Course syllabus adopted 2021-02-26 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).
Overview
- Swedish nameSjövägsregler
- CodeSJO885
- Credits1.5 Credits
- OwnerSBVII
- Education cycleFirst-cycle
- Main field of studyShipping and Marine Technology
- DepartmentMECHANICS AND MARITIME SCIENCES
- GradingUG - Pass, Fail
Course round 1
- Teaching language Swedish
- Application code 83117
- Open for exchange studentsNo
- Only students with the course round in the programme overview.
Credit distribution
Module | Sp1 | Sp2 | Sp3 | Sp4 | Summer | Not Sp | Examination dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0116 Examination 1.5 c Grading: UG | 1.5 c |
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In programmes
Examiner
Johan Cimbritz- 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:SJM005 Terrestrial navigation and seamanship
Aim
The aim of the course is to provide knowledge of and skills in handling radar, ARPA and AIS features to avoid collisions.Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)
- Apply the COLREG by identify, analyse and act in traffic situations- Describe ARPA function and its limitations
- Evaluate radar targets in relative and true motion
Content
- Analysing traffic situations- COLREG
- Manual radar plotting
- Function and limitations when using ARPA
Organisation
LecturesExercises
Simulator exercises
Literature
The Colregs Guide, Dokkum, ISBN 9789071500282Examination including compulsory elements
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.