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SD1700 Introduction to Naval Systems 15.0 credits

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Course offerings are missing for current or upcoming semesters.
Headings with content from the Course syllabus SD1700 (Autumn 2008–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

The main part of the work relates to a project task which shall be planned, completed, and reported in line with a given schedule. The project task concerns the design process of a ship where both technical and business aspects are treated. Some theory is covered during the first study-period (period III) which covers aspects of stability, resistance, propulsion, mechanics of sailing etc.

Intended learning outcomes

The high level learning objectives are that you shall train yourself in

  • applying knowledge and skills, gained during the education, on problem statements typical for naval architecture
  • formulateing a technical task and apply naval architecture methodologies to find and test feasible solutions
  • independently solidify and deepen own existing knowledge
  • presenting technical work in writing, in line with standard requirements on content, disposition and language
  • identifying and discuss ethical questions related to the engineering profession
  • acting professionally when presenting own work and judging work by others
  • using basic instruments for an active career-start
  • describing fundamentals of technology-based entrepreneurship.

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

Base programme T, M, P, F or equivalent.

Recommended prerequisites

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Equipment

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Literature

Course binder, Garme, Kuttenkeuler & Rosén.

Examination and completion

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

Grading scale

A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Examination

  • PRO1 - Project, 15.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

Other requirements for final grade

Written report (PRO1).

Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination

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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination

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Examiner

Profile picture 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

Course room in Canvas

Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.

Offered by

SCI/Aeronautical and Vehicle Engineering

Main field of study

Technology

Education cycle

First cycle

Add-on studies

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Supplementary information

Replaced by SD1710 from Spring 2011.