Study programme title in Est.
Laevamehaanika
Study programme title in Engl.
Ship Engineering
TalTech study programme code
VDXR17
MER study programme code
175377
Study programme version code
VDXR17/24
Faculty / college
V - Estonian Maritime Academy
Head of study programme/study programme manager
Valentin Bratkov
Language of instruction
Estonian
Study level
Applied higher education study
Self-paid study programme
no
Nominal study period
8 semesters
Study programme group
Engineering, Manufacturing and Technology
Broad area of study
Engineering, Manufacturing and Construction
Study field
Engineering and engineering trades
Curriculum group
Motor vehicles, ships and aircraft
Granting the right to conduct studies in the study programme group
õppe läbiviimise õigus
Validity date of the right to conduct studies in the study programme group
tähtajatu
No. of the decision granting the right to teach in the study programme group
112
Access conditions
Secondary education or corresponding qualification in accordance with admission requirements of TalTech.
Study programme aims and objectives
The general aim of the curriculum is to prepare Marine Engineers, Show more...
Electro-technical Engineers and Refrigerating engineers by giving broad-based and diverse general and technical knowledge and professional training. After graduating one can work on a ship as an engineer officer in charge of an engineering watch, as a second engineer officer, as a chief engineer officer or a field specialist and continuing education at the level of master's studies in sea-related or other technical fields. Curricula is in accordance with STCW 1978, as amended, Sections A-III/1, A-III/2, A-III/6 and A-VI/1, A-VI/2, A-VI/3, A-VI/4 and A-VI/6 competence requirements and national regulations. Learning outcomes of the study programme
Graduates from the curriculum of "Marine engineering" will:
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- have professional knowledge and skills and be able to work on the ship as officer in charge of an engineering watch at operational level;
- be ready for working individually and in team in multicultural environment, able to communicate in professional Estonian and English, in case of specialisation to shiprepair, in addition in Russian, and able to use necessary info- and communication technologies;
- be able after required seagoing service to undertake the tasks, duties and resposibilities of second or chief engineer at managenent level;
- to know safety requirements of working environment and basics of managing the activities of engine room staff in different dangerous and emergency situations;
- be able to plan and managing engine room operations for ensuring safety of ship and cargo;
- understand interdisciplinare connections between different subjects, current issues and challenges of chosen speciality;
- be able to evaluate for necessity for additional studies of itself and crewmembers, continuing studies at master level and be motivated to seek self-development. Graduation requirements
Completion of the curriculum in the required amount, and the Show more...
successful passing of final exams in conformity with the requirements set by the TalTech Senate; In order to obtain Cum Laude diploma the weighted average grade must be at least 4,60, where all grades from diploma supplement are taken into account. Degrees conferred
Bachelor of Science in Engineering
Study programme version structure :
Module type
total ECTS credits
+
MAIN SPECIALITY 1: Operation of Marine Powerplant
+
MAIN SPECIALITY 2: Electro-Technical Officer
+
MINOR SPECIALITY MODULE: Refrigeration engineering
Aims
Provide a thorough knowledge of the ship and on land used refrigeration equipment, Show more...
refrigeration agents, and in the operation of heat pumps and air conditioners, their construction and exploitation and safety of the use in normal operating conditions in accordance with Estonian professional standard Refrigeration Site Manager, level 5. To provide knowledge of the structure and exploitation automation equipment and automatic control systems purpose, operation, safety and technical use. Provide an overview of the health and work safety related requirements, safety measures; including the save use of refrigeration systems, fire protection, and individual protective equipment in gas atmospheres. Learning outcomes
- knows refrigeration equipment automation systems and the automatic control use, construction and operation;
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- is able to prepare the refrigeration equipment and systems for safe start;
- is able to configured and safely set up automation equipment , and automatic control systems accordance with the changed conditions of work;
- know the pressure vessel handling, fire safety, individual protective equipment, safe handling of refrigerants and brines, breathing apparatus design and use in extreme situations;
- knows and follow the principles of watchkeeping, knows refrigeration mechanic rights and obligations, and knows the engine room commands and practical arrangements;
- is able to use a variety of techniques to find and fix defects in components and equipment. Compulsory courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
VAA0240
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
SK
VAA0390
9.0
6.0
3.0
0.0
3.0
E
SK
VLM0690
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
S
VLM0770
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
H
SK
VLM0820
6.0
4.0
3.0
0.0
1.0
E
SK
VLM0910
3.0
2.0
1.0
0.0
1.0
H
K
VLM1090
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
SK
Elective courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
VLK0340
3.0
2.0
0.0
1.0
1.0
E
S
VLM0660
3.0
2.0
0.0
0.0
2.0
A
K
VLM0680
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
SK
VLM0700
9.0
6.0
2.0
0.0
4.0
E
SK
VLM0710
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
SK
VLM0730
3.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
0.0
E
SK
Total: at least 9.0 ECTS credits
