Marine and Powersports Technology Diploma

MARINE AND POWERSPORTS TECHNOLOGY DIPLOMA
Program Course Requirements

First Year – Fall Semester
MAPS 1101  Basic Engines I (3 cr)
MAPS 1103  Basic Engines I Lab (4 cr)
MAPS 1120  Lawn and Garden (2 cr)
MAPS 1140  Snowmobile Systems and Lab (4 cr)
MATH 1500  Applied Mathematics (3 cr)
Total 16 Credits

First Year – Spring Semester
MAPS 1106  Introduction to Electronics (2 cr)
MAPS 1130  Marine Outboard I (4 cr)
MAPS 1132  Marine Outboard II (4 cr)
MAPS 1134  Marine Lower Unit (4 cr)
MAPS 1136  Industry Certifications I (2 cr)
Total 16 Credits

Second Year – Fall Semester
MAPS 2133  Advance Marine (3 cr)
MAPS 2134  Advance Marine and Personal Water (3 cr)
MAPS 2135  Machine Shop (2 cr)
MAPS 2169  MAPS Tune Up (3 cr)
MAPS 2136  Industry Certifications II (2 cr)
General Education/Electives (3 cr)
Total 16 Credits

Second Year – Spring Semester
CCST 1530  Employment Strategies  OR  COMP 1101 Computer Fundamentals (3 cr)
MAPS 2143  Diagnostic Troubleshooting (3 cr)
MAPS 2162  ATV Motorcycle Systems I (4 cr)
MAPS 2164  ATV Motorcycle Systems II (4 cr)
General Education/Electives (2 cr)
Total 16 Credits

GRADUATION REQUIREMENT – 64 CREDITS
*Denotes Prerequisites

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Career Description: Graduates of this program typically become employed at dealerships as service technicians. The most common types of dealerships include outdoor power equipment, snowmobile, marine, motorcycle, and all-terrain vehicle (ATV).

Program Information: Courses in the Marine and Powersports Technology Program are designed to provide the students with the knowledge and skills needed for the rapidly growing recreational and power equipment fields. All aspects of maintenance and repair are taught, which include machine overhauls, shop operation, set up, and delivery. The Marine and Powersports Technology Diploma and A.A.S. are two-year programs.

Program Outcomes:
Graduates will be able to:

• Apply safe work practices in a manner compatible with OSHA requirements and industry expectations;
• Demonstrate industry standard applications of selected tools and equipment for powersports engine maintenance, diagnostic and repair tools;
• Apply basic diagnostic and repair concepts to powersports engine, marine engine equipment power train and chassis systems;
• Apply preventative maintenance concepts to powersports engine equipment care and storage;
• Identify the functional relationships among small engine components and systems; and
• Use a variety of computer, Web and technical resources to find information, troubleshoot problems and prepare estimates.

Special Program Requirements:

In addition to the core courses of the program, students are required to fulfill 6 credits of general education. The students are encouraged to choose between Employment Strategies (CCST 1530) and Computer Fundamentals (COMP 1101) to fulfill 3 of those credits. The other 3 credits come from the required Applied Mathematics (MATH 1500). Because the courses are sequenced, they must be taken in order.

Transfer Opportunities: The Marine and Powersports Technology Program has an articulation agreement with Bemidji State University for transfer to their Industrial Technology Program.

Career Opportunities: Many former graduates have advanced to positions as service managers, general managers, and factory service representatives.

Career Titles: After completing this program, students will be prepared for a variety of careers, including service technician, general manager, service manager, individual business owner, parts personnel, factory service representative, and parts manager.