The Marine Technology curriculum is designed to provide
the practical skills and academic background essential for
success in the area of marine scientific support. The Marine
Technology student will become proficient in the knowledge
and skills required of a scientific support technician,
through both practical training aboard ship as well as in
the classroom. The Marine Technology curriculum prepares
individuals to use and maintain sophisticated equipment
such as electronic navigation devices, physical and chemical
measuring instruments, sampling devices, and data acquisition
and reduction systems aboard ocean-going
and smaller vessels.
Graduates of this program will be qualified
to work in the following areas: general applied oceanography;
data acquisition and reduction; environmental monitoring;
geophysical exploration; field and laboratory biology; water
analysis; water and wastewater treatment laboratory analysis;
nuclear power plant environmental work; fishing gear construction
and repair; small engine maintenance and repair; fishing;
marine salvage; and other marine scientific activities.
Employment opportunities are available with various state
and federal agencies, and with private businesses and industries
associated with marine science and research.
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