The course syllabus contains changes
See changesCourse syllabus adopted 2022-05-03 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).
Overview
- Swedish nameHamnar och distributionsnoder
- CodeMMS065
- Credits7.5 Credits
- OwnerTSILO
- 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 81122
- Maximum participants60
- Open for exchange studentsYes
- Only students with the course round in the programme overview.
Credit distribution
Module | Sp1 | Sp2 | Sp3 | Sp4 | Summer | Not Sp | Examination dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0119 Project, part A 3 c Grading: UG | 3 c | ||||||
| 0219 Examination, part B 4.5 c Grading: TH | 4.5 c |
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In programmes
Examiner
Fredrik Olindersson- Lecturer, Maritime Studies, Mechanics and Maritime Sciences
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:MMS140 Introduction to international logistics
TEK705 Logistics
MMS105 Chartering, operation and ship management
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 workLiterature
World Bank Publications (2003) Port reform toolkit Thoresen, Carl A (2014) Port Designer's handbook (3rd ed) ICE Publishing Both available online via Chalmers LibraryExamination including compulsory elements
Part A) Project work
Part B) Written exam
The course examiner may assess individual students in other ways than what is stated above if there are special reasons for doing so, for example if a student has a decision from Chalmers on educational support due to disability.
The course syllabus contains changes
- Changes to module:
- 2022-05-02: Digital exam Changed to digital exam by Emilio
[0219 Examination 4,5 credit] Changed to digital examination
- 2022-05-02: Digital exam Changed to digital exam by Emilio