Marine Technology and Design (OFF580)
For those who want a thorough introduction to themes in marine technology and want to use this competence for design of marine structures (as for example marine vessels, oil and gas platforms or offshore wind turbines), this course is important for their future career.
Course description for study year 2023-2024. Please note that changes may occur.
Course code
OFF580
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
10
Semester tution start
Spring
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Spring
Language of instruction
English
Content
Learning outcome
Give the students a thorough introduction to selected themes in marine technology by:
- Giving the students an understanding of waves and forces from waves on marine structures
- Giving the students an introduction to wind and forces from wind on structures exposed to wind load
- Giving the students an introduction to analysis of dynamic effects related to marine structures
- Illustrating principles for dimensioning of structures from idea generation to recirculation of materials
- Giving the students an understanding of how to control the floating stability of marine floating structures
- Giving the students an understanding of technical solutions for use in the marine environment
- Giving the students an introduction to realistic design of marine structures
Required prerequisite knowledge
MAT200 Mathematical Methods 2, OFF505 Oceanography, OFF585 Engineering mathematics and dynamics, STA100 Probability and Statistics 1
OFF505 Oceanography, OFF585 Engineering mathematics and dynamics
Recommended prerequisites
Exam
Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
---|---|---|---|---|
Written exam | 1/1 | 4 Hours | Letter grades | Open book |
Coursework requirements
Home exercises - 4 out of 5 must be approved. Lab exercise.
80 % of home exercises must be approved by subject teacher(s) to get access to the exam. Home exercices could be given as group work. Obligatory laboratory exercise and lab report.
Course teacher(s)
Course teacher:
Lin LiCourse coordinator:
Muk Chen OngHead of Department:
Mona Wetrhus MindeMethod of work
Overlapping courses
Course | Reduction (SP) |
---|---|
Marine Technology and design (MOM480_1) | 10 |
Environmental Loads (BYG520_1) | 2 |
Marine Technology (MOM260_1) | 5 |
Marine Technology, Marine Technology and design ( MOM260_1 MOM480_1 ) | 15 |