Modules
Modules
MAR3021 : Marine Transport Business
- Offered for Year: 2017/18
- Module Leader(s): Dr Alessio Tei
- Owning School: Marine Science & Technology
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
Aims
A1. Understand the Marine Transport market and the role of the marine technologists in it.
A2. Identify the international factors that result in seaborne trade.
A3. Show how ships are operated to fulfil that demand.
A4. Emphasise the need for efficient operation.
Outline Of Syllabus
The module provides an understanding of the marine transport market and the role of marine technologists in it.
Topics include: world trade; freight markets and demand for ships; major bulk commodities; general cargo and liner trade; freight rates and operating economics; Choice of ship types; service performance of ships; ports.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 12:00 | 12:00 | Examination Revision |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 24 | 1:00 | 24:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 2:00 | 2:00 | Examination |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 28:00 | 28:00 | Preparation of revision material and practising past examination papers |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 6 | 1:00 | 6:00 | Seminars |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 28:00 | 28:00 | Consolidating lecture notes and further reading |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Lectures are the primary teaching medium, with private study adding value. This teaching method is an effective means of assisting students in the acquisition of a knowledge base that will facilitate understanding of a sizeable and detailed body of materials (IKO1-IKO3).
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 120 | 1 | A | 100 | N/A |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The examination allows students an opportunity to demonstrate knowledge, understanding and the possession of subject-specific insights. This medium also allows students to demonstrate intended learning outcomes across a wide range of inter-related topics within the syllabus.
The Graduate Skills Framework entries indicated as 'A' are also assessed in this way.
Semester 1 Study Abroad students would be required to sit an alternative examination in the December examination period.
Reading Lists
- Reading List Website : rlo.ncl.ac.uk
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- MAR3021's Timetable