Maritime Technology (Seminar)

Academic year: 2008-2009 Course code module FTEMAJ0107 Semester: 2nd semester Credits: 3 Study load (hours) 84 Theory (hours): Practice/Exercises(hours): 30,00 Other (hours): Part-time program: 1/2 Instructor(s) Theo Notteboom Thierry Vanelslander Language of instruction: Dutch Semester exam information: exam in the 2nd semester Contract restriction information: exam contract not possible 1. Prerequisites *Algemene competenties It is recommended that students have previously followed an introductory course in transport economics, maritime economics and/or port economics. *Sequentiality 2. Objectives (expected learning outcomes) This course is aimed at providing students with a knowledge of current technological advances in maritime transport and to be able to identify and use technology as an enabler of maritime business strategies and operational decisions. 3. Course content The course mainly deals with current technological themes and evolutions in the maritime and port business. These issues will be addressed by the lecturers and guest lectures and also during a set of company visits. The topics include: - the development in handling technology and warehousing technology; - modern logistics management and IT technology; - shipbuilding and ship design; - dredging and nautical accessibility of ports; - market evolutions in the maritime industry in the field of vessel types, terminals and port policy 4. Teaching method Direct contact: Lectures Seminars (possible question and answer sessions) Personal work: Assignments - individual Supervised self-study Excursion(s) 5. Assessment method Written assignment: With oral presentation Discussionbased exam 6. Compulsory reading – study material Notes of lectures and guest lectures will be made available on Blackboard. Other background material will be obtained during field visits and lectures. 7. Recommended reading - study material 8. Tutoring laatste aanpassing: last update: 22/12/2008 20:59 theo.notteboom