Nautical Science Programme
- 1. MSc Degree in Marine Technology Programme in Nautical Science Nautical Science represents a broad area that combines multidisciplinary science and practical issues. Primarily it is concerned with the safe navigation and safe handling and operation of ships, including the protection of life and the environment. Shipboard administration and the handling, loading and care of cargoes are other key elements of this science.The fundamental aim of nautical activities can thus be said to be to navigate a vessel from one place to another, safely and efficiently, without causing any kind of accidents. The MSc degree in Marine Technology, specialization in Nautical Science, provi- des an advanced technology-based edu- cation tailored to provide students with the basic skills and knowledge required to cope with the technological and ope- rational challenges at sea or in the inter- national shipping industry. The pro- gramme is designed for students with a BSc degree in maritime/marine trans- port, nautical/naval science, marine navigation or equivalent. An additional entrance qualification requirement is relevant experience at sea, preferably of 12 months or more. The study is appro- priate for students who have an analytic mind and who are motivated by and interested in relating theoretical know- ledge and techniques to practical situati- ons. The MSc degree aims to provide the graduates with the educational plat- form required to obtain interesting and challenging opportunities in international employment and also qualifies for PhD studies in related areas. Norway has a great maritime history and long traditions as a nation of sea farers and explorers. Norwegian shipping and offshore companies and land-based maritime businesses are among the frontrunners in the maritime world. Against the background of these mari- time traditions and anticipated future technological developments, a technolgy- based nautical science programme was established at the Department of Marine Technology in 1980 in order to target students from Norwegian mari- time colleges and the Naval Academy. The international MSc programme in Nautical Science is a further develop- ment and improvement of this previous nautical science programme at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). Background www.marin.ntnu.no/msc
- 2. The MSc programme in Marine Technology (Nautical Science) has a duration of four semesters covering a total of eight compulsory and three elective subjects in addition to a project and a thesis. All in twenty-two months. A special non-credit preparatory semester (February – April) prior to the first semester has been develo- ped for students lacking the required mathematical skills. During the first semester (May – July) students are required to take compul- sory pre-specialization subjects in basic marine dynamics and marine hydro- dynamics in addition to an advanced subject in mathematics in order to pro- vide a solid basis of knowledge for their specialization and elective subjects in the following semesters. In the second semester (August – December), students take three com- pulsory subjects of which two are basic level (navigation and nautical science) and the third is an advanced course on sea loads and motions of marine vessels. One additional elective subject in sto- chastic theory of sea loads, or basic control engineering is mandatory. (The choice of electives depends on the specialization selected in the third semester.) The third semester (January – May) offers one elective specialization sub- ject in marine control systems, marine operations, oceanography or naval hydrodynamics in addition to compul- sory courses in navigation systems and advanced nautical science. The project work is also compulsory. This semes- ter extends the students´ expertise in the area they plan to work in after gra- duation. The last semester (August – February) is dedicated to the MSc thesis work and a specialization subject which allows the student to add in-depth knowledge related to the thesis. Successful completion of all subjects, the project and thesis will result in an MSc Degree in Marine Technology (Nautical Science) from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology. Description of the programme Objectives The MSc programme is designed to develop knowledge and skills in the field of nautical science at international MSc level as it takes advantage of NTNU’s cutting edge expertise in the field of marine technology. The pro- gramme concentrates on formulating, analysing and solving nautical science problems related to the planning, tes- ting and performing of complex mari- ne operations. Special emphasis is on the nautical safety aspects of complex marine operations and application of electronic navigation systems and tech- nologies. A core element in the tea- ching programme is to utilize approxi- mations and simplified methods for cri- tical assessment of navigational safety at sea and evaluation of the operational efficiency of nautical operations. The programme is designed to contri- bute to the development of analytical skills, a holistic view and a sense of responsibility and interest in the sub- ject. Graduates from the programme should be able to utilize these skills to develop and operate new and improved technology to further enhance naviga- tional safety and operational efficiency. Specific skills and knowledge include: • the ability to work with developers and users of maritime IT systems • determining the accuracy of track keeping using different combinations of navigation tools • knowing how marine operations are executed and how they are influenced by environmental conditions (waves, wind, current, restrictions of opera- tional areas) • participating in the development of maritime control and guidance sys- tems, developing and applying tech- nology and methods related to mari- time operations www.marin.ntnu.no/msc
- 3. Lars Markusson was one of the first nautical science students at NTNU and graduated in 1981. Since then he has held different positions within maritime educa- tion (at NTNU and Vestfold University College) and in Norcontrol/ Kongsberg since 1995 he has been Senior Project Manager/Product Advisor for ship's bridge simulator in Kongsberg Maritime Ship Systems. He is the secretary of International Marine Simulator Forum (IMSF), and his job has given him many interesting contacts in the international maritime simulator community. Lars states that:“My educa- tion at NTNU was a prerequisite for a position as senior lecturer, and I would not have had the position I have today if it had not been for that. Hydrodynamics has been specially important as part of my job is dealing with mathematical models for ship handling simulators”. Norvald Kjerstad graduated from NTNU in 1990, and has since then worked with research and education. Work in international research programmes has given Norvald Kjerstad the possibility to take part in several expeditions on ships in the Arctic.At his work as an associate professor at the Ålesund University College he has been responsible for designing a variety of simulators, for ship-handling, dynamic positioning, high speed craft and anchorhandling. He has published a comprehensive text- book on electronic and acoustic navigation systems. His activity and maritime background has brought him into project work for IMO and other regulatory bodies. Kjerstad has also recently spent a semester as visiting scientist at Singapore Polytechnic. He states that “My work would have been impossible without the education from NTNU. I can therefore recommend Nautical Science at NTNU to other ambitious students with a navigation background”. Karl-Johan Reite graduated December 1999 and was then employed by SINTEF Fisheries and Aquaculture. Here he has been involved in applied research for the Norwegian fishing fleet. Since 2001 he has been wor- king on his PhD focusing on active control of trawl systems by means of actuators on trawl doors and nets. When asked about the Nautical Science at NTNU he states:“The tasks I have been given have often deman- ded a combination of theoretical and analytical skills and practical know- ledge of the Norwegian fisheries.The education gives a theoretically framework, and has complemented my former experience and more practical oriented education.The Nautical Science includes many impor- tant topics, such as hydrodynamics, electronics, navigation systems and hydroacoustics. It has made it easier to see the interaction between sub- jects, and to seek more extensive knowledge when needed to solve actual problems“. Careers An MSc degree in Marine Technology from the Department of Marine Technology, NTNU, is recognized and accepted by the maritime and shipping industries and academic institutions. Graduates from the earlier programme in Nautical Science have found positions in a wide range of areas. Examples are in maritime administration and classifi- cation societies, offshore, shipping and ship management companies, ship bro- king, maritime educational and research institutions, oil companies, consulting services. Increasing international focus on the safe and efficient operations of ships and offshore units, combined with closer cooperation with cargo owners/ charterers will increase the need for MSc graduates in Nautical Science. Numerous employers have recognized that such graduate’s skills are trans- ferable to many career areas due to the combination of operational experience and theoretical knowledge at a high academic level. www.marin.ntnu.no/msc
- 4. Ex Subject title Note Autumn Spring Credits Grade F Ø S F Ø S Compulsory subjects: 1a Calculus 4K 4 2 6 7.5 TE 1h Marine Dynamics, Basic Course 3 6 3 7.5 TE 1h Marine Hydrodynamics, Basic Course 4 6 2 7.5 TE Weighting compulsory courses 11 14 11 22.5 Compulsory subjects: 2h Fundamentals of Navigation 4 2 6 7.5 TE 2h Sea Loads 3 6 3 7.5 TE 2h Nautical Science, Basic Course 3 6 3 7.5 TE 2v Navigation Systems 4 2 6 7.5 TE 2v Nautical Science, Advanced Course 3 6 3 7.5 TEØ 2v Nautical Science, Project 12 7.5 BØ Weighting compulsory courses 10 14 12 7 20 9 45 Optional subjects: 2h Stochastic Theory of Sealoads 1 3 6 3 7.5 TE 2h Control Engineering and Linear System Theory 1 3 6 3 7.5 TEØ 2v Guidance, Navigation and Control 2 2 8 2 7.5 TEØ 2v Risk Analysis/Safety Management of Marine Transport 2 4 2 6 7.5 TØ 2v Naval Hydrodynamics 2 3 6 3 7.5 TE 2v Marine Operations 2 3 6 3 7.5 TE 2v Oceanography 2 3 6 3 7.5 TE 2v Marine Control Systems 2 3 6 3 7.5 TEØ 3h Specialization Subject in Nautical Science 4 4 4 7.5 TE Weighting optional courses 22.5 3h Masters Thesis 30 Subjects in the Programme in Nautical Science Semester 1 May-July 2003 Semesters 2 and 3 Autumn 2003 and Spring 2004 Semester 4 Autumn 2004 to February 2005 Notes 1. Select 1 of the subjects 2. Select 1 of the subjects Grade This box shows the basis for determining the grade: TE – Grade/Exam TØ – Grade/Exercises, TEØ – Grade/Exam with exercises BE – Passed - failed/ Exam BØ – Passed - failed/ Exercises Credits The credits give the weighting of each subject in the degree programme in ECTS. Weekly hours in summer, autumn and spring semesters The boxes provide information about the weekly number of lectures each semester in each subject. These weekly hours are divided into: F: Lecture hours per week Ø: Exercise hours with instruction S: Additional hours with self study Ex 1a = Semester 1, Exam August Ex 2h = Semester 2, Exam Autumn Ex 2v = Semester 3, Exam Spring Ex 3v = Semester 4, Exam Autumn, the MSc thesis is to be submitted in February 2005 NO -7491 Trondheim - Norway Phone: +47 73 59 55 01 Fax: +47 73 59 56 97 e-mail: mscadm@ivt.ntnu.no Internet: www.marin.ntnu.no/msc The programme may be subject to change NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology Faculty of Engineering Science and Technology Department of Marine Technology Illustrasjoneroglayout:StenbergFormgiverogillustratør.Trykk:WennbergsTrykkeriAS.500.01.03