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Applied Mechanics unit (JNE236)

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Location: Launceston

To achieve a pass in this Unit, you must meet all the following: 

  • Complete all assessments. 
  • Achieve an aggregate mark of 50% from the marks of both assessment tasks. 
  • Your mark for the final examination must be at least 50%. 

Introduction

This foundational Unit provides students with knowledge and skills required to apply basic principles of mechanics to marine applications. Student will learn how to solve applied mechanics problems for the purpose of understanding, operating, and maintaining marine machinery and equipment at an operational level. 

This Unit meets the requirements for knowledge, understanding, and proficiency set out by the current Maritime Training Package, the STCW 2010 (Manila Amendments) and Table A-III/1 of the STCW code. 

Summary

Unit name Applied Mechanics
Unit code JNE236
Credit points 6.25
College/School Sciences and Engineering
Australian Maritime College
Discipline Seafaring and Maritime Operations
Coordinator Doctor Mohan Anantharaman
Available as an elective? No
Delivered By
Level Intermediate

Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Launceston Semester 1 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
  • Key:
  • This unit is available through on-campus delivery On-campus
  • This unit is available through off-campus delivery Off-Campus
  • Available to International Students International students
  • Available to Domestic Students Domestic students
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 1 22/2/2026 16/3/2026 19/4/2026 13/6/2026

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2026 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2026 will be available from the 1st October 2025. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

  • Apply basic principles of applied mechanics relevant to the operation and maintenance of marine machinery and equipment.
  • Use applied mechanical concepts to inform maintenance and operational practices onboard a vessel.
  • Solve applied mechanics problems in marine environments.

Fee Information

Field of Education Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 Domestic Full Fee 4
031705 $596.00 $596.00 not applicable $1,717.50
  • Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
  • HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
  • FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4

1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.

If you have any questions in relation to the fees, please contact UniConnect or more information is available on StudyAssist.

Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.

Requisites

Prerequisites

JNE124

Teaching

Teaching Pattern
  • On-Campus:¿¿Weekly 2.5-hour lectorials totalling 30 hours through the semester.

This is a blended unit allowing students the flexibility of attending face-to-face classes on-campus or studying remotely during their initial 10 weeks of the semester.

Teaching and learning will be achieved primarily by weekly lectorials. This will be supported by self-learning & self-assessing material provided through MyLO. Collaborative discussion forums provided in MyLO will allow for peer support.

Lectorial sessions will be recorded and uploaded to MyLO. This will allow online students to view these sessions once they are uploaded. The lecturer will monitor MyLO discussion forums and email queries to support online students.

AssessmentMid Term Test (40%)|Final Exam (60%)
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Textbooks

Required

Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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