Course Number: MME181
Course Title: Applied Marine Machinery

 STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

General

On successful completion of this course, the students will have been provided with the skills required by a Class 5 Engineer to operate, maintain and take apart and assemble a propulsion engine of not over 500 kW, as well as the auxiliary engines and deck machineries of a ship. The skills would include the proper operation of refrigeration units, milling machines for precision parts for engines and machineries, electrical works as well as repairs, maintenance and operation of outboard motors, valves and pumping arrangements.

Specific

Students will be able to:

 1. Describe the major components of a diesel engine and its operation and to be able to carry out periodic preventive maintenance, inspections,
    repairs and basic troubleshooting as may be required in the maritime or industrial work place.
2. Operate a small marine refrigeration plant and to carry out the necessary checks maintenance, inspections, basic troubleshooting, and repairs as
    may be required.
3. Safely operate equipment and tools that are being utilized for machining and fabrication of pars and repairs of ship's structure as well as other
   appurtenances on board a vessel.
4. Carry out basic repairs of electrical motors and equipment on board a ship and to do preventive maintenance as well as testing and inspection in
   a safe manner and in accordance with normal electrical practices.
5. Operate an outboard engine in a safe manner and to do periodic checks and maintenance in accordance with the user's manual as well as carrying
   out basic troubleshooting and repairs.
6. Perform periodical maintenance and basic troubleshooting and repairs on various pumps used on board ships including other accessories.