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Course contents

Lectures and seminars introducing basic ship theory, the ship design process, and systems engineering concepts. Hands on development of a computer code for ship hydrostatics analysis. Hands on experiments on ship stability and resistance. Visits and exercises on board ships. Individual ship design project and related workshops.

Intended learning outcomes

This course gives an introduction to naval architecture, i.e. the engineering design of ships and other marine technology systems, and basic ship theory such as hydrostatics, stability, resistance and propulsion. The objective is that students after finishing the course shall be able to:

1. demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the scientific basis and proven experience of ship design and insight into current research and development work;
2. demonstrate methodological knowledge and understanding in ship hydrostatics, stability, resistance and propulsion;
3. demonstrate ability to model, simulate, predict and evaluate ships' hydrostatics, stability, resistance, and energy and resource efficiency, even on the basis of limited information;
4. demonstrate ability to critically, independently and creatively make the initial design of a ship for a certain transport scenario, taking into account relevant scientific, social, ethical, economic and environmental aspects, and international regulatory frameworks;
5. give an account of the international shipping markets and the corresponding stakeholders, goods flow paths, and ship types;
6. discuss the opportunities for seaborne transportation in a sustainable society and describe the shipping-related environmental problems and measures for tackling them;
7. demonstrate ability to plan and carry out advanced engineering tasks within given frames using appropriate methods and to evaluate this work;
8. demonstrate ability to clearly present and discuss engineering conclusions and the knowledge and arguments behind them, in dialogue with different groups, orally and in writing, in national and international contexts.

Course Disposition

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Specific prerequisites

BSc in Vehicle Engineering, Engineering Physics, Mechanical Engineering or similar

Recommended prerequisites

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Equipment

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Literature

Course binder

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

• ÖVN1 - Assignments, 4,5 hp, betygsskala: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
• ÖVN2 - Assignments, 4,5 hp, betygsskala: 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

ÖVN1 - 4,5 ECTS

ÖVN2 - 4,5 ECTS

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

Anders Rosén

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.

Course web

Further information about the course can be found on the Course web at the link below. Information on the Course web will later be moved to this site.

Offered by

SCI/Aeronautical and Vehicle Engineering

Main field of study

Mechanical Engineering

Education cycle

Second cycle

Add-on studies

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Contact

Hans Liwång (liwang@kth.se)

Supplementary information

This course replaces SD2710.