Course Name :  International Conventions

Degree: BSc

Code

Year/Semester

Local Credits

ECTS Credits

Course Implementation, Hours/Week

Course

Tutorial

Laboratory

NAME 426

4/8

2.5

4

3

0

-

Department

Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering

Instructors

Assist. Prof. Ziya Saydam

Contact Information

zsaydam@pirireis.edu.tr

Office Hours

Tuesday 1100:1200

Wednesday 1100: - 1200

Web page

PRU Online

Course Type

Elective

Course Language

English

Course Prerequisites

 N/A

Course Category by Content

Basic Sciences

Engineering Science

Engineering Design

Humanities

-

%20

%80

-

Course Description

Introduction, IMO & Flag States, classification Societies. IMO Code on Intact Stability, Damage Stability. International Convention on the Safety of Life at Sea. International Safety Management code. Loadline & Tonnage. MARPOL. COLREG. Maritime Coastguard Agency regulations. Exemptions.

Course Objectives

1.  To provide students with knowledge and skills required implementing rules & regulations to ship design.

2.  To prepare students towards engineering problems associated with international rules on safety, pollution, comfort, ergonomics in ship design.

Course Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete the course will acquire the fundamental knowledge listed below as a basis for further studies in ship design and they will be capable of  using such knowledge to obtain solutions to basic problems in ship design.

1.      Understanding of the division of responsibilities between flag state and classification society.
2.      Safety aspects in ship design.
3.      Environmental aspects in ship design.

Instructional Methods and Techniques

Projection,  PowerPoint,  instruction by writing and drawing on the board.

Tutorial Place

None

Co-term Condition

None

Textbook

N/A

Other References

International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), 1974

International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL)

International Code on Intact Stability, 2008 (2008 IS Code)

Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (COLREGs)

Homework & Projects

3 projects to be completed during class-time

Laboratory Work

None

Computer Use

Spreadsheet, engineering softwares, cad packages

Assessment Criteria

Activities

Quantity

Effects on Grading, %

Quiz

Midterm

Term Project

Homeworks

3

60

Group Project

Laboratory Work

Practices

Tutorial

Seminar

Presentation

Field Study

Final Exam

1

40

TOTAL

%100

Effects of Midterm on Grading, %

60

Effects of Final on Grading, %

40

TOTAL

100

ECTS/

WORKLOAD TABLE

Activities

Count

Hours

Total

Workload

Lecture

14

3

42

Midterm

Quiz

Homework

3

10

30

Term Paper/Project

Laboratory Work

Practices

Tutorial

Seminar

Critics

Field Study

Final Exam

1

30

30

Total Workload

102

Total Workload/25

4

Course ECTS Credits

4

Week

Topics

Course Outcomes

1

Introduction. IMO & Flag States & Classification Societies

I

2

IMO Code on Intact Stability

I-II

3

Coursework on Intact Stability

I-II

4

SOLAS

I-II

5

SOLAS

I-II

6

SOLAS

I-II

7

Coursework on Solas

I-II

8

Coursework on Solas

I-II

9

Loadline & Tonnage

I-II-III

10

Loadline & Tonnage

I-II-III

11

MARPOL

I-II-III

12

MARPOL

I-II-III

13

COLREG & ILO Regulations

I-II

14

Coursework on Colreg

I-II

Program Outcomes

Level of Contribution

1

2

3

a

An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering

X

b

An  ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data

X

c

An ability to design a system, component or process to meet desired needs

X

d

Ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams

X

e

An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems

X

f

An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility

X

g

An ability to communicate effectively

X

h

The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context

X

i

A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning

X

j

A knowledge of contemporary issues

X

k

An ability to use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice

X

l

an ability to apply engineering knowledge in fluid mechanics, structural mechanics, material selection and energy/propulsion systems in the context of marine vehicles and offshore structures.

X

Course

Outcomes

I

II

III

Programme Outcomes

a

X

X

b

X

X

c

X

X

X

d

X

e

X

X

f

X

X

X

g

X

h

X

X

i

X

X

X

j

X

X

X

k

X

X

l

X

X

Prepared by

Dr. Ziya Saydam

Date

23.07.2018

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