Program Overview

Introduction to the Shipboard Electronics Unit

The Shipboard Electronics unit, coded as JNE248, is designed to provide students with comprehensive theoretical and practical knowledge of electronics applied to various shipboard systems. This unit addresses analogue, digital, and power electronics involved with engine room and bridge equipment, including radar, echo sounder, gyro compass, communication, and computer networking.

Unit Details

• 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
• Availability as an Elective: Yes
• Delivered By: University of Tasmania
• Level: Intermediate

Availability

The unit is available in the following study periods and locations:

• Location: Online
• Study Periods: AMC MT Main Block 1 and AMC MT Main Block 3
• Attendance Options:
  • On-campus
  • Off-Campus
  • International students
  • Domestic students

Key Dates

• AMC MT Main Block 1:
  • Start Date: 2/2/2026
  • Census Date: 12/6/2026
  • WW Date: 12/6/2026
  • End Date: 14/6/2026
• AMC MT Main Block 3:
  • Start Date: 15/6/2026
  • Census Date: 20/11/2026
  • WW Date: 20/11/2026
  • End Date: 22/11/2026

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:

• 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

• Field of Education:
• Commencing Student Contribution: $596.00
• Grandfathered Student Contribution: $596.00
• Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution: Not applicable
• Domestic Full Fee: $1,717.50
• Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place: Yes
• HECS-HELP: Available, depending on eligibility
• FEE-HELP: Available, depending on eligibility

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%)
• Textbooks: Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

Note

The University reserves the right to amend or remove courses and unit availabilities as appropriate.