mechanical science, thermodynamics, mathematics, physics, chemistry,
etc. Considering some of the required knowledge has studied in the high schools, the class
hours of the basic science have taken up to 46.4 per cent of the total theoretical
teaching class hours in the revised program. The depth and range of the basic science
knowledge in the revised program have not only met the requirements at the management
level, but also come up to standards of the institutes of higher learning required by the
State Education Committee of China. Obviously, we have paid ample attention to the basic
science teaching.
3.1.2 EMPHASIZE THE PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE
Most of the graduates of marine engineering will be engaged in maritime
transport work. They must have good abilities to manage, control, repair and maintain all
machinery and electrical equipment in the ship. Therefore, the students should acquire
proficiency in the knowledge of the operational principles, performance, maintenance and
operation about the machinery they will meet. In the functions of marine engineering,
maintenance and repair, and electrical, electronic and control engineering in the STCW
Convention and STCW Code the specialized knowledge is a very important part. The
specialized courses in Model Course 7.04 (operational level) reach up to 600 class hours
(some of them contain basic science), Model Course 7.02 (management level) constitutes 500
class hours or so. In order to fulfill the provision of STCW Convention and ensure the
contents and class hours, the class hours of specialized courses are 580 in the revised
program, account for 23.1 per cent of the total class hours. The courses deal with Marine
Diesel Engine, Management of Marine Power System, Marine Auxiliary Machinery, Marine
Electrical Equipment and Systems, Marine Engineering Automation, Mechanical Design,
Techniques of Marine Machinery Overhauling, etc. The contents of all these courses fully
complied with required knowledge at the operational level and management level in the STCW
Convention.
After finished the obligatory subjects the students have the
opportunity to study a series of optional specialized courses relevant to marine
engineering, which can broaden the students' knowledge and increase the students'
adaptabilities. After graduation the students will have a higher attainment in some field
and have many more opportunities to select work.
3.1.3 STRENGTHEN THE TRAINING OF COMPREHENSIVE QUALITY
In order to control the operation of the ship, lead the ratings and
comply with the relevant international laws a marine engineering officer must possess good
capabilities of management and leadership. Therefore the knowledge about humanities,
management, laws and anti-pollution is necessary. When the ship is at sea accidents may
happen at any time, so the crew specially the officers must be proficient in fire
fighting, survival and medical first aid and medical care. Once the accident happens the
crew are capable of survival by themselves. The function of controlling the operation of
the ship and care for persons on board in the convention listed all the required knowledge
and skills. Courses are also set in Model Course. During the revision of the program the
importance of these subjects is fully taken into consideration. This part of knowledge
takes up nearly 20 per cent of the total class hours.
3.1.4 LAY STRESS ON MODERN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
With the dcvelopments of science and technology advanced equipment and
technology are
