Nautical Science

Nautical Science is the study of principles and practices for operating different types of vessels safely. Some of the common topics in Nautical Science include navigation, ship stability, propulsion, fire safety, security etc

AWARDS;

National diploma.

STUDY MODE;

Full-Time

COURSE LEARN;

Nautical Science

Duration……2 Years

WHY CHOOSE THE COURSE?

A degree in Nautical Science makes you a certified seafarer. You gain the ability to continue working and making your way into the senior ranks through gaining experience and continuing education. One can continue studying further like a master’s in nautical sciences, a master’s in shipping, trade and finance, MBA in Maritime and Shipping, etc

WHAT HAPPENS ON THE COURSE?

Nautical Science is a multidisciplinary field of study (comprising science, mathematics and physical training) that deals with techniques and knowledge involved in navigating and operating a ship safely from one point to another. Its study is a balanced combination of theoretical and practical training. The technicalities and intricacies of the work involved in this field can only be excelled if one has the right amount of knowledge and experience in the field.

The Course Modules

YEAR I – SEMESTER I

Course Code

Course Title L T P CU CH

NSC 111 SEAMANSHIP I 2 - 2 4 4

NSC 112 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER 2 - 2 4 4

NSC 113 INTRODUCTION TO CHART WORK 2 - 2 4 4

MAR 112 TECHNICAL DRAWING/DESCRIPTIVE

GEOMETRY

1 - 3 4 4

MTH 112 ALGEBRA AND ELEMENTARY

TRIGNOMETRY

1 - - 1 1

BPH 111 MECHANICS AND PROPERTIES OF

MATTER

1 - 1 2 2

STA 111 INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS 1 - - 1 1

FRI 111 FRENCH LANGUAGE I 1 - - 1 1

GNS 101 USE OF ENGLISH 1 - - 1 1

GNS 111 HIV/AIDS PSYCHOACTIVE SUBSTANCE

USE AND CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION I

1 - - 1 1

TOTAL 13 - 10 23 23

YEAR I – SEMESTER II

Course Code

Course Title L T P CU CH

NSC 122 CELESTIAL NAVIGATION 2 - 2 4 4

NSC 123 SEAMANSHIP II 2 - 2 4 4

NSC 126 PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY 2 - - 2 2

BPH 121 OPTICS, WAVES, ELECTRICITY &

MAGNETISM

1 - 2 3 3

MAR 111 INTRODUCTION TO MARINE ENGINEERING 1 - 2 3 3

MTH 124 SPHERICAL TRIG. & CALCULUS 1 - - 1 1

MEE 121 MARINE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS 1 - 2 3 3

GNS 102 COMMUNICATION IN ENGLISH I 1 - - 1 1

GNS 121 CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION II 1 - - 1 1

FRI 121 FRENCH LANGUAGE II 1 - - 1 1

EED 126 ENTREPRENUESHIP EDUCATIONAL

DEVELOPMENT

1 - - 1 1

TOTAL 14 - 10 24 24

YEAR II – SEMESTER I

Course Code

Course Title L T P CU CH

NSC 211 MARINE METEOROLOGY 2 - 1 3 3

NSC 212 CELESTIAL NAVIGATION II 2 - 2 4 4

NSC 213 COLLISION REGULATIONS 2 - - 2 2

NSC 214 CHART WORK I 2 - 2 4 4

NSC 216 ELECTRONIC NAVIGATION AIDS 2 - 2 4 4

NSC 215 GENERAL SHIP KNOWLEDGE 2 - - 2 2

MST 201 MARITIME ECONOMICS 1 - - 1 1

GNS 201 USE OF ENGLISH 1 - - 1 1

GNS 202 COMMUNNICATION IN ENGLISH II

( MARITIME ENGLISH)

1 - - 1 1

GNS 228 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 2 - 2 4 4

TOTAL 17 9 26 26

YEAR II – SEMESTER II

Course Code

Course Title L T P CU CH

NSC 221 SHIP MANAGEMENT 2 - - 2 2

NSC 222 INTRODUCTION TO MARITIME LAW 2 - - 2 2

NSC 223 PRACTICAL NAVIGATION III 2 - 2 4 4

NSC 224 CARGO OPERATIONS 2 - - 2 2

NSC 225 MARINE POLLUTION 1 - - 1 1

MAR 206 SHIPYARD TECHNOLOGY 2 - 2 4 4

NSC226 CHART WORK 2 - 2 4 4

NSC 227 PROJECT 1 - 3 4 4

TOTAL 14 - 9 22