Syllabus for Deck Cadets

Mathematics

• Numerical & Linear Algebra, Vector Spaces, and its examples from real life, linear independence and vectors, bases.
• Matrices: rank and inverse of a matrix, determinants. Eigen values and linear equations.
• Complex numbers and Polar form. De-Moivres’ Theorem. nth root of complex numbers. Hyperbolic functions. Sum of trigonometric series. Set of complex numbers as a group, ring and field.
• Vector Analysis Geometry and Numerical Methods, Numerical and Linear Programming.
• Calculus: Integration Finding Limits. Gradient, Continuity of a function. Differentiability. Indeterminate forms, use of Rolle’s Theorem, mean value theorems (Lagrange and Cauchy), convergence and divergence Differential equations of first order.
• Rectangular coordinate system. Translation and rotation of axes. Direction cosines and Ratios. Angle between two lines.
• Standard form of equations and intersection of planes and lines. Distance between points, lines and planes. Spherical. Polar and cylindrical coordinate systems.
• Standard form of the equations of a sphere, cylinder, cone, ellipsoid,Paraboloid and hyperboloid. Symmetry and intercepts of a surface. Tangent planes and normals.

Physics

• Vector in 3 dimensions and Operations; Direction; Cosines; Spherical polar coordinates.
• Dynamics of Uniform, circular motion the banked curve. Newton’s Laws.
• Power, Energy, Centre of mass, velocity and motion. Elastic Collisions. Conservation of momentum during Collision: i) One dimensions. (Concept) ii) Two dimensions (Oblique Collisions) (Mathematical treatment).
• Inelastic collision. Kinetic energy of rotation; Moment of Inertia. Parallel axis theorem.
• Gravitational effect of a spherical mass distribution, Gravitational Potential Energy, calculation of escape velocity, Gravitational field & Potential, Universal Gravitational Law, Radial and transversal velocity and acceleration. Motion of Planets and Keepers' Laws.
• Elastic Properties, & Viscosity, (Poisenille's law). Relativity of time, length & mass. Transfermission of velocity, variation of mass with velocity, mass energy relation and relativistic momentum and Relativistic energy, (Lorentz invariants) E2=c2p2+mo2c.4
• Sound harmonic oscillation, Longitudinal and transverse Oscillations, Pendulum, simple Harmonic motions: Lissaajous patterns. Mechanical waves, Travelling waves, Phase velocity of travelling waves; Sinusoidal waves.
• Power and intensity in wave motion, Visible light (physical characteristics). Light as an Electro-magnetic wave: Speed of light in matter & physical aspects.
• Heat and Temperature.
• Kinetic theory of the ideal gas, Work done on an ideal gas, First & 2nd law of Thermo-dynamics.
• Electricity and Magnetism.
• Hydrostatic properties and pressures.

Computers

• Identification computer hardware and peripheral devices.
• Software applications.
• File management.
• Creating basic documents, worksheets, presentations and databases.
• Distinguishing advantages and disadvantages of networks.
• Working with email and recognize email netiquette.
• Exploring the Web and conducting research.
• Identification computer risks and safety.

English

• Simple Essay writing.

Economic Geography

• Country-wise climatic conditions, terrain, mineral, agricultural resources, inhabitants, industries, economy, imports, exports and trading patterns.

Meteorology & Oceanography

• Weather patterns, types clouds, seasons, cold fronts, affects on weather, weather charting and predictions; oceans, cold, warm waters, tides and currents.
• Meteoroligal and Oceanic instruments and hydrographic surveying.

Naval Architecture

• Ships’ structure with strength members, beams, pillars, frames, brackets, bulkheads and disposition of holds, tanks and other spaces, piping, water-tight and strength integrity and general requirements for surveys, inspections and certification.
• Treatment and maintenance of ships’ structures, including anodising, electroplating, synthesizing, galvanizing, phosphating, sherardizing, annealing.

Ship Stability

• Effects of buoyancy, gravity and weight shifts on ships with respect to centre of gravity of the vessel, centre of buoyancy or meta-centric height of this position above the keel, transverse and longitudinal moments, effecting inclining of the vessel and longitudinal trim, righting moments to return to the upright position after being inclines by the force of sea waves, angle of loll, angle of vanishing stability and the formulae and calculations.
• TPI, stresses, bending moments, hogging and sagging and use of tables and use of loading calculators.

Principles of Navigation

• Spherical Trigonometry and calculations specific to the Earth’s globe and relative to celestial bodies used in positioning vessel on the Earth and determining direction from the celestial bodies to check compass error, and use of the Nautical Almanac and navigational tables for conducting such calculations and positioning.
• Derivation of formulae used in navigation.

Practical Navigation

• Carrying out calculations for distances and courses, rhumb line and great circle sailing, and positioning and bearing by celestial navigation. And voyage planning.
• Chart work, including determining and allowing for currents and wind set.

Navigational Equipment and Electronics

• Use and maintenance of navigational equipment, including knowledge of the electronic navigational equipment.

Seamanship

• Ropes, knots and splices, moorings, portable ladders, bosun’s chair, boat work, masts, rigging and cargo gear, blocks and tackles, working aloft and over the side, maintenance of decks, superstructures, over side and deck fittings and equipment, cargo work and preservation of cargoes, dunnaging, ventilation, maintenance of hold side battens and bilges.
• Signalling by morse and semaphore.

Shipping Law

• Flag registration, ship insurance, the P.& I. Clubs, general knowledge of the structure and working of the IMO, the main IMO committees and main IMO and STCW Conventions, with knowledge of the provisions of Safety, Environmental Protection and Certification of Seafarers and the ILO (MLC-2006) Convention applying to the Seafarers.
• The role of the Classification Societies.
• The role of Port State Control, Flag State Control and other shipping inspectors.