OVERVIEW AND ORIENTATION

Cargo Handling and Stowage (Non – Dangerous Goods)

MTR 2110
Capt. Juan C. Gonzales, MM MME
• A graduate of Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation at
Philippine Maritime Institute (1977)
• Masters in Maritime Education (2013)
• Assessors Training Course based on IMO Model course 3-12 (2003)
• 26 years in Teaching Service for Maritime Education
• Philippine Coast Guard – prosecutor of BIMP (1990)
• Master Mariner (1983)
• Board Desk officer (1980)
• Chief Mate – (1979)
Part time instructor for the College of Maritime Education
WELCOME ABOARD!
I hope you enjoy and learn from the course as much as I
would also learn from you.

You can reach me thru:

gonzales.juan@uphsl.edu.ph
https://www.facebook.com/juan.gonzales1940/
 What do we expect from YOU in this class?
In these extraordinary times, our learning environment is constantly changing; hence, we also
adapt to the demands and to the challenges of the times.

As lifelong learners, we expect YOU to comply with the scheduled requirements as these were
meticulously developed based on the needs of the times and the requirements of the course.

Since the class is online, absences will not be excused (not including unavoidable circumstances).
Also, compliance will be strictly followed since most class activities are asynchronous.

There are lessons and online conferencing sessions which are specifically scheduled. Should you
miss one or two of these, it is your sole responsibility to catch up and keep track of the class’
pacing.
 What do we expect from YOU in this class?
Take note of the following classroom guidelines:
• All students must wear their proper uniform of the day
• Proper hair cut are to be inspected (0x2)
• Facial hair such as beards and mustache are prohibited
• Observe proper decorum as each online class be treated as a normal
classroom instruction.
• All students must sit upright during the whole duration of the class.
• Turn on you videos during class.
• Eating during class will not be allowed.
 Cargo Handling and Stowage ( Non – Dangerous
Goods) is a 3-unit course; hence, we will be having
class for 2 hours per week of lecture and 2 hours per
week of laboratory.
What materials will you need for the course?
1. Work device (laptop/mobile phone); a laptop/desktop is preferable since we will be dealing
with a lot of writing activities.
2. Sheets of paper and pen (just in case you want to practice before submitting your work).
3. Other materials will be dependent on the activity provided per topic.
Course Evaluation: Course Evaluation:
 A. Lecture Component  B. Laboratory Component
Class Standing: 67%
Assessment 40%
Quizzes and class activities 40%
Project/Research paper 30% Recitation 30%
Recitation/Forum 20%
Report 30%
Assignment 10%

Major Examination: 33%