Course - Theory of Marine Design - MR8100
MR8100 - Theory of Marine Design
About
Examination arrangement
Course content
After completing the course the students will have acquired knowledge related to - The concept of design - Establishment of background and basis of marine design - Abstraction, idea generation and convergence - Modeling the design process - Design models as means of communication - Pros and cons of design models - Criteria of system building and limitation. The students will also acquire skills in applying the design theories to concrete application areas through the work with the term report.
Learning outcome
The goal of the course is to give provide fundamental knowledge and insight into advanced topics in design theory, models and methods, both by presenting the historical context of this field, as well as providing insight into the current state-of-research. Further, to provide competence and skills into applying theories and methods for research and technology development of ocean engineering systems. After completing the course, the student should have gained a fundamental understanding of the definitions and characteristics of (marine) design, design vs science, design model & process taxonomy, design representations, basic inference processes in design, systems engineering and design, important schools and directions in design, including Catalogue Design (Pahl&Beitz), Robust Design (Suh), Decision-Based Design (Mistree), Building-Block Design (Andrews), Configuration-Based Design, Knowledge-Based Design (Coyne, Gero), Risk-Based Design (Papanikolaou), design optimization, multi-criteria models, rule-based design frameworks, and the handling of uncertainty and complexity in design. The student should also be able to discuss and develop a personal system critical assessment of current research topics and directions, and place this in the context of his/her own research agenda.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures. Mandatory exercises: Preparing a report on a given subject. A sufficient number of candidates must be registered for the course to be given. To pass the course a score of at least 70 percent is required. Both the oral exam and the report must be passed for the course to be passed.
Normally, a minimum of three students is required for the course to be given.
Further on evaluation
For a retake of examination, all assessments during the course must be re-taken
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Engineering (PHIV)
Recommended previous knowledge
Recommended prerequisites are TMR4115 Design Methods, TMR4150 Design of Marine Vehicles or equivalent classes approved by the responsible course instructor.
Course materials
Text: Articles handed out in class.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIN0572 | 7.5 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Doctoral degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2025
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- Technological subjects
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Marine Technology
Examination
Examination arrangement: Oral examination and work
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Oral examination 50/100 E
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Room Building Number of candidates - Autumn ORD Work 50/100 ALLE
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Oral examination 50/100 E
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Work 50/100 ALLE
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"