Small Vessel Operations (SVO)
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Department Brochure
The following sequence of courses will be taken by candidates for the Associate of Science (first two years) and Bachelor of Science (four-year) in Small Vessel Operations.
- Fall Semester
- Cs-150 Structured Problem Solving w/ Computers
- Yo-103 Basic Boatyard Operations
- Hc-111 Composition
- Ms-101 Precalculus Mathematics
- Pe-100 Sailing
- Pe-114 Ocean Survival
- Ns-101 Introduction to Nautical Science
- Spring Semester
- Hc-112 Humanities I
- Ns-241 Seamanship
- Ps-102 Technical Physics I
- Yt-102 Small Craft Technology
- Yt-105 Small Craft Construction
SOPHOMORES
- Fall Semester
- Ns-281 Terrestrial Navigation I
- Ns-122 Cargo I
- Oc-101 Introduction to Ocean Science
- Yt-210 Marine Systems
- General Education Elective
- Spring Semester
- Ns-292 Electronic Navigation I
- Ns-262 Navigation Rules
- Ns-381 Terrestrial Navigation II
- Yo-298 Topics in Nautical Science
- Yo-299 200-ton License Preparation
- Department Elective
Credits required for Associate Degree: 67
JUNIORS
- Fall Semester
- Hc-211 Humanities II
- Ns-301 Stability
- Ns-345 Shiphandling
- Ns-221 Meteorology
- Pe-xxx Physical Education
- General Education Elective
- Spring Semester
- Ns-342 Workboat Operations
- Eg-392 Diesel II
- Ns-282 Celestial Navigation I
- Ns-332 Marine Communication
- Free Elective
- Pe-xxx Physical Education
SENIORS
- Fall Semester
- Yo-497 Watchkeeping Ltd. Tonnage
- Ns-491 Advanced Navigation
- Ns-461 Casualty Analysis
- Department Elective II
- General Education Elective
- Spring Semester
- Md-310 Ships Medicine
- Hc-232 Management Communication
- Ns-499 Topics in Marine Transportation
- Business Elective
- General Education Elective
Credits second two years: 72.
Credits required for Bachelor Degree: 138.
Overview
- Curriculum is designed to prepare students for positions of responsibility in the operation and management of a variety of vessels from yachts to small commercial craft.
- The schooner Bowdoin is the flagship and primary training vessel for the program.
- Organized in a two-plus-two format.
- Four academic semesters (two years) plus a cooperative work experience during the summer following the first year lead to an Associate of Science degree.
- Four additional academic semesters (two years) plus two additional cooperative work experiences lead to a Bachelor of Science degree.
- A license track leads to a USCG 200 ton mate, near coastal, (up to 200 miles offshore) license (associate degree program) and 500 ton mate, near coastal license (bachelor degree program).
- Our Loeb-Sullivan School of International Business & Logistics offers a special 4 + 1 option for obtaining a Master of Science degree for MMA graduates. Regardless of major, MMA B.Sc. degree recipients may apply to the Loeb-Sullivan graduate school for a one-year fast track to an advanced degree.
- Participation in the Regiment of Midshipmen is optional.
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