Course Name :  Seamanship-I

Degree: Associate's Degree

Code

Year/Semester

Local Credits

ECTS Credits

Course Implementation, Hours/Week

Course

Tutorial

Laboratory

DUI 1005

1/1 (fall)

2

3

2

Department

Maritime Transportation and Management, Maritime and Port Management, Yacht Operation and Management

Instructors

Contact Information

Office Hours

Web page

www.pirireis.edu.tr

Course Type

 Compulsory

Course Language

Turkish

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 fundamental knowledge on the ships in general and main parts of a ship and as well as riggings. In addition, it aims to develop their skills on basic ship operations.

Course Objectives

Students who successfully pass the course will acquire knowledge on ships and skills for applying some fundamentals of seamanship, such as knots, hitches and bends.

Course Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully pass the course will acquire knowledge on;

1. Description and Classification of Ships
2. Structure and main parts of the ship
3. Cargo handling rigs
4. Lines/ ropes, knots and splicing
5. Deck machinery and anchorage system

Instructional Methods and Techniques

Tutorial Place

Textbook

Other References

Homework & Projects

Laboratory Work

Computer Use

Other Activities

Assessment Criteria

Activities

Quantity

Effects on Grading, %

Attendance

Midterm

1

30

Quiz

Homework

1

5

Term Paper/Project

Laboratory Work

1

5

Practices

2

10

Tutorial

Seminar

Presentation

Field Study

Final Exam

1

50

TOTAL

100

Effects of Midterm on Grading, %

50

Effects of Final on Grading, %

50

TOTAL

100

ECTS/

WORKLOAD TABLE

Activities

Count

Hours

Total Workload

Lecture

14

2

28

Midterm

1

6

6

Quiz

2

4

8

Homework

1

4

4

Term Paper/Project

Laboratory Work

Practices

1

4

4

Tutorial

Seminar

Presentation

1

4

4

Field Study

Final Exam

1

6

6

Total Workload

60

Total Workload/25

2.4

Course ECTS Credits

3

Week

Topics

Course Outcomes

1

Description and Classification of Ships

I

2

Specifications of Merchant Ships, Warships, General Utility Ships Etc.

I

3

Specifications of Sail Boats, Oar Boats and Motor Boats, Measurements and Tonnage of a Ship

I

4

Structure and Main Parts of The Ship, Keel, Frames, Plates, Sections, Longitudinal, Pillars and Shell Plating, Engine Room, Pipes and Service Tanks, Cofferdams and Pipe Ways, Stores and Paint Store, Bridge, Accommodations, Rudder Room

II

5

Decks, Rigging of  Ladders and Gangways Holds and Hatches, Ladders, Fire and Watertight Doors/Hatches, Portholes, Wind Sails/Air Intakes etc

II

6

Cargo Handling Rigs,  Derricks, Davits, Booms/Cranes

II

7

Lines/ Ropes, Knots and Splicing

II

8

Midterm

I-II

9

Common Knots, Bends and Hitches and Their Functions, Rope Work Application

III

10

Practise on Common Knots, Bends and Hitches

III

11

Maneuvering Lines and Line Commands, Care, Use and Storage of Ropes and Wires Line Cranes, Hawse Pipes, Chain Swivels, Bitts and Fenders

III

12

Windlass and Anchorage System, Chain, Anchor and Chain Locker, Types and Parts of Anchors and Their Usage

IV

13

Types, Structure and Usage of Chains, Working and Breaking Load of A Chain, Marking of Anchor Cable

IV

14

Blocks, tackles, worm wheel blocks and stress calculation

IV

15

Final Exam

I-IV

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

Course

Outcomes

I

II

III

IV

V

Programme Outcomes

a

b

c

d

e

f

g

h

i

j

k

l

m