MARITIME SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

The teaching unit aims to provide basic technical notions and tools on complex numbers, linear algebra and analytical geometry.

The teaching unit aims to provide basic technical notions and tools on complex numbers, linear algebra and analytical geometry.

The knowledge acquired by the student will be evaluated with an oral exam.

The final examination consists of an oral exam. During the exam, students will be asked to solve calculus exercises on the blackboard and will be tested on their knowledge of the main definitions, theorems, and proofs covered during the lectures.

Notes and exercises can be found on the website AulaWeb. Suggested books:
E. Sernesi, Geometria vol. 1, Bollati-Boringhieri;
V. Bertella-A. Damiano, Esercizi su spazi vettoriali e applicazioni lineari, con svolgimento e commenti, Esculapio
D. Gallarati, Appunti di Geometria, Di Stefano Editore-Genova;
F. Odetti - M. Raimondo, Elementi di Algebra Lineare e Geometria Analitica, ECIG Universitas;
M. Abate, Algebra Lineare, McGraw-Hill.

The teaching unit introduces the students to data analytics, forecasting and optimization models and methods to enforce problem solving skills and support the decision making process applied to problems arising in the maritime field. The basic theoretical part is complemented by laboratories that introduce the use of specific software for data analysis and solution of real problems of practical interest. In particular, the focus will be on route planning, cargo loading and stowage, flow management and network optimization problems.

The aim of the teaching unit is to provide students with basic knowledge of data analysis, forecasting and mathematical optimization methods to solve decision problems useful for the training of maritime personnel and, in particular, for the profession of engineer and deck officers.

The achievement of the expected learning outcomes is assessed through a written exam/quiz (for the theoretical part) and the completion of a project—possibly in groups—for the practical and applied part. For attending students, some group-based lab activities (Team-Based Learning, TBL) will be proposed and assessed as an alternative to the project work for the practical component. The dates of these assessed activities will be published on Aulaweb at the beginning of each semester. Additional individual activities carried out during lab sessions and asynchronous assignments completed at home will be evaluated as bonus points in the final grade. The written exam and the project work/TBL account for 90% of the final grade, while participation in lab activities and home assignments contribute 10% to the final evaluation.
Working students and students with certified SLD (Specific Learning Disorders), disability or other special educational needs (BES) are advised to contact the teacher at the beginning of the course to agree on teaching and examination arrangements so to take into account individual learning patterns, while respecting the teaching objectives.

The written test is aimed at assessing the degree of knowledge of the theoretical topics discussed in class. While the capacity of critical evaluation and reasoning and the ability to apply the acquired knowledge are assessed through the project work and/or the Lab activities.
The overall assessment enables verification of the achievement of the expected learning outcomes related both to the theoretical understanding of the models and to the ability to apply them to the formulation and solution of real decision-making problems.

The text books and any supplementary materials will be communicated at the beginning of the course and published in the course Aulaweb page.
All teaching materials, including lecture slides, exercises, datasets and additional learning resources, will be made available through the course AulaWeb page.

Automation and control are essential functions for the ship correct and efficient management. The teaching unit presents the fundamental concepts of automatic control enabling the student to deduce mathematical models and to synthetize controllers by a practical approach for the dynamic systems of plants, processes and time-varying behaviors in electric, thermal and mechanical marine applications.

Introduction, study and analysis of the fundamental components of automation marine systems.

Written test + oral test.

Verification of the acquisition of theoretical and practical knowledge of the calculation methodologies covered in class. The written exam will assess the student's ability to solve numerical exercises. The oral exam will verify the student's ability to explain and discuss the theoretical and practical methods studied during the course. Additionally, the quality of the presentation, the correct use of specialized terminology, the ability and autonomy of reasoning, the correct use of units of measurement, and the recall of previously defined cultural prerequisites will be evaluated.

IMO model Courses for chief Engineer and Eletrotechnical Office;
G. Marro, "Controlli Automatici", Ed. Zanichelli, Bologna;
H. Hellerman, "Digital Computer System Principles";
J. Love, "Process Automation Handbook", Springer;
International books suggested for the different topics;
Teaching material provided by the professor.

The teaching unit aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and its application to machines and energy systems in the maritime sector. By integrating theoretical knowledge with practical experience, students will develop the skills necessary for the proficient and informed use of CFD, while cultivating a critical awareness of the key challenges and nuances in numerical modelling.

The course covers the following topics:

• Physical and mathematical modeling of fluid flow problems and definition of boundary conditions; • Numerical discretization techniques and solution schemes; • Introduction to turbulence modeling; • Computational mesh generation techniques; • CFD applications to the analysis of maritime systems and ship components, including exhaust gas plume dispersion from ship funnels and its interaction with onboard superstructures, as well as flow and heat transfer in pipe systems; • CFD applications to fluid machinery, including the analysis of flow fields and performance evaluation of machine components.
  The course contributes to one or more of the following specific objectives of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs):
  Goal 4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all;
  Goal 5: Achieve gender equality and empower women and girls in their learning and professional development;
  Goal 14: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas, and marine resources for sustainable development.
  The course also contributes to the development of students’ transferable skills, particularly with regard to functional literacy and technical communication competencies.

The examination will be conducted orally and will consist of a discussion of the reports on the simulation activities carried out by the student, together with a question covering the theoretical topics addressed during the course.

The exam will consist of a critical discussion of the practical CFD exercises carried out during the course, aimed at assessing the student's understanding of the application of CFD techniques to fluid machinery and energy systems in the maritime field. The discussion will be complemented by a question on the theoretical topics covered in the lectures, with the objective of evaluating not only the student's level of knowledge but also their ability to critically analyze numerical modeling and simulation problems.

J. Anderson: “Computational Fluid-Dynamics”, McGraw-Hill, 1995;
J.Tannehill, D.Anderson, R.Pletcher: “Computational Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer“,McGraw-Hill, 1984;
In addition, lecture notes and supporting course materials are available on AulaWeb for both attending students and working students.

Acquiring rigorous methodology to describe as accurately as possible the fundamental phenomena that are the basis of chemical systems; knowing how to understand and use the minimum mathematical formalism required to interpret them. Physical and chemical properties of fuels, lubrificant etc.

The teaching unit introduces students to the knowledge of the basic concepts of chemistry, necessary for understanding the structure and properties of fuels, lubricants and materials of interest in the field of navigation.

The final exam consists of a written test followed by an oral exam. Admission to the oral exam is contingent on passing the written test.

The final evaluation will take into account:
class attendance; the knowledge of the course contents and the problem-solving skills tested with the written exam;
the communication skills tested during the oral exam will take into account the use of specialized lexicon and understanding of the limits of the applied methodologies.

All the materials delivered during the lectures will be available on the university website "aulaweb". Nevrtheless two chemistry book as an alternative to one another are recommended:
I.Bertini,C.Luchinat,F.Mani Chimica Casa Editrice Ambrosiana , Milano
P.W. Atkins “Chimica” Zanichelli

The teaching unit aims to provide the theoretical knowledge and practical experience of using electronic cartography and GIS (Geographic Information Systems) for the management, analysis and visualization of carthographic data. Particular attention is given to data content, data structure and data quality of Electronic Nautical Cartography (ENC) and the main features of ECDIS (Electronic Chart Systems for Nautical Navigation). Statistical tools for evaluating the quality of measurements and the quantities derived from them, are also provided.

The teaching unit provides the main elements of electronic cartography, geographic data format for data interoperability, and GIS (Geographic Information Systems) for the management, analysis and display of cartographic data. Particular attention is dedicated to electronic nautical cartography (ENC), its content and quality, and the main features of ECDIS (Electronic Chart Systems for Nautical Navigation).
In addition, statistical tools are provided to assess the typology of errors, the accuracy of the measurements and the skills to be able to evaluate the quality of the measurements analysed as a function of the metric resolution of the geospatial data used.
In more detail:
Electronic cartography: geographic data types and formats for GIS data interoperability, nominal scale and graphical errors, metric and semantic data, topology, metadata, and interoperability. EPSG codes for managing various data, georeferencing procedures. Digital Terrain or Surface Models; multispectral imagery, orthophotos, resolutions, and an overview of processing. GeoWebServices. Practical lessons on cartographic data management, analysis, and visualization.
Electronic Nautical Charts: Electronic nautical cartography (ENC), standards, content and quality; the main features of ECDIS (Electronic Chart Systems for Nautical Navigation), with a view in the future S100 standards
Fundamentals of the statistical treatment of measurements and derived quantities: source of errors, accuracy and precision; position and dispersion statistical indexes; error propagation in case of linear and non-linear function of observed quantities; concepts of redundancy of measurements; compensation of errors using least squares adjustment method, confidence interval and ellipse. Practical lessons on statistical treatment of measurements and positions.

The exam is both written and oral. The written exam consists of some questions to ascertain the knowledge of the theoretical concepts of the teaching, and the evaluation of the cartographic accuracy of a route.
The oral exam consists of presenting and discussing a short personal application in GIS (similar to the practical experience carried out during the teaching), and a short report deepening one of the proposed topics.
The examination may be conducted online in the cases provided for in the University Regulations.

During the examination, the lecturer will test the knowledge of essential theoretical concepts for the correct handling of geographical data in the nautical field and the evaluation of the cartographic accuracy of geospatial data. In addition, the student will present and discuss a short personal application related to the visualisation of layers and cartographic elements in a GIS environment and a short report deepening one of the proposed topics.
The final grade will take into account the knowledge of the theoretical concepts as well as the quality of the application carried out (originality, type of application, processing and analysis techniques used, strategies for solving any problems encountered), the critical discussion of the results obtained and the expositive capacity.
The quality of the oral and written presentation will be assessed, as it is considered preparatory to the students' future working life.

Lecture notes and material provided by the teacher.
Texts for reference:
Burrough P.A., McDonnel R.A., Principles of Geographical Information Systems, Oxford University Press, 1998.
Longley P.A., Goodchild M.F., Maguire D.J., Rhind D.W., Geographic Information Science and Systems, Ed. John Wiley & Sons, 2015, ISBN: 1118676955, 9781118676950.

The teaching unit aims to provide theoretical knowledge and practical experience in the use of electronic cartography and Geographic Information Systems, with a focus on the content, structure and data quality of Electronic Nautical Cartography (ENC) and the main features of ECDIS (Electronic Chart Systems for Nautical Navigation). Furthermore, it is intended to provide knowledge of the principles, operation, error sources and correction methods of modern electronic navigation aids, in order to achieve accurate position fixing. In particular, the use of Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) technology and its augmented satellite services, the Loran system and echosounder technique are explored. Statistical tools for assessing the accuracy and precision of position fixes are also introduced. From a strictly operational point of view, the teaching unit provides an insight into modern navigation techniques, watchkeeping and related instruments and procedures, such as radar, COLREGs, ship routing and signalling systems. Operational activities will mainly take place in lab and bridge simulator environment.

The teaching unit aims to provide theoretical knowledge and practical experience in the use of electronic cartography and Geographical Information Systems (GIS), with a focus on Electronic Nautical Cartography (ENC) and the main features of ECDIS (Electronic Chart Systems for Nautical Navigation), knowledge of the functioning of the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) and its augmented satellite services, the Loran system, the radar and the echosounder technique. Statistical tools for evaluating the accuracy and precision of geospatial measurements and data are also provided.
On the strict operational side, the teaching unit offers a view on modern navigation techniques, watchkeeping and related instruments and procedures, COLREGs, ship's routeing and ship's reporting systems.

The examination for both teaching units is both written and oral. The written exam consists of questions to ascertain knowledge of the theoretical concepts of the teaching. The oral exam consists of presenting and discussing a personal application similar to the practical experience carried out during the teaching and/or a short paper deepening one of the proposed topics.
The examination may be taken online in the cases provided for in the University Regulations.

The final grade will take into account both the knowledge of the theoretical concepts and the quality of the application carried out (processing and analysis techniques employed, strategies for solving any problems encountered), critical discussion of the results obtained and expository ability.
The quality of oral and written presentation will be evaluated, as it is considered preparatory to the students' future working life.

The teaching unit aims to provide theorical knowledge of the principles, operation, sources of error and correction methods of modern electronic aids to navigation in order to achieve accurate position fixing. The main system presented is the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) and its augmented satellite services, of which practical experience of acquisition and subsequent analysis is also offered; in addition, the Loran system and the Echo Sounder technique are also introduced. On the strict operational side, the teaching unit offers a view on modern navigation techniques, watchkeeping and related instruments and procedures, such as the radar, COLREGs, ship's routeing and ship's reporting systems. The operational activities will take place mostly in lab and bridge simulator environment.

The teaching unit provides the principles, operation, limitations, error sources and accuracy of the main electronic navigation systems: GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) and its augmented services, and hints on Loran C, eLoran, to fix position and navigation. Echo Sounder technique and Radar are also introduced.
Morever, the teaching offers a view on modern navigation techniques, watchkeeping and related instruments and procedures, COLREGs, ship's routeing and ship's reporting systems.
In more detail:
Electronic Positioning: Introduction and principles of GNSS; Spatial segment: orbits; status of the constellation; Control segment. User segment: characteristics of receivers. GNSS signal: frequencies, codes C/A, P and D, emission and reception. Accuracy vs. errors: ionosphere and troposphere delays. Multipath. Reliability. Absolute, differential, RTK and PPP positioning: fundamentals, position correction, transmission protocol, system message. Hints on SBAS Augmentation Services. Influence of satellite geometry on the accuracy. Dilution of precision index. Suitability and accuracy of positioning. Hints on Loran C, eLoran and their integration with GNSS system. Echo Sounder technique and Radar. Practical lessons on GNSS Positioning.
Watchkeeping: Watchkeeping principles, STCW Chapter VIII, COLREGs overview, Ship’s routeing publication, Dealing with TSS, Dealing with VTS, Ships' reporting system.

The exam is both written and oral. The written esam consists of questions designed to assess knowledge of the theoretical concepts essential for accurate positioning using electronic systems, the use of modern navigation techniques, watchkeeping and related procedures. The oral exam involves the presentation and discussion of a brief personal project related to GNSS positioning processing (similar to the practical experience gained during the course).
The exam may be conducted online in the cases provided for in the University Regulations.

The final grade will take into account the knowledge of the theoretical concepts, as well as the quality of the application carried out (processing and analysis techniques used, strategies for solving any problems encountered), the critical discussion of the results obtained and the expositive capacity.
The quality of the oral and written presentation will be assessed, as it is considered preparatory to the students' future working life.

Lecture notes and material provided by the teacher.
Texts for reference:
Hofmann-Wellenhof B., Lichtenegger H, Collins J.: Global Positioning System - Theory and Practice. Springer&Verlag, Vienna
Leick A.: GPS Satellite Surveying, John Wiley & Sons Inc., New Jersey, USA, ISBN 0-471-05930-7

"The aim of the teaching unit gives the essential elements for understanding of analysis and exploitation of the electromagnetic phenomena. In the first part of the teaching unit the instruments analysis of DC circuits are introduced. The second part of the teaching unit will focus on the AC circuit analysis (single and three phase electrical circuits). The principal application aspects of exploitation of power electric phenomena are also introduced. At the end of the teaching, the Student will have the knowledge to read and to understand the diagram of an electrical circuit and to determine the main quantities related to it."

Electric Circuit Analysis (Resistive-only DC, Transient, Steady State AC and Three-phase analyses).
Contents will also take into consideration STCW Section A-III/6 Mandatory minimum requirements for certification of electro-technical officers.

The final assessment consists of a mandatory written examination and an optional oral examination, both to be taken within the same examination session. During these assessments, students will be required to analyze and solve electrical circuits operating under steady-state, dynamic, and sinusoidal conditions, in both single-phase and three-phase systems, as well as to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the theoretical topics covered throughout the teaching.
The written examination, which must be successfully completed in order to gain access to the optional oral examination, carries a maximum score of 27 points. A minimum grade of 18/30 is required to pass the written examination. Students wishing to take the examination must register at least five days before the examination date through the UNIGE Online Services portal, under the section “Students – Exam Registration”.
Access to the oral examination, which is optional, is granted exclusively to students who have passed the written examination. The oral examination may result in either an increase or a decrease of the score obtained in the written examination, by a maximum of four points. Students who choose not to take the oral examination will be assigned a score of zero for this component, and their final grade will coincide with the score achieved in the written examination.
The oral examination will take place within the same session as the written part.
The final grade is determined by the sum of the scores obtained in the two assessment components. Should the score awarded for the oral examination be negative, or should the overall final grade be lower than 18/30, the examination will be considered failed and the entire assessment process will be annulled. In such cases, students will be required to retake the written examination during a subsequent examination session.

The evaluation of students’ learning outcomes is based on continuous monitoring of participation and interaction during teaching activities, on performance in practical exercises involving the solution of elementary electrical circuits, and on the overall verification conducted during the oral examination.
Detailed information regarding examination preparation and the relative importance of individual topics for assessment purposes will be provided during lectures and exercise sessions.
The written examination is designed to assess the acquisition of fundamental knowledge, with particular emphasis on the practical skills required for the analysis and solution of electrical circuits operating under steady-state, dynamic, and sinusoidal conditions, in both single-phase and three-phase systems. Students are expected to answer the proposed questions correctly and with rigorous justification, presenting clear, orderly, and coherent solutions in which all quantities employed are properly defined. Assessment will take into account both the correctness of the solution methodology and the accuracy of the numerical results obtained.
The optional oral examination will focus primarily on the theoretical and practical topics covered during lectures and exercise sessions. Its purpose is not only to evaluate the student's level of knowledge and understanding, but also to assess the ability to critically analyze and independently discuss the topics proposed during the interview. Students may be required to state, prove, and apply the principal theorems presented throughout the teaching.
Additional assessment criteria include precision of exposition, clarity of argumentation, the ability to critically elaborate and integrate the acquired knowledge, and the use of appropriate and rigorous technical terminology in the presentation of the required concepts.

Besides the books in Bibliography, available in Department Library, on AulaWeb are available copies slides and notes.
Reference (for OPTIONAL study deepening on specific subjects)
M. Repetto, S. Leva: “Elettrotecnica – Elementi di Teoria ed Esercizi”, 2^ edn, Città Studi Edizioni, Torino, 2018
L. Verolino: “Elementi di Reti Elettriche”, 1^ edn, EdiSES, Napoli, 2019
C. K. Alexander, M.N.O. Sadiku: “Circuiti elettrici” III edn., McGraw Hill Italia, 2008.
C. K. Alexander, M.N.O. Sadiku: “Foudamentals of Electric Circuits" Circuiti elettrici” V ed. McGraw Hill, 2013
G. Rizzoni: “Elettrotecnica – Principi e applicazioni”, II edn., McGraw Hill Libri Italia, 2008

The aim is for trainees to acquire English language competence towards B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference. They will be able to enhance their communicative competence by developing their grammar, pronunciation, and lexis, together with their language skills of listening, reading, writing, and speaking. Trainees will develop their ability in using specialized Maritime English for Deck Officers, Marine Engineers and Electro-Technical Officers, with specific reference to the standard IMO Model Training teaching unit 3.17. They will be able to demonstrate their acquired language competence in the final oral exam.

This teaching unit aims to enhance the students' level of Maritime English and make it compliant with the SCTW requirements for Deck Officers and Marine Engineers.

During the first semester a written test will be held and will count towards the final exam grade.
The final exam consists of a written test and an oral exam. The exam may be taken online where permitted by the University Regulations.
A total of 5 exam sessions are offered.

A written test in the first semester tests the grammar and general vocabulary.
The final written exam tests the knowledge of specific maritime terms and the oral exam tests the theoretical knowledge and reasoning skills.
The final exam grade is given out of 30 by adding the first semester written test result worth a maximum of 5 marks to the final written and oral exam worth a maximum of 26 marks. A student who only passes the final exam cannot obtain more than 26 marks out of 30.

Resources, material and feedback will be provided on Microsoft Teams and/or Aulaweb.
Supplementary material is provided at the request of student workers or students with SLD to meet their specific needs.

The teaching unit aims to provide the theoretical foundations of geodesy, cartography, and nautical astronomy necessary for navigation. Students will gain proficiency in coordinate conversions and transformations between reference systems and map projections. The position fixing will be analysed in terms of celestial navigation. In addition, the teaching unit aims to provide theoretical and practical knowledge of statistical tools for evaluating the quality of measurements and the quantities derived from them.

Geodesy and Cartography: The terrestrial sphere and ellipsoid, theorems and equations of operative geodesy. The Geoid. Coordinate systems, reference systems and transformations between them. Cartographic projections. Chart scale and accuracy. The EPSG codes. Horizontal and vertical datum in nautical charts. Exercises on coordinate conversions.
Celestial Navigation: Celestial coordinates systems, PZX triangle, Sun apparent motion and twilight, Moon apparent and real motion, Time in celestial navigation, Use of the nautical almanac, Use of the sight reduction tables, The sextant, Identifying celestial bodies by sight and by calculation, Use of the Star finder, Position fixing in celestial navigation, Meridian passage and latitude calculation, Saint Hilaire method, Compass error check in celestial navigation. Application exercises.
Fundamentals of the statistical treatment of measurements and derived quantities: source of errors, accuracy and precision; position and dispersion statistical indexes; error propagation in case of linear and non-linear function of observed quantities. Practical lessons on statistical treatment of measurements and positions.

The exam is primarily written, including exercises and multiple-choice questions.
Students are also required to complete a short written exercise on astronomical positioning using direct-solution tables. This exercise is assigned to each student and can be completed at home.
The exam concludes with the viewing and discussion of the written exam, the discussion of the celestial navigation paper, and any additional oral questions.
The exam can be taken online in the cases provided for by the University Regulations.

The final grade will take into account knowledge of theoretical concepts and the ability to argue the results of tests and exercises.

Lecture notes and material provided by the teacher.
Additional texts for reference:
Torge W.: Geodesy, ISBN 978-3110170726
Weinberg R. V.:Deck Officers and Masters Guide - Volume 2: Navigation, Manoeuvring, Watchkeeping, ISBN 979-8557533898
Bowditch N.: The American Practical Navigator – An Epitome of Navigation, National Imagery and Mapping Agency, 2002

The teaching unit aims to provide a throughout understanding of the procedures that are relevant for the maritime navigation, also considering the proper sources of law: a theoretical part allows to focus on geodesy, cartography and nautical astronomy items related to navigation, while an operational part will focus on the methods that are necessary to carry out a reliable voyage planning and a correct execution, taking into account the use of nautical charts and publications, Aids to Navigation and the International Code of Signals. The position fixing will be analysed in terms of both celestial and coastal navigation, considering the use and control of instruments such as the magnetic and gyro compass. In addition, the teaching unit aims to provide theoretical and practical knowledge of statistical tools for evaluating the quality of measurements and the quantities derived from them, as well as the statistical method of least squares adjustment for evaluating the quality of overdetermined positions.

The teaching unit aims to provide both theoretical knowledge of geodesy, cartography, and nautical astronomy for navigation, as well as an understanding of the procedures relevant to maritime navigation. It focuses on the methods required for reliable voyage planning and proper execution, taking into account the use of nautical charts and publications, navigational aids, the International Code of Signals, and relevant legal sources. Position determination will be analyzed in terms of both celestial and coastal navigation, considering the use and control of instruments such as the magnetic compass and the gyrocompass. Furthermore, the course aims to provide theoretical and practical knowledge of statistical tools for assessing the quality of measurements and of quantities derived from them, such as voyage coordinates, starting with an understanding of error types, their modeling, propagation, and estimation.

The exam is primarily written, including exercises and multiple-choice questions. The exam concludes with a review and discussion of the written exam and any supplementary oral questions.
As part of the Geodesy and Cartography exam, students are also required to complete a short written assignment on astronomical positioning using direct-solution tables. This assignment is assigned to each student and can be completed at home. This assignment is marked and discussed during the oral exam.
The exam can be taken online in the cases provided for by the University Regulations.

The final grade will take into account knowledge of theoretical concepts and the ability to argue the results of tests and exercises.

The teaching unit aims at introducing the student in the field of modern electronic methods for the management of information, related communications and basic methods of calculation.The teaching unit follows two distinct strands; the first concerns the study of the architecture of computing systems, the representation of information within them, the organization and operation of networks and of the Internet;the second teaches on the fundamentals of programming.

L'insegnamento è erogato integralmente in lingua Inglese. Per tutte le informazioni relative, si veda la corrispondente sezione in lingua Inglese

The exam wille be written, following the procedures that will be detailed during the course.

The exam will consist of a written examination, partly done on a computer, as it will be clearly specified during the lessons.

Slides and other material on Aulaweb

The aim of the teaching unit is to introduce students to the knowledge of the basic items concerning the vessels’ utilization, including their safety and security, and maritime carriages of goods, through an analysis of the relevant national, international and E.C. laws and rules.

The Teaching Unit introduces students to the knowledge of the basic international rules concerning shipping and maritime transports as well as marine insurance. International maritime law is essential for students who intend to work in shipping companies or administrations active in the maritime and port sector in the future or to exercise maritime professions related to it.

The exam is written and consists of a series of multiple choice questions related to most of the topics covered during the lessons. Only students who have attended at least 2/3 of the lessons will be given the opportunity to take the written exam in pre-appeal to be held in personl.
Students with learning disorders ("Disturbi Specifici di Apprendimento", DSA) will be allowed to use specific modalities and supports that will be determined on a case-by-case basis in agreement with the delegate of the Engineering courses in the Committee for the Inclusion of Students with Disabilities.

The exam aims to verify the actual knowledge and acquisition by the student of the concepts learned during the module and so: - identify and define legal concepts using appropriate language; - identify and define the role and responsibilities of the various parties involved in the shipping operations, both on safety/security and commercial matters - identify and apply the main international and EU regulatory provisions governing the carrying out of transport and maritime safety/secutiry activities
Students with a disability or SLD certification may request the use of compensatory measures (e.g. additional time, concept maps and diagrams, modifications in the written/oral mode) during the examination, following the procedure indicated in the guidelines (p. 5) published qui

Students with valid certifications for Specific Learning Disorders (SLDs), disabilities or other educational needs are invited to contact the teacher and the School's contact person for disability at the beginning of teaching to agree on possible teaching arrangements that, while respecting the teaching objectives, take into account individual learning patterns. Contacts of the teacher and the School's disability contact person can be found at the following link Comitato di Ateneo per l’inclusione delle studentesse e degli studenti con disabilità o con DSA | UniGe | Università di Genova

The teaching unit covers the main elements related to the analysis and assessment of occupational and environmental risks, specifically within the context of current legislation and regulations. Practical and applicative aspects are given careful attention. Another goal of the course is to promote students' greater awareness of transversal skills, which are essential prerequisites for personal and professional development.

The Teaching Unit is divided in two modules:

• Ship Management:
• Inyernational Maritime Law: theoretical and practical knowledge relating to operations in the maritime and port industry, from the perspective of customary and treaty international law, European Union law, national law and maritime traffic practice

Each module has a separate exam. All information may be foud in the section of each module

Each module has a separate exam. All information may be foud in the section of each module

The teaching aims to provide international students with the opportunity to acquire a basic knowledge of spoken and written Italian.

The teaching aims to provide international students with the opportunity to acquire a basic knowledge of spoken and written Italian.

The teaching unit provides the students with the fundamental skills to interpret the processes, as well as the technologies, related to fluid machines, thermal machines and energy conversion systems. This allows the student to master the basic principles of thermodynamics and fluid dynamics when applied to the design and the analysis of energy conversion equipment, as well as to address the functional behavior of fluid machines.

The teaching unit examines the energy and propulsion systems based on fluid machinery. Power generation systems based on steam or gas turbines are analysed, with attention focused on their respective thermodynamic cycles and strategies to optimize energy conversion efficiency. Subsequently, both volumetric and dynamic (turbomachinery) fluid machineries are analysed, with particular attention to operating principles and key design parameters.

The exam will be oral and will consist of questions related to three topics chosen from those covered during the lectures.

The oral exam will assess the student's actual level of knowledge and their ability to grasp the most important issues in the design and operation of fluid machines and energy systems.
The oral exam will also serve to verify the use of appropriate technical language and the potential or limitations of models in their specific field of application.

Course materials provided on AulaWeb
"Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics of Turbomachinery" by S. L. Dixon
"Internal Combustion Engine Fundamentals" by John Heywood

The teaching unit provides students with the fundamental skills needed to understand and analyse processes and technologies related to fluid machines, thermal systems and energy conversion.

The course provides the theoretical and practical foundations for the study of fluid machinery, energy systems and marine propulsion. It also covers computational fluid dynamics (CFD) techniques for the modeling and analysis of fluid flows in the maritime field. Through lectures and practical exercises, students will develop critical analysis skills related to the operation of propulsion systems and the interpretation of numerical simulation results.

For details on the examination methods, students are referred to the individual course modules. The final grade for the course will be calculated as the weighted average of the marks obtained in the two modules that make up the course.

The assessment consists of one examination for each of the two course modules, structured as follows:
MACHINERY: The assessment consists of an oral examination designed to evaluate the student's level of knowledge and their ability to identify the fundamental principles underlying the design and operation of fluid machinery and energy systems. The examination will also assess the appropriate use of technical and scientific terminology, as well as the understanding of the capabilities and limitations of theoretical models within their specific fields of application.
CFD FOR ENERGY SYSTEMS: The assessment consists of an oral discussion focused on the critical analysis of the exercises and projects carried out during the course, with the aim of evaluating the student's understanding of CFD applications to fluid machinery components and energy systems in the maritime sector. The oral examination will also include a question on the theoretical topics covered during the lectures, in order to assess both the student's overall knowledge and their ability to critically analyze problems related to numerical simulation and modeling.

The teaching unit provides the specificities of the sector and the contribution provided to the general economic theory, the knowledge of the distinctive characteristics of the different modes of maritime transport and the forms of integration and competition, the markets in which the companies operate and the economic policy guidelines that drive International trade and sea transport.

The module discusses the determinants of the demand of maritime transport, linking them to the role played by shipping in the international trade and the economic organisation. The demand related perspective is then used also for defining the organisation of supply of shipping services together with the main market trends (e.g. innovation in shipping, port sector).
Special topics will be discussed in class through a series of dedicated activities.

Oral exam, with the possibility of a written pre-test.
For the students that will attend the course, group works will be orgasined and their outcome will contribute to the final evaluation.

Students will be evaluated on:

• the knowledge of the course contents
• communication skills
• problem solving skills

Main textbook: M. Stopford. "Maritime Economics"
Further readings will be suggested during the lectures.

The aim of this teaching unit is to provide a practical working tool for students where rigorous Calculus is needed. The main focus is on the study of functions of one real variable (continuity, derivative, maxima/minima, integration). The last part of the teaching unit is oriented towards basic ordinary differential equations (for example separation of variables, linear first-order, and constant coefficients ODE).

This intensive course provides the theoretical foundations and analytical tools essential for engineering. Structured sequentially, the curriculum moves from core functions to advanced calculus:
Precalculus & Functions: Analysis of elementary functions, domains, image, injectivity, monotonicity, graph manipulations, and non-linear inequalities.
Limits & Continuity: Theory of neighborhoods, algebraic and exponential indeterminate forms, fundamental limits, continuity, and asymptotes.
Differential Calculus: Derivatives computation, points of non-differentiability, core theorems (Rolle, Cauchy, Lagrange, de l'Hôpital), and advanced curve sketching (monotonicity, extrema, convexity).
Integral Calculus: Indefinite integrals (by parts, substitution, rational maps), definite integrals, and improper integrals.
Differential Equations: First-order ODEs, second-order linear ODEs with constant coefficients, and Cauchy problems for engineering modeling.

The final examination consists of an oral exam.

During the exam, students will be asked to solve calculus exercises on the blackboard and will be tested on their knowledge of the main definitions, theorems, and proofs covered during the lectures.

Claudio Canuto, Anita Tabacco: "Mathematical Analysis 1", Pearson

The teaching unit aims to provide practical knowledge of the procedures relevant to maritime navigation, taking into account the applicable regulations. The focus will be on the methods required for reliable voyage planning and its proper execution, taking into account the use of nautical charts and publications, Aids to Navigation and the International Code of Signals. The position fixing will be analysed in terms of coastal navigation considering the use and control of instruments such as the magnetic and gyro compass. Finally, the statistical method of least squares adjustment will be applied to evaluate the quality of the overdetermined positions.

Voyage planning: International regulations overview. Introduction to voyage planning. The four stages of navigation. Variables to be considered in the planning stage. Nautical publications. Ship sailing (RL and GC). Landfall. Clearing bearings. Margins of safety and parallel indexing. Planning and executing a turn. Weather routeing and climatological navigation. Environmental consideration for passage planning. Exercises
Coastal navigation: IALA Buoyage system. Lights and AToNs. International Code of Signals. Coastal navigation plotting. Plotting the track. Dead reckoning plot. Use of LOPs for determining position. Running fix. Wind and current consideration. Tidal streams consideration on Admiralty charts. Exercises
Statistical treatment of measurements and derived quantities: concepts of redundancy of measurements; compensation of errors using least squares adjustment method, confidence interval and ellipse. Exercises on statistical treatment of measurements and positions.

The examination is predominantly written, comprising exercises and multiple-choice questions.
In addition, students are asked to perform a short written assignment on astronomical positioning with direct solution tables. The latter is assigned to each student following successful completion of the written examination.
The examination concludes with a viewing and discussion of the written examination and any supplementary oral questions.
The examination may be taken online in the cases provided for by the University Regulations.

The final grade will take into account knowledge of theoretical concepts and the ability to argue the results of tests and exercises.

Lecture notes and material provided by the teacher.
Additional texts for reference:
Weinberg R. V.:Deck Officers and Masters Guide - Volume 2: Navigation, Manoeuvring, Watchkeeping, ISBN 979-8557533898
Bowditch N.: The American Practical Navigator – An Epitome of Navigation, National Imagery and Mapping Agency, 2002

The aim of the teaching unit is to introduce the fundamentals of atmosphere and ocean dynamics that characterize meteocean conditions and climate from synoptic scale to the regional scales. Knowledge will be provided about synoptic charts and weather forecasting, ocean current systems and tides, wave storms and their generations, availability of data.

The teaching unit will provide students with knowledge about the characterization of the weather-sea climate, and in particular physics of the atmosphere and wave dynamics (with hints on tidal regimes and possibly large-scale circulation as well).

The examination will consist of a preliminary written test, to be taken in person, comprising 32 multiple-choice questions. To be admitted to the oral examination, students must obtain a score of at least 16 out of 32. The final exam grade will be determined exclusively on the basis of the oral examination.

The written test will enable the professors to assess whether students possess sufficient knowledge to take the examination successfully.

Ahrens C.D., 2009, Meteorology today, Thomson
Cornice M. and Ives E., 2009, Reeds maritime meteorology, Thomas Reed
Frampton L.M. and Uttridge P.A., 2017, Meteorology for seafares
Kamphuis J.W., 2010, Introduction to coastal engineering and management, World Scientific
Bosboon J. and Stive M. J. F, 2022, Coastal Dynamics, Delft University of Technology
Young I.R., 1999, Wind generated ocean waves, Elsevier

The teaching aims to provide an understanding of the fundamentals of basic physics and the relevant technical terminology, covering the main areas of the discipline: kinematics, dynamics, work and energy, rotational motion, equilibrium, elasticity, gravitation, fluids, oscillations, waves, electricity and elementary electrical circuits. Students will be able to apply the fundamental principles of physics to problem-solving, both in theoretical contexts and in real-world situations, using quantitative methods and appropriate analytical tools. Students will develop the ability to organise and analyse available information, identify relevant physical principles, critically interpret the results obtained, and assess their validity and consistency. Students will acquire the ability to describe physical phenomena using appropriate scientific language, formulate relevant questions and communicate procedures, results and interpretations clearly and effectively. The teaching aims to develop skills in observation, interpretation, reasoning, synthesis, generalisation and prediction, as well as the aptitude for independent and continuous learning, also with a view to further studies.

The Physics teaching unit is dedicated to the fundamental laws of mechanics, hydromechanics, gravitation, waves and electricity essential for understanding any scientific and technological application the student will deal with during his training

Written and Oral Examinations
To successfully complete the Physics course, students must pass both a written examination and an oral examination.
Written Examination
The written examination consists of solving a number of physics problems (typically five) covering the main topics of the course.
Admission to the oral examination is granted only to students who obtain a mark of at least 18/30 in the written examination.
The written examination is available only on the official examination dates.
Students may retake the written examination; however, any previously obtained result will be automatically annulled.
The date of the oral examination will be arranged with the student after the written examination has been successfully passed.
During the oral examination, the student will be asked by the Examination Board to discuss a topic selected from the course syllabus and to answer detailed questions on both the selected topic and related subjects.
The Examination Board will then assign a written problem, which the student will be required to analyse and solve.

The written examination will test the acquisition of basic knowledge of the main physical laws governing the mechanics of solids, the mechanics of liquids, gravitation, waves and electricity, as well as the ability to apply this knowledge to the solution of problems representative of practical situations. The student must be able to provide solutions to problems using a systematic approach by means of diagrams and models using the formal tools acquired during the course. The following will be assessed: the correct use of symbology and units of measurement, completeness in the exposition of the logical steps leading to solutions, the use of graphical representations in the description of the physical models employed, accuracy in the drafting of formal steps and calculations.
The oral examination will test the acquisition of the ability to associate physical laws with each other and the ability to use them to provide a quantitative description of phenomena drawn from practical situations.

Various texts cover the teaching material. In particular, it is recommended to use the following online teaching material, which can also be downloaded in pdf format, accompanied by examples, exercises and simulations:
Openstax by Rice University, Free University Physics Volume 1
Alternatively, the following traditional text can be used:
D. Halliday, R. Resnick, J. Walker, Fundamentals of Physics (Extended), Whiley

The specific training objective is to provide the student with the ability to solve elementary but concrete problems in thermodynamics and electromagnetism. This implies that the student must know how to distinguish between fundamental concepts (temperature, heat, entropy, electric and magnetic fields and forces, potential energy, Gauss's, Ampere's and Faraday's laws) and more specific issues (heat transport, efficiency of engines, motion of charges in electromagnetic fields, inductance, emf generators) demanding a thorough understanding of fundamental concepts."

The Physics II teaching unit deals with two of the main subjects of classical physics: thermodynamics and electromagnetic theory. The focus will be on the fundamental physical principles but some of its applications (like thermodynamic engines, electrical motors and generators) will also be introduced.

EXAM: the exam consists only in an oral part.
During the exam students will be asked two questions or short exercises, one on thermodynamics and one electromagnetism.
The level of the questions asked will be comparable to that of the exercises contained in the reference book (Halliday).
The dates of the exam can be found in the official calendar. Students will have to register before the specified deadline.

Students will evaluated on:

• the knowledge of the contents and the basic principles introduced during the course - the skill to apply the basic principles to problem solving - ability to handle and comunicate the arguments discussed during the lectures

Any "General Physics" book at university level discusses the subject of the course.
For definitness, the main reference for the course is:
D. Halliday, R. Resnick, J. Walker, Fundamentals of Physics 10E – Theory

The teaching unit, paving on a managerial approach, aims to analyse the operations and strategies of firms operating in maritime sectors. The teaching unit focuses on main theoretical concepts and perspectives related to transport demand and segmentation, transport capacity deployment and management, marketing, as well as competitive and growth strategies. Emphasis will be given to multinational corporations operating in the transport sectors, diversifying risk and their business portfolio.

The teaching unit of ship management is aimed at providing theoretical bases and practical tools related to the management of the ship and its business organization in a managerial perspective. The subject is based on the knowledge of the economics and management of firms applied to the different empirical contexts of shipping and allows to develop knowledge and technical-management skills in relation to the players, the related business models, collaborative strategies, the main underlying logics to revenues, costs and cash flows.

The exam consists of an oral test in which the candidate will be asked open questions on topics covered in class during the semester. In order to participate in the oral test, it is necessary before the date of the exam at https://servizionline.unige.it/studenti/esami/prenotazione within the timeframe stipulated by the teaching regulations of the University and the Department.

The oral test will be aimed at verifying the actual acquisition of theoretical knowledge relating to the management of the ship and its business organization in a managerial key and the application of the main theoretical constructs examined in concrete case studies. Candidates have to demonstrate their ability in the correct use of industry terminology, they should be able to provide practical examples from the company's real life as well as apply conceptual and methodological tools to real managerial practice. During the exam, candidates will have to demonstrate their capability to critically analyze the management problems that characterize the context of shipping from an operational, strategic and economic-financial point of view.

Slides provided during the lessons and other teaching materials will be made available for students in the specific section on “aulaweb” dedicated to the teaching unit. For attending students, the notes taken during the lessons and the documentation made available on aulaweb constitute sufficient material for the exam preparation.
Professor will indicate the textbooks and additional teaching materials at the beginning of the lessons.

The teaching unit aims at raising a theoretical physical-based awareness of the vessel's dynamical response to all the main means of propulsion and control, under any environmental and bathymetric condition. Key topic is the development of a critical, practical, and operative mathematical force vector analysis framework in support to the decision-making process, which lies at the base of the safe handling of vessels with respect to route planning, ports building and management. Amongst the analysed scenarios: course stability and IMO standards at speed, calm and rough weather manoeuvrability (wind, waves and current), restricted waters and canals interactions, tugs and towing operations, berthing and unberthing with mooring lines, anchoring and emergency operations management. Finally, students will be able to plan and schedule operations with a specialistic critical and technical perspective which lies at the base of modern bridge simulation infrastructures.

This lecture of the Deck Officer curriculum covers the competencies concerned with the manoeuvrability and handling of ships in all conditions. i.e.: deep and shallow water manoeuvrability in calm water (high-speed at sailing and low-speed at port), environmental disturbances effect (waves, swell, wind, tides and currents), hydrodynamic interactions with topography/bathymetry (restricted waters: under-keel clearance, canals and banks) and with other vessels (ship-to-ship or tug-to-ship).
The lecture is elective for the Deck Officer curriculum; it covers competence 1.10 of the IMO Model Course for MASTER AND CHIEF MATE, Function 1 - Navigation at the Management Level, Manoeuvring and handling a ship in all conditions (STCW Code, chapter II, section A-II/2), as well as the Italian Law for Master and Chief Engineer CoC.

The exam consists of two parts: written (manoeuvring planning, forces evaluation/sketches and free-body diagrams) and oral (theoretical knowledge and practical proficiency). Both contribute equally to the final mark, and should be undertaken within the same session, inseparably.
Dates: see calendar.

The assessment is based on the theoretical/physical knowledge (50%) and the practical implication proficiency (50%). The maximum score is 30/30 cum laude.

The teaching unit aims at introducing the basics of ship propulsion systems. Key topics are ship resistance, engines, propulsion plants and auxiliaries, energy efficiency. Knowledge regarding management and operation of the propulsion plant is provided. At the end students will be able to plan and schedule operations, evaluate propulsive characteristics and assess propulsive performance.

The teaching unit of Ship Propulsion aims to cover the topics inherent to the engineering of ship propulsion systems, their distribution on board and system performance. During the lectures, the basic principles inherent to the ship's resistance to motion, the thrusters that provide the propulsive thrust, the engines that deliver the power, and the fuels used in ship engines will be illustrated.
For the engineer and electro-technical officer curriculum, the teaching unit provides the theoretical background and skills for the 4 Functions included in Table A-III/1, Table A-III/2, Table A-III/6, and Table A-VIII/2 of the STCW Convention. For the Deck Officer curriculum, the teaching unit provides the theoretical background and skills for the 3 Functions included in Table A-II/1 and Table A-II/2 of the STCW Convention.

The exam consists of a written test, an oral test and a discussion of the exercises. Access to the oral exam is only after passing the written exam.

The written exam will assess the ability to solve problems, while the oral exam will evaluate the understanding of theoretical concepts, reasoning skills, use of specialized vocabulary, and awareness of the limitations of the applied methodologies.

Lecture notes provided on Aulaweb.
MARINE ENGINEERING, PUBLISHED BY THE SOCIETY OF NAVAL ARCHITECTS AND MARINE ENGINEERS, 1992
Reeds Vol 3: Applied Heat for Marine Engineers
Reeds Vol 4: Naval Architecture for Marine Engineers
Reeds Vol 8: General Engineering Knowledge for Marine Engineers

The teaching unit aims at providing students with practical skill and expertise about fundamentals of shipbuilding and the ship structural design and analysis process from a global view to construction details, showing typical assessment approaches and languages, i.e. structural plans and drawings, used to describe the hull, its structural lay-out, its components and equipment. Various merchant ship types are presented, highlighting peculiarities of each. Rules and regulations of classification societies are presented from the life cycle management perspective, starting from shipbuilding in shipyard, overviewing the inspection, maintenance and repair approaches until life end and scrapping.

The course presents main elements of shipbuilding, ranging from description of ship types and their hull structural lay-outs, equipment and outfittings, international conventions and design rules.

Oral discussion on all topics presented during the course and the reports of exercises developed during the lectures. Further details will be given during lectures.

Oral examination will start discussing the practical exercise to assess proper use of language and terminology. The exam will continue to ascertain comprehension of the theoretical content of the course. It is assessed the student knowledge in all main topics. Application examples are proposed to verify whether the student is able to use the content of the course in typical professional scenarios.

Classification societies rules for ships and offshore structures (www.iacs.org.uk), with emphasis on the recently issued IACS Harmonized Common Structural Rules as well as procedural (PR) and unified requirements (UR) and Recommendations (Rec.).
Klaas Van Dokkum, Ship Knowledge, Dokmar Maritime Publishers B.V. (2013), ISBN-13: 978-9071500251

The teaching of shipboard electrical systems aims to consolidate the skills of the maritime students in an application context of the knowledge of electrical engineering. Training proposals are proposed on the knowledge of the principal components and main characteristics associate to electrical machines. The correct definition and basic sizing and operation of power system distributions and protection devices.

The teaching unit deals with the elements related to the operation of a shipboard power system providing details on the electrical machines employed for maritime applications, typical layouts of power distribution (operation and protection) and information on the hazards and safety precautions for low and high voltage electric systems. The course is part of a set of courses on the topic of electric power systems relevant for the figure of the engineer officer and electro-technical officer, within STCW.

The examination will be done according to written and an oral part.
The candidate shall grant access to the oral part of the examination with a score of the written part equal or higher than 16/30.
The examination dates will be published on the University online calendar and registration for the examination shall close four days prior the calendar examination date.

The written examination will be applicative exercises related to the topic of the course and this is aimed at evaluating the operational skills of the candidate.
During the oral examination is aimed at evaluating the understanding of the theoretical concept discussed during the lectures.

M. Piattelli, ‘Impianti Elettrici sulle navi', Tighler 2007
M. Ceraolo, ‘Sistemi Elettrici Navali’, Accademia Militare 2006

The teaching unit aims at introducing the basics of telecommunications, from signals (sampling, modulation, frequency analysis) to computer networks (transmission media and network protocols). At the end of the teaching unit, emphasis will be given to some of the main telecommunication systems usually present onboard by analysing the technology behind RADAR, SONAR and GPS.

The course introduces the theoretical foundations and practical applications of telecommunications, with particular emphasis on systems used in the maritime domain. It covers the principles of signal transmission, the main modulation techniques, communication channels, and wireless and satellite communication systems, with particular attention to Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), including the Global Positioning System (GPS).

The examination consists of a written test comprising multiple-choice questions administered through the AULAWEB platform.

The assessment is designed to verify the achievement of the course learning outcomes, with particular emphasis on the understanding of the fundamental principles of telecommunications, transmission systems, and the main communication technologies. It evaluates students' ability to understand and interpret theoretical concepts, as well as to apply the acquired knowledge to solve simple problems related to signal transmission, communication systems, and satellite navigation systems.
As described above, the assessment consists of a written test comprising multiple-choice questions, including both theoretical questions and simple application-oriented problems, administered through the AULAWEB platform. The final grade is based on the correctness of the answers, according to the assessment criteria communicated to students before the examination.

Instructor's Notes
Required Textbook
B. Carlson, Communications Systems, McGraw-Hill.
Recommended References
L. J. Ippolito Jr., Satellite Communications Systems Engineering, Academic Press–Elsevier, Burlington, MA, USA, 2009 (Chapters 1–6).
D. Muñoz, F. Bouchereau, C. Vargas, R. E. Caldera, Position Location Techniques and Applications, Academic Press–Elsevier, Burlington, MA, USA, 2009 (Chapter 7).