Course Name : Advanced Maritime English( Elective Course )

Degree: Bachelor

Code

Year/Semester

Local Credits

ECTS Credits

Course Implementation, Hours/Week

Course

Tutorial

Laboratory

GMI 2010

2/2 (Spring)

2

3

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

60

20

20

Course Description

This course enables the cadets to gain an understanding of technical ship management and international regulations applied to the ship. It also aims to improve the cadets’ writing skills through use of certain forms and formats.

Course Objectives

Students who successfully pass this course will acquire knowledge and skills required for understanding technical and administrative management procedures in English. They will also improve their writing, in English, on technical and job related issues.

Course Learning Outcomes

In English, he or she:

1. Understands technical management issues.

2. Evaluates and reports the results of inspections.

3. Writes work orders, technical requests.

4. Manages inventory control and orders spare parts.

5. Ships Maintenance and Docking

6.Surveys, Inspections including Flag State and Port State Controls

Instructional Methods and Techniques

Lectures, slides, handouts, board use. Internet sources, presentations

Tutorial Place

Classroom

Co-term Condition

Textbook

Other References

Homework & Projects

N/A.

Laboratory Work

N/A

Computer Use

N/A

Other Activities

None

Assessment Criteria

Activities

Quantity

Effects on Grading, %

Midterm

1

40

Quiz

2

10

Homework

Term Paper/Project

Laboratory Work

Practices

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

Week

Topics

Course Outcomes

1

Technical Ship Management

1

2

Planned Maintenance System

1

3

Port State Control-part 1

2

4

Port State Control-part 2

2

5

Surveys

2

6

Writing work orders-part 1

3

7

Writing work orders-part 2

3

8

Midterm Exam

-

9

Spare Part Orders-part 1

4

10

Spare Part Orders-part 2

4

11

Job Application Forms-part 1

5

12

Job Application Forms-part 2

5

13

CV writing

6

14

 Final Exam

-

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

n

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

X