Fundamentals of Ship Science

Learning Outcomes

Transferable and Generic Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• Appreciate the fundamental concepts and the technical language associated with each of the topics covered

Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• Appraise the fundamental behaviour of rigid structures in a seaway
• Explain fundamental physical (geometric, hydrostatic & hydrodynamic and structural), economic and control concepts utilising appropriate mathematical formulations.
• Appreciate the approaches used in real and inviscid fluid mechanics and be able to undertake basic analysis of simplified flows
• Explain how the structural strength concepts are applied to simple structural forms and to the design of the amidships-section of a ship
• Comprehend the basic concepts of a number of interrelated fundamental topics to allow meaningful appreciation of why these subjects need to be pursued to advanced levels in the modern marine industry.
• Recognise and appreciate the fundamental concepts used to provide estimates of the resistance components of ships and the provision of an appropriate means of propulsion using basic propeller design methods
• Recognise conflicts within the design process and the need for both technical and economic considerations within a design.
• Select machinery suitable for ship propulsion
• Apply relevant analytical and numerical tools required to undertake practical calculations

Knowledge and Understanding

Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the fundamental concepts and the technical language associated with each of the topics covered
• Possess sufficient fundamental knowledge in the identified subject areas to those without a naval architecture first degree to undertake other courses within the MSc programme
• Apply that knowledge to more advanced situations provided in the coursework

Fluid Mechanics: Overviews the Fundamental concepts underpinning fluid motions and forces as used in many of the other topics.

Ship Hydrostatics: Fundamental concepts of the equilibrium and stability of floating bodies including volume and mass effects. An introduction to maritime transport.

Ship Resistance & Propulsion: Introduction to ship resistance and propulsion with associated definitions.

Ship Structures: The longitudinal strength of ship hull girder and the associated structural components and nomenclature.

Ship Design & Economics: Introduction to Ship Design, Ship Operation and the Physical Ocean Environment.

Marine Engineering: Overview of main engine selection considerations and typical machinery layouts. Stern tubes and seals.

Seakeeping: An introduction to Response Amplitude Operators (RAO’s), Wave spectra, and behaviour of a ship in a seaway.

Teaching and learning methods

Lecture method:

Explanations / derivations of analysis methods and design procedures. Demonstration of analytical, numerical, and experimental methods introduced under the different subject headings. The lectures are completed in weeks zero.

Learning activities include:

• Questioning of students’ understanding during lectures. Sample questions circulated and a diverse set of coursework tasks.
• Completion of coursework.

Resources & Reading list

General Resources

Reference material. indicated through specific references / reference lists or bibliographies as appropriate to course material for each topic.

Lecture Notes. Summary lecture notes are circulated before arrival at University and during the course via the blackboard site

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.

Repeat

An internal repeat is where you take all of your modules again, including any you passed. An external repeat is where you only re-take the modules you failed.

Repeat Information

Repeat type: Internal & External