Resistance and Propulsion unit (JEE333)

Launceston

Introduction

To provide an understanding and working knowledge of resistance and propulsion of ships. Experimental and theoretical methods are covered with an emphasis on application to design. Students are shown the theory behind these methods and are required to demonstrate usage of the methods (both theory and experiment) to predict resistance and hence propulsion requirements. This unit builds on the knowledge of fluid mechanics and applies it to practical design scenarios.

Summary

Unit name	Resistance and Propulsion
Unit code	JEE333
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Sciences and Engineering Australian Maritime College
Discipline	National Centre for Maritime Engineering and Hydrodynamics
Coordinator	Doctor Bryce Pearce
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Advanced

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Launceston	Semester 1

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 1	22/2/2026	16/3/2026	19/4/2026	13/6/2026

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Learning Outcomes

• Combine the components of resistance to determine the total resistance of a ship hull.
• Analyse the performance of marine propulsion devices in open water and when interacting with a hull form
• Apply experimental, empirical and extrapolation methods to evaluate the performance of ships at full-scale.
• Evaluate the application and limitations of engineering estimation methods for determining ship powering requirements

Fee Information

Field of Education	Commencing Student Contribution 1,3	Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3	Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3	Domestic Full Fee 4
031799	$1,192.00	$1,192.00	not applicable	$3,435.00

• Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
• HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility³
• FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility⁴

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Requisites

Prerequisites

JEE221

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	3 hours learning workshop & 1 hour tutorial weekly, Experimental Laboratories as advised.
Assessment	Propeller Design & Optimisation Assignment (15%)|Resistance Prediction Assignment (20%)|Resistance & Propulsion Laboratory (25%)|Final Exam (40%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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