Shipboard Electronics unit (JNE248)

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Introduction

This unit provides students with theoretical and practical electronics knowledge applied to various ship-board systems. It addresses the analogue, digital and power electronics involved with engine room and bridge equipment such as radar, echo sounder, gyro compass, communication, computer networking etc…

This unit meets the requirements for knowledge, understanding and proficiency set out by the Maritime Training Package MAR 50115,60115, 60215, the STCW 2010 (Manila Amendments) and Table A-III/1, AIII/2 and AIII/6 of the STCW code.

Summary

Unit name	Shipboard Electronics
Unit code	JNE248
Credit points	6.25
College/School	Sciences and Engineering Australian Maritime College
Discipline	Seafaring and Maritime Operations
Coordinator	Mr Stanoje Marriott
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Intermediate

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
AMC MT Main Block 1	31/1/2027	10/6/2027	11/6/2027	12/6/2027
AMC MT Main Block 3	13/6/2027	18/11/2027	19/11/2027	20/11/2027

* 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 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• Explain the working principles of equipment used on-board as navigational aids.
• Troubleshoot, analyse, and rectify common faults occurring in navigational equipment.
• Maintain the above-mentioned equipment as per the manufacturer’s requirements

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Prerequisites

JNE123

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Short-course (12 days)
Assessment	Assessment Task 1 (20%)|Assessment Task 2 (20%)|Assessment Task 3 (20%)|Identification of Navigation equipment in ship design (40%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

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

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