COURSE UNIT TITLE

: WATCHKEEPING II

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
MTE 4130 WATCHKEEPING II COMPULSORY 1 2 0 3

Offered By

Marine Transportation Engineering

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR YUSUF ZORBA

Offered to

Marine Transportation Engineering

Course Objective

Maintain safe navigation through the use of radar and ARPA and modern navigation systems to assit command decision making. Coordinate search and rescue operations

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Application of knowledge on COLREG and radar and ARPA radar
2   Application of Effective Passage Planning
3   Comprehension and application of BRM techniques
4   Analysis and application of search and rescue operations
5   Synthesis of human factor on safe navigation

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Introduction to simulation studies for safe watchkeeping
2 Information transfer regarding the simulator system and laboratory online access, organization preparations of the practices
3 Nav. Bridge Simulator familiarization, Apply COLREG in open waters/ appraisal and planning
4 Skills development for effective use of bridge equipment in simulator-supported practices
5 Introduction of the Faculty "Navigation Manual" and examination of the forms within the scope of bridge resource management practices
6 Bridge Resource Management principles, making preparations for allocating, assigning and prioritizing resources for practices
7 Simulation Study 1 - Preparation and Introduction
8 Simulation Study 1- Review of Reports and Application: Preparations within the scope of BRM, use of RADAR, ECDIS in scenario application, ship report systems, effective communication and application of confirmation and leadership skills in communication
9 Simulation Study 2 - Preliminary Preparation and Explanatory Introduction of the Scenario, expectations from the application study, team building, task sharing
10 Simulation Study 3 - Preliminary Preparation and Explanatory Introduction of the Scenario, expectations from the application study, team building, task sharing
11 Simulation Study 3 - Safe navigation in restricted and narrow waters, information compilation and planning, practical navigation for the protection of the marine environment
12 Simulation Study 4 - Preliminary Preparation and Explanatory Introduction of the Scenario, expectations from the application study, team building, task sharing
13 Simulation Study 4 - Navigating in heavy traffic areas, effective communication within the scope of safety practices, effective use of bridge equipment, teamwork, display of leadership skills
14 Evaluation of the mid-term practices

Recomended or Required Reading

Bridge Team Management, A Practical Guide , A.J. Swift.
Bridge Procedures Guide, ISF
Collisions & Their Causes CAHILL, RICHARD
Strandings & Their Causes,CAHILL, RICHARD
MAIB, AMSA accident reports,
ALRS Volume 1 - Maritime Radio Stations NP281 (Parts 1 & 2) .
ALRS Volume 2 - Radio Aids to Navigation, Satellite Navigation Systems, Legal Time, Radio Time Signals and Electronic Position Fixing Systems NP282

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Literature review, case studies, presentation and discussion, computer based learning

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 MTE MIDTERM EXAM
2 STT TERM WORK (SEMESTER)
3 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE
4 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MD * 0.30 + STT * 0.30 + FN * 0.40
5 RST RESIT
6 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MD * 0.30 + STT * 0.30 + RST * 0.40


Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

Knowledge about maritime transportation and navigation at undergraduate level, having skills and competencies, research, analysis, interpretation, verbal and written expression, innovation, creativity and entrepreneurial skills and competencies will be evaluated.

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

Simulation Lab applications attandance is 80%. Team members who do not participate in the practices on presentation and homework days will receive a "0" grade for the relevant work.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yusuf Zorba
yusuf.zorba@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

Monday 13.30-16:00

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 14 1 14
Tutorials 14 2 28
Preparation for midterm exam 1 5 5
Preparation for final exam 1 5 5
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 14 1 14
Midterm 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 70

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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