Naval Mechanic Engineer undergraduate program
The maritime and port educationrequires a strong impulse to produce the professionals that the merchant marine currently needs and will need in
the future through comprehensive training, in order to consolidate the achievement of goals entrusted by the Federal Government, the Navy
Ministry, and the General Coordination of Ports and Merchant Marine.
The Maritime and Port University of Mexico has developed the General Academic Plan, based on the Priority Strategies and Specific Actions of the Institutional Program of the UMPM. As a result of the transfer of educational responsibilities from the Ministry of Communications and Transport (SCT) to the Navy Ministry (SEMAR) (published in the Official Gazette of the Federation: 07/12/2020, Transitory Article, Fourth Clause), within the framework of the National Development Plan 2020-2024. Therefore, one of these specific actions involves strengthening the undergraduate programs. For this reason,various diagnostic and curricular analysis activities were undertaken to review and update the current 2022 curriculum for the Bachelor's Degree in Naval Mechanic Engineering.
The Maritime and Port University of Mexico has developed the General Academic Plan, based on the Priority Strategies and Specific Actions of the Institutional Program of the UMPM. As a result of the transfer of educational responsibilities from the Ministry of Communications and Transport (SCT) to the Navy Ministry (SEMAR) (published in the Official Gazette of the Federation: 07/12/2020, Transitory Article, Fourth Clause), within the framework of the National Development Plan 2020-2024. Therefore, one of these specific actions involves strengthening the undergraduate programs. For this reason,various diagnostic and curricular analysis activities were undertaken to review and update the current 2022 curriculum for the Bachelor's Degree in Naval Mechanic Engineering.
TheThe Naval Mechanical Engineer is a professional with the training and competencies, in terms of skills, knowledge, and values, required to
lead, manage, maintain, and operate all types of machinery on board vessels. They also contribute to the protection of human life at sea,
property, and the environment.
In the the 2022 curriculum, knowledge, formative identity traditions, and various strengths acquired during the academic experience of this community have been recovered, with the purpose of maintaining and consolidating practices, values, and actions that have yielded satisfactory results in the training of merchant mariners. Also, some adjustments in form and content, as well as academic recommendations, have been incorporated to promote a more comprehensive education.
In the the 2022 curriculum, knowledge, formative identity traditions, and various strengths acquired during the academic experience of this community have been recovered, with the purpose of maintaining and consolidating practices, values, and actions that have yielded satisfactory results in the training of merchant mariners. Also, some adjustments in form and content, as well as academic recommendations, have been incorporated to promote a more comprehensive education.
To train competent professionals with an expert perception that allows them to navigate a vessel with proficiency, adherence to maritime legislation, and under
international standards. They should be capable of conducting leadership and crew governance to safeguard the integrity of human lives, the vessel, and the cargo at
all times, with a responsible attitude and commitment to their profession. They should also be knowledgeable about and advocates for environmental care to
preserve the natural resources that nature provides us.
Specific Objectives:
Receivetraining to operate the machinery, fuel, electrical, electronic, and control systems that ensure the proper operation of the ship.
Receive training to maintain and repair machinery, fuel, electrical, electronic, and control systems to prevent incidents and situations that may hinder the proper operation of the ship.
Understand the procedures, obligations, and requirements in the operation of ship systems to safeguard the lives of the crew and passengers, provide first aid, and attend to victims on board.
Be familiarrwith regulations and actions to reduce or prevent environmental deterioration, promoting the optimization of energy resources and environmental protection awareness.
Learnto conduct leadership and personnel management, fostering discipline, teamwork, and the demonstration of values to contribute to the control of the ship, ensuring its proper operation.
Receive training to maintain and repair machinery, fuel, electrical, electronic, and control systems to prevent incidents and situations that may hinder the proper operation of the ship.
Understand the procedures, obligations, and requirements in the operation of ship systems to safeguard the lives of the crew and passengers, provide first aid, and attend to victims on board.
Be familiarrwith regulations and actions to reduce or prevent environmental deterioration, promoting the optimization of energy resources and environmental protection awareness.
Learnto conduct leadership and personnel management, fostering discipline, teamwork, and the demonstration of values to contribute to the control of the ship, ensuring its proper operation.
The applicant for the undergraduate course in Naval
Mechanical Engineer must possess a general academic
background resulting from their education at the upper
secondary education level, preferably in the
Physical/Mathematics area. They should demonstrate an
interest in the maritime sector and culture, along with an
affinity for order, collaborative work, and the care and
preservation of the environment. Additionally, they must
meet the admission requirements published for the nautical
schools of Mazatlán, Tampico, and Veracruz.
Download Curriculum map The desired admission profile for theEngine Officer Officer program,once high school is completed, is as follows:
Download Curriculum map The desired admission profile for theEngine Officer Officer program,once high school is completed, is as follows:
Knowledge:
Algebra.
Trigonometry.
Analytical Geometry.
Cálculo.
Physics.
Chemistry.
English.
Trigonometry.
Analytical Geometry.
Cálculo.
Physics.
Chemistry.
English.
Skills:
Mechanical proficiency.
Manual skill.
Numerical reasoning.
Spatial and temporal orientation skills.
Deductive and inductive reasoning.
Communication skills (oral and written).
Physical and sports capacity.
Manual skill.
Numerical reasoning.
Spatial and temporal orientation skills.
Deductive and inductive reasoning.
Communication skills (oral and written).
Physical and sports capacity.
Interest:
Interest in mastering the English language.
Interest in engine mechanics.
Interest in tool handling.
Interest in environmental protection.
Interest in engaging in sports activities.
Interest in engine mechanics.
Interest in tool handling.
Interest in environmental protection.
Interest in engaging in sports activities.
Attitude:
Willingness to work in a team.
Willingness to work under pressure.
Possess study habits.
Concern for safety of life.
Adherence to guidelines.
Responsibility.
Respect for authority figures and hierarchical relationships.
Persistence.
Willingness to work under pressure.
Possess study habits.
Concern for safety of life.
Adherence to guidelines.
Responsibility.
Respect for authority figures and hierarchical relationships.
Persistence.
Personality attributes::
Frustration tolerance.
Potential in handling and controlling emotions.
Perfectionist.
Leadership potential.
Potential in handling and controlling emotions.
Perfectionist.
Leadership potential.
The graduate of the Undergraduate Degree will be able to
work as an Engine Officer on board Merchant Marine
vessels or offer their services in port facilities,in the
metal-mechanical industry, and as an instructor in the
National Nautical Education System.
Knowledge:
Effectively communicates ideas, transmitting and receiving
information from oral and written sources.
Plans, coordinates, and carries out activities related to the operation and maintenance of the engine room on board ships and in the industry in general.
Plans, coordinates, and executes preventive and corrective maintenance of machinery on board ships and in the industry in general.
Directs and coordinates the personnel under their charge to achieve the established objectives.
Complies with the national and international regulations relevant to their work environment.
Plans, coordinates, and carries out activities related to the operation and maintenance of the engine room on board ships and in the industry in general.
Plans, coordinates, and executes preventive and corrective maintenance of machinery on board ships and in the industry in general.
Directs and coordinates the personnel under their charge to achieve the established objectives.
Complies with the national and international regulations relevant to their work environment.
Skills:
Effectively and efficiently uses information and communication
technologies.
Applies computer knowledge with skill and proficiency.
Analyzes and synthesizes information from various sources.
Organizes time effectively and efficiently.
Effectively solves specific problems inherent to the professional field.
Executes effective solutions to specific problems.
Establishes interpersonal relationships assertively.
Recognizes and values cultural diversity.
Achieves positive results in new cases and situations.
Generates innovative ideas to improve professional performance. Works autonomously to achieve specific goals.
Applies computer knowledge with skill and proficiency.
Analyzes and synthesizes information from various sources.
Organizes time effectively and efficiently.
Effectively solves specific problems inherent to the professional field.
Executes effective solutions to specific problems.
Establishes interpersonal relationships assertively.
Recognizes and values cultural diversity.
Achieves positive results in new cases and situations.
Generates innovative ideas to improve professional performance. Works autonomously to achieve specific goals.
Attitudes:
Decides with certainty in dilemmas of the ethical and
professional field.
Recognizes and values cultural diversity.
Acknowledges the importance of continuous training and updating.
Recognizes the importance of environmental preservation.
Executes actions under quality standards in professional performance.
Collaborates effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
Capable of working in international contexts.
Recognizes and values cultural diversity.
Acknowledges the importance of continuous training and updating.
Recognizes the importance of environmental preservation.
Executes actions under quality standards in professional performance.
Collaborates effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
Capable of working in international contexts.
Values:
Responsibility.
Respect.
Discipline.
Honesty.
Adaptability.
Persistence.
Strength.
Loyalty.
Integrity.
Common good.
Respect.
Discipline.
Honesty.
Adaptability.
Persistence.
Strength.
Loyalty.
Integrity.
Common good.
The curriculum of the Naval Mechanical Engineer undergraduate degree
is taught at the Merchant Nautical Schools in Mazatlán, Tampico, and
Veracruz under the boarding system.
Among the core competencies that students in this degree program must acquire are those established in theInternational Convention on Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW).,This convention is coordinated by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and sets standards for the training, certification, and monitoring of crew members. Therefore, the organization and content of the subjects in this curriculum aim to prepare students within this set of competencies for efficient professional performance.
The duration of the degree is four years, divided into eight semesters, which include both professional development courses and courses according to the international standards of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
As a result of the review and update for horizontal and vertical coherence among subjects, three groups of curricular spaces and four training axes were clearly identified in this curriculum:
Group 01: Curricular Subjects
Group 02: Professional Development Courses
Group 03: Courses related to the STCW Convention/Code
Axis 1: Subjects in the maritime area with STCW content.
Axis 2: STCW/IMO Courses..
Axis 3: Subjects in the engineering sciences area.
Axis 4: Professional development courses.
Among the core competencies that students in this degree program must acquire are those established in theInternational Convention on Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW).,This convention is coordinated by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and sets standards for the training, certification, and monitoring of crew members. Therefore, the organization and content of the subjects in this curriculum aim to prepare students within this set of competencies for efficient professional performance.
The duration of the degree is four years, divided into eight semesters, which include both professional development courses and courses according to the international standards of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
As a result of the review and update for horizontal and vertical coherence among subjects, three groups of curricular spaces and four training axes were clearly identified in this curriculum:
Group 01: Curricular Subjects
Group 02: Professional Development Courses
Group 03: Courses related to the STCW Convention/Code
Axis 1: Subjects in the maritime area with STCW content.
Axis 2: STCW/IMO Courses..
Axis 3: Subjects in the engineering sciences area.
Axis 4: Professional development courses.