LEARNING OUTCOMES
After the course, the student
- can utilise numerical modelling and analysis methods for the preliminary ship design
- can justify the decisions made during the preliminary ship design cycles and explain the benefits and weaknesses of a few different design choices
- has demonstrated the ability to use skills learned during MSc studies to create the comprehensive preliminary design of a ship
- understands own professional strengths and can create own personal development plan
Credits: 5
Schedule: 10.01.2025 - 23.05.2025
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Heikki Remes
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):
Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):
Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
valid for whole curriculum period:
Working in groups, students critically assess and improve the ship's design created during the MEC-E1004 Principles of Naval Architecture course and consecutive specialisation courses. To do that, students use the most relevant professional tools (E.g. NAPA) and skills learned during their MSc studies. The assignment is guided by defining the main dimensions based on mission, hull form and associated calculations, general arrangement design, hull structure, weight- and cost calculations. Students demonstrate independent and critical thinking towards various aspects of ship design. In addition, students individually prepare a document (learning portfolio) showing their professional profile as an expert in a specific sphere of the marine industry. The document is a reflective description of past experiences, future development directions, and lifewide learning.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
valid for whole curriculum period:
The course utilizes a challenge-based learning concept. Starting from concept design developed in the Principles of Naval Architecture course, students outline the drawbacks and improve the ship design project (preliminary design). The skills and knowledge accumulated during M.Sc. studies are utilized. Students demonstrate independent work, critical judgment, engineering thinking, and teamwork. The assignment is carried out in groups of 3-5 students, preferably the same as in the Principles of Naval Architecture course. The final project is presented to industry and academia experts at the course's end. At the end of the course, each student also prepares a document (learning portfolio) that reflects their development individually.
The project, i.e., assignment works, are assessed during the course, contributing 35% of the course grade. Comments will be given on the assignments, allowing for improved submission in the form of a final report. The final project report and gala contribute 65% of the c
Workload
valid for whole curriculum period:
Ship Design Portfolio workshops: 15h
CAD (NAPA) workshops: 30h
Group work on the project: 20h
Independent work on the project: 50h
Learning portfolio: 5h
Presentation and final report: 15h
DETAILS
Study Material
valid for whole curriculum period:
The Principles of Naval Architecture Series, SNAME 2008; lecture notes; material of interlinked courses
Substitutes for Courses
valid for whole curriculum period:
Prerequisites
valid for whole curriculum period:
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
14 Life Below Water
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
valid for whole curriculum period:
Teaching Language: English
Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Spring III - Summer
2025-2026 Spring III - SummerRegistration:
Registration for Courses Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi)