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Marine/Small Engine Technology Certificate
Program Available at:
- Cedar Valley
Catalog Year 2021-2022 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Degree Type Level 1 Certificate
GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher
TSI May be Exempt
For more information, visit the Dallas College Engine Technology webpage and your academic advisor at your campus.
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing the Engine Technology-Marine/Small Engine Technology Certificate. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn a certificate in Engine Technology-Marine/Small Engine Technology. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See catalog for official certificate requirements.
This certificate program is designed to provide students interested in Engine Technology as an option for training in Marine Engine Technology OR Small Engine Technology. Students will be able to go right to work or start on your next engine project with an up-to-date troubleshooting and repair techniques, mechanical theory plus hands-on experience, a solid foundation in engine transmissions, electrical systems, troubleshooting and tune-up procedures. Courses that complete the Marine Track Certificate and Small Engine Track Certificate are noted below. A student must complete all courses in ONE specialty track option (Marine or Small Engine) to be awarded this certificate.
Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. See catalog for official certificate requirements.
CERTIFICATE MINIMUM: 23 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
MARINE TRACK – SEMESTER 1
SMER 1404 – Marine Equipment Service Principles
SMER 1401 – Marine Engine Tune-up
SMER 1407 – Marine Engine Overhaul
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your advisor to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.
- Meet with a career advisor or coach to research your career options and opportunities for job shadowing.
- Meet with a faculty or career advisor regarding placement for the Cooperative course.
Total Hours: 12
MARINE TRACK – SEMESTER 2
SMER 1413 – Marine Electrical Systems
SMER 1410 – Marine Drive Units
CHOOSE ONE:
- SMER 1380 – Cooperative Education-Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technicians OR
- SMER 1191 – Special Topics in Motorcycle Mechanics and Repairer AND
SMER 1266 – Practicum (or Field Experience)-Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician
SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your advisor to request an official program of study audit and confirm or update your academic and career path and program of study.
- Meet with your advisor to apply for the Marine/Small Engine Technology Certificate.
Total Hours: 11
PATHWAY TOTAL: 23 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
SMALL ENGINE TRACK – SEMESTER 1
SMER 1428 – Small Engine Service Principles
SMER 1431 – Small Engine Tune-up
SMER 1438 – Small Engine Drive Systems
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your advisor to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.
- Meet with a career advisor or coach to research your career options and opportunities for job shadowing.
- Meet with a faculty or career advisor regarding placement for the Cooperative course.
Total Hours: 12
SMALL ENGINE TRACK – SEMESTER 2
SMER 1437 – Small Engine Four Stroke Engine
SMER 1425 – Small Engine Electrical Systems
CHOOSE ONE:
- SMER 1380 – Cooperative Education-Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technicians OR
- SMER 1191 – Special Topics in Motorcycle Mechanics and Repairer AND
SMER 1266 – Practicum (or Field Experience)-Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician
SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your advisor to request an official program of study audit and confirm or update your academic and career path and program of study.
- Meet with your advisor to apply for the Marine/Small Engine Technology Certificate.
Total Hours: 11
PATHWAY TOTAL: 23 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS