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Cargo Handling 4D (MmL): Displacement Calculations (1 cr)

Code: MM14M204-3004

General information


Enrollment

11.06.2021 - 14.11.2021

Timing

15.11.2021 - 18.11.2021

Number of ECTS credits allocated

1 op

Virtual portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

Campus

Åbo, Hertig Johans parkgata 21

Teaching languages

  • English

Seats

1 - 60

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Maritime Management, Captain
  • Degree Programme in Maritime Management

Teachers

  • Petteri Niittymäki

Teacher in charge

Petteri Niittymäki

Groups

  • MMC18D-Å
    Maritime Management, Captain, 18, full-time studies

Objective

The student knows how to calculate displacement and longitu-dinal/transverse stability with different densities. He/she is able to use Simpson’s rules to calculate surfaces and volumes for irregular bodies.

The student is provided with knowledge of the IMO recom-mendations concerning ship stability.

The objectives presented in the Convention table A-II/2 col-umn 2 are followed as applicable.

Content

• Stability calculations
• Surface and volume calculations (Simpson’s rules)
• Form coefficients
• Static stability and stability curves
• Calculating free surfaces
• Dynamical stability
• The influence of density on draught
• The true mean draught
• Inclining test
• Trim Loading programmes and their use

Location and time

12.okt 30.okt

Teaching methods

Lectures and exercises in the classroom and/or project-based learning.

Exam schedules

16.okt

Completion alternatives

Written examination and possible assignments passed.

Student workload

40h

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

• Demonstrates familiarity with the industry's knowledge base.
• Can find information from a source of information for a case.
• Can use guided models in situations
• Is able to solve a given task independently.
• Can coordinate and promote the group's goal-oriented activities.
• Can act responsibly in accordance with ecological principles in different situations

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

• Is able to apply the knowledge base of the field consistently
• Can search for information from various sources of information.
• Is able to apply models in practice.
• Is able to solve a given task independently and consistently
• Is able to consistently coordinate and promote the group's goal-oriented activities
• Can act consistently and responsibly according to ecological principles in different situations

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

• Knowledgeable in applying the knowledge base in the field
• Is able to choose appropriate sources of information for the situation and is able to search for relevant information
• Is able to select and apply models critically in practice
• Knowledgeable about how to solve multiple assignments
• Is able to co-ordinate and promote the group's goal-oriented activities.
• Can act expertly and responsibly in accordance with ecological principles in different situations

Qualifications

Cargo Handling 2 (OpL)