Program Overview

FSD3702 Advanced Topics in Naval Architecture

The course FSD3702 Advanced Topics in Naval Architecture is a 7.5 credit course designed to broaden and deepen the knowledge of doctoral students in shipbuilding and marine technology.

Course Contents

This course offers a flexible framework that is designed to expand students' knowledge in hydrodynamics, hydroacoustics, fluid-structure interaction, marine biological questions, simulations, and electrical components in marine environments, or related/marine-related research. The content varies depending on the PhD student's specialization and is tailored to their needs in consultation with relevant supervisors and examiners.

• Hydrodynamics: Principles of fluid mechanics applied in marine contexts, potentially encompassing a range from wave dynamics to flow simulation.
• Hydroacoustics: Aspects of underwater acoustics and its applications in marine engineering, which may include studies on sound propagation and acoustic mapping.
• Fluid-structure interaction: Interdisciplinary methods for studying the impact of fluids on marine structures, which can vary from stress analysis to safety assessments.
• Marine biological questions: Exploration of marine ecology and environmental considerations relevant to shipbuilding, such as sustainable design and bio-inspired technology.
• Simulations: Advanced simulation methods and their application in predicting and optimizing performance for marine structures and systems.
• Electrical components in marine environments: Challenges and innovations within marine electrical systems, with possible emphasis on corrosion resistance, energy efficiency, or integration of new technologies.

Intended Learning Outcomes

After completing the course, the student should be able to:

• Describe and communicate how their own research contributes to marine systems from a sustainability and socio-technical perspective.
• Understand important concepts and tools available for research in marine systems.
• Demonstrate a broad insight into relevant research areas other than their own.
• Describe different aspects of how their own research can contribute to nearby relevant research areas.
• Develop an in-depth knowledge of the complexities of operating marine systems in realistic environments.

Literature and Preparations

Specific Prerequisites

MSc in Vehicle and Maritime Engineering or equivalent.

Literature

Information about course literature can be found in the course memo for the course offering or in the course room in Canvas.

Examination and Completion

Grading Scale

P, F

Examination

• PRO1 - Project assignment, 7.5 credits, grading scale: P, F

The course primarily consists of modules that students complete individually or in collaboration with other students, linked to current and relevant marine technology research. These modules typically comprise in-depth assignments, seminars, literature studies, peer review of research projects, and field studies. The modules gradually build a course portfolio that students present to the examiner during an oral examination.

Other Requirements for Final Grade

To pass the course, a comprehensive course portfolio is required that clearly demonstrates how the student has achieved and worked with the course objectives. The scope of the portfolio's content should be clearly evident in relation to the size of the course. In addition, the student must have successfully completed a satisfactory oral examination and discussion with the examiner.

Examiner

• Karl Garme
• Ivan Stenius
• Abbas Dashtimanesh
• Jakob Kuttenkeuler

Ethical Approach

• All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
• In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
• In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

Further Information

Offered by

SCI/Aeronautical and Vehicle Engineering

Education Cycle

Third cycle

Postgraduate Course

Postgraduate courses at SCI/Aeronautical and Vehicle Engineering