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Design Project (Part:1/2) unit (JEE421)

This unit is taken over a full year with JEE422. This unit can only be undertaken once students have completed all year 3 units or with permission from Course Coordinator.

Introduction

This is the capstone design unit for all three BMarEng degrees streams (NA, OE, MOE). This unit consolidates the knowledge and capabilities developed through previous years of study. Maritime engineering design involves developing complex solutions through the combined inputs of various discipline specialists. This unit develops further management skills including, the ability to work with team members from other fields of study.

Summary

Unit name Design Project (Part:1/2)
Unit code JEE421
Credit points 12.5
College/School Sciences and Engineering
Australian Maritime College
Discipline National Centre for Maritime Engineering and Hydrodynamics
Coordinator Doctor Nick Johnson
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Honours

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

  • Produce complex maritime designs that integrate sound technical knowledge
  • Formulate innovative solutions to problems within the maritime engineering design process
  • Design economically sustainable maritime infrastructure by following established industry practices
  • Manage information, complexity and change using systems engineering principles
  • Self-evaluate the conduct and management of engineering projects using reflective techniques
  • Work effectively as a member of a team to produce maritime engineering designs

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

4 hours Workshops weekly

AssessmentConcept Design (10%)|Group Presentation (10%)|Project Plan (10%)|Individual Oral Examination (15%)|Oral Examination (15%)|Preliminary Design (40%)
TimetableView 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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