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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Oceans and Operability | |||
| Reference | ENM242 | Version | 3 |
| Created | August 2021 | SCQF Level | SCQF 11 |
| Approved | September 2017 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | August 2021 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
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| This module provides the fundamental knowledge and understanding of ocean engineering with an overview of the ocean environment, modelling and analysis of design environment, and analysis of underwater systems. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Demonstrate detailed knowledge of the ocean environment and its application in offshore operations. |
| 2 | Critically analyse sea states using statistical and spectral methods and predict sea state parameters based on wind data. |
| 3 | Critically analyse and evaluate metocean loads acting on offshore structures. |
| 4 | Apply relevant techniques to evaluate operability based on metocean data. |
| 5 | Critically analyse and evaluate the systems (such as diving operations and ROVs) used in underwater intervention. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Introduction to Ocean Environment; Offshore Structures; Geotechnical & Geophysical Methods; Introduction to Waves; Anaylsis of Sea States; Metocean Load Modelling; Vessel Motion; Operability; Diving Operations; Remote Operated Vehicle (ROV) Operations. |
| Module Delivery |
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| The module will be delivered by means of face to face (full time) and online (online learning) lectures, tutorials, and self guided study. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 48 | 60 |
| Non-Contact Hours | 102 | 90 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | 150 |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 50% | Outcomes Assessed: | 4 |
| Description: | Report combined with online activities for online learning students and classroom test for full time students. | ||||
| Component 2 | |||||
| Type: | Examination | Weighting: | 50% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 5 |
| Description: | Closed book examination. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | ||||||||
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| Explanatory Text | ||||||||
| The module has 2 components and an overall grade D is required to pass the module. The component weighting is as follows: C1 is worth 50% and C2 is worth 50%. | ||||||||
| Examination: | ||||||||
| Coursework: | A | B | C | D | E | F | NS | |
| A | A | A | B | B | C | E | ||
| B | A | B | B | C | C | E | ||
| C | B | B | C | C | D | E | ||
| D | B | C | C | D | D | E | ||
| E | C | C | D | D | E | E | ||
| F | E | E | E | E | E | F | ||
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination | |||||||
| Module Requirements | |
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| Prerequisites for Module | Normally a UK honours degree, or equivalent, in Engineering or related discipline at class 2.2 or above and proficiency in English language for academic purposes (IELTS minimum score of 6.5 or equivalent). |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | This module is not suitable for students following an MSc in Professional Studies programme unless they meet the entry qualifications stipulated in the University Regulations on admission and the prerequisites above. |
| ADDITIONAL NOTES |
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| Part Time refers to Online Learning (OL). |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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| 1 | TRUJILLO, A.P. and THURMAN, H.V., 2014. Essentials of Oceanography, 11th ed. Harlow: Pearson. |
| 2 | RANDALL, R.E., 2010. Elements of Ocean Engineering, 2nd ed. College Station, TX.: Society of Naval Architects. |
| 3 | BAI, Y. and BAI, Q.,2012. Subsea engineering handbook. Oxford, UK: Elsevier Inc. |