Course syllabus for Liner shipping

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Course syllabus adopted 2022-05-02 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).

Overview

  • Swedish nameLinjesjöfart
  • CodeMMS070
  • 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 81116
  • Maximum participants70
  • Open for exchange studentsYes

Credit distribution

0119 Written and oral assignments, part A 3 c
Grading: UG		 3 c
0219 Examination, part B 4.5 c
Grading: TH		 4.5 c
  • 15 Jan 2022 am L DIG
  • 13 Apr 2022 am L DIG
  • 19 Aug 2022 pm L DIG

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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 
MMS105 Chartering, operation and ship management

Aim

The aim with the course is to give basic knowledge within liner trades markets, organisations and business models. The student will after concluded course have increased the knowledge of liner agency functions, container handling and inherent risks of sub-optimisations. Further the student will increase the ability to orally present in a convincing manner by adapting content, terminology, body language and transparencies to the audience.

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

- Explain liner shipping market structure, organisation and business models - Explain liner shipping stakeholders and functions - Explain liner agency organisation and management - Explan container handling, inventory and management - Relate liner trade development in relation to UN sustainable development goals Communication/language - Structure and present material in a cohernt and logical way suitable for powerpoint presentation - Use appropriate communicative spoken language - Ability to adjust bodylanguage, appearance and voice to reach the audience effectively

Content

Liner shipping market structure, organisation and business models Liner shipping stakeholders and functions Liner agency organisation and management Container handling, inventory and management Liner trade development in relation to UN sustainable devealopment goals

Organisation

1) Lectures 2) Simulation "Liner Shipping Game" and following written assignment

Literature

Liner Trades, Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers, 2015ed ISBN 978-1-908833-60-0

Examination including compulsory elements

Part A: Simulation Liner Shipping Game + written assigment Part B: Written exam Aids at written exam: Chalmers approved calculator Final grade is based on grade on 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 examination:
    • 2022-05-02: Digital exam Changed to digital exam by Emilio
      [0219 Exam 4,5 hp] Changed to digital examination
    • 2022-05-02: Digital exam Changed to digital exam by Emilio
      [0219 Exam 4,5 hp] Changed to digital examination
  • Changes to module:
    • 2022-05-02: Digital exam Changed to digital exam by Emilio
      [0219 Examination 4,5 credit] Changed to digital examination