training ofindividuals pursuing anendorsement as “TankermanEngineer.” Additionally, this courseincorporates the material requiredunder STCW 78/95 for specializedtraining of individuals serving ontank-ships carrying dangerous oiland chemical cargoes. The materialpresented reflects current regulationand accepted industry practicewhich is presented through acombination of classroom lecturesand practical demonstrationsElective3 class hours a weekDN485 PilotingCredits: 3The purpose of this course is toprepare the students for the USCGFirst Class Pilot Exam for Chartnumber12366-Tallman Island toExecution Rocks. Students willprepare for the exam by studying theInland Navigation Rules, Tides andCurrents, New York TrafficService(VTS) Regulations, CoastPilot Descriptions of the area, andby drawing Chart 12366 frommemory. In addition to classroominstruction, students will makeUNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY..97 .several trips through the area aboardAcademy training vessels.ElectivePrerequisites: DN120, DN230,and DN4252 class hours a week2 laboratory hours a weekSEA YEARDS210 Deck Operations forEngineers Credits: 1The objective of this sea project isfor the engine midshipman toacquire the knowledge and practicesof deck seamanship, firefighting,and SOLAS operations necessary tosuccessfully perform the duties of aship’s licensed engineer. Using theship as a laboratory, this portion ofthe Sea Project will require theengine midshipman to observevarious deck operations and thusenhance his understand how theDeck and engine departmentscooperate in order to fulfill themission of the ship.DS220 Navigation 1Credits: 2The objective of this sea project isfor the midshipman to acquire thenavigational skills and practicesnecessary to successfully performthe duties of a ship’s licensed deckofficer. This is to be achieved by theshipboard practice of computationslearned from in-residence courses incelestial and terrestrial navigation,and writing in-depth descriptions of

..98..UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMYnavigational publications that willprepare the midshipman forcapstone navigation courses in firstclass year. This sea project will becompleted by all deck-officerendorsement candidate midshipmen.Prerequisite: DN120 andDN121DS221 Navigation Law 1Credits: 1The objective of this sea project isfor the midshipman to acquire theknowledge and practices ofNavigation Law necessary tosuccessfully perform the duties of aship’s licensed deck officer. Usingthe ship as a laboratory, this portionof the Sea Project will build uponthe midshipman’s knowledge ofgained from in-residence coursework. This sea project will becompleted by all deck-officerendorsement candidate midshipmen.DS230 Cargo Operations 1Credits: 1Using the ship as a laboratory, theobjective of this sea project is forthe midshipman to acquire theknowledge of safe and efficientstowage and handling of cargonecessary to successfully performthe duties of a ship’s licensed deckofficer. This sea project will becompleted by deck-officerendorsement candidate midshipmen.DS240 SeamanshipCredits: 1The objective of this sea project isfor the midshipman to acquire theknowledge and practices ofseamanship necessary tosuccessfully perform the duties of aship’s licensed deck officer. Usingthe ship as a laboratory, this portionof the Sea Project will build uponthe midshipman’s knowledge ofseamanship terminology, practicesand procedures gained from inresidencecourse work. This seaproject will be completed by alldeck-officer endorsement candidatemidshipmen.DS241 Ship Structure andTerminology Credits: 1The objective of this sea project isfor the midshipman to acquire theknowledge of merchant shipstructure, dimensions andterminology necessary tosuccessfully perform the duties of aship’s licensed deck officer. Thissea project will be completed by alldeck-officer endorsement candidatemidshipmen.DS320 Navigation 2Credits: 3The objective of this sea project isfor the midshipman to acquire thenavigational skills and practicesnecessary to successfully performthe duties of a ship’s licensed deckofficer. This is to be achieved by theshipboard practice of computationslearned from in-residence courses incelestial and terrestrial navigation,and writing in-depth descriptions ofnavigational publications that willprepare the midshipman forcapstone navigation courses in firstclass year. This sea project will becompleted by all deck-officerendorsement candidate midshipmen.Prerequisite: DN120 andDN121DS321 Navigation Law 2Credits: 2The objective of this sea project isfor the midshipman to acquire theknowledge and practices ofNavigation Law necessary tosuccessfully perform the duties of aship’s licensed deck officer. Theproject concentrates on examiningthe major differences between theInternational and Inland NavigationRules. The project will build uponthe knowledge gained from inresidencecourse work and the firstsailing period. It will prepare themidshipman for the Navigation LawClass offered in first class year. Thissea project will be completed by alldeck-officer endorsement candidatemidshipmen.DS322 Electronic NavigationCredits: 2The objective of this sea project isfor the midshipman to acquire theknowledge and skills concerningelectronic navigation andcommunications necessary tosuccessfully perform the duties of aship’s licensed deck officer. Thiswill be accomplished by researchingand then completing extensivewritten responses to questionsconcerning shipboard electronicsystems used for communication.For electronic navigation systems,after a period of research andpractice, the midshipman willdemonstrate proficiencies accordingto detailed checklists included in theproject. These responses will buildupon knowledge and skills gainedfrom in-residence courses, and willprepare midshipmen for navigationcourses in the First Class year. Thissea project will be completed by alldeck-officer endorsement candidatemidshipmen.DS330 Cargo 2 Credits: 2Using the ship as a laboratory, theobjective of this sea project is forthe midshipman to acquire theknowledge of safe and efficientstowage and handling of cargonecessary to successfully performthe duties of a ship’s licensed deckofficer. This project will build uponthe knowledge gained in DN210Cargo Operations and first sailingperiod. This sea project will becompleted by all deck-officerendorsement candidate midshipmen.DS340 Seamanship 2Credits: 1.5The objective of this sea project isfor the midshipman to acquire theknowledge and practices ofseamanship necessary to

successfully perform the duties of aship’s licensed deck officer. Inaddition to basic seamanshipsubjects, advanced topics such asship handling and the use of tugs areincorporated into this project. Thesea project will build uponknowledge gained from DN230Seamanship/Shiphandling as well asmaterial from the first sailingperiod. This sea project will becompleted by all deck-officerendorsement candidate midshipmen.DS341 Ship’s Structure andStability Credits: 1.5The objective of this sea project isfor the midshipman to acquire theknowledge of merchant shipstructure, dimensions, terminologyand stability necessary tosuccessfully perform the duties of aship’s licensed deck officer. Thisproject will build upon theknowledge gained from in-residencecourse work and the first sailingperiod. This sea project will becompleted by all deck-officerendorsement candidate midshipmen.DS390 Maritime BusinessCredits: 1This course is taken by midshipmenof all majors during the secondsailing period. It is designed to bothintroduce the midshipman to thebusiness side of the maritimeoperations and to pro- vide anunderstanding of the totaltransportation network which oceanshipping is a part of. Midshipmenare required to research informationand practices aboard their ship toanswer questions concerning thesetopics.UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY..99 .

UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY..100..Department of Mathematics and ScienceThis department offers courses in physics, chemistry and mathematics. Allmidshipmen take these courses, generally during their first two years. Inthe Fourth Class year, mathematics and science courses compriseapproximately 40 percent of the academic program. The courses aredesigned to teach the fundamental concepts that midshipmen will use inlater courses in the Engineering and the Marine Transportationcurriculums. The department also provides a strong science backgroundrequired of all educated people in our world of high technology.All midshipmen are required to take two terms of Physics and oneterm of General Chemistry. Both courses have a strong laboratorycomponent so that midshipmen can experience the experimental side ofscience. The department maintains general science laboratories thatincorporate the recent technologies of microelectronics, lasers andcomputers. State of the art equipment using PC-based data acquisition isused in the Nuclear, Engineering Chemistry, and Physics Laboratories.The department is also responsible for the operation of the Class of ‘81Astronomical Observatory. The mathematics and sciences laboratories,offices, and observatory are located in the Fulton/Gibbs building.All midshipmen take two terms of Calculus. In addition, MarineTransportation, Maritime Operations and Technology, and Logistics andIntermodal Transportation students take one term of Probability andStatistics; Marine Engineering students take one term of EngineeringMathematics; Marine Engineering Systems students take two terms ofEngineering Mathematics; and the Marine Engineering and ShipyardManagement students take one term of Engineering Mathematics and twoterms of Quantitative Methods.Because mathematics is so important to nearly every area of study atthe Academy, all entering midshipmen take an assessment examinationadministered by the department. Students are placed into Calculus 1, orextended Calculus 1. Extended Calculus provides midshipmen with anextra hour of instruction per week.The physics and chemistry courses are rigorous. The physics coursesare calculus-based. Physics 1 has Calculus 1 as a corequisite, and Physics2 has Calculus 2 as a corequisite. Midshipmen majoring in MarineEngineering, Marine Engineering Systems and Marine Engineering andShipyard Management take an Engineering Chemistry course in theirSecond Class Year.The department also offers electives that, in addition to providingadvanced study, reflect some of the scholarly and research efforts of thefaculty. Examples of such electives are Environmental Science, EnvironmentalChemistry, Advanced Engineering Math, Astronomy, Chemistry ofHazardous Materials, Atomic Physics, and Nuclear Physics. MarineEngineering and Marine Engineering Systems majors are required to takeone of our electives from an approved list and some electives are requiredas part of the Marine Engineering Systems minor tracks.The Nuclear Engineering minor track is one of the department’s oldestand most successful programs, dating back to the 1960s, when theAcademy trained personnel for America’s first nuclear merchant ship, theSAVANNAH. Presently, midshipmen taking this sequence findemployment opportunities in the nuclear power industry or enlist in thenavy’s nuclear service. The Atomic and Nuclear Physics courses are givenby the Mathematics and Science Department, while the NuclearEngineering courses, which follow, are given by the EngineeringDepartment.

UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY..101.DEPARTMENT HEADArgyrios Doumas (1998)(Physics)ProfessorB.S., MarylandPh.D., Texas A&MASSISTANT DEPARTMENT HEADMark J. Hogan (1999)(Physics)Associate ProfessorB.S., Haverford CollegeM.S., Ph.D. National University of SingaporePROFESSORSDavid Dellwo (1977)(Mathematics)B.A., CarrollB.S., M.S. D.E.S., ColumbiaH. Leroy Hutson (1989)(Mathematics)M.S., Ph.D., RutgersCharles F. Weber (1972)(Mathematics)B.S., ManhattanM.S., Ph.D., New York UniversityMichael E. Melcer (1996)(Chemistry)B.S., SUNY Stony BrookM.S., Ph.D., SUNY College of EnvironmentalScience and ForestryASSOCIATE PROFESSORSLowell A. Cummings (2004)(Physics)B.S., University of New MexicoM.S., Bowling Green State UniversityPh.D., New Mexico State UniversityYuri Fedyunin (2005)(Physics)B.S., Moscow Electrical Engineering CollegeM.S., Ph.D., Moscow State UniversityJoshua S. Friedman (2005)(Mathematics)B.S., SUNY BinghamtonM.A., SUNY Stony BrookPh.D., SUNY Stony Brook

..102..UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMYASSISTANT PROFESSORSAlexander Retakh (2010)(Mathematics)B.A., NYUPh.D., Yale UniversityPaul Serafino (2004)(Physics)B.S., Trinity CollegePh.D., Yale UniversityDavid Shinn (2010)(Chemistry)B.S., Univ of South CarolinaM.S., Univ of HawaiiPh.D. Emory UniversityPROFESSORS EMERITILaurence M. Cassar (1967-2002)(Physics)B.S., M.S., St. John’s UniversityPh.D., AdelphiAlbert Stwertka (1954-1995)(Physics)B.S., Bard CollegeM.A., ColumbiaPh.D., AdelphiCareer Advisors: Environmental Science: M. MelcerNuclear Engineering: A. DoumasDianne Taha (2005)(Information Technology)B.A., Harpur College, Binghamton UniversityM.S., New York Institute of TechnologyES420 Introduction to NuclearPhysics and EngineeringCredits: 3In the Nuclear Physics portion:nuclear structure, radioactivity andreactions; particle accelerators;binding energy; fission and fusion;scattering and attenuations ofradiation; nuclear instrumentation;radiation safety. In the NuclearEngineering portion: nuclear reactorcomponents; reactivity effects andthe fission process in reactors;reactor dynamics; neutroncharacteristics; neutron life cycle;delayed neutrons; macroscopic crosssections and mean free path;diffusion length and multiplicationfactors in reactors; production andloss rate formulas and reactorstartup calculations.ElectivePrerequisites: MP3252.5 class hours a week2 laboratory hours every otherweekMC100 General ChemistryCredits: 4Fundamental concepts includingmatter, energy, measurement units,density, specific gravity and heatcapacity; structure of the atom; theperiodic table; bonding; formulasand equations; the liquid state;solutions of electrolytes, acids,bases and salts; pH and methods ofexpressing concentrations; the gaslaws and the kinetic-moleculartheory; reaction rates; chemical andionic equilibria.Corequisite: MM1013 class hours a week2 laboratory hours a weekMC300 Engineering ChemistryCredits: 3Lecture includes traditional topicswith applications to engineering:buffer solutions, hydrolysis, waterchemistry, heats of reaction, organicchemistry, combustion ofhydrocarbons, calculation of percentexcess air, electro- chemistry,corrosion, redox equations, andcolligative properties. Thelaboratory explores heats ofreaction, melting point, fractional

UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY..103.distillations, freezing pointdepression, heats of reaction usingHess’s law, titration curves anddetermination of half cell potentials.Prerequisite: MC1002.5 Class hours a week2 laboratory hours every otherweekMC310 Introduction toEnvironmental ScienceCredits: 3The basic principles ofenvironmental science, coveringsuch topics as ecosystems,population dynamics, energy andmatter resources, environmentaltoxicology, pest control, air, water,and soil resources and air, water andsoil pollution, conventional energyusage and energy alternatives.Elective3 class hours a weekMC340 EnvironmentalChemistry Credits: 3Fundamental concepts andapplications in environmentalchemistry: organic chemistryrelevant to environmental issues;properties of solutions and solutionchemistry; water pollution andtreatment; air pollution and emissiontreatment vs. impact; chemistry ofhazardous materials in theenvironment and the reduction,treatment and disposal of hazardouswaste.ElectiveCorequiste: MC3002.5 class hours a week2 laboratory hours every otherweekMC370 Introduction toOceanography Credits: 3Introduction to the history ofoceanography: earth structure andplate tectonics; ocean topography;sediments; seawater chemistry andocean physics: atmospheric andocean circulation: wave dynamicsand tides; the marine ecosystem;productivity and marine animals;marine resources and environmentalconcerns.ElectivePrerequisites: MC100 andMP1303 class hours a weekMC460 Chemistry ofHazardous MaterialsCredits: 3A study of the hazards posed by themany chemicals that surround ustoday, including corrosives,flammables, explosives, toxic substances,oxidizers, water-reactivechemicals and radioactive materials.Methods of chemical hazardidentification: classification, safehandling, personal protection,handling of spills, and introductionto the Code Of Federal Regulations.Emphasis is placed on the safetransportation of hazardousmaterials. Lecture topics aresupported with demonstrations inthe laboratory.ElectivePrerequisite: MC1003 class hours a weekMC900 Chemistry SeminarCredits: 3The content of this course is determinedby the student interest and byinstructor availability. Examples ofpossible topics are organicchemistry, bio-chemistry andphysical chemistry.Elective3 class hours a weekMM101 Calculus I Credits: 3Linear, exponential, power,logarithmic and trigonometricfunctions; concept of the derivationfrom an analytic, geometric andnumerical point of view;differentiation formulas;applications of derivatives.3 class hours a weekMM120 Calculus 2D For DeckMidshipmen Credits: 3Antiderivatives; the definiteintegral; applications to businessand economics; the FundamentalTheorem of Calculus; techniques ofintegration; applications ofintegration.Prerequisite: MM1013 class hours a weekMM130 Calculus 2E ForEngineering MidshipmenCredits: 4Antiderivatives; the definiteintegral; the Fundamental Theoremof Calculus; techniques ofintegration; numerical integrations:improper integrals; applications ofintegration to Physics andEngineering; sequences and series.Prerequisite: MM1014 class hours a weekMM210 Probability andStatistics For DeckMidshipmen Credits: 3An introduction to probability andstatistics; sample spaces,probability, counting, conditionalprobability, independence, Bayes’Theorem, random variables.Expectation, variance, Chebychev’sTheorem. The Binomial, Poisson,Uniform, Normal, Exponential and“t” distributions; Central LimitTheorem with application toconfidence intervals and hypothesistesting.Prerequisite: MM1203 class hours a weekMM232 Mathematics forEngineers 1 Credits: 4First order differential equations;integrating factor; higher orderlinear equations with constantcoefficients, auxiliary equation,undetermined coefficients, Laplacetransforms; applications to dampedand forced simple harmonic motion.

..104..UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMYProbability, permutations andcombinations; probability densityfunctions, expectation and variance;binomial and normal distributions;Central Limit theorem; confidenceintervals.Prerequisite: MM1304 Class hours a weekMM332 Mathematics forEngineers 2 Credits: 3Multivariable calculus: graphs, contourmaps, vector products; partialand directional derivatives: gradient,extrema; multiple integrals; Fourierseries; eigenvalue problems; waveand heat equations.Prerequisite: MM2323 class hours a weekMM352 EngineeringMathematics for Management2 Credits: 3Central limit theorem; statisticalinference and estimation;confidence intervals; estimatingproportions and differences betweenmeans; testing statistical hypothesis;linear regression; properties ofregression coefficients; surfaces in3D, planes; dot and cross productsof vectors; partial derivatives;gradients and directionalderivatives, chain rule; optimization.Prerequisite: MM2323 class hours a weekMM360 Advanced EngineeringMath Credits: 3The divergence and curl; line andsurface integral; Green’s Theorem;the integral theorems of Gauss andStokes; analytic functions;Laplace’s Equation; conformalmapping; complex integration;Cauchy Integral Theorem andFormula; applications to fluiddynamics.ElectivePrerequisite: MM3323 class hours a weekMM450 Quantitative Methods 2For Shipyard ManagementMajors Credits: 3This course is designed tofamiliarize students with modelingin operations research. Topicsinclude project management; linearprogramming, integer programming;inventory analysis; queuing theory;simulation, network analysis and thetransportation and assignmentalgorithms. Both deterministic andstochastic models are emphasized.Excel is applied.Prerequisite: MM3523 class hours a weekMM900 Mathematics SeminarCredits: 3The content of this course is determinedby the student interest and byinstructor availability. Examples ofpossible topics are linear algebra,partial differential equations, andnumerical methods.Elective 3 class hours a weekMP101 Physics 1 Credits: 4Mechanics and waves: kinematicsand dynamics of a particle; systemsof forces; work, energy and power;momentum; rigid body dynamicsand statics; fluid dynamics; simpleharmonic motion; wave motion; andsound.Corequisite: MM1013.7 class hours (average) aweek0.8 lab hours (average) a weekMP130 Physics 2 Credits: 4Light, thermodynamics, gravitationand electromagnetism: geometricaland wave optics; heat andthermodynamics; gravitation;electric field; electric potential;capacitance; DC circuits; magneticforce; magnetic field;electromagnetic induction; and ACcircuits.Corequisites: MM120 orMM130Prerequisite: MP1013.5 class hours (average) aweek1.0 lab hours (average) a weekMP320 Astronomy Credits: 3Observations of astronomicalobjects at the Academy observatory.History of Astronomy; telescopesand detectors; light, atoms andgravity; structure and formation ofthe solar system; stellar structureand stellar life cycle; black holes;white dwarfs and neutron stars;galaxies and cosmic structure; BigBang Cosmology; inflation; life onother planets.ElectiveCorequisite: MP1302 class hours a week2 laboratory hours a weekMP325 Atomic PhysicsCredits: 3Modern concepts of the structureand properties of atoms; atomicnature of matter; quantum theory oflight; theory of relativity; quantummechanics; the Hydrogen atom;introduction to molecular structure.ElectivePrerequisites: MM232 andMP1302.5 class hours a week(average)2 laboratory hours every otherweekMP900 Physics SeminarCredits: 3The content of this course is determinedby the student interest and byinstructor availability. Examples ofpossible topics are advancedmechanics and advanced electricityand magnetism.Elective 3 class hours a week

UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY..105.MX7XX Independent StudyCredits: 3A course of individual study,research, or design on a suitabletopic, with the course syllabus andcontent constructed under thedirection of a faculty member andapproved by the department head.ElectivePrerequisite: 2.75 QPA ordepartment permission

UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY..106..Department of Naval ScienceThe U.S. Navy and America’s merchant marine have shared a close,mutually supportive relationship since the Revolutionary War. Today, thatrelationship is especially vital as merchant ships carry critical rawmaterials and other necessary cargoes, while naval ships ensure safe andopen sea lanes for our nation’s ocean commerce.Graduates of the Academy are appointed as Ensigns in the U.S. NavyReserve, unless they apply and are accepted for active duty service in theNavy or apply and are accepted for active duty or reserve service in one ofthe other U.S. Armed Services.The mission of the Department of Naval Science is to provideappropriate instruction to prepare midshipmen for commissions in the U.S.Navy Reserve. This instruction will enable these officers to operateeffectively with the Navy in time of peace, national emergency or war, andto perform other tasks and functions as directed by higher authority.The curriculum focuses on the skills and knowledge graduates willneed to serve as officers in the Navy Reserve. All midshipmen takecourses in Merchant Marine Reserve and Leadership and Ethics.DEPARTMENT HEADCAPT John L. Bryant, USN (2011)B.S., Rutgers UniversityMBA, U.S. Naval Postgraduate SchoolASSISTANT DEPARTMENT HEADLT Christopher Morrissey, USN (2008)B.S., University of South FloridaASSOCIATE PROFESSORSLT Richard Slye, USN (2009)B.S., U.S. Naval AcademyLT Jack Donahue, USN (2011)B.A., College of the Holy CrossLT Derek Ferguson, USN (2011)B.S., Univ of MassachusettsNS120 Introduction toMerchant Marine ReserveCredits: 2A plebe year introduction to theUnited States Navy. Topics includethe ships, aircraft and weapons ofthe United States Navy plus athorough review of all NavyWarfare Communities and how theNavy fights at sea. Required for allplebe midshipmen.2 class hours a weekNS220 Naval Science for theMerchant Marine ReserveOfficer Credits: 2This course provides midshipmenwith the professional knowledge tounderstand the operation of amerchant ship as a naval auxiliary orits operation with the Navy in timeof war or national emergency.Topics include: Merchant Ship SelfDefense, Convoy Operations,Communications, Naval Control andProtection of Shipping, and the Roleof the Merchant Marine in NationalSecurity. Required for all third classmidshipmen.2 class hours a weekNS402 Fundamentals ofLeadership and EthicsCredits: 2An advanced study of leadershipand ethics issues and administrative

UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY..107.management topics required tofunction as a newly appointed navalofficer. This course in the NavalScience curriculum covers juniorofficer responsibilities in navaladministration, and integrates theprofessional competenciesdeveloped in prior course work andprofessional training. Required ofall second class midshipmen.2 class hours a weekNS412 Advanced NavalScience for the MerchantMarine Reserve OfficerCredits: 2This course provides all candidatesfor commissioning with theprofessional information and skillsneeded to per- form the functionsand assume the responsibilities of anofficer in the Navy Reserve.Included in this course are classeson Leadership, Performance,Resource, and Career Management.Required for all first classmidshipmen.2 class hours a week

UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY..108..Department of Physical Education and AthleticsThe importance of the Physical Education and Athletics programs at afederal service academy cannot be overemphasized. Each midshipmanmust maintain a healthy lifestyle and appropriate habits, and consistentlymeet or exceed the level of physical conditioning required to meet USNRcommissioning requirements.Midshipman participation in intramurals, club sports, andintercollegiate sports programs and activities is expected. The Academy’smission, history, and reputation is that of a premier source of futureleaders in the commercial maritime industry and armed forces. Leadersmust know how to follow and work effectively and collaboratively as partof a team. Competitive sports activities convey life-long lessons on theimportance of strategy, tactics, and the importance of preparation insuccessful outcomes. Good team and leadership skills are the outcome ofthe fast pace of competitive sports activities.The department is responsible for ensuring that each midshipmanacquires the skills involved in swimming, aquatic survival, self-defenseand first aid. Additional physical education experiences are offeredthrough the Physical Education Activities courses. All midshipmenannually take an Academy physical fitness test patterned after the U.S.Navy’s Physical Readiness Test.The department additionally provides necessary instruction in ship’smedicine. Plebes learn the basics of emergency health care, includingcardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). An advanced ship’s medicinecourse is offered in the upper-class years, focusing on medical treatmentsproven effective at sea where comprehensive medical care may be notavailable.The athletic program offers 22 varsity team and intramural sports.These teams have been successful at levels ranging from NCAA DivisionIII National Champions to Conference Champions. The varsity teams are:FallFootball, Men’s Soccer, Men’s and Women’s Cross Country,Women’s Volleyball, Men’s and Women’s Sailing and CrewWinterMen’s and Women’s Basketball, Wrestling, Men’s and Women’sSwimming and Diving, Men’s and Women’s Indoor Track andField.SpringBaseball, Lacrosse, Men’s and Women’s Outdoor Track and Field,Men’s Tennis, Softball, Men’s and Women’s Sailing and Crew.DEPARTMENT HEADSusan J. Petersen-Lubow (1979)B.S., SpringfieldM.S., HofstraDEPUTY DEPARTMENT HEADWilliam Fell (2004)B.S., U.S. Naval AcademyM.S., Troy State UniversityCertificate, Sports Management InstitutePROFESSIONAL FACULTYRob Alfheim (2004)B.S., Sacred HeartM.S., Northern IllinoisCassie Arroyo (2007)B.S., Southhampton College

UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY..109.Matt Dempsey (2008)B.S., Castleton State,M.S., Castleton StateDoug Dwyer (2004)B.S., Southern ConnecticutM.S., AdelphiMelinda Eng (2001)B.S., Hofstra UniversityM.S.Ed. Wagner CollegeTom Gill (1992)B.S., Hofstra UniversityM.S., North CarolinaGreg Ilaria (2008)B.S., College. Of New JerseyM.S., Springfield CollegeGreg Lott (2010)B.A., Dickinson,M.S., Canisius CollegeDan Mehleisen (2010)B.S., Union CollegeDavid Muchnick (2010)B.A., SUNY GeneseoM.S., SUNY CortlandDanny Nee (2010)B.A., St. Mary’s of the PlainsM.S., Kansas StateChad Nice(2008)B.S., CornellMike Notebaert (2007)B.S., IthacaMBA, DowlingCharles E. Pravata (1988)B.S., AdelphiM.S., Brooklyn CollegeSean Raffile (2009)B.S., Southern ConnecticutJames Seitelman (2010)B.S., Springfield CollegeM.S., Springfield CollegeAlexa Shields (2008)B.S., College Of New JerseyM.S., RutgersMichael Smolens (1992)B.S., SpringfieldM.S., AdelphiSean Tedesco (2001)B.S., University of ConnecticutM.B.A., AdelphiMichael Toop (2005)B.S., U.S. Merchant Marine AcademyM.S., SUNY AlbanyMeg Walsh (2006)B.A., RowanMBA, RiderPE105 First Aid/Self Defense1 creditFirst aid/self-defense is combined into two parts;first aid, and self-defense. Each section is worth50% of the total grade. First aid is designed to trainstudents to recognize and provide elementary carefor victims of illness and injury according tocurrent first aid standards. Students will learn toadminister proper respiratory and cardiac care inemergency situations. Self-defense is designed totrain midshipmen to defend themselves duringcombative situations while out at sea, on liberty, orworking in the maritime industry. The coursecovers basic techniques, and strategies of selfdefense.During the course Midshipmen learnphysical techniques as well as strategies to avoidpotentially dangerous situations. The Midshipmenactively practice defensive skills, and have theopportunity to utilize both physical and nonphysicalskills in real-life simulations. Requiredcourse offered first, second, third terms to fourthclassmen2 laboratory hours per weekPE115 Swimming1 creditStudents receive instruction in the various strokesand procedures utilized in water survival situations.Students also develop their fitness componentthrough work in the pool. Individual remedialinstruction is available for students with little or noexperience in the water. This course fulfills STCWrequirements in selected aquatic survivaltechniques. Required course offered first, secondterm to fourth classmen2 laboratory hours per week

..110..UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMYPE120 Aquatic Survival1 creditStudents learn how to react in a correct mannerduring water emergency situations, take measuresappropriate to his/her own survival and to thesurvival of others. Students also receiveinstructions in the prevention of aquaticemergencies and the use of survival equipment.This course fulfills STCW requirements in aquaticsurvival techniques. Required course offeredsecond, third term to fourth classmen.Prerequisite: PE1152 lab hours per weekPE200 Ship’s Medicine1 creditThis is a course of instruction which will allowship’s personnel to provide emergency medical carewith a degree of competence to increase chances ofsurvival at sea. Midshipmen will be versed inanatomy, physiology, emergency medicaltechniques and equipment, as well as their properapplication. This course fulfills the STCWrequirements for advanced first aid. Requiredcourse offered in the third, second and first classyear.Prerequisite: PE1052 laboratory hours per weekPE201 Emergency Medical Technician(EMT)3 creditsThis program is approved by the New York StateDepartment of Health, Emergency MedicalServices Program. It addresses information andtechniques currently considered to be theresponsibilities of the basic life EMT. The programconsists of lecture, instruction, practical skillstraining and clinical observation. This course isconducted in compliance with NY State curriculum,policies and guidelines.ElectivePE300 Physical Education Activity Courses0.5 creditsStudents are introduced to the basic principles andskills of a number of different activities. Thesecourses provide an opportunity for development ofskill, strength, stamina, leadership andsportsmanship in an enjoyable setting. Studentsalso develop an understanding for many of these“lifetime activities” and the importance of a healthylifestyle well into the future. Midshipmen arerequired to take 2 credits during their third, secondor first class year.2 laboratory hours per week (for 6 weeks)Listed below are the courses offered (LevelII courses feature advanced levels ofinstruction):PE301PE303PE304PE305PE306PE307PE308PE309PE310PE311PE312PE314PE 316PE 317PE 318PE 319BasketballBoxingFitness andConditioningGolfLife SkillsProject AdventureRacquetballRiflePistolSailing ISailing IITennis IVolleyballWeight TrainingBadmintonSports and CooperativePE 320PE 321PE 322PE 323PE 325PE 326PE 329PE 330PE 331PE 332Games ISports and CooperativeGames IITouch FootballSoccerSoftballWrestlingConditioningSwimmingScuba IScuba IIWellness for LifeSports Psychology

UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY..111.Department of Professional Development andCareer ServicesThe Department of Professional Development and Career Services consists of: Office of Shipboard Training Office of Career ServicesThe Shipboard Training ProgramAll midshipmen, as an integral part of their professional training, participate in acooperative educational program during the two periods of their sea year. Trainingaboard ship is designed to give the midshipman practical knowledge of theperformance and operating characteristics of various classes of vessels, theoperating requirements in different trade routes, and labor relations in the oceanshipping industry.The first sea period lasts approximately 135 days. During this period, themidshipman is assigned to different types of dry cargo vessels. The midshipmanthen returns to the Academy to build on his/her experiences at sea. The second seaperiod is longer, roughly 265 days. During this period, the midshipman finisheshis/her sea service requirement of 300 days aboard ocean going vessels andcompletes an internship with a company or organization with involvement in thetransportation or marine engineering industry.Academy Training Representatives assign midshipmen to vessels, monitorand guide their progress, and maintain liaison between the midshipmen, theshipping companies, and the Department of Shipboard Training.The shipboard training program provides midshipmen with the opportunity touse a ship as a seagoing laboratory. Midshipmen are given a number of coursescalled the “Sea Project” which, in addition to their shipboard duties, they arerequired to complete and submit for evaluation and grading. The assignments arecarefully designed to ensure that midshipmen, while aboard ship, apply theknowledge and skills learned in the Academy classrooms and acquire a firmfoundation for advanced study when they return to the Academy. In addition towritten assignments, midshipmen take oral and written examinations afterreturning from sea.Aboard ship, marine transportation majors are assigned to the vessel’s DeckDepartment, and engineering majors to the Engineering Department. Sea projectcourses concentrate on subject matter appropriate to the midshipman’s major.Should a midshipman, prior to the second sailing period, acquire a definitemaritime career goal, the department may arrange a program of shipboardassignments to provide opportunities for specialized experience in the last sailingperiod.During the second sailing period, midshipmen with a strong interest in acareer with the sea services of the U.S. Armed Forces or National Oceanographicand Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) may request a 30-day assignmentaboard a vessel of the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Army Corps ofEngineers or NOAA Corps. Midshipmen may also request a 30-day assignmentaboard U.S. - flag tug and towing vessels.InternshipsThe second sea period includes a two-to six-week internship assignment ashore,depending on the midshipman’s major, to provide the opportunities to observe andparticipate in the management operations of a maritime, transportation, orengineering related organization. This will enable the midshipman to acquireconcepts of organization, decision-making, operating procedures and proper workethic. The midshipman makes his/her own decision regarding where to do theinternship and whether the assignment will be for two, four or six weeks.Depending upon a midshipman’s field of specialty and interest, the midshipmanmay be assigned to a shipping company, ship- yard, ship repair facility, shipbrokerage and chartering firm, stevedoring firm, marine surveyor’s office, towingcompany, port and terminal facility, or a similar enterprise. Optional internshipassignments are also available with shore-based commands of the U.S. ArmedForces. Midshipmen are required to complete a written report on their experience,which is submitted to their designated Academy Training Representative forevaluation and grading.

..112..UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMYThe following is a description of the specific internship programs:STINA Internship (Management Orientation) Program -2 Weeks Credits: 1STINB Internship (Management Orientation) Program -4 Weeks Credits: 2STINC Internship (Management Orientation) Program -6 Weeks Credits: 3This program provides each midshipman an opportunity to observe themanagement environment in an Academy mission (maritime, transportation,engineering, government agency, Armed Forces, etc.) related organization forperiods of two to six weeks. Ranging from a basic survey to participation inexecutive, mid- and entry-level management projects, the midshipman’s choice ofan internship requires investigation of the organization’s background and history;current organizational structure; decision-making processes; operating procedures;and work place ethics. The midshipman demonstrates in a written report acomprehension and understanding of these factors as well as basic managementconcepts as applied to the host organization. The minimum two week internshipmust be completed by all majors as part of courses required for graduation.STIND Shipyard Management Internship - 6 WeeksCredits: 3This program is open to midshipman enrolled in the Marine Engineering andShipyard Management Program who has completed courses in Engineering Shopand Ship Engineering Operations, combines the requirements of the STINAInternship (Management Orientation) Program with specific objectives of theMarine Engineering and Shipyard Management major. This program is alsoavailable to Marine Engineering Systems majors with special permission from theHead of the Department of Engineering. The specific objectives include learningprocedures and obtaining practical skills in specific areas of shipyard operations ata major or a mid-sized shipyard or repair facility, and collecting data for acapstone design project in the first class year. Upon completion of the internship,the midshipman demonstrates in a written report a comprehensive andunderstanding of the management concepts and engineering operations at the hostfacility. The minimum six week internship must be completed by all Marineengineering and Shipyard Management majors as part of the courses required forgraduation. Upon application, Professional Service Time in Lieu of Ship ServiceTime may be requested for up to 50 days of the STIND Shipyard ManagementInternship period.Career ServicesThe Career Services Office assists midshipmen with career development startingin their plebe year and continuing until graduation. The Office provides a series ofpresentations by Academy personnel, alumni and industry partners focusing onobligation-fulfilling careers that also fulfill a midshipman’s personal goals.The Office presents two annual career fairs: “Sea Fair” each fall; and “TheShipping-Out Fair” each spring. In addition, off-campus events are arranged, suchas tours of shipping companies and industry conferences. There are numerous oncampuscareer information and recruiting events through the year. When possible,these evening presentations are hosted by a midshipman liaison who is interestedin a career with a specific company. The Career Placement Program Officermaintains a close relationship with maritime companies, unions andgovernment/military contacts. Up-to-date information is shared with midshipmenvia Intranet or by email Employment announcements are also posted on theCareer Services Bulletin Board and in the USMMA Alumni Foundation JobBulletin. The Office assists midshipmen with application procedures and otherprofessional correspondence. Videotaped “mock interviews’ and one-on-onecoaching are available, when requested. The Office maintains as open-doorpolicy.DEPARTMENT HEADCAPT Eugene R. Albert (2004) 3B.S., U.S. Merchant Marine AcademyM.S., Albertus MagnusLicenses: Master of Steam and Motor Vesselsof Any Gross Tons, Oceans;ACADEMY TRAINING REPRESENTATIVESCAPT Donald C. Farmer, USMS (2001)B.S., U.S. Merchant Marine AcademyLicense: Master of Steam and Motor Vesselsof Any Gross Tons, Oceans.Military: LT, USNR (Ret.)LCDR Ian Jones, USMS (2010)B.S., U.S. Merchant Marine AcademyMA: American Military UniversityLicense: Third Mate of Steam and MotorVessels ofAny Gross Tons, Oceans.Military: LT, USNR

UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY..113.CAPT Stephen T. Treacy (2011)B.S., U.S. Merchant Marine AcademyJ.D., St. John’s University School of LawMilitary: CAPT, USN (Ret.)Admitted: NY, NJ, and Federal BarsCAREER PLACEMENT PROGRAMOFFICERVeronica Cassidy Barry, (2006)B.S., Niagara UniversityCareer Development Facilitator, University ofWisconsin at MadisonGraduate Studies, SUNY Maritime College

UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY..114..The Global Maritime and Transportation SchoolThe Global Maritime and TransportationSchool (GMATS) provides world-classprofessional education and training programs(including content design, development, anddelivery), instructional services, researchstudies, and technical assistance that enhancethe safety, security, efficiency, andenvironmental soundness of maritimeoperations and global transportation systems.Our mission is to prepare private sector,government and military professionals to beglobal leaders and innovators in maritimeoperations, inter-modal systems, andtransportation security.GMATS Instructional Divisions:1. Engineering—The EngineeringPrograms division at GMATS isdedicated to offering professionaleducation in the areas of MarineEngineering, Diesel Engine Technology,Applied Electricity, and RefrigerationTechnology. The engineeringlaboratories offer the student hands-ontraining opportunities unparalleled in theindustry.2. Nautical Science—The Nautical ScienceDivision is dedicated to providing thebest in professional education for allareas of the maritime industry. We havethe facilities and personnel to meet thetechnological and regulatory issuesfacing today’s mariners.3. Security and Transportation—TheSecurity and Transportation programs atGMATS are designed to meet the needsof personnel in every level of thetransportation industry, frommanagement trainees to the seasonedprofessional. Our courses coverprograms from complex maritime andinter-modal transportation logisticssystems to the latest requirements intransportation security.4. Research and Special Projects—TheResearch and Special Projects divisionconducts applied research andspecialized studies; performs operationalassessments and process improvementactivities; and provides a wide range oftechnical assistance and instructionalservices.Conferences and SeminarsIn addition to regularly scheduled courses andcustom programs, GMATS assists bothgovernment organizations and privatecompanies with developing and offeringseminars and conferences.GMATS Contact InformationTelephone: 516-726-6100Fax: 516-726-6158E-mail: info@gmats.usmma.eduInternet: http://www.gmats.usmma.eduDIRECTORCAPT John E. Hanus, USMS (1992)B.S., U.S. Merchant Marine AcademyLicenses: Second Assistant Engineer, Steam and Motor (unlimited); ChiefEngineer of Motor Vessels (limited horsepower); Third Mate, Steam andMotor Vessels of Any Gross Tons Upon Oceans (Sailing Vessels limited)Military: CDR, USNRASSOCIATE DIRECTORCAPT Joseph Martucci, USMS (2003)B.S., U.S. Merchant Marine AcademyM.S., City College of New YorkLicense: Chief Engineer, Steam and Motor Vessels (Unlimited)Military: CAPT, USNR (Ret.)

UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY..115.Administration and StaffAdministrative titles at the Academy differ from those at civilian colleges,but in essence the responsibilities that accompany the titles are the same.The Superintendent is akin to a college president and ultimately governsall aspects of Academy operation. The Academic Dean, like a collegedean of faculty, is responsible for the curriculum and the supervision of theacademic departments. The Chief of Staff is the principal executive formanagement control. The Commandant of Midshipmen is akin to the deanof students and handles all midshipmen affairs of a non-academic nature,including military organization, conduct and discipline. The AssistantSuperintendent for Facilities oversees the facilities, infrastructure, andlogistics support of the Academy. The Assistant Superintendent forStrategy & Policy oversees the Academy's strategic planning, programassessment, Congressional relations, and public affairs activities. Theseadministrative officers comprise the Academy’s senior staff, and areassisted by capable office personnel in the daily operation of theinstitution.Board of VisitorsPublic Law 453, approved by the 96th Congress on October 15, 1980,provides for an annual inspection of the Academy by Congress through aBoard of Visitors of nine members who are appointed in January of eachyear. The Board consists of one Senator appointed by the Vice President;two Members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker ofthe House of Representatives; the Chairmen of the Commerce, Science,and Transportation Committee of the Senate, the Committee on ArmedServices of the House of Representatives as ex-officio members; twoSenators appointed by the chairman of the Commerce, Science, andTransportation Committee of the Senate; and three Members of the Houseof Representatives appointed by the chairman of the House Committee onArmed Services of the House of Representatives.Advisory BoardPublic Law 453 also establishes an Advisory Board consisting of not morethan seven persons of distinction in education and other fields relating tothe purposes of the Academy who serve without pay. The members of theBoard visit the Academy at least once during the academic year at the callof the chairman. The board’s purpose is to examine the course ofinstruction and the management of the Academy and advise the maritimeadministrator and the superintendent of their findings.StaffFollowing each name is the year of joining the staff. Also listed are jobtitle, degrees earned, where obtained, professional licenses, and militarystatus.The list starting on the next page is current as of June 10, 2011.

..116..UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMYOffice of the SuperintendentShashi N. Kumar (2007)Interim SuperintendentGraduate, Indian Maritime AcademyM.S., Maine Maritime AcademyPh.D., University of WalesLicense: Master Mariner (U.K.) UnlimitedCAPT Eric Y. Wallischeck, USMS (1984)Chief of StaffB.S., U.S. Merchant Marine AcademyGraduate, Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government,Executive Fellows ProgramIlene Kreitzer (2011)Academy CounselB.A, Stony Brook UniversityJ.D., Boston UniversityCAPT Reed R. Bonadonna, USMS (2001)Director, Maritime Center for EthicsB.A., Virginia Military InstituteM.A., Clark UniversityPh.D., Boston UniversityMilitary: COLONEL (Retired), USMCROffice of the Academic DeanShashi N. Kumar (2007)Academic DeanGraduate, Indian Maritime AcademyM.S., Maine Maritime AcademyPh.D., University of WalesLicense: Master Mariner (U.K.) UnlimitedDianne Taha (2000)Assistant Academic Dean for Academic ProgramsB.A., Harpur College, SUNY BinghamtonM.S., New York Institute of Technology(Vacant)Assistant Academic Dean for Support ProgramsOffice of the RegistrarLisa Jerry (2003)Academy RegistrarB.S., New York Institute of TechnologyM.S., New York Institute of TechnologyMaribeth Widelo (2009)Academy Assistant RegistrarB.A., Assumption CollegeM.A., Emerson CollegeBland LibraryGeorge J. Billy (1977)Chief LibrarianB.A., Rutgers UniversityM.L.S., Pratt InstituteM.A., Adelphi UniversityPh.D., City University of New YorkDonald Gill (1997)Reader Services LibrarianB.S.C.E., CCNYM.L.S., St. John’s University

UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY..117.Marilyn Stern (1991)Technical Services LibrarianB.A., CCNYM.L.S., LIUMedical Library Association CertificationSenior Member Academy of Medical Information ProfessionalsCertificationDepartment of Information TechnologyHoward D. Weiner (2004)Chief Information OfficerInternal Controls OfficerChair, Institutional Effectiveness CouncilA.S., Montgomery Community CollegeB.S., Pennsylvania State UniversityM.S., The American UniversityMarilyn HetselAssistant CIOManager of Academy Simulation SystemsDepartment of Waterfront ActivitiesCDR Christopher Gasiorek, USMS (2005)Director of Waterfront Activities/Sailing MasterB.S., U.S. Merchant Marine AcademyLicense: Master, Steam and Motor Vessels of any Gross Tons, OceansFirst Class Pilot, Great Lakes and Lower Mississippi RiverRichard J. Cain (1997)Assistant Director of Waterfront ActivitiesLicense: 100 ton near coastalRick Dominique (1999)Director of JV and Recreational SailingB.S., SUNY Maritime CollegeOffice of the Assistant Superintendent for Strategy and PolicyCAPT William Rospars, USMS (2011)Assistant Superintendent for Strategy and PolicyB.S., U.S. Coast Guard AcademyJ.D., Columbia UniversityMilitary: CDR, USCGR (Ret.)(Vacant)Director of External Affairs(Vacant)Public Information OfficerCatherine DeCoursey (2011)Parents Program CoordinatorB.A., Juniata CollegeOffice of AdmissionsCAPT Robert E. Johnson, USMS (2004)Director of Admissions and Financial AidB.S., U.S. Military AcademyM.A., University of TennesseeM.A., Naval War CollegeMilitary: COL, USA (Ret.)CDR Michael E. DeRosa, USMS (1998)Assistant Director of Admissions and Financial AidB.S., Manhattan CollegeM.B.A., Manhattan CollegeU.S. Air Force Squadron Officer SchoolU.S. Air Force Air Command and Staff CollegeMilitary: LtCol, USAFR (Ret.)

..118..UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMYLCDR Norman R. Johnsen, USMS (1997)Recruitment SpecialistB.S., Western Connecticut State UniversityM.S., Western Connecticut State UniversitySdenka F. Kelly, (2002)Financial Aid SpecialistB.S., SUNY OneontaLT Tyrone Broxton, USMS (2006)Recruitment SpecialistB.A., Lebanon Valley CollegeLT Tina T. Schoggers, USMS (2007)Recruitment SpecialistB.P.S., New York Institute of TechnologyM.S., New York Institute of TechnologyLT Kelly Ann Gualtieri, USMS (2007)Recruitment SpecialistB.S., College of Staten IslandOffice of the Academy Chief Financial OfficerKelly Butruch (2008)Academy CFOB.A., St. Francis CollegeMPA, John Jay College of Criminal JusticeCertificate in Operations and InspectionOsvaldo Jorge, (1987)Senior AccountantB.B.A., University of Puerto Rico (San Juan)Office of the Human Resource OfficerRaymond A. Venkersammy (2004)Human Resources Director (Acting)B.S., St. Johns UniversityVivian Baierwalter (1985)Human Resources SpecialistRaymond A. Venkersammy (2004)Human Resources SpecialistB.S., St. Johns UniversityCarol Coogan (1997)Human Resources AssistantOffice of the Chief Procurement OfficerMaximilian Diah (2004)Chief of Contracting OfficeA.A., Strayer UniversityB.A., Strayer UniversityDeborah Porter (1997)Contract SpecialistCarmen Feliz (2010)Contract SpecialistA.A., Nassau Community CollegeB.A., SUNY Old WestburyDouglas Pader (2011)Contract SpecialistB.A., Miami University

UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY..119.Office of the Assistant Superintendent for AdministrationCAPT Theodore Dogonniuck, USMS (2010)Acting Assistant Superintendent for AdministrationB.S., Cornell UniversityM.S., Columbia UniversityMilitary: Maj, USMCRLicense: Professional Engineer – New York StateRick Sager (2006)HeadDepartment of Health ServicesB.S., New York Institute of TechnologyM.P.S., New York Institute of TechnologyJoseph Abbamonte (2002)Environmental Protection SpecialistJohn Redfern (2002)Safety OfficerB.A., C.W. Post CollegeMitchell Glazer (1996)Food Service OfficerB.B.A., Baruch College(Vacant)HeadDepartment of Administrative ServicesOffice of the Assistant Superintendent for FacilitiesCAPT Theodore Dogonniuck, USMS (2010)Assistant Superintendent for FacilitiesB.S., Cornell UniversityM.S., Columbia UniversityMilitary: Major, USMCRLicense: Professional Engineer – New York StateLCDR, Robert DiTrioia, USMS (2010)Capital Improvement OfficerB.S., University of MarylandMilitary: Capt, USAFOffice of the Commandant of MidshipmenCAPT Robert DeStafney, USMS (2010)Acting Commandant of MidshipmenB.S., U.S. Naval AcademyM.A., U.S. Naval War CollegeM.S., California University of PennsylvaniaMilitary: Col, USMC (Ret.)CAPT Kenneth R. Force, USMS (1970)Director of MusicB.M., M.M., Manhattan School of MusicM.P.S., New York Institute of TechnologyProfessional Diploma (Ed. Admin.), Manhattan School of MusicC.A.S.A.C., State of New YorkLCDR Stevens Frangos, USMS (2005)Performance and Assessment OfficerB.S., U.S. Merchant Marine AcademyLicense: Third Assistant Engineer, Steam and Motor Vessels, Unlimited.Military: LCDR, USN

..120..UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMYCDR David L. Mund, USMS (1990)Regimental and Training OfficerB.A., Virginia Military InstituteMilitary: MAJ, USAR (Ret.)Mary Cunningham (1984)Social DirectorB.A., AdelphiM.S., LIU (C.W. Post)LT Douglas Nelson, USMS (2010)Logistics and Maintenance OfficerB.S. Pennsylvania State UniversityMilitary: LT, USNLT John Pulsinelli, USMS (2008)Tactical OfficerB.S. U.S. Merchant Marine AcademyLicense: Third Mate, Steam and Motor Vessels, UnlimitedMilitary: LT. USNLCDR Eddie C. Ragin, USMS (1999)Tactical OfficerB.S., Phoenix UniversityMilitary: GySgt, USMC (Ret.)LCDR Michael Roth, USMS (2010)Tactical OfficerB.S., U.S. Merchant Marine AcademyLT Antoinette Waller, USMS (2010)Tactical OfficerMilitary: MSgt, USMC (Ret.)Virginia Reilly (2002)Midshipmen Personnel OfficerArthur W. Jacobs (1990)Operations AdministratorB.S., M.P.A., John Jay College of Criminal Justice