Module Details

Module Code: NAUT8003
Title: Engineering for Deck Officers
Long Title: Marine Engineering for Deck Officers at a Management Level
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2013/14 ( September 2013 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5253 - Nautical Science
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: This module provides the learner with the broad operational knowledge of ships’ power plant, auxiliary systems and equipment, control systems and instrumentation, necessary for the management and command of ships. It includes the material required to meet the relevant section of the STCW Code, Table A II/2.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Compare ship propulsion machinery installations
LO2 Appraise the impact on ship operations of failures in marine systems and equipment
LO3 Appraise the use of control systems in marine systems and equipment
LO4 Compare ship auxiliary machinery systems
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.
No incompatible modules listed
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
Diesel Engines
Working principles of two-stroke and four stroke marine diesel engines, engine components, operational procedures, safe operation
Steam Systems
The working principles of marine boilers, boiler fittings, steam turbines, feed systems, operational procedures, safe operation
Gas Turbines
The working principles of marine gas turbines, components, operational procedures
Electrical systems
Generators, distribution systems, operational procedures, safe operation, regulatory requirements, emergency systems
Steering Gear
Types and working principles of steering gear, regulatory requirements, operational procedures
Pumping and Piping Systems
Pump types and applications, sea water, ballast, fresh water cooling, fuel oil and lubrication systems, operational procedures
Instrumentation and Control
Typical instruments and their marine applications, the need for automatic control, typical marine applications of automatic control, safety aspects of automated systems
Alternative propulsion and steering systems
Working principles of podded drives, thrusters,water jets, operation aspects.
Roll Stabilisation
Working principles of passive and active tank stabilisers, fin stabilisers, operational procedures.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework30.00%
End of Module Formal Examination70.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 15
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Machinery Simulator, vessel behaviour
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 15
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Machinery Simulation, vessel behaviour
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 70
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
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 Marine Machinery & Systems Every Week 3.00 3
Lab Contact Machinery Simulation Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Self-Study 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
  • Dr. J Cowley. (1992), The Running and Maintenance of Marine Machinery, 6th. Institute of Marine Engineers, [ISBN: 0-907206-42-5].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • D. A. Taylor. (1996), Introduction to Marine Engineering, 2nd. Elsevier, [ISBN: 0-7506-2530-9].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_SNASC_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Nautical Science 1 Elective
CR_SNSCI_8 Certificate in Nautical Science 1 Mandatory