Course Name : Ship Construction

Degree: Associate's Degree

Code

Year/Semester

Local Credits

ECTS Credits

Course Implementation, Hours/Week

Course

Tutorial

Laboratory

GIN2003

3 (fall)

3

4

3

-

-

Department

Instructor

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

30

60

10

-

Course Description

The student gains knowledge related to the constructional features of ships, shipyard procedures and hull maintenance management and applications of cargo loading

Course Objectives

The successful student shall be able to follow the applications and further developments in this field.

Course Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully pass the course will acquire knowledge and skills as listed below:

   I. The constructional features of hulls and their design philosophy

   II  Welding, cutting and shipyard operations

  III.  Hull maintenance, dry docking procedures, hull surface maintenance and protection from corrosion

  IV Launching of ships

 V  Draught surveying

Instructional Methods and Techniques

Tutorial Place

Co-term Condition

Not applicable

Textbook

Other References

Homework & Projects

Laboratory Work

Computer Use

Other Activities

Assessment Criteria

Activities

Quantity

Effects on Grading, %

Attendance

---

Midterm

25%

Quiz

---

Homework

-

Term Paper/Project

25%

Laboratory Work

---

Practices

---

Tutorial

---

Seminar

---

Presentation

---

Field Study

---

Final Exam

%50

TOTAL

%100

Effects of Midterm on Grading, %

%25

Effects of Final on Grading, %

%50

TOTAL

%100

Week

Topics

Course Outcomes

1

General overview of buoyancy and ship stability

2

General overview of buoyancy and ship stability (continued)

3

Forces and moments acting on a ship

4

Main features of hull strength, ship girder

5

Framing systems used in ships and ship construction

6

Materials for ships, cutting techniques

7

Welding techniques

8

Midterm Exam

9

Shipyard procedures

10

Corrosion and hull coatings, cathodic protection

11

Dry docking and launching

12

Classification Societies and hull surveying

13

Draught surveying

14

Ship motions and their mitigation

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