India: Syllabus for B.Sc (Nautical Sciences)- Mumbai University

The syllabus for the Mumbai University B.Sc Course in Nautical Science is briefly as follows:

1st Year Syllabus

1.      English & Communication Skills

2.      Applied Maths Paper I - Complex Variables, Vector Algebra & Calculus, Vector Analysis, Differential Calculus, Differential Equations & elementary application in solving engineering problems.

3.      Applied Maths Paper II - Integral Calculus, Beta & Gama functions, Infinite & Fourier Series, Spherical Trigonometry, Simpson's rules

4.      Nautical Physics Paper I - Light, Mechanics, Sound, Heat, Thermodynamics

5.      Nautical Physics Paper II - Magnetism, Electricity, Electronics, Modern Physics

6.      Navigation Paper I - Principles of Navigation & practical navigation problems

7.      Voyage Planning & Collision Prevention

8.      Ship Operation Technology - Life Saving Appliances, Fire Fighting Appliances, Deck Appliances, Ropes & Wires

9.      Cargo Work & Marine Communication

10.  Naval Architecture Paper I - Ship Construction, Ship Stability

11.  Environmental Science Paper I - Physical Meteorology, Oceanography

12.  Marine Engineering & Control Systems Paper I - Mechanical, Electrical Engineering Science and Marine Engineering Practice.

2nd Year Syllabus

1.      Computer Science - Computer Fundamentals & language theory & practicals

2.      Applied Maths Paper III - Bessel Functions, Legendre Polynomials, Partial Differential Equations, Laplace Transforms, Complex Variables

3.      Applied Maths Paper IV - Numerical Methods, Matrices, Statistics

4.      Nautical Physics & Electronics Paper III - Review of a.c. circuits, Modulation Concepts, Demodulation Techniques, Transmission Systems, Digital Communications, Wave Propagation, Radio Receivers, Radar Communication, Satellite Communication

5.      Nautical Physics & Electronics Paper IV - Transistor Biasing, Transistor Amplifier, Operational Amplifier, Cathode Ray Oscilloscope, Number System & Logic Gates, Clocks & Timers, Flip-flops & Counters, Microprocessors

6.      Navigation Paper II - Celestial Navigation, Principles & Practicals

7.      Voyage Planning & Collision Prevention Paper II

8.      Ship Operation Technology - Cargo work, Seamanship, Ship Maneuvering.

9.      Bridge Procedures & Legal Knowledge

10.  Naval Architecture Paper II - Ship Stability & Ship Construction

11.  Environmental Science - Land, Ocean, Atmosphere, Interaction between land, ocean & atmosphere

12.  Marine Engineering & Control Systems Paper II - Engineering materials, Steels, A.C. & D.C. Machines, Transformers, Power distribution, Marine engineering auxiliaries, Internal Combustion Engine.

3rd Year Syllabus

1.      Navigation Paper III - Navigation Principles & Practicals

2.      Voyage Planning & Collision Prevention Paper III

3.      Navigation Paper IV - Magnetic Compass Construction, Methods of correction, Free Gyroscope, Hyperbolic position fixing systems, Satellite Navigation, Sonar aids, Radar

4.      Ship Operation Technology - Cargo work, GMDSS

5.      Ship Operation Technology Paper IV - Seamanship, Watchkeeping, Maintenance

6.      Naval Architecture Paper III - Ship Stability, Ship Construction

7.      Shipping Management - External Environment of Organisations, Planning & Strategic Management, Strategy Implementation, Decision making, Organisational Structure, HRM process,  Motivation, Communication & Negotiations, Operations Management, MIS, International Trade & Shipping, Liner & Tramp Trades, Role of Ports, Indian Shipping Development, Maritime Frauds, etc. Role of International Organisations

8.      Maritime Law - Concept of Law, Civil, Criminal, Public Law, Private Law, etc. Contracts of Affreightment, IMO, Scope of Maritime Law, Legal Remedies, Maritime Liens.

9.      Environmental Science Paper III - Air Masses & Fronts, TRS, Weather Forecasting, Reporting Systems, Weather Routing, Environmental Pollution, Marpol 73/78, Atmospheric Pollution, Liability against Marine Pollution

10.  Marine Engineering - IC Engine, other propulsion units, Automation & Control Engineering, Safety Arrangements