Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Nautical Science

Faculty of Engineering & Science
Award Class
Awards
BSc (Hons)
Programme Code CR_SNASC_8 Mode of Delivery Full Time, ACCS No. of Semesters 2
NFQ Level 8 Embedded Award No Programme Credits 5
Next Review Date
Review Type Date
Programmatic Review 01/06/2019
Department NMCI
 

Programme Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this programme the graduate will be able to demonstrate... :

# PO Domains Programme Learning Outcome
PO1 Knowledge - Breadth a detailed and comprehensive knowledge of the theory, concepts and methods relating to marine navigation, shipboard operations, leadership and management in a maritime transport context.
PO2 Knowledge - Kind the acquisition of knowledge through problem solving, research, critical thinking, and experience.
PO3 Skill - Range the implementation of appropriate technical and managerial skills and techniques to execute the safe operations of ships in a wide variety of maritime environments.
PO4 Skill - Selectivity the ability to manage, evaluate and critically analyse complex navigational and operational situations, and exercise appropriate judgement and actions in such functions.
PO5 Competence - Context the ability to identify, formulate and apply problem solving skills using professional, accountable and creative methods in a wide range of maritime and related contexts.
PO6 Competence - Role the ability to work both independently and as part of multidisciplinary teams and demonstrate leadership and management roles within complex teams.
PO7 Competence - Learning to Learn the ability to manage learning needs at both personal and professional levels and engage in self-directed learning and development.
PO8 Competence - Insight a comprehensive understanding of wider social, business and environmental issues within which the maritime profession operates including responsibilities towards people and the marine environment.
 

Semester Schedules

Year 1 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
NAUT8002 Advanced Seamanship Brian Devitt 3 5
NAUT8009 Navigation Instrumentation Brian Devitt 2 5
NAUT8020 Research Project Proposal Brian Devitt 2 5
NAUT8017 Ship Stability (Management) Brian Devitt 3 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
NAUT8003 Engineering for Deck Officers Brian Devitt 2 5
NAUT8013 Human Element Leadership and M Brian Devitt 4 5
NAUT8006 Maritime Law Brian Devitt 3 5
NAUT8010 Navigation Management Sinead Reen 5 5
NAUT8012 Oceanography Brian Devitt 2 5
NAUT8015 Ship Construction Brian Devitt 2 5

Year 1 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
NAUT8008 Navigation (Command) Brian Devitt 2 5
NAUT8021 Research Dissertation Brian Devitt 1 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
NAUT8001 Advanced Maritime Meteorology Brian Devitt 2 5
NAUT8004 Leadership and Management Brian Devitt 2 5
NAUT8007 Naval Command and Training Org Brian Devitt 2 5
NAUT8011 Ocean Governance Brian Devitt 2 5
NAUT8016 Ship Masters Business and Law Brian Devitt 2 5
NAUT8018 Shipboard Operations Brian Devitt 2 5
NAUT8019 Strategic Studies Brian Devitt 3 5