Engineering at Sea unit (JEE485)

Launceston

Introduction

This unit facilitates translation of theory learned across a range of prior and concurrent subjects into practical application via hands-on projects conducted in the field. Additionally, students are engaged in marine operations which expose relevant issues unique to the maritime environment and are then tasked with addressing those issues to ensure the safe completion of the operation. An emphasis on human safety, professional and environmental ethics and integrity and the development of a sense of practicality underpins the context in which all such activities and projects are undertaken. Project research and planning activities will precede multiple days of field-based activities and the completion of a concise report subsequent to the activities.

Summary

Unit name	Engineering at Sea
Unit code	JEE485
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Sciences and Engineering Australian Maritime College
Discipline	National Centre for Maritime Engineering and Hydrodynamics
Coordinator	Doctor Jean-Roch Nader
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Honours

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 2	4/7/2027	26/7/2027	29/8/2027	23/10/2027

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• Evaluate an existing seagoing design using seaborne operations or full-scale trials.
• Develop innovative solutions to an operational challenge by seeking out experience from non-engineering fields.
• Evaluate professional gains derived from intensive team operations.
• Implement coherent teamwork within accepted professional, ethical & safety standards.

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Prerequisites

JEE246 OR JEE504

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	4 x 2hr briefings, 2-3 days of in-field activities (30 hrs)
Assessment	Preliminary Report (20%)|Technical Report (30%)|Presentations (50%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Students are required to be familiar with Standard Operating Procedures for each vessel involved in the activities.
Recommended	Various readings (essential and recommended) will be issued prior to, and during the field activities for project planning and activity preparation.

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