Course Name : Advanced Fire Fighting

Degree: Associate’s degree

Code

Year/Semester

Local Credits

ECTS Credits

Course Implementation, Hours/Week

Course

Tutorial

Laboratory

SAS 2003

2/3 (fall)

NC

0

1

1

-

Department

Marine Transportation and Management, Marine Engineering, Maritime and Port Management, YACHT Operation and Management, Mechatronics

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

10

-

-

90

Course Description

1.Introduction, safety and principles    

2. Fire Investigation and Reporting      

3. Fire Detection Systems

4. Fire Control aboard ship                  

5.Training seafarers in fire-fighting     

6. Classification of fires

7. Fire-fighting Procedures  

8. Inspection and Servicing of Fire Appliances and Equipment

9. Fire-fighting Process Hazards

10. Fixed Fire Extinguishing Systems

11. Fire Control Plan

12. Ship Fire-fighting Organization

13.Emergency Exits and evacuation plan

Course Objectives

A trainee successfully completing this unit will, in the event of a fire on board ship,  be able to to take command, organize the personnel effectively and control the fire-fighting operations, using those techniques in which has been trained. He will also have acquired knowledge of an ability to inspect and maintain the fire-extinguishing systems and equipment.

Course Learning Outcomes

Cadets who accomplish this course will be equipped with the knowledge below.

I – Fire Investigation

II- Classification of fires

III- Inspection and Servicing of Fire Appliances and Equipment

IV- Ship Fire-fighting Organization and Fire Control Plan

V- Training seafarers in fire-fighting   

Instructional Methods and Techniques

Tutorial Place

Co-term Condition

Textbook

Other References

Homework & Projects

Laboratory Work

Computer Use

Other Activities

Assessment Criteria

Activities

Quantity

Effects on Grading, %

Attendance

Midterm

Quiz

Homework

Term Paper/Project

Laboratory Work

Practices

1

40

Tutorial

Seminar

Presentation

Field Study

Final Exam

1

60

TOTAL

100

Effects of Midterm on Grading, %

40

Effects of Final on Grading, %

60

TOTAL

100

Week

Topics

Course Outcomes

1

Introduction, safety and principles

I

2

Fire Investigation and Reporting

I

3

Fire Detection Systems

I

4

Fire Control aboard ship

I-II-III-IV-V

5

Training seafarers in fire-fighting

V

6

Classification of fires

II

7

Fire-fighting Procedures

I-II-III-IV

8

Inspection and Servicing of Fire Appliances and Equipment

III

9

Fire-fighting Process Hazards

II-V

10

 Fixed Fire Extinguishing Systems

III-V

11

 Fire Control Plan

IV-V

12

Ship Fire-fighting Organization

IV

13

Emergency Exits and evacuation procedures

IV-V

14

Full equipped  real fire fighting drills in Fire Fighting Center

I-II-III-IV-V

15

Final Exam

I-II-III-IV-V

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

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m