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UPDATED 6/15/2009 Maine Maritime Academy Undergraduate Catalog for the Academic Year 2009-2010* VISION STATEMENT Maine Maritime Academy is a career-oriented college that strives to continue to be the globally recognized leader in providing the highest quality maritime, engineering, engineering technology, marine science, and logistics education with facilities and laboratories that are at the leading edge of technological innovation. MISSION STATEMENT The mission of Maine Maritime Academy is to provide a quality education primarily focused on marine related programs. The curriculum will empower students to take on leadership roles, encourage rigorous self-discipline, promote curiosity, and provide graduates with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the global economy. INSTITUTIONAL OBJECTIVES To qualify for the baccalaureate degree, students should, at the appropriate level: · Demonstrate competency in written and spoken English · Apply scientific methodology, apply basic concepts of mathematics and science, and be computer proficient · Gain a perspective of the social sciences, including knowledge about the interaction of human groups, of world and U.S. history, institutions, and economic systems · Demonstrate an ability to reflect on the impact of technology on society, which should inform intelligent action · Acquire a basic knowledge of the humanities, such as literature, art, and music, and appreciate their impact on the individual and on society · Gather, analyze, and interpret information · Demonstrate competency in a major field and understand its relevance to a profession Furthermore, a baccalaureate degree assumes a capability to: · Deal creatively and realistically with personal, community, national, and international concerns · Think logically, act rationally, and make appropriate decisions about the future based on past and present conditions and circumstances · Understand ethics and aesthetics that provide a foundation for the development of a value system that can be translated into effective social action · Cultivate a sense of curiosity, a sense of beauty and practical wisdom in life ACCREDITATION Maine Maritime Academy is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc., 209 Burlington Road, Bedford, MA 01730; telephone (781) 271-0022. The International Business & Logistics program is accredited by the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education, P.O. Box 3960, Olathe, KS 66063; telephone (913) 631-3009. The Marine Engineering Technology program is accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012; telephone (410) 347-7700. The Power Engineering Technology program is accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012; telephone (410) 347-7700. The Marine Systems Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012; telephone (410) 347-7700. Maine Maritime Academy also holds membership in the American Association of State Colleges and Universities, the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education, the Downeast College Consortium, and the International Association of Maritime Universities. The Academy is authorized under federal law to enroll non-immigrant alien students. It is the policy of Maine Maritime Academy to provide equal opportunity and treatment to all students, employees, and applicants in all areas of the Academy. No person shall be discriminated against because of race, religion, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, handicap, or veteran’s status. Maine Maritime Academy subscribes to the principles and policies encompassed by the Uniform Campus Crime Reporting Act. A general overview of campus safety and security issues is made available to all students and employees. (http://security.mma.edu/) An audited Financial Statement is produced following the end of each fiscal year. For a copy, please request one by writing to the Maine Maritime Academy Office of Administration, Finance, and Governmental Relations. The Academy reserves the right to make changes in its rules, regulations, procedures, degree requirements, and fees. Published in 2009 by Maine Maritime Academy, Castine, Maine 04420. Dr. John Barlow, Editor. * The Maine Maritime Academy Undergraduate Catalog is published online and updated monthly during the Academic Year. The latest monthly update time is posted in the upper left hand corner of each section. Archived copies are available in the Academic Dean’s office and the Nutting Memorial Library, as well as online. ONLINE CATALOG The Maine Maritime Academy “online” Undergraduate Catalog is updated monthly no later than the 20th of each month from September through May. Each section contains a small heading, “This section last updated mm/dd/yy”. This heading is updated each time that revisions are made within that section. All updates are approved and published by the Academic Dean. Undergraduate Catalog revisions should be submitted to the Academic Dean’s office by the 15th of each month. · Academic Program: The Registrar’s office will be responsible for submitting all curriculum revisions approved by the Faculty Senate to the Academic Dean. The Registrar’s office will assign course numbers and assure that course descriptions are complete, proper credit hours are assigned and prerequisites listed. The Academic Department Chairs are responsible for periodically reviewing the catalog and submitting revisions of their program descriptions, listed faculty, etc. The personnel below will be responsible for submitting changes to their respective catalog sections: · Director of Admission: Admissions · Director of Financial Aid: Affording and Financial Aid Policies · Director of Finance: Affording · Dean of Student Services: Student Life · Executive Assistant to the President: Directory · Executive Assistant to the Dean: Academic Calendar. · Associate for Public Affairs: format or miscellaneous information and matters of general concern. Contact Information Telephone (207) 326-4311 In Maine: (800) 464-6565 Out of State: (800) 227-8465 FAX (207) 326-2109 Postal address Pleasant Street, Castine, ME, U.S.A., 04420 Electronic mail General Information: [email protected] Web site: http://www.mainemaritime.edu Internal Web site: http://www.mma.edu UPDATED 6/15/2009 A Proud Heritage FOR GENERATIONS, Maine has been known worldwide for the skills of its shipbuilders and sea captains, and for leadership in every phase of maritime affairs. It was in Maine that the first English ship built in America, the Virginia, was launched in 1607, and, in this new century, Mainers continue to build and sail vessels ranging from custom yachts to mighty warships. Windjammers, fishing fleets, and defenders of the America’s Cup have all been part of Maine’s seafaring tradition. Today this proud heritage thrives at Maine Maritime Academy, an institution of higher learning providing undergraduate and graduate instruction in engineering, transportation, marine sciences, maritime management, international business and logistics, and small vessel operations. In addition, the college prepares a portion of its students as officers for the U.S. Merchant Marine and for the armed forces of the United States. Proposals for an institution devoted to nautical training began in Maine in the 1930s. Educational and civic leaders throughout the state -- led by Senator Ralph Leavitt of Portland -- prompted the creation of Maine Maritime Academy by an act of the 90th Maine Legislature on March 21, 1941. The original class of 29 students reported on October 9 of that year to Rear Admiral Douglas Dismukes, USN, a veteran of World War I who came out of retirement to head the fledgling school. Classes met on the campus of the Eastern State Normal School, with students lodged at Castine’s Pentagoet Inn. The Mattie, a coastal schooner out of Camden, Maine, served as the first training ship. World War II required a rapid build-up of the U.S. Merchant Marine, with a critical need for new deck and engineering officers. The Academy met that challenge, producing more than 300 officers who served at sea during the war in every theater of operations. Three gave their lives in service to the nation, and many others were wounded in action. By war’s end, Maine Maritime had graduated 384 men. In the post-war era, the program was expanded to the original concept of a three-year course leading to a Bachelor of Science degree. In the 1960s and 70s, Rear Admiral Edward Rodgers, USMS, led a multi-million dollar development program, culminating in full membership in the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. In recent years, the college has grown steadily and now offers three degrees and 19 undergraduate and graduate academic majors: Associate in Science Small Vessel Operations Ship Design1 Ship Production1 Small Craft Design2 Small Vessel Systems2 1 available only to employees of General Dynamics Corporation's Bath Iron Works Shipyard in Bath, Maine. 2 joint degree program with The Landing School of Boatbuilding and Design in Kennebunkport, Maine Bachelor of Science Interdisciplinary Studies International Business and Logistics Marine Biology Marine Engineering Operations3 Marine Engineering Technology3 Marine Systems Engineering (Non-License Track)4 Marine Systems Engineering (License Track)3 Marine Transportation Operations3 Marine Science Power Engineering