Course Overview
In this course, students will learn the foundational principles of chemistry, and will be introduced to the procedures and protocols in place for entering confined spaces, firefighting, watchkeeping, and pollution control. Students will also be introduced to Marine Engineering and learn about all the ship's auxiliaries including pumps, pumping systems, boilers, air compressors, oil purification equipment, water makers, refrigeration, and steering gear. Emphasis will be given to the basic principles and safe operation of ship's auxiliary machinery.
Prerequisite(s)
- Admission to the Program
Credits
7.0
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Differentiate between atoms and molecules, and learn why the physical stages of matter are different.
- Define atomic structure, subatomic particles, and chemical changes.
- Describe the periodic table and how it relates to the empirical formula.
- Define acidity, alkalinity, and pH, and how it affects the chemical characteristics of water.
- Describe the various machinery space fire hazards.
- Describe the operation and maintenance of fire mains and sprinklers, CO2, foam, and high fog fire extinguishing systems.
- Describe the various ship types, their engine room arrangements, and propulsion machinery.
- Describe the procedures and protocols for entering confined spaces.
- Explain the watchkeeping protocols and duties.
- Explain pollution regulations.
- Describe the operation and maintenance of valves.
- Explain pumping process and construction of positive displacement and dynamic pumps.
- Describe the bilge, ballast, and domestic water systems.
- Describe the compressed air system, including air receivers.
- Explain the operation of an oily water separator.
- Explain how sewage is treated, and describe the operation of a basic sewage treatment plant.
- Describe the fuel and lubricating oil purification, delivery, storage, and transfer systems.
- Describe the operation and maintenance of flash evaporators and reverse osmosis water makers.
- Explain the pre-sailing checks and safe operation of ship's steering systems.
- Describe the basic refrigeration cycle and the HVAC system of the ship.
Effective as of Fall 2021
Related Programs
Engineering Knowledge 1 General (MEOC 1303) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
School of Transportation
- Marine Engineering
Diploma Full-time
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