Course Descriptions - MARR
Students who place below ENG 22 and/or MATH 24 based on ACT Compass placement test scores, are required to enroll in Essential ENG and/or MATH classes in their first semester at Honolulu CC.
MARR 129 BLUEPRINT READING FOR MARINE TECHNICIANS (2) [FORMERLY MARR 29] Prerequisite: ENG 19 and/or ENG 21, OR ESL 13 & 14, OR Placement in ENG 22/60 or ESL 23; MATH 9, OR Placement in MATH 24/50/53 Co-requisite: MARR 120, 122, 124, 130, 142 MARR majors only. Prepares the student to read and understand working drawings typical to the marine and cabinetry industries. Basic drafting techniques will be practiced but the emphasis is on interpretation of blueprints and understanding spatial relationships in orthographic projections. Blueprints of projects that will be built in Woodworking and Yacht Joinery will be studied. Sketching both orthographic and isometric views will be practiced. The student will attain a working knowledge of SI Metric and Imperial measurement systems. Classroom instruction and tasks performed will be in accordance with applicable American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) Standards and industry best practices. (60 hrs. lect./lab. per week) MARR 130 WOODWORKING (3) [FORMERLY MARR 30] Prerequisite or Co-requisite: MARR 122 and 129 Co-requisite: MARR 120, 124, 142 MARR majors only. Covers the safe and proper use of power and hand woodworking tools. Procedures for sharpening, maintenance, and adjustment of tools are stressed. Rough wood stock is milled and the fabrication of proper wood joints is stressed. Instruction is also provided in the survey and repair of the wooden components of a vessel. Classroom instruction and tasks performed will be in accordance with applicable American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) Standards and industry best practices. (90 hrs. lect./lab. per term)
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MARR 133 MARINE FINISH SYSTEMS (4) [FORMERLY MARR 33] Prerequisite: ENG 19 and/or ENG 21, OR ESL 13 & 14, OR Placement in ENG 22/60 or ESL 23; MATH 9, OR Placement in MATH 24/50/53 Co-requisite: MARR 154, 152, 153 MARR majors only. This course covers the fundamental techniques involved in the application of modern marine finishes. Projects stress proper and efficient surface preparation. Hands-on experience in the use of the siphon gun, pressure pot system, and HVLP systems is also included. Classroom instruction and tasks performed will be in accordance with applicable American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) Standards and industry best practices. (120 hrs. lect./lab. per term)
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MARR 142 INTRODUCTION TO MARINE PROPULSION (2) [FORMERLY MARR 42] Prerequisite: ENG 19 and/or ENG 21, OR ESL 13 & 14, OR Placement in ENG 22/60 or ESL 23; MATH 9, OR Placement in MATH 24/50/53 Co-requisite: MARR 120, 122, 124, 129, 130 MARR majors only. Provides an introduction to the care, maintenance, and service of gasoline fueled outboard
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and sterndrive engines. Basic diesel service will be covered. Classroom instruction and tasks performed will be in accordance with applicable American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) Standards and industry best practices. (60 hrs. lect./lab. per term) MARR 152 INTRODUCTION TO MARINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS (3) [FORMERLY MARR 52] Co-requisite: MARR 154, 133, 153 MARR majors only. Provides an introduction to marine electrical fundamentals, circuit designs and types, tools of the trade to include basic DVOM usage, safety procedures and concerns. Other concerns unique to the marine field such as wire and cable termination methods, support and chafe protection will be covered in addition to the installation, maintenance, testing, and charging needs of marine batteries. Classroom instruction and tasks performed will be in accordance with applicable American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) Standards to ensure compliance with United States Coast Guard (USCG) Regulations as well as industry best practices. Students successfully completing this course will be able to sit for the ABYC “Electrical Fundamentals and Basic Installation” certification examination. (90 hrs. lect./lab. per term) MARR 153 INTRODUCTION TO MARINE PLUMBING SYSTEMS (3) [FORMERLY MARR 53] Co-requisite: MARR 154, 152, 133 MARR majors only. Will include lecture and hands-on instruction in marine plumbing. The student will develop the necessary skills to perform the proper installation of marine sanitation and fresh water systems. This will include proper installation of heads, seacocks, thru-hulls, anti-siphon devices, accumulator tanks, holding tanks, check valves and a variety of electric and manual pumps. Nomenclature of plumbing components is stressed. Classroom instruction and tasks performed will be in accordance with applicable American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) Standards and industry best practices. Students who successfully complete this course will be able to sit for the ABYC “Marine Sanitation Devices” and “Piping and Plumbing/Potable Water Systems” certification examinations. (90 hrs. lect./lab. per term) MARR 154 SAILBOAT RIGGING (2) [FORMERLY MARR 54] Prerequisite: ENG 19 and/or ENG 21, OR ESL 13 & 14, OR Placement in ENG 22/60 or ESL 23; MATH 9, OR Placement in MATH 24/50/53 Co-requisite: MARR 152, 133, 153 MARR majors only. Provides an introduction to the maintenance of a sailboat’s rigging system. Emphasis is placed on surveying a sailboat’s rigging for potential failures caused by improper installation, corrosion or structural fatigue. Applying fittings to wire via cold-rolled swage, mechanical (Norseman type) fittings, and the nicro-press swage will be practiced. Installation of roller furling systems will be covered. Classroom instruction and tasks performed will be in accordance with applicable American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) Standards and industry best practices. (60 hrs. lect./lab. per term)