Course syllabus adopted 2023-02-08 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 81118
- Maximum participants60 (at least 10% of the seats are reserved for exchange students)
- Open for exchange studentsYes
Credit distribution
Module | Sp1 | Sp2 | Sp3 | Sp4 | Summer | Not Sp | Examination dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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In programmes
Examiner
Martin Larsson- Programansvarig, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics and Automation, Design along with Shipping and Marine Engineering
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
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 goalsOrganisation
1) Lectures
2) Simulation "Liner Shipping Game" and following written assignment
3) Presentation of groupassignment
Literature
Liner Trades, Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers, 2018ed ISBN 978-1-911328-09-4Examination including compulsory elements
Part A: Simulation Liner Shipping Game + written assigments
where the group assignment should also be presented verbally infront of the class
Part B: Written digital exam in Inspera
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.