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Course Name :  Maritime English-I (Marine Engineering)

Degree: Associate's Degree

Code

Year/Semester

Local Credits

ECTS Credits

Course Implementation, Hours/Week

Course

Tutorial

Laboratory

GMI 1015

1/1

2

3

2

-

-

Department/Programme

Instructors

Contact Information

Office Hours

Web page

Course Type

 Compulsory

Course Language

English

Course Prerequisites

 N/A

Course Category by Content, %

Basic Sciences

Engineering Science

Engineering Design

Humanities

%20

%50

%30

Course Description

This course enables the cadets of HVS Marine engineer and mechatronic programme students to gain introductory terminology in identifying and describing ships in relation to their type, function, tonnage and size. Technical and commercial management of ships. Ship management companies in the identification of institutions and found that the relationship and functions. The terminology regarding main parts of a ship and engine room systems equipment 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 marine engineering studies.

Course Learning Outcomes

1. To Describe ship types.

2. To Identify on board organization and duties.

3. To Define locations and directions on board a ship.

4. To Define basic structure, main parts and measurements of a ship.

5. To Understand technical and commercial management of a ship and relations with relevant companies/authorities.

6. To Gain basic terminology related to propulsion and auxiliary systems.

7. To Express the types and functions of tanks and piping systems.

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

Instructional Methods and Techniques

Lecture, slides, handouts, blackboard use

Tutorial Place

Classroom

Textbook

Other References

Homework & Projects

Will be handed in 9^th week.

Laboratory Work

N/A

Computer Use

Will be used as necessary.

Other Activities

Presentations of homework/s will be received on 12-13^th weeks in classroom individually.

Assessment Criteria

Activities

Quantity

Effects on Grading, %

Attendance

Midterm

1

30

Quiz

1

10

Homework

1

5

Term Paper/Project

Laboratory Work

Practices

Tutorial

Seminar

Presentation

1

5

Field Study

Final Exam

1

 50

TOTAL

100

Effects of Midterm on Grading, %

50

Effects of Final on Grading, %

50

TOTAL

100

Week

Topics

Course Outcomes

1

Definition of ship and terminology used for sea geography.

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.

1

4

Ship’s crew and duties.

2

5

 Directions and Locations on board and ship movements at sea.

QUİZ 1

3

6

 Main parts of a ship hull and superstructure

4

7

Midterm Exam

1,2,3,4

8

Ship measurements part 1: Length, width and depth part 2: Tonnage

4

9

Technical and commercial management of a ship

HOME WORK 1

5

10

Relations with relevant companies/authorities during management of the ship.

5

11

Basic terminology related to propulsion and auxiliary systems of ships.

Delivery of Homework 1

6

12

Bilge, tanks and piping systems of ships

Presentation for HW 1

7

13

Cranes and basis of cargo gears

Presentation for HW 1

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

b

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

c

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

d

Ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams

X

e

An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems

f

An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility

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

k

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

l

An ability to apply legal, societal and environmental knowledge in maritime transport and in all respective modes of transport operations.

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