The main part of the work relates to a project task which shall be planned, completed, and reported in line with a given schedule. The project task concerns the design process of a ship where both technical and business aspects are treated. Some theory is covered during the first study-period (period III) which covers aspects of stability, resistance, propulsion, mechanics of sailing etc.
SD1700 Introduction to Naval Systems 15.0 credits
This course has been discontinued.
Last planned examination: Spring 2020
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Course syllabus as PDF
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Course syllabus SD1700 (Autumn 2008–)Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
The high level learning objectives are that you shall train yourself in
- applying knowledge and skills, gained during the education, on problem statements typical for naval architecture
- formulateing a technical task and apply naval architecture methodologies to find and test feasible solutions
- independently solidify and deepen own existing knowledge
- presenting technical work in writing, in line with standard requirements on content, disposition and language
- identifying and discuss ethical questions related to the engineering profession
- acting professionally when presenting own work and judging work by others
- using basic instruments for an active career-start
- describing fundamentals of technology-based entrepreneurship.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Base programme T, M, P, F or equivalent.
Recommended prerequisites
Equipment
Literature
Course binder, Garme, Kuttenkeuler & Rosén.
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- PRO1 - Project, 15.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Other requirements for final grade
Written report (PRO1).
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
Offered by
Main field of study
Education cycle
Add-on studies
Supplementary information
Replaced by SD1710 from Spring 2011.