Course syllabus for Ports and distribution nodes

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Course syllabus adopted 2019-02-21 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).

Overview

  • Swedish nameHamnar och distributionsnoder
  • CodeMMS065
  • Credits7.5 Credits
  • OwnerTSLOG
  • Education cycleFirst-cycle
  • Main field of studyShipping and Marine Technology
  • DepartmentMECHANICS AND MARITIME SCIENCES
  • GradingTH - Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail

Course round 1

  • Teaching language English
  • Application code 77115
  • Maximum participants60
  • Open for exchange studentsYes

Credit distribution

0119 Project, part A 3 c
Grading: UG		3 c
0219 Examination, part B 4.5 c
Grading: TH		4.5 c
  • 24 Okt 2020 pm L
  • 05 Jan 2021 pm L
  • 26 Aug 2021 pm L

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Eligibility

General entry requirements for bachelor's level (first cycle)
Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.

Specific entry requirements

The same as for the programme that owns the course.
Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.

Course specific prerequisites

Knowledge and skills corresponding to the learning outcomes of the following courses: LNC342 Shipping markets LNC351 Chartering, operation and ship management SJO180 Logistikens grunder

Aim

The aim with the course is to give the student basic knowledge of ports and distribution nodes management, organisation and operation. The student will after concluded course have increased the knowledge of ports/distribution nodes infrastructure and logistics and the need of adequate security. Further the student will increase the awareness of how ports and distribution nodes can contribute to the sustainable development goals.

Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)

- Explain port management, organisation and operations. - Explain ports' and distribution nodes' infrastructure and logistics (berths, storage, handling, documentation etc) - Explain port security - Explain ports' and distribution nodes' contribution to UN's sustainable development goals (no.9)

Content

- Ports and terminals, management, organisation and operations - Ports / distribution nodes infrastructure (berths, storage, handling and documentation etc) - Port security - Ports, distribution nodes and UN's goals for sustainable development (9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure)

Organisation

Lectures Project work

Literature

World Bank Publications (2003) Port reform toolkit Thoresen, Carl A (2014) Port Designer's handbook (3rd ed) ICE Publishing Both available online via Chalmers Library

Examination including compulsory elements

Part A) Project work
Part B) Written exam

Final grading is based on exam grade

The course syllabus contains changes

  • Changes to examination:
    • 2020-09-30: Grade raising No longer grade raising by GRULG
    • 2020-09-30: Grade raising No longer grade raising by GRULG