Conference Session

Ocean and Marine Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Grimsley Michaeli P.E., Old Dominion University; Paul Moses; Gene Hou, Old Dominion University

Tagged Divisions

Ocean and Marine

distance-learning format.These courses are Marine Power and Energy Systems and Maintenance Engineering. This paperpresents an overview of the curriculum, traditional and unique pedagogical methodsimplemented in the distance learning courses, assessment of the course offerings, andrecommendations to be implemented in the curriculum development and future course offeringsof Old Dominion Old Dominion University’s distance learning marine engineering educationprogram.INTRODUCTIONOld Dominion University, located in Norfolk in the metropolitan Hampton Roads region ofVirginia, is a dynamic public research institution that serves its students and enriches the state, thenation, and the world through rigorous academic programs, strategic partnerships, and

Conference Session

Ocean and Marine Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vukica M. Jovanovic, Old Dominion University; Petros J Katsioloudis, Old Dominion University; Mileta Tomovic, Old Dominion University; Thomas B. Stout, Tidewater Community College

Tagged Divisions

Ocean and Marine

States Navy working on aircraft and surface ships. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Competencies Related to Marine Mechatronics Education Abstract With the needs of the military changing in recent years, the U.S. Navy has been requiredto spend more time out to sea. Longer deployments limit the ability for the Navy to perform shipmaintenance and to train their technicians. Recent trends also include reduced numbers of sailors,who typically aid with more efficient naval operations. This leads to the demand for sailors withmultidisciplinary skills, in this case, electrical technician and mechanical technician skills.Mechatronics has long been an occupation that integrates