Course Name :  Maritime English-I (Ship Construction )

Degree:

Code

Year/Semester

Local Credits

ECTS Credits

Course Implementation, Hours/Week

Course

Tutorial

Laboratory

GIN 1007

1/1 (fall)

2

2

2

Department

Instructors

Contact Information

Office Hours

Web page

www.pirireis.edu.tr

Course Type

 Compulsory

Course Language

English

Course Prerequisites

  -

Course Category by Content, %

Basic Sciences

Engineering Science

Engineering Design

Humanities

%20

%50

%30

Course Description

This course enables the cadets to gain introductory terminology in identifying and describing ships in relation to their type, function and size. The terminology regarding main parts of a ship and ship’s inner partition is introduced as well. It also aims to provide the students with very basic terminology related to sea and seamanship.

Course Objectives

Students who successfully pass this course will gain a basic knowledge of English used at sea (Maritime English) in parallel with their Naval Architecture studies.

Course Learning Outcomes

In English, he or she:

1. Describes ship types.

2. Identifies on board organization and duties.

3. Defines locations and directions on board a ship.

4. Defines basic structure and main parts of a ship.

5. Understands ship dimensions.

6. Identifies ship’s decks and compartments.

7. Expresses the types and functions of tanks and piping systems.

8. Knows basic terminology related to deck gear and port facilities.

Instructional Methods and Techniques

Lecture, slides, handouts, blackboard use

Tutorial Place

Classroom

Textbook

Other References

Homework & Projects

Laboratory Work

Computer Use

Other Activities

Assessment Criteria

Activities

Quantity

Effects on Grading, %

Attendance

Midterm

1

30

Quiz

4

20

Homework

Term Paper/Project

Laboratory Work

Practices

Tutorial

Seminar

Presentation

Field Study

Final Exam

1

50

TOTAL

100

Effects of Midterm on Grading, %

40

Effects of Final on Grading, %

60

TOTAL

100

Week

Topics

Course Outcomes

1

Introduction to maritime English and definition of ship.

1

2

Types and functions of merchant ships part 1: Dry and Liquid Cargo Ships,

1

3

Types and functions of merchant ships part 2: Passenger Ships and Auxiliary ships / Quiz 1

1

4

Ship’s crew and duties.

2

5

 Directions and Locations on board and ship movements at sea./ Quiz 2

3

6

 Main parts of a ship part 1: Hull

4

7

Main parts of a ship part 2: Superstructure

4

8

Midterm Exam

-

9

Ship measurements part 1: Length, width and depth

5

10

Ship measurements part 2: Tonnage / Quiz 3

5

11

Name of decks, bulkheads and compartments.

6

12

Bilge, tanks and piping systems / Quiz 4

7

13

Cranes and basic cargo gear

8

14

Basic seamanship terminology and port facilities / Final Exam

8

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 legal, societal and environmental knowledge in maritime transport and in all respective modes of transport operations.

X

m

An ability to interpret and analysis of the data regarding maritime management and operations, recognition and solution of problems for decision making process.

X