TS3002 Principles of Ship Design and Case Studies

Systems engineering in the design of complex systems; systems architecture and interface engineering and the Navy design environment. The systems development process, including need identification, requirements, feasibility determination, risk reduction, contract and detailed design. The iterative, multilevel ship design process, with affordability as a fundamental feature; modern ship design and construction methods, systems engineering techniques and tools. Case studies, ship design trends, design exercises and illustrative. 

Prerequisite

TS3001

Lecture Hours

3

Lab Hours

2

Course Learning Outcomes

  • To make the students familiar with the Systems Engineering process as it relates to ships.
  • To have an awareness of decision-making process involved with ship acquisition
  • To understand the systems of systems concept and relationships in the design process.
  • To develop skills in working as an integrated product team.
  • To have an appreciation of engineering economics as part of the design process.
  • To be cognizant of the Operations Research methods in technical design.