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Marine, Motorsport and Outdoor Power Equipment Technician (EP) Associate in Applied Science Degree - Suspended Summer 2023

Overview and Award Outcomes

Overview

The Marine, Motorsport and Outdoor Power Equipment Technology degree prepares the student in all areas of the Marine, Motor Sports and Power Equipment as a repair and service technician. A marine/motor sports technician will diagnose, evaluate, estimate repair costs and repair various types of marine, motorcycle, power equipment and small engines.

Award Outcomes

Demonstrate ability to measure engine parts

Employ skills and procedures to identify parts

Service fuel Systems

Service ignition systems

Demonstrate troubleshooting and diagnostic skills

Integrate technology into work processes such as scan tolls, service manuals online, etc.

Employ safety standards

Service drive systems

Explain air and liquid cooling systems

Integrate customer service and communication skills into repair work

Career Opportunities

The Marine, Motorsport and Outdoor Power Equipment Technology Associate in Applied Science degree will allow the graduate the opportunities to advance to careers in the major manufacturer’s research and development departments. Service or sales representative positions would be available to a person holding an A.A.S. also. Another possible opportunity would be for a promotion to a supervisory position.

Program Requirements

Technical Studies Required 54 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
MMST1100Introduction to Marine and Motorsport Technology

3

MMST1105Introduction to Engine Theory

3

MMST1110Introduction to Fuel Systems

3

MMST1115Introduction to Electrical Systems

3

MMST1120Introduction to Ignition Systems

3

MMST1125Service Management

3

MMST1130Introduction to Drive Systems

3

MMST1145Trailer Maintenance

3

MMST2105Motorcycle Transmissions and Clutch Service

3

MMST2110Motorcycle Wheels and Suspension

3

MMST2126Marine Lower Unit and Cooling System Service

3

MMST2140Marine Tilt/Trim and Controls

3

MMST2175Power Equipment Drive Systems

3

MMST2180Power Equipment Accessory Maintenance

3

MMST2300Advanced Fuel Systems

3

MMST2305Advanced Electrical Systems

3

MMST2310Engine Overhaul

3

MMST2315Tune Up

3

General Education Required 3 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
Choose 3 credits from MnTC Goal Area 2

3

General Education Elective 12 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
Choose twelve credits of General Education from any three MnTC Goal Areas

12

Technical Studies Elective 3 Credits

Any Marine, Motorsport and Outdoor Power Equipment Technology (MMST) course that is not required for this award may be used as an elective.

Recommended:

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
MMST2320Customizing Lab

1 - 3

MMST2325EETC/Advanced Troubleshooting

3

MMST2340Repair and Accessory Lab

3

MMST2350Internship - Replaced by MMST2355 Summer 2023

1 - 3

MMST2400Fuel Injection Systems

3

Total Associate in Applied Science Degree Credits 72

Semester Sequence

Offered at Eden Prairie Only

First Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
MMST1100Introduction to Marine and Motorsport Technology

3

MMST1105Introduction to Engine Theory

3

MMST1110Introduction to Fuel Systems

3

MMST1115Introduction to Electrical Systems

3

MMST1130Introduction to Drive Systems

3

Choose 3 credits from MnTC Goal Area 2

3

Total Credits  18

Second Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
MMST1120Introduction to Ignition Systems

3

MMST1125Service Management

3

MMST1145Trailer Maintenance

3

MMST2175Power Equipment Drive Systems

3

MMST2315Tune Up

3

General Education Electives

3

Total Credits  18

Third Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
MMST2300Advanced Fuel Systems

3

MMST2305Advanced Electrical Systems

3

MMST2310Engine Overhaul

3

Technical Studies Electives

3

General Education Electives

6

Total Credits  18

Fourth Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
MMST2105Motorcycle Transmissions and Clutch Service

3

MMST2110Motorcycle Wheels and Suspension

3

MMST2126Marine Lower Unit and Cooling System Service

3

MMST2140Marine Tilt/Trim and Controls

3

MMST2180Power Equipment Accessory Maintenance

3

General Education Electives

3

Total Credits  18

Technical Studies Electives

Any Marine, Motorsport and Outdoor Power Equipment Technology (MMST) course that is not required for this award may be used as an elective.

Recommended:

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
MMST2320Customizing Lab

1 - 3

MMST2325EETC/Advanced Troubleshooting

3

MMST2340Repair and Accessory Lab

3

MMST2350Internship - Replaced by MMST2355 Summer 2023

1 - 3

MMST2400Fuel Injection Systems

3

Choose a Total of:  3 Credits

General Education Electives

Choose credits from Hennepin Technical College’s Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) general education courses.

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits

Choose a Total of:  12 Credits

MnTC Goal Area 2

A complete list of MnTC courses and Goal Areas that can be used to meet General Education requirements can be found at www.hennepintech.edu.  The same course cannot satisfy more than one MnTC Goal Area requirement.

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
BIOL1000Biology in Society

4

BIOL1100Nutrition and Health

3

BIOL1300Introduction to Forensic Science

3

BIOL1400Human Biology

4

BIOL2005General Biology I

4

BIOL2125Anatomy and Physiology I

4

BIOL2225Anatomy and Physiology II

4

BIOL2235Microbiology

4

COMM1260Small Group Communication

3

MATH1150Applications of Quantitative Reasoning

3

PHIL1100Critical Thinking for College Success

3

PHYS1005Introductory Physics I

3

PHYS1010Introductory Physics II

3

SOCI1100Introduction to Sociology

3

Choose a Total of:  3 Credits

Graduation (64 Credits)

Semester listings reflect the recommended sequence.  Due to circumstances beyond our control, the information herein is subject to change without notice.

 

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