Module Details

Module Code: MATH6026
Title: Applied Nautical Mathematics
Long Title: Applied Nautical Mathematics for Trainee Deck Officers
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 2 - 2012/13 ( February 2013 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 4610 - Mathematics
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module consolidates and develops the student's competence in applied nautical mathematics and qualifies for exemption from the Department Of Marine class 3 bridging in applied mathematics
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Formulate and solve force problems in static equilibrium.
LO2 Solve kinetic, kinematic and hydrostatic problems as they relate to vessels.
LO3 Solve problems using given information graphically and by calculation
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
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Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Statics
SI units, scalars and vectors. Representation of forces by vectors, Parallelogram of forces,Triangle and Polygon of forces,Principle of moments, Moments of area,Centroids, Friction.Simple stress and strain.
Kinematics & Kinetics
Linear velocity & acceleration, Velocity time graph,Relative velocity, Newton's 1st. and 2nd.Laws,Momentum, coefficient of restitution, simple lifting machines, work power & energy, motion in a circle.
Hydrostatics
Pressure at a depth in a liquid,Thrust on immersed surfaces,Centre of pressure,Archimedes Principle,Law of flotation.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework30.00%
End of Module Formal Examination70.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 3 Learning Outcomes 1
Assessment Description
Short question exam on static forces
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 2
Assessment Description
Short examination on kinematics and motion
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 9 Learning Outcomes 3
Assessment Description
Short examination question on hydrostatics
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 70
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Material presented to class Every Week 4.00 4
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Studing of notes and reviewing material from website. Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • John Hannah, M. J. Hillier. Mechanical engineering science, 3rd.. Pearson Education, England, [ISBN: 0582326753].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
Supplementary Article/Paper Resources
  • Anthony M. Bedford and Wallace Fowler. (2008), Engineering Mechanics, PrenticeHall.
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_SNASC_7 Bachelor of Science in Nautical Science 2 Mandatory