Course Number: ME225
Course Title: Naval Architecture and Ship Construction

 STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

General

On successful completion of this course, the student will be will able to recognize common terminology; identify basic stability requirements on small vessels; calculate fuel consumption and storage requirements on vessels; and operate, maintain, and repair components of the ship structure.

Specific
Students will be able to:

1. Determine the basic principles involved in small vessel design and construction.
2. Determine the fundamental stability principles and terms associated with the safe operation of a vessel.
3. Determine the effect of free surface, bilging and alterations on the stability of a vessel.
4. Determine the effect of the movement of weight on the stability of a vessel.
5. Determine the consumption of fuel oil for a voyage in accordance with established procedure and safe practices.
6. Manage the survey and maintenance of major structural components of small vessels.