Catalog Description:

• EOC 4804L: Ocean Engineering Systems Control and Design Project.
  Completion and execution of the system design project developed in previous EOC 4804 including detail design, final design fabrication, testing, evaluation, and reporting of results in written and oral form.

Pre-requisites:

• EOC 4804 (Ocean Engineering Systems and Control & Design).

Textbooks (recommended):

1. Machine Elements in Mechanical Design, 1999 - 3rd ed., by Robert L. Mott, Prentice Hall.
2. Design of Machine Elements, 1997 - 7th ed., by M. F. Spotts, Prentice Hall.

Other References:

• Selected literature.

Coordinators:

• Dr. Frederick R. Driscoll, Department of Ocean Engineering.

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. Completion and execution of the system design project developed in the previous EOC 4804, including detailed design, final design, fabrication, testing, evaluation and reporting of results in written and oral form, is expected.

Course Topics:

1. Detailed engineering analysis of mechanical components.
2. Fabrication.
3. Engineering Drafting and drafting software.
4. Engineering welding.
5. Fatigue.
6. Simulation and animation.
7. Communication, public speaking and presentations.
8. Ocean vessel familiarization and usage.
9. Engineering economics applicable to the EIT.
10. Various industrial and academic speakers.

Grading Policy:

1. Quizzes -- 10%
2. Oral Presentation (in house) -- 10%
3. Oral Presentation (public) -- 10%
4. Major Design Project -- 70%
   • A:       > 90%
   • A-:  85 - 89.9%
   • B+:  80 - 84.9%
   • B:    75 - 79.9%
   • B-:   70 - 74.9%

Course Outcomes:

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