Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years (1.8.2018-31.7.2020), which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
After the course, the student:
Understands the current trends, business developments and future markets for passenger ships
Can define radically new architectural design of a passenger ship
Can apply the user-centric design in passenger ship context
Can define general arrangement of a passenger ship based on broad set of design requirements, specific for passenger ships
Knows the passenger ship safety requirements and current regulatory requirements, how to attain them or how to go beyond them, if necessary
Credits: 5
Schedule: 31.08.2020 - 26.10.2020
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Jani Romanoff
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Jani Romanoff
Contact information for the course (valid 11.08.2020-21.12.2112):
jani.romanoff@aalto.fi
CEFR level (applies in this implementation):
Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):
Teaching language: English
Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
-Introduction to shipscape
-Creative ship design
-Design criteria, functions, and features
-History of cruise ships, design, and architecture
-Modern technologies in passenger safety, comfort and entertainment
-Rules and regulations
-Cruise ship of the future
-Innovation, creativity in design
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Project report, personal submissions and presentation
Workload
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
The course utilizes guided problem-based learning concept. The content is cross-disciplinary and is suitable for students of different backgrounds. On-line lectures introduce topics which are then considered with respect to the projects. Work is performed in cross-disciplinary groups. Progress of the project is checked on bi-weekly basis. The final project is presented in the end of the course to experts from industry and academia.
Lectures: 20h (2 x 2h/week, 5 weeks, 10 occasions)
Instructed workshops: 6h (1h/week, 6 weeks)
Group work: 55h (10 hours/week, 6 weeks)
Independent work for the group project: 55h (9 hours/week, 6 weeks)
DETAILS
Study Material
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Selected journal and conference papers; Lecture notes in English
Substitutes for Courses
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Kul-24.4350 Passenger Ship Architecture
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
3 Good Health and Well-being
12 Responsible Production and Consumption
13 Climate Action
14 Life Below Water
FURTHER INFORMATION
- Teacher: Romanoff Jani