Onboard Training
OBT pertains to the seagoing service
requirement for BSMT students to qualify for graduation and to be accepted
by the Maritime Administration to take the assessment of competence
required for certification as Officer In Charge of a Navigational Watch on
seagoing ships of 500 gross tonnage (GT) or more under Regulation II/1 of
the Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping (STCW)
Convention, 1978, as amended.
COLREGS – Collision Regulations
The course Collision Regulations provides an important introduction in maintaining a safe navigational watch through a comprehensive discussion of the Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972, (Colregs ’72) as amended. It delves into each rule of the Colregs with activities designed to synthesise learning towards the end of the course. Students are to be engaged into participative discussion and in simulated exercises to apply learning. By the end of the course, the student should be able to have a thorough knowledge of the content, application and intent of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972, as amended.
MET-O: Meteorology and Oceanography
The course Meteorology and Oceanography enables a prospective marine deck officer to plan and conduct a safe passage that considers the forecasted and observed weather conditions. It delves into the weather elements and systems from mesoscale to synoptic scale. It includes topics that are essential to the achievement of safe navigation at sea such as the atmosphere, atmospheric pressure, wind, visibility, ocean’s wind and pressure systems, structures of depressions, anti-cyclones, weather services for shipping, and recording/reporting weather observations, and the application of meteorological information.
SEAM 2 – Ship Construction
Ship Construction deals with the principal structural members of a ship and the various parts. This is a fundamental course in order for a prospective marine deck officer to maintain the seaworthiness of the ship. Students are to be involved in interactive discussions as well as activities in practical identification of the parts. Students are also going to learn how to read the load lines and marks. At the end of the course, students are to be assessed using written and practical assessment in order to ensure the attainment of the expected outcomes.
SEAM 1 – Basic Seamanship
Basic Seamanship is a fundamental course which enables a prospective marine deck officer to effectively control the operation of the ship and care the persons on board. It deals with the flag signalling, safe operation of deck machineries, marlinspike and the safe performance of deck maintenance. Students are to be engaged in interactive discussion and practical demonstrations and activities.
NAV 2 – Terrestrial and Coastal Navigation 2
Terrestrial and Coastal Navigation 2 enables a prospective marine deck officer to plan and conduct a passage and determine the
ship’s position. The course includes topics on sailings, position lines and positions. Students are expected to undergo chartwork
exercises including the creation of a passage plan for a short voyage in application of the learned concepts.
NAV 1 – Terrestrial and Coastal Navigation 1
Terrestrial and Coastal Navigation 1 is an introductory course in navigation. The course introduces the practical application of Geodesy in navigation and includes topics on nautical charts and publications and tides. Students of this course is also expected to do undergo practical activities and demonstrations as well as problem-based learning. By the end of the course, the students are assessed using written assessment and practical demonstrations to ensure the attainment of the required outcomes.
Maritime Information Communication and Technology with Cyber Security
This course introduces the fundamentals of maritime ICT technologies and systems. It includes topics on the introduction to computer systems, computer hardware and storage devices, basic computer hardware and software servicing with troubleshooting, Software Productivity Tools, Data Communication and Computer Networks, Cyber Security and Emerging Technologies – Fourth Industrial Revolution.
Prac 1: Project Development and Management
This course is a 3-unit Practicum subject for a Master in Public Management with a course description of Project Development and Management. This course is designed for students who want to build and increase their skills in project management. It further teaches the essential concepts in project management such as project life cycle, project preparation and design, resource mobilization, project evaluation/appraisal, project execution, monitoring and evaluation, and project closure. At the end of the semester, the students will present an identified implemented planned activity of the institution or department and its performance evaluation.
Movement Enhancement
This module will explain the development of fundamental movement skills in association with the application of movement concepts and principles which comprise the foundation of physical education. In addition, it will also discuss the legal basis of Physical Education as to explain its significance as part of the Curriculum. Moreover, it aims to educate the importance of Human Movement, and related Sciences.
Movement Enhancement
Movement Enhancement will concentrate on the human body movement including the importance of physical fitness. Knowing your body movement to provide training in different movement patterns and core engagement in conjunction with principles if healthy eating and physically active. It consists of topics and activities that will provide insights into basic skills, knowledge and understanding of body movements, skills and fitness test and related activity
Research in Hospitality
This course describes the skills, knowledge and performance outcomes required to develop a research orientation among students and to acquaint them with fundamentals of research methods like quantitative, qualitative or mixed methods research approaches that will lead in the production of a good, timely and relevant research study. It also encompasses the critical understanding on identifying and assessing ethical issues related to research, the awareness and benefits of research in the field of interest and its help in their future career, in the society or community, and in the local and global environment.
Risk Management as Applied to Safety, Security and Sanitation
This course describes the CMO 62, Series of 2017 This unit will provide the use of the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) system as a powerful tool for ensuring food safety and preventing food-borne disease. Prepared jointly by WHO and the Industry Council for Development, this module aims to encourage more widespread and consistent use of HACCP as the international reference system and universally accepted method for food safety assurance. With this goal in mind, it draws together all the practical and technical information needed to understand the unique advantages of this system and apply its principles in practice, whether within the food industry or at the government level.
Risk Management as Applied to Safety, Security and Sanitation
This
course is designed to give a clear and whole overview of Tourism and
Hospitality as an ecosystem and goes beyond the usual closed-concept of
tourism. It introduces the concepts and terms that are common throughout the
different sectors. It also intends to develop, update and maintain local
knowledge as well as industry knowledge. It shows the structure and scope of
tourism as well as the impact of tourism as an industry in relation to the
world economy and society. It also illustrates the effects of the convergence
of tourism with the other local industries and discusses the major factors that
influence the history and future of tourism in the world and in the
Philippines. It also introduces the sustainable goals of tourism and discusses,
among others, how to develop protective environments for children in tourism
destinations; observe and perform risk mitigation activities; etc. The
students will also learn to appreciate the key global organizations and the
roles they play in influencing and monitoring tourism trends.
Risk Management as Applied to Safety, Security and Sanitation
This
course describes the CMO 62, Series of 2017 This unit will provide the use of the Hazard Analysis
and Critical Control Point (HACCP) system as a powerful tool for ensuring food
safety and preventing food-borne disease. Prepared jointly by WHO and the
Industry Council for Development, this module aims to encourage more widespread
and consistent use of HACCP as the international reference system and
universally accepted method for food safety assurance. With this goal in mind,
it draws together all the practical and technical information needed to understand
the unique advantages of this system and apply its principles in practice,
whether within the food industry or at the government level.
Risk Management as Applied to Safety, Security and Sanitation
This
course is designed to give a clear and whole overview of Tourism and
Hospitality as an ecosystem and goes beyond the usual closed-concept of
tourism. It introduces the concepts and terms that are common throughout the
different sectors. It also intends to develop, update and maintain local
knowledge as well as industry knowledge. It shows the structure and scope of
tourism as well as the impact of tourism as an industry in relation to the
world economy and society. It also illustrates the effects of the convergence
of tourism with the other local industries and discusses the major factors that
influence the history and future of tourism in the world and in the
Philippines. It also introduces the sustainable goals of tourism and discusses,
among others, how to develop protective environments for children in tourism
destinations; observe and perform risk mitigation activities; etc. The
students will also learn to appreciate the key global organizations and the
roles they play in influencing and monitoring tourism trends.
Risk Management as Applied to Safety, Security and Sanitation
This
course describes the CMO 62, Series of 2017 This unit will provide the use of the Hazard Analysis
and Critical Control Point (HACCP) system as a powerful tool for ensuring food
safety and preventing food-borne disease. Prepared jointly by WHO and the
Industry Council for Development, this module aims to encourage more widespread
and consistent use of HACCP as the international reference system and
universally accepted method for food safety assurance. With this goal in mind,
it draws together all the practical and technical information needed to understand
the unique advantages of this system and apply its principles in practice,
whether within the food industry or at the government level.
Student On Boarding-SME
These learning modules help you prepare for the new normal in education as we welcome the new semester for the Academic Year 2020-2021. It will help you be oriented of the basics and fundamentals of flexible learning and the new normal. These cover topics on computer basics, educational software and application, methods and assessment in flexible learning and ethical practices in class requirements.
SE 111: Foundation of Social Studies
This course focuses on the study of the nature, historical, philosophical and theoretical perspectives in Social Studies/Science as a body of knowledge. It also deals with the comparative analyses and relationships of the various Social Science disciplines.
SSE 216: Places and Landscapes in a Changing World
The course guides the students in understanding the concepts and dynamics of people and activities from various parts of the world, describing the locations and patterns of human activity, identifying process and patterns with historical lens, and describing the relationship of the natural environment to the other aspects of human behavior.
