- The course is based on the following main topics:
- worldwide seaborne transportation
- hydrostatics and stability
- resistance: phenomena and analysis methods
- screw propulsion
- initial ship design
- individually chosen and formulated marine technology project
SD1710 Introduction to Naval Architecture 15.0 credits
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
The course will give the student basic knowledge in naval architecture, seaborne transportation and the mechanics of naval crafts – stability, resistance and screw propulsion. Course participants will gain theoretical knowledge, and through assignments gain practical skills, of modern analysis methods and report writing. The course will develop the students’ ability to formulate technical tasks, find and try feasible solutions and to communicate their work orally and in writing.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Base programme T, M, P, F or equivalent
Recommended prerequisites
Equipment
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
Examination
- INL1 - Assignments, 3.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
- LAB1 - Laboratory Work, 2.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- PRO1 - Project, 10.0 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.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
Examiner
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
Offered by
Main field of study
Education cycle
Add-on studies
Supplementary information
Replaces SD1700.