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Ocean University of Sri Lanka
STUDENT HANDBOOK
B.Sc. Marine Engineering
15, Crow Island, Mattakkuliya
Colombo 15
Sri Lanka
This Guide Book will provideonly guidance to applicants and students.
It does not constitute a contract, eitherexpressed or implied, and is
subject to change at the discretion of the University without notice.
Web: www.ocu.lk
Tele: Office: -0114346979. 0713548059(week days only)
Degree Programme :B.Sc. in Marine Engineering(Special)
Object
Duration
:This degree programme is designed to provide thestudent with comprehensive
knowledge of MarineEngineering and to award a degree of international
standard.
: 4 years
Study mode
Medium
: Full time
: English
Teaching Methodology
: Lectures, Practical Sessions, Industrial Training, Field
Visits, Seminars, Workshops
Evaluation Methodology
:Continuous assessment,Evaluation tests, Closed book
examinations
:Colombo 15.Mattakkuliya.
Location
Subjects Offered
1st Semester
2nd Semester
Course Unit
Mathematics I
Engineering Physics
Engineering Chemistry
Engineering Drawing I
Work shop Technology
Introduction to Computer Science
Applied Thermo dynamics I
English
3rd Semester
Course Unit
Basic Electronics
Mechanics of Machines
Fluid Mechanics
Manufacturing Technology
Principles of Naval Architecture
Strength of Materials
Marine Industrial Engineering I
4th Semester
Course Unit
Applied Thermodynamics II
Boat Building Technology
Marine Internal Combustion Engines I
Engineering Hydraulics
Industrial Economics
Machine Design
Welding & Fabrication Technology
Course Unit
Mathematics II
Computer Applications I
Properties of Materials
Engineering Drawing II
Workshop Practice
Principle o f Electricity
Engineering Mechanics
Computer Applications II
English
5thSemester
Course Unit
Industrial Management
Hull Engineering
Marine Auxiliary Machines I
Marine Internal Combustion Engines II
Probability & Statistics
Ship Stability
6th Semester
Code
Industrial training
Course Unit
7th Semester
Course Unit
Numerical Methods in Mathematics
Industrial Hydraulics & Pneumatics
Marine Auxiliary Machines II
Marine Industrial Engineering II
Ship Resistance and Propellers
Electrical Machines
Shipboard Electricals and Simulation
8th Semester
Course Unit
Remote Sensing
Project & Dissertation
Marine Control Systems &
Instrumentations
Marine Resource Management
Refrigeration and Ari conditioning
Maritime Safety and Maritime Law
3. Entry Requirements
To be admitted to the degree programmes, thecandidates should satisfy the entry requirements
of theUniversity as set out below.
3.2. Marine Engineering
I. Three passes in Physical Science at G.C.E. A/Lor Foreign A/L
II. Relevant NVQ qualifications at level 5 or above
IV. Graduate ship of a relevant a professional body or
V. Any other equivalent qualifications recognized by theUniversity.
4. Course Fee
Fee
Application fee
Registration fee
Science deposit (refundable)
Library deposit (refundable)
Course fee *
Rs.
500.00
1500.00
2000.00
3000.00
500,000.00
*The course fee is payable in eight installments(62,500x8=500,000.00) each due at
thebeginning of the semester to be followed.
4.4.
Note: The students will have to bear the cost of accommodation/ lodging (if needed),
travelling, books, stationery etc. in addition to the fees stated above.
5.2. Registration
Students selected for admission are required to registerfor their at the Student
AffairsDivision of the University by submitting relevantdocuments. Each student will be
issued with a Student Identity Card and a StudentRecord Book on completion of registration.
On completion of each Semester, students are required toregister for the next semester at
least two (02) weeksbefore the commencement of the next Semester by fillingthe necessary
form and paying the fees due for the newsemester and settling all arrears in payment, if any.
Thestudents are required to ensure that all payments madeare duly endorsed in the Student
Record Book. Students,who do not register two weeks before the start of asemester, will
not be eligible to follow the Semester.
5.4. Custody of Identity Cards and Student RecordBooks.
Students are expected to keep their Identity Cards andStudent Record Books in safe
custody and treat them asconfidential documents. The students are also expected to carry
their Identity Cards when they are in theUniversity premises and a student shall
produce his/herIdentity Card when required by an authorized officer ofthe University.
Loss of Identity Cards and StudentRecord Books is viewed very seriously, and the
studentwill be required to pay a sum of Rs. 500/= for the re-issue either document in the
event of loss.
5.5. Surrender of Identity Cards and Student RecordBooks
Students are obliged to surrender both the Identity Card and the Student Record Book on
completion of thecourse to the Examination Division, prior to applying fortheir Degree
Certificates. Students who fail to surrenderthe documents will not be eligible to obtain their
DegreeCertificate.
6. Examination & Evaluation
The performance of a student will, in each subject, beassessed, based on assignments,
continuous evaluationtests and closed book examinations. Examinations areheld at the
end of each semester, and students arerequired to have with them both their Identity Card
andthe Student Record Book during the examination.The marks awarded for assignments,
continuousevaluation and the end of semester examination will betaken into account in
computing the final grade for eachsubject. A minimum of 45% at the end
semesterexamination, where applicable, and an SGPA of 2.0 arerequired in all subjects to
pass the semester. Those whodo not fulfill this requirement may sit repeatexaminations, where
offered, in the relevant course unitsto pass the semester. A student who is unable to fulfill
therequirement at a repeat examination may sit theexamination with the next batch of students.
The students should decide on the subject/subjects inwhich they wish to repeat an
examination based on the following
(a) The maximum GP obtainable for a repeatedsubject is a C+
(b) A minimum of 45% has to be secured at theexamination in all subjects and an SGPA
of 2.0attained to pass the semester.
6.1. Eligibility Requirements to Sit End of SemesterExamination
To be eligible to sit an end of semester examination inany subject, a student should fulfill
the minimumattendance requirement of 80% at lectures, practical lasses, fieldwork and
assignments.
Failure to fulfill the above requirement in any CourseUnit will disqualify a student from sitting
theexamination in that Course Unit; and the student may sitthe examination at the end of the
next semester, subjectto fulfillment of the eligibility requirement.
It should be noted that an examination sat at a subsequent semester will be treated
as repeat examination in the Course Unit concerned.The student so sitting will thus be
required to pay the repeatexamination fee of Rs.500/= for each examinationpaper/Course Unit.
6.2. Minimum Number of Credits per Semester.
A course unit is a subject module with a credit value. Acredit is a time-based quantitative
measure used in calculating the grade point average.To complete theparticular semester, a
student is required to complete a minimum total of 15 credits comprising all compulsory
core course units and electives (whereapplicable).
Credit allocation for lectures and tutorials:
15 contact hours = 1 credit
Credit allocation for practical work and assignments,30 hours of laboratory work = 1
credit
Credit assignment for training programmes and
Projects are individually determined based on the work content for each activity.
6.3. Registration for Examinations
Students who are eligible to register for the end semester examination are required to
register at Examination Division at least two weeks before the examinations commence
and have their registration duly endorsed in the Student Record Book.
Students who need to sit a repeat examination arerequired to re-register at the Examination
Division afterpaying the repeat examination fee and are have theirregistration duly
endorsed in the Student Record Book.
Students who fail to register at least two weeks before the examination will not be
eligible to sit the examination.
6.4. Grade & grade point average
Letter grades based on the grade point system and thecorresponding percentage marks
are given in the tablebelow and will be used to indicate performance in eachcourse unit.
*Marks
(%)
≥85
80 – 84
75 – 79
70 – 74
65 – 69
60 – 64
55 – 59
50 – 54
45 – 49
40 – 44
< 40
Grade point
(GP)
A
+4.2
A
4.0
A3.7
B+ 3.3
B
3.0
B2.7
C +2.3
C
2.0
C1.7
D
1.3
F
0
Remarks
Superior performance
Excellent
Very good
Good
Encouraging
Moderately good
Satisfactory
Moderately satisfactory
Pass
Conditional pass
Fail
*Value is worked out as weighted average of marks for
End-of Semester Examination and Continuous Assessment, as relevant.
6.5. Calculation of Grade Point Averages
6.5.1. Semester Grade point Average (SGPA).
The Semester Grade Point Average (SGPA) is calculated
at the end of each semester using the formula below:
SGPA = (∑Ci x Gi)/∑ Ci
Where Ci is the number of credits for the ith Course Unitin a given semester andGiis the
grade point earned for that Course Unit.If a student has followed Course Units of total
worthmore than 15 credits in a semester, the SGPA iscalculated based on all compulsory
Course Units comprising thehighest scoring elective or electives that will take thetotal credits
to 15 for that semester.
6.5.2. Overall Grade Point Average (OGPA).
The Overall Grade Point Average (OGPA) is calculatedfor the entire degree programme or for
a specific part ofthe programmeusing the formula below:
OGPA = (∑CixGi) /∑Ci
Where Ci is the number of credits for the ith Course Unit andGiis the grade point earned
for that Course Unit.If a student has followed Course Units of total worthmore than the
minimum prescribed for qualification for a degree,the OGPA iscalculated based on all
compulsory Course Units andthe fewest number of Course Units comprising thehighest
scoring elective or electives that will take thetotal credits to the minimum prescribed.
6.6. Improvement of Grades.
A student who obtains a grade below C+ in any CourseUnit may re-sit the examination for
that Course Unitduring the following academic year for the purpose ofimproving his/her
grade, subject to a ceiling of C+.
6.7. Maximum Number of Attempts for End of SemesterExaminations
The number times that a student is permitted to sit anEnd Semester examination shall not
exceed three.
6.8. Period for Completion of Degree
The maximum permitted period for completion of the B.Sc. in Marine Engineering
degreeprogramme is seven years, unless the student hasobtained prior written approval of
the Senate toextend the period. A student may make a request for suchextension through the
course coordinator, with sufficientdocumentary evidence in support of the need of or
suchextension.
6.9. Absence from Examinations, Examination Offencesand Punishments
Absence for Examinations and Examination Of fences aredealt with, as per Examination Bylaws approved by the Senate of the University.
6.10. Updating of the Student Record Book
Students are required to regularly update their StudentRecord Books on completion of each
Semester.
8. Research Projects
Students following the Special Degree Programmein Marine Engineering is required to
undertake a Research Project the Eighth Semester under the supervision of a member of the
academic staff. On completion of the project, thestudents are required to submit a
comprehensive projectreport followed by an oral presentation. The grade awarded for the
Research Project will be based on the quality and content of both the report and
thepresentation.
9. Eligibility and Award of the Degree
A minimum total of 120 credits should be completedwith a minimum OGPA of 2.0 for the
award of theB.Sc.in Marine Engineering.
9.2.1. Scheme of Award
To be awarded the Degree, the Student should have completed all the compulsory course
modules including specialization / training / project work. To obtain adegree with a class
the students should complete thecredits required within a specified period as given below.
Degree Programme
Marine Engineering
Duration
5 years
9.2.2. Classes
The award of classes is subject to the fulfillment of all thegraduation requirements within four
or five academicyears as relevant. The Overall Grade Point Average as shown below will
be used in the determination of theclass awarded.
Class
First Class
Second Class (Upper Division)
Second Class (Lower Division)
Pass
OGPA Required
OGPA ≥ 3.7
3.30 ≤ OGPA < 3.7
2.70 ≤ OGPA < 3.3
2.00 ≤ OGPA< 2.70
Under exceptional circumstances, a student who satisfies the OGPA but takes longer than four
or five academic years, as relevant, to fulfill the course requirements maybe deemed to be
eligible for the award of B.Sc. Marine Engineering withClass Honors by the Governing
Council on therecommendation of the Senate.
9.2.3. Academic Concession
A student who has missed an end-of-semesterexamination due to an illness or other
compelling reasonmay appeal with supporting documents to the Dean/Academic Head for
an Academic Concession within one weekfrom the date of an examination
9.3. Effective Date of Award of Degree
The effective date of award of degree shall be the date ofthe last day of the final examination.
In the case ofstudents repeating examinations, the effective date shallbe the date of the last
repeated End of Semesterexamination.
11. Losses and Damages
Students who cause loss or damage to moveable or Immovable property of the University will
be severely dealt with. The cost of any such loss or damage will be recovered, by the
University from the student or students responsible, as applicable. Failure to make payment
for damages will disqualify such student or students, as applicable, from being awarded
the degree and/or obtaining the Degree Certificate.