MECHATRONICS
Qualification Awarded	Length of Program	Toplam Kredi (AKTS)	Mode of Study	Level of Qualification & Field of Study
Associate (Short Cycle) Degree	2	120	FULL TIME	TQF, TQF-HE, EQF-LLL, ISCED (2011):Level 5 QF-EHEA:Short Cycle TQF-HE, ISCED (1997-2013):

General Course Description Information

Course Code:

NAV2008

Course Name:

MARINE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS

Course Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Uygulama	Credit	ECTS
2	0	2	4

Language of instruction:

Turkish

Condition of Course:

Does the Course Work Experience Require?:

Course Type :

Zorunlu

Course Level:

Associate

TQF-HE:5. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Short Cycle

EQF-LLL:5. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Name of Coordinator:

Öğr. Gör. Zafer TOPAÇ

Course Lecturer(s):

Zafer Topaç

Course Assistants:

Objective and Contents of the Course

Course Objectives:

This course covers Electrical function, electronics and control engineering at operational level. Trainees who successfully complete their training and assessments must be qualified to carry out safe electro-technical officer duties.
The syllabus for this course covers the basic understanding of the relevant requirements for the operation, maintenance and use of shipboard internal communications systems and maintenance and repairs of external communications systems, Table A-lll/6 of the 2010 STCW Convention Chapter lll. After this training, the subject functional staff acquires knowledge and skills compatible with the training objectives related to Electrical, Electronics and Control Engineering at the Operational Level.

Course Content:

I. Concepts related to Maritime Communication.
II. GMDSS System and Marine Mobile Vehicles.
III. Routine Communication Systems within the Scope of GMDSS and Their
Using.
IV. GMDSS Distress Communication Procedures.
V. Maintenance Functions of GMDSS Equipment.
VI. Operation of Internal Communication Systems on Ships
VII. Maintenance Functions of Ship Internal Communication Equipment

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) I. Concepts related to Maritime Communication. II. GMDSS System and Marine Mobile Vehicles. III. Routine Communication Systems within the Scope of GMDSS and Their Using. IV. GMDSS Distress Communication Procedures. V. Maintenance Functions of GMDSS Equipment. VI. Operation of Internal Communication Systems on Ships VII. Maintenance Functions of Ship Internal Communication Equipment

Ders Akış Planı

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Ship Steering Systems: Rudder types and operating methods, propeller rudders, azipod systems and cycloid propulsion systems
1)	Concepts related to Maritime Communication a. Radio Communication 1. Definition of radio communication 2. Types of radio communication 3. Use of Radio Systems in Marine Communication b. Marine Frequency Bands 1. Information about Frequency Bands 2. Frequency Characteristics 3. Frequency Bands Used in Maritime Communication
1)	Concepts related to Maritime Communication a. Radio Communication 1. Definition of radio communication 2. Types of radio communication 3. Use of Radio Systems in Marine Communication b. Marine Frequency Bands 1. Information about Frequency Bands 2. Frequency Characteristics 3. Frequency Bands Used in Maritime Communication
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Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

ÖĞRETİM ELEMANI DERS NOTLARI

References:

- Deniz Telsiz Haberleşmesi ve GMDSS Kuralları (Hilmi ECE-Akademi Yayıncılık),
- Adnan Köksal, Elektronik Cihazlar ve Devre Teorisi, Palme Yayıncılık /
Mühendislik Dizisi
-Ali ÖZDEMİR ,Temel Elektronik ,Elektroteknik ,Dijital Elektronik
Endüstriyel Elektronik, MEB Yayınları, İstanbul, 2003
-Hüseyin Demirel, Temel Elektrik – Elektronik, Elektronik Devre
Elemanları ve Elektronik Devreler, Dijital Elektronik (Temel ve İleri
Düzeyde), Birsen Yayınevi

Contribution of The Course Unit To The Programme Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes	1
Program Outcomes
1) Possesses fundamental, current, and applied knowledge related to the profession.
2) Possesses knowledge about occupational health and safety, environmental awareness, and quality processes.
3) Follows current developments and applications in their profession and uses them effectively.
4) Effectively uses information technologies (software, programs, animation, etc.) related to their profession.
5) Has the ability to independently evaluate professional problems and issues with an analytical and critical approach and propose solutions.
6) Can effectively present his/her thoughts at the level of knowledge and skills through written and verbal communication and express them in a comprehensible manner.
7) Takes responsibility as a team member to solve complex and unforeseen problems encountered in applications related to the field.
8) Is aware of career management and lifelong learning issues.
9) Possesses social, scientific, cultural, and ethical values in the stages of collecting, applying, and announcing the results of data related to his/her field.
10) Follows information in his/her field using a foreign language and communicates with colleagues.
11) Defines and apply the basic concepts of mechatronics
12) Defines and programs automation system elements
13) Recognizes machine elements, performs mathematical calculations and designs mechanical systems
14) Explains hydraulic and pneumatic system elements and designs the system

Course - Learning Outcomes

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Possesses fundamental, current, and applied knowledge related to the profession.
2)	Possesses knowledge about occupational health and safety, environmental awareness, and quality processes.
3)	Follows current developments and applications in their profession and uses them effectively.
4)	Effectively uses information technologies (software, programs, animation, etc.) related to their profession.
5)	Has the ability to independently evaluate professional problems and issues with an analytical and critical approach and propose solutions.
6)	Can effectively present his/her thoughts at the level of knowledge and skills through written and verbal communication and express them in a comprehensible manner.
7)	Takes responsibility as a team member to solve complex and unforeseen problems encountered in applications related to the field.
8)	Is aware of career management and lifelong learning issues.
9)	Possesses social, scientific, cultural, and ethical values in the stages of collecting, applying, and announcing the results of data related to his/her field.
10)	Follows information in his/her field using a foreign language and communicates with colleagues.
11)	Defines and apply the basic concepts of mechatronics
12)	Defines and programs automation system elements
13)	Recognizes machine elements, performs mathematical calculations and designs mechanical systems
14)	Explains hydraulic and pneumatic system elements and designs the system

Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Assessment & Evaluation Methods of the Course Unit

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Quizzes	1	% 10
Homework Assignments	1	% 5
Presentation	1	% 5
Midterms	1	% 30
Semester Final Exam	1	% 50
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
Total		% 100

Workload & ECTS Credits of The Course Unit

Aktiviteler	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course	14	2	28
Homework Assignments	1	24	24
Quizzes	1	4	4
Midterms	1	16	16
Semester Final Exam	1	24	24
Total Workload			96