Knowledge: algorithms for controlling ship power units in typical operating modes; rules for compiling and describing algorithms and their graphical representation; basic rules of algebra of logic; the apparatus of discrete mathematics for the construction of control algorithms; methods of designing combination and sequential schemes; technical means of algorithmic control: elementary logic circuits, triggers, multiplexers, logic matrices, programmable controllers.

Skills: apply methods of synthesis and optimization of combinational logic schemes; methods for implementing serial circuits on elementary circuits and triggers; multiplexers, programmable logic matrices and controllers in logic control systems of algorithmized ship electric power systems; prepare research materials in accordance with the standards necessary for the design of scientific and technical publications.

Management of ship electric power systems requires the study of methods for the design and operation of digital, logical and computer-integrated systems. The objects of study are technical, informational, mathematical, software and organizational support of algorithmic ship control systems. The theoretical content of the discipline is the concept and principles of logical and computer control and technologies for the development of algorithmic systems based on computer-integrated technologies. The tools of the course are digital circuits, programmable controllers, and specialized software.