Course Number: ME178
Course Title: Practical Mathematics

 STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

General

To provide the learner with the knowledge and skills required for calculating fuel consumption and storage requirements on vessels and solving basic engineering problems.

Specific
Students will be able to:

1. Using a calculator, solve calculations involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
2. Using a calculator, solve calculations involving fractions, decimals, indices, and percentages.
3. Solve simple formulae by transposition.
4. Determine the area and volume of basic shapes in accordance with established procedure.
5. Determine the mass of regular shapes and tank contents in accordance with established procedure.
6. Determine the consumption of fuel and lubricating oil for a voyage in accordance with established procedure and safe practices.