MECHATRONICS
Qualification Awarded Length of Program Toplam Kredi (AKTS) Mode of Study Level of Qualification & Field of Study
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: NAV2007
Course Name: SHIP NAVIGATION SYSTEMS
Course Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
Theoretical Uygulama Credit ECTS
2 0 2 2
Language of instruction: English
Condition of Course:
Does the Course Work Experience Require?: Yes
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: To provide students with knowledge on the following subjects and to improve their application/use skills.
1.To introduce the Fundamentals of Navigation to students,
2. Introduce Radars to students, including ARPA
3. To introduce students to Global Navigation Satellite Systems and Inertial Navigation System.
4. To introduce students to the Ship's magnetic compass and gyro.
5. To introduce longline and sounding systems to students,
6. Introduce students to ship steering and autopilot systems,
7. To introduce students to Navigational Data Recorders, Navigation Lights, search lights, Ship whistle and Sound Signal Systems, Wind Trackers.
Course Content: This course forms part of the recommended Modular Framework for professional and vocational qualifications based on an Associate Degree within the mechatronics programme. The aim of this unit is to provide further information on the planning and delivery of electrical, electronic and Control Engineering at the Operational Level.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Bu dersi başarıyla ile bitirmek için öğrenciler 1. Seyir (Navigasyon) Temelleri, 2. RADAR/ ARPA sistemleri, 3. Küresel Seyir Uydu Sistemleri ve Atalet Seyrüsefer Sistemi (GPS/DGPS) 4. Gemi manyetik pusulası ve gyro sistemleri, 5. Gemi parakete ve iskandil sistemleri, 6. Gemi dümen/oto pilot sistemleri, 7. Gemi Seyir Veri Kaydediciler (Voyage Data Recorder-VDR), seyir ışıkları, arama ışıkları, gemi düdüğü ve Ses Sinyal Sistemleri, Rüzgar Tracker'lar, konularını öğrenmiş/uygulamaları yapmış olmalıdır.

Ders Akış Planı

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) asic Navigation Information Navigation definition, basic navigation terms and their measurement methods; latitude, longitude, position, speed, distance, bearing, direction, routing, contact tracing and deviation from the main route (cross track error)
2) Basic Navigation Information Principles of preparation of navigational charts, understanding of map contents and various types of navigational charts: paper charts, electronic charts (Raster, ECDIS) Names and descriptions of various types of navigation: terrestrial navigation (Dead Reckoning), celestial navigation, radar, radio, satellite, inertial navigation systems
3) RADAR/ARPA RADAR working/operation principle Introducing the main parts of RADAR, their places in the system, and their functions Drawing the block diagram of the bridge radar system including internal connections, Draw up block diagram showing configuration of bridge radar system with interswitch Explaining how to find and use radar diagnostic functions and troubleshooting documentation.
4) RADAR/ARPA Explaining how to do RADAR performance monitoring. Describing the replacement of the RADAR magnetron device and tuning the RADAR following the repair operations. Describing periodic maintenance works for the RARAR system ARPA system definition, principles, and terminology used in Automatic Radar Plotting Apparatus (ARPA).
5) Global Navigation Systems and Inertial Navigation System (GPS/DGPS) Basic knowledge of the operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of Global Navigation Systems. Explanation of the working principles of GPS, GLONASS and Galileo, which are Global Navigation Systems. Explanation of the main parts and functions of GPS Systems on Ships Explaining the sensitivity of the operation of the DGPS system compared to GPS Explanation of the interfacing of the GPS receiver device with other navigational devices on the ship and the testing of GPS output signals. Giving basic information about the operation of the Inertial Navigation System. Quiz Quiz 1 will be held.
6) Ship Compass Devices (GYRO/MAGNETIC) Giving basic information about the operation, maintenance and repair of ship compass devices. Explanation of the working principle and main parts of the gyro compass Explaining the synchronization process and gyro compass deviations Explanation of the periodic maintenance work required for the gyro compass and gyroscope moving parts.
7) Ship Compass Materials (GYRO/MAGNETIC) Operation of Fiber Optic Gyro Compass (FOG) and Ring Laser Gyroscope (RLG) and explanation of their main components. Explaining the connections of the Gyro Compass to the interfaces of other devices on the bridge. Explanation of the working principles and main components of magnetic compasses and rippers.
8) Midterm exam
9) Ship Longline and Sounding Systems Basic information about the structure, operation, maintenance and repair of various longlines: - Doppler to Parakeet - Electromagnetic Longline - Pitometer Longline
10) Ship Longline and Sounding Systems Basic information about the structure, operation, maintenance and repair of the Sounding System.
11) Marine Autopilot Systems Explanation of the operating principles of the system Explaining the different operating modes Presentation of a modern autopilot system and its features
12) Ship Steering/Autopilot Systems Explanation of ship steering systems Presentation of the autopilot system and its features Explaining the different autopilot operating modes Assignment presentation
13) Voyage Data Recorder (VDR), Navigation Lights, Lighthouses, Ship Whistles and Sound Signal Systems, Wind Vanes. Basic information about the operation and periodic maintenance of the Navigation Recorder Basic information about the operation, maintenance and repair of navigation lights and Alarm System Basic information about the operation, maintenance and repair of lighthouses and control systems.
14) Voyage Data Recorder (VDR), Navigation Lights, Lighthouses, Ship Whistles and Sound Signal Systems, Wind Vanes. Basic information about the operation and periodic maintenance of the Navigation Recorder Basic information about the operation, maintenance and repair of navigation lights and Alarm System Basic information about the operation, maintenance and repair of lighthouses and control systems. Assignment presentation

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Öğretim Elemanı Ders Notları

References: • Manual for use by the maritime mobile and maritime mobile-satellite services, ITU Geneva 2011 (*)
• Fossen T., Marine control systems, Marine Cybernetics, Trondheim 2002
• Perez T., Ship motion control, Springer Verlag, London 2005
• Tetley L., Calcutt D., Electronic navigation systems. Elsevier, London 2001

Contribution of The Course Unit To The Programme Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes

1

Program Outcomes
1) An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering in the basic level 1
2) An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data 1
3) An ability to design a system, component or process to meet desired needs 1
4) Ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams 1
5) An ability to identify, formulate, and solve occupational problems 1
6) An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility 1
7) An ability to communicate oral and written effectively 1
8) An ability the recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning 1
9) An ability to have information on current general and professional subjects. 1
10) Ability to use techniques required for professional applications, skills and modern equipment. 1
11) An ability to interpret , analysis, recognition problems and bring solutions of the data regarding with decision, implementation and behaviours in ship machine operations. 1
12) An ability to use necessary information in electrical and electromechanical topics in maritime shipping and all transport operations connected with it.
13) An ability to do business in a multinational working environment, monitoring, control, reporting, and to work will contribute to the improvement of business skills in professional practices 1

Course - Learning Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering in the basic level 3
2) An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
3) An ability to design a system, component or process to meet desired needs 3
4) Ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams 3
5) An ability to identify, formulate, and solve occupational problems 3
6) An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility 3
7) An ability to communicate oral and written effectively 3
8) An ability the recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning 3
9) An ability to have information on current general and professional subjects. 3
10) Ability to use techniques required for professional applications, skills and modern equipment. 3
11) An ability to interpret , analysis, recognition problems and bring solutions of the data regarding with decision, implementation and behaviours in ship machine operations. 3
12) An ability to use necessary information in electrical and electromechanical topics in maritime shipping and all transport operations connected with it. 3
13) An ability to do business in a multinational working environment, monitoring, control, reporting, and to work will contribute to the improvement of business skills in professional practices

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
Presentations / Seminar 1 5 5
Homework Assignments 1 10 10
Quizzes 1 0 0
Midterms 1 2 2
Semester Final Exam 1 10 10
Total Workload 55