Catalog Description:

• EOC 4804: Ocean Engineering Systems Control and Design.
  Ocean engineering design, creativity and professionalism. Ocean systems design, simulation and control. Dynamic modeling, system trade-offs and system evaluation. Feasibility, preliminary and final design for a project to be completed in EOC 4804L.

Pre-requisites:

• All 3000 level courses, EGS 1111, EOC 4410 and EOC 4631.

Other References:

• Machine Elements in Mechanical Design, 3rd ed. 1999, by Robert L. Mott, Prentice Hall.
• Design of Machine Elements, 7th ed. 1997, by M.F. Spotts, Prentice Hall.
• The Art of Electronics, by P. Horowitz and W. Hill, Cambridge University Press.
• Machinery's Handbook, Industrial Press.

Coordinator/Instructor:

• F.R. Driscoll, Department of Ocean Engineering
  rdriscol@oe.fau.edu, 954-924-7221 (X6-7221).

Goals/Objectives:

• To introduce students to engineering design and the design process through applied ocean related design projects. Emphasis shall be placed on professionalism, creativity, engineering, design logic and communication.
  
• Subject material in this course will include the design process, as well as design projects of varying scales. n addition, the course will include material on selected subjects chosen to help round out and bring together the students knowledge. The course will place emphasis on initiative to develop definitions and formulate solution approaches. The course will rely on self-learning in manner which is expected in the work force. A large and long-term project (fall through spring) will be assigned to facilitate practical implementation of engineering design and the design process.

Course Topics:

• Design Process Theory.
• Concept Generation.
• Project Planning.
• Systems Engineering.
• Design Techniques and Modeling.
• Engineering Drawing.
• Proposal Writing, Presentation Skills, Report Writing, and Budgeting.

Projects:

• Major Project, Design of an Unmanned Surface Vessel.

Grading Policy:

1. Individual Design Portfolio -- 30%
2. Preliminary Design Report -- 25%
3. Detailed Design Report -- 25%
4. Design Presentation -- 10%
5. Professionalism -- 10%

Course Outcomes:

This course is intended to complete the students engineering education. Thus, upon completion of this course, the student must demonstrate:

• an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering;
• an ability to design systems, components and processes to meet desired needs;
• an ability to function in multi-disciplinary teams;
• an ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems;
• an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility;
• an ability to communicate effectively;
• an ability to used the techniques, skill and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice;
• the ability to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context; and
• a knowledge of contemporary issues.