Acad Form No.

18
Rev. No. 02 As of Dec.3, 2019
MARINERS’ POLYTECHNIC COLLEGES FOUNDATION OF LEGASPI CITY (ALBAY) INC.
Legazpi City, Albay

COURSE SYLLABUS IN MARPOWER

(BASIC MARINE ENGINEERING)
(BSMT)

PARTI
COURSE SPECIFICATION

MISSION, VISION, OBJECTIVES AND CORE VALUES

MISSION
MPCF is committed to develop holistic, competent and disciplined professionals towards the improvement of quality of life.
VISION
The Philippines’ premier institution for professional leaders in maritime-business education and training.
Goals and Outcomes
1. Develop leaders with advocacy who are socially responsible, protective of the environment, gender-sensitive, and imbued with positive values.
2. Deliver quality instructional programs through updated standards of competence in accordance with STCW ’78 as amended, ASEAN-MRA [Mutual Recognition Agreement] and
international standards considering emerging technologies and methodologies.
3. Conduct relevant and innovative researches that address emerging trends and challenges in both maritime and business industries.
4. Contribute actively to the needs of the partner communities through extension service programs.
5. Strengthen industry linkages both national and international.
CORE VALUES
HONESTY, DISCIPLINE, SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, LOYALTY, COMPETENCE
PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEOs)
General Objectives: To produce competent merchant marine officers who are qualified to pursue a professional career or advanced studies in related maritime field of specification.
Specific Objectives: The Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation (BSMT) program aims that within three to five years, graduates of BSMT Program should have;
a. established themselves as practicing merchant marine professionals.
b. practiced their expertise in other allied fields as trainers, academicians, crewing managers, entrepreneurs etc.
c. attained professional growth and advancement through graduate education and professional trainings
d. expressed a sense of responsibility, good ethical behavior, and commitment to the profession through community involvement, and active membership to professional organizations
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION, DEGREE NAME AND NATURE OF THE FIELD OF STUDY:
As per CMO No. 67 s. of 2017 and Joint CHED-MARINA Memorandum Circular No. 01 s.2019, BSMT is a maritime education program that covers the mandatory education and training for
Officers in Charge of a Navigational Watch required under Regulation II/1 of the STCW Convention, 1978 as amended. The degree name is Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation (BS
The BSMT program shall cover the study of navigation, cargo handling and stowage, and controlling the safe operation of the ship and care for persons onboard at the operation level.
Graduates of the BSMT program are qualified to take the Maritime Administration prescribed assessment of competence for certification as Officer in Charge of Navigational Watch of seagoi

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 ships of 500 gross tonnage or more.
PROGRAM OUTCOMES PERFORMANCE INDICATOR
The graduates of the BSMT program shall have acquired knowledge and competences
necessary to perform the following:
>Plan and conduct a passage and determine position.
a. Perform navigational watch, at the operational level under Section A-II/1 of the STCW
>Maintain a safe navigational watch.
Code;
>Solve mathematical/ scientific/technological problems related to navigational watch/to the
b. Apply knowledge in mathematics, science and technology in solving problems related to
workplace.
the profession and workplace;
>Collaborate responsively with team mates in various situations.
c. Practice professional and ethical responsibilities in a multi-cultural and /or multi-
disciplinary team,
>Monitor the loading, stowage, securing and unloading of cargoes and their care during the
d. Perform cargo handling and stowage at the operational level.
voyage.
e. Control the operation of the ship and care for persons onboard ship at the operational
>Comply with pollution prevention requirements.
level.
>Maintain seaworthiness of the ship.
>prevent, control and fight fires onboard ship.
f. Communicate effectively in oral and written English;
>Communicate effectively in conducting and writing research using appropriate research
methodologies.
g. Analyze the impact and implications of various contemporary issues in the global and
>Explore and recommend possible solutions to identified issue/s confronting maritime.
social context of the profession;
h. Engage in lifelong learning and keep abreast with developments in the field of
>Involve/enroll in continuing professional education and trainings.
specialization and/or profession;

COURSE DESCRIPTIVE
COURSE CODE MARPOWER COURSE DESCRIPTION
TITLE
BASIC MARINE ENGINEERING [MarPower] deals with the functions of diesel engine and the operating
BASIC MARINE principles of marine power plants, including: Diesel engine, steam turbine systems, gas turbine system (ML),
COURSE CREDIT 4 Units
ENGINEERING propeller and propeller shaft (ML), and bridge control; ships Auxiliary Machinery and general knowledge of marine
engineering terms.
LEC HRS. PER TOTAL LEC TOTAL LAB LAB
4 hours 72 hours LAB HRS. PER WEEK 0 Hour 0 Hour
WEEK HRS HRS ASSIGNMENT
st nd rd st nd
PROGRAM [x] BSMT [] YEAR LEVEL []1 Yr [] 2 Yr [x] 3 Yr SEMESTER [] 1 [x] 2 [] ACADEMIC 2021-2022

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 BSMarE PLACEMENT Summer YEAR
1. Table II/2 F1: Navigation at the
PRE-
CURRICULUM Management level CO-
REQUISI None None
REFERENCE 2. CMO No.67 S.2017:Revised PSG REQUISITE
TE
for BSMT Programs

COMPETENC AII/2.F1.C11: Operate remote control of propulsion plant and engineering system and services.
E/S
KUP/S A-II/2.F1.C11.KUP1: Operating principles of marine power plants.
AII/2.F.1.C11.KUP2: Ship auxiliary machinery.
A-II/2.F.1.C11.KUP3: General knowledge of marine engineering terms.
COURSE CO1: Differentiate the principles of operation for various marine propulsion plants.
OUTCOME/S CO2: Determine the impact of deck operations relating to generator and electrical distribution system.
CO3: Determine the effective use of pumps and pumping system to various deck operation.
CO4: Explain the operating principles of hydraulic winches, windlass and steering gear
CO5: Sketch a general arrangement plan of the engine room and explain the function of the basic elements, machinery and equipment needed for efficient operation.
PROGRAM OUTCOMES ADDRESSED INTRODUCTORY ENABLING DEMONSTRATIVE
The minimum standards for the BSMT and BSMarE programs are expressed in the
following minimum set of learning outcomes
7.1 Common to all programs in all types of schools:
a) engage in lifelong learning and understanding the needs of the need to keep abreast of the x
developments in Maritime practice. (PQF level 6 descriptor)
b) communicate orally and in writing using both English and Filipino x
c) work independently in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams. x
d) act in recognition and practice of professional, social and ethical accountability and x
responsibility.
7.2 Common to the BSMT and BSMarE Programs
Graduates of BSMT should be able to:
a) apply knowledge in mathematics, science and technology in solving problems related to x x
the profession and workplace;
b) evaluate the impact and implications of various contemporary issues in the global and x
social context of the profession;
c) engage in lifelong learning and keep abreast with developments in the field of x
specialization and/or profession;
d) use appropriate techniques, skills and modern tools in the practice of the profession in x
order to remain globally competitive; and

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 e) conduct research using appropriate research methodologies x
7.3 Specific to the 7.3.2 BSMT: A graduate of BSMT shall be able to demonstrate the ability to perform the
Discipline competence, at the operational level under Table A-II/1 and some elements of Table A-
II/2 of the STCW Code.

TEXTBOOKS REFERENCES
Rolando A. Alimen, Agustin D. Bedia and Efren P. Porras, Power Plant 1: Diesel (Philippines: STCW’78 as amended including 2010 Manila amendments, 2011Edition, (London: IM
MARTA, 2001) 2011)
Doug Woodyard, Pounder’s Marine Diesel Engines and Turbines, 9th edition, (Amsterdam: Model Course 7.04 Officer-in-Charge of Engineering Watch, (London: IMO, 2014)
Elsevier Butterworth- Heinemann, 2012) SOLAS Consolidated Edition, (London: IMO, 2014)
D.A. Taylor, Introduction to Marine Engineering, (Amsterdam: Elsevier Butterworth- Leslie Jackson and Thomas D. Morton, Reed’s General Engineering Knowledge for Mari
Heinemann, 2007) Engineers, (London: Adlard Coles Nautical, 2008)
Mario D. Millan, Auxiliary Machinery 1, (Philippines: MARTA, 2000) Ferdinand Marcos, Modern Marine Engineers Handbook and Review Guide, 1993
Marine Auxiliary Machinery, 7TH ed., (Amsterdam: Elsevier Butterworth- Heinemann, 2008) Meherman P. Boyce, Gas turbine Engineering Handbook 4th ed., (Amsterdam: Elsev
Butterworth- Heinemann, 2008)
Anthony Molland, Maritime Engineering Reference Book a Guide to Ship Desi
Construction and Operation, (Amsterdam: Elsevier Butterworth- Heinemann, 2008)
Carlitos A. Monda, Electro Technology 3, (Pasig City: MARTA 2000)
EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS, TEACHING AIDS AUDIO-VISUAL AIDS
Multimedia presentations
Video presentations

Curriculum Delivery
As per CMO No. 67 s. of 2017 and Joint CHED-MARINA Memorandum Circular No. 01 s.2019 Sec. 19, the curriculum delivery for BSMT commences by conveying the required knowledge
understanding, skills and competences that the students must acquire and demonstrate at the end of the program. MPCF-LC follows and adheres to the prescribes structure, teaching methods a
media delivery, learning activities, assessments and ensure the provision and availability of necessary facilities, equipment and other instructional support to guarantee the attainment of the int
learning outcomes and the achievement of the prescribed standards of competence under the STCW Convention, 1978, as amended and other relevant international agreements/contracts.

The teaching-learning process shall emphasize a seamless integration between and among courses to achieve holistic education. The following teaching and learning activities are recommende
make sure that course delivery is interactive and experiential.
-Peer/Team teaching -Focused Group Discussion
-Micro-teaching -Workshop Activity
-Film/Video viewing -Buzz Session
-Interactive learning -Concept/Mind Mapping
-Reporting -Gallery Walk
-Brainstorming -Research Project

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 -Class Discussion -Seminar/ Symposium
-Question and Answer Technique -Debate
-Panel Discussion -Study Tour

PART II
COURSE SYLLABUS

Time Frame
Competence Course Outcome References / LE LA
Assessment
KUP Learning Outcome Topic Teaching / Learning Activities Equipment / Wk C B
Method / Task
Materials Used # Hr Hr
s s
A-II/ CO1: A-II/ LO1.1: Explain the Diesel Engines >Teaching Activity: Written - Multimedia 1-2 6
2.F1.C11: Differentiate the 2.F1.C11.KUP1: operating principles - Two-stroke - Interactive lecture on the Assessment Equipment
Operate principles of Operating principles of a diesel engine. and Four- following: - Whiteboard/
remote control operation for of marine power stroke a) Working principle and parts of Essay test to Chalkboard
of propulsion various marine plants. the diesel engine aided. explain the - Whiteboard
plant and propulsion plants. b) Basic methods on starting and operating Marker/ Chalk
engineering A-II/ stopping diesel propulsion engine, principles of - Handouts on
system and 2.F1.C11.KUP3: both on ahead and astern diesel engines. Diesel Engines
services. General knowledge direction.
of marine c) Ancillary systems of a diesel
engineering terms engine systems.
d) Interaction with deck
department during arrival and
departure from port, aided by a
video presentation on the said
topic.
e) Video presentation on the
operating principles of a diesel
engine.
Learning Activity:
- Class Discussion / Q&A Method
- Research (by groups) and
reporting on the following topics:
2 stroke engine; 4 stroke engine

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 Time Frame
Competence Course Outcome References / LE LA
Assessment
KUP Learning Outcome Topic Teaching / Learning Activities Equipment / Wk C B
Method / Task
Materials Used # Hr Hr
s s

LO1.2: Differentiate >Teaching Activity: Written - Multimedia 2-3 6

electric propulsion Electric - Interactive lecture on the Assessment Equipment
from diesel engine Propulsion following: - Whiteboard/
propulsion. a) Working principle of electric Essay test to Chalkboard
propulsion, stating the difference discuss the - Whiteboard
with conventional propulsion difference of marker/ chalk
methods. electric - Handouts on
b) Different configuration and electric
arrangement of electric propulsion propulsion
systems.
- Question and answer method to
evoke the advantages and
disadvantages of electric
propulsion system
- Video presentation to
differentiate electric propulsion
from diesel engine propulsion
Learning Activity:
- Student will exchange ideas and
discuss their reactions base on the
films / videos that they viewed /
watched.

LO1.3: Differentiate >Teaching Activity: Formative Equipment: 4-5 6

the operation systems Steam - Interactive lecture on how a written - Multimedia
of steam turbine, gas Turbine, Gas turbine system works and Assessment Equipment
turbine and dual fuel Turbine, and differentiation of gas turbine and about steam - Whiteboard/
engine systems. Dual Fuel steam turbine systems. turbine, gas Chalkboard
- Question and answer method on turbine and dual - Whiteboard
characteristics of steam and gas fuel systems Marker/ Chalk

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 Time Frame
Competence Course Outcome References / LE LA
Assessment
KUP Learning Outcome Topic Teaching / Learning Activities Equipment / Wk C B
Method / Task
Materials Used # Hr Hr
s s
turbine based on presented - Handout
information.
- Film viewing of emerging
technologies in the field of
merchant shipping such as dual
fuel engine systems
Learning Activity:
- Class Discussion / Q&A Method
- Interactive exchange of ideas by
active participation of the
students.
- Interactive learning
- Self-directed learning
- Study assignment

LO1.4: Differentiate >Teaching Activity: In an essay test, Equipment: 5-6 6

a single screw and - Interactive lecture on the discuss the - Multimedia
twin-screw vessel. Single Screw operating principle of twin-screw function of a Equipment
and Twin- propulsion and its advantages single screw and - Whiteboard/
Screw and disadvantages over single twin-screw Chalkboard
Propulsion screw propulsion. propeller - Whiteboard
- Question and Answer Method Marker/ Chalk
Learning Activity:
- Class Discussion / Q&A Method
- Interactive exchange of ideas by
active participation of the
students.
- Film / Video Viewing
- Interactive learning
Self-directed learning
-Study assignment

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 Time Frame
Competence Course Outcome References / LE LA
Assessment
KUP Learning Outcome Topic Teaching / Learning Activities Equipment / Wk C B
Method / Task
Materials Used # Hr Hr
s s

LO2.1: Explain the >Teaching Activity: Formative Equipment: 7-8 6

A-II/ CO2: Determine operating principles - Supplementary interactive Written - Multimedia
2.F1.C11: the impact of A-II/ of a generator. lecture based on peer/team Assessment Equipment
Operate deck operations 2.F1.C11.KUP2: Diesel teaching report. based on the - Whiteboard/
remote control relating to Ship auxiliary Generator - Question and Answer Method reported topics Chalkboard
of propulsion generator and machinery Learning Activity: - Whiteboard
plant and electrical - Peer / team teaching on assigned -Graded Marker/ Chalk
engineering distribution topic generators. recitation - Handouts
system. - Class Discussion / Q&A Method
- Film / Video Viewing
- Self-directed learning
- Study assignment

LO2.2: Describe the >Teaching Activity: Formative -Multimedia 8-9 6

electrical distribution - Supplementary interactive written equipment
system of a generator lecture based on peer/team Assessment -Whiteboard/
Electric teaching report based on the Chalkboard
Distribution - Question and Answer Method reported topics -Whiteboard
System Learning Activity: -Graded Marker/ Chalk
- Peer / team teaching on assigned recitation -Handout /
topic Diagram of
- Class Discussion / Q&A Method sample electric
- Interactive exchange of ideas by distribution
active participation of the system
students.
- Film / Video Viewing
- Self-directed learning
- Study assignment

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 Time Frame
Competence Course Outcome References / LE LA
Assessment
KUP Learning Outcome Topic Teaching / Learning Activities Equipment / Wk C B
Method / Task
Materials Used # Hr Hr
s s
LO2.3: Explain the >Teaching Activity: Formative -Multimedia 10- 6
importance of an - Supplementary interactive Written Equipment 11
emergency generator. lecture based on peer/team Assessment -Whiteboard/
Emergency teaching report. based on the Chalkboard
Generator - Question and Answer Method. reported topics -Whiteboard
Learning Activity: Marker/ Chalk
- Peer / team teaching on the -Graded
assigned topic. Recitation
-Class Discussion / Q&A Method
-Interactive exchange of ideas by
students.
-Film / Video Viewing
-Self-directed learning
-Study assignment

LO3.1: Explain the >Teaching Activity: Formative -Multimedia 11- 6

CO3: Determine operating principles -Interactive lecture on the Written Equipment 12
A-II/ the effective use of pumps and its classification of pumps based on Assessment -Whiteboard/
2.F1.C11: of pumps and A-II/ pumping system Pumping driving mechanism and by the on identifying Chalkboard
Operate pumping system 2.F1.C11.KUP2: Systems method used in moving the fluids. the correct type -Whiteboard
remote control to various deck Ship auxiliary -Interactive learning on the typical of pump based marker/ chalk
of propulsion operations machinery. use for each type of pump on the on description,
plant and ship and the type of pump used function, and
engineering for each kind of liquid type of fluids
system -Question and Answer Method. used as medium
Learning Activity:
-Gallery walk in the engineering
laboratory to show the visual
characteristics of each type of
pump

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 Time Frame
Competence Course Outcome References / LE LA
Assessment
KUP Learning Outcome Topic Teaching / Learning Activities Equipment / Wk C B
Method / Task
Materials Used # Hr Hr
s s
-Interactive learning of ballast
pumping system operation using
the engine room simulator or
cargo loading simulator.

LO4.1: Explain the >Teaching Activity: Formative -Multimedia 13- 6

CO4: Explain the operating principles -Interactive lecture on deck Written Equipment 14
operating of hydraulic winches machineries citing the most Assessment -Whiteboard/
AII/2.F1.C11: principles of and windlass relating Deck common examples found onboard on the operating Chalkboard/
Operate hydraulic AII/ to various deck Machineries ships principle of the -Whiteboard
remote control winches, windlass 2.F.1.C11.KUP2: operations -Brainstorming on the advantages different deck Marker/ Chalk
of propulsion and steering gear Ship auxiliary and disadvantages of hydraulic, machineries
plant and machinery steam and electric power drives
engineering -Question and Answer Method.
system and Learning Activity:
service -Interactive exchange of ideas
during Q & A activity.
-Gallery walk of available deck
machineries in laboratory
-Interactive learning using CBT
on hydraulic systems
-Film / Video Viewing
-Self-directed learning
-Study assignment

LO4.2: Explain the >Teaching Activity: Formative -Multimedia 14- 6

operating principles -Interactive lecture on the Written Equipment 15
of steering gear operating principles of steering Assessment -Whiteboard/
relating to bridge Steering Gear gear system and the basic parts on the operating Chalkboard

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 Time Frame
Competence Course Outcome References / LE LA
Assessment
KUP Learning Outcome Topic Teaching / Learning Activities Equipment / Wk C B
Method / Task
Materials Used # Hr Hr
s s
operation. System relating to bridge operation. principle of -Whiteboard
Learning Activity: steering gear Marker/ Chalk
-Interactive exchange of ideas by relating to
active participation of the bridge operation
students.
-Film / Video Viewing on steering
gear systems
-Interactive learning using CBT
on Steering gear systems
-Self-directed learning
-Study assignment

LO5.1: Illustrate a >Teaching Activity: Formative -Multimedia 16- 6

CO5: Sketch a general arrangement -Interactive lecture by question Written Equipment 17
general plan of the engine and answer method, reviewing Assessment Whiteboard/
AII/2.F1.C11: arrangement plan room. Engine Room several sample general to justify Chalkboard
Operate of the engine General arrangement plans. understanding of -Whiteboard
remote control room and explain AII/ Arrangement -Integrate previous topics to reach the general Marker/ Chalk
of propulsion the function of the 2.F.1.C11.KUP2: Plan a conclusion of the basic required arrangement
plant and basic elements, Ship auxiliary machinery and equipment in the plan of the
engineering machinery and machinery engine room necessary for engine room
system and equipment needed AII/ efficient operation.
service. for efficient 2.F.1.C11.KUP3: Learning Activity:
operation. General knowledge -Interactive exchange of ideas by
of marine active participation of the students
engineering terms during Q & A activity.
-group brainstorming to come on
arrangement in the engine room
-Self-directed learning
-Study assignment

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 Time Frame
Competence Course Outcome References / LE LA
Assessment
KUP Learning Outcome Topic Teaching / Learning Activities Equipment / Wk C B
Method / Task
Materials Used # Hr Hr
s s

LO5.2: Explain the >Teaching Activity: Formative -Multimedia 17- 6

function of other -Class discussion on the Written Equipment 18
basic elements of importance of auxiliary Assessment on -Whiteboard/
auxiliary machineries Auxiliary machinery onboard for the safety ship auxiliary Chalkboard
and equipment such Machineries of the crew, the environment, the machinery -Whiteboard
as auxiliary boiler, ship and the cargo systems marker/ chalk
main air compressor, -Interactive lecture to briefly Handouts on
refrigeration system present auxiliary systems: -Portfolio auxiliary
fresh water generator, Auxiliary steam system, waste writing to be machinery
sewage treatment heat boiler, Ballast water checked based
plan. treatment plant, Freshwater on rubrics
Generator, Oily water separator,
Refrigeration, air-conditioning
and ventilation system,
Stabilizers, Sewage treatment
plant, and Incinerators
-Facilitate portfolio writing
guidelines
Learning Activity:
-Class Discussion / Q&A Method
-Research / Portfolio writing on
the various auxiliary machinery
systems found onboard ship
-Interactive learning
-Self-directed learning
-Study assignment
TOTAL NUMBER OF HOURS - 72 -

Prepared/Revised: Reviewed: Recommending Approval: Verified: Approved:

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DEAN FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS QUALITY MGMT REP. VP FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
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