535.771.81 - Naval Architecture Design

Expanded Course Description

For their Practicum Project students will be using Mathworks digital thread toolsets (e.g. MATLAB, Simulink, Systems Composer, Simscape Multibody) as well as the CAD and analysis components of Bentley Maxsurf (e.g. Modeler, Stability, Resistance).

Course Structure

The course materials are divided into modules which can be accessed by clicking Modules on the course menu. A module will have several sections including the overview, content, readings, discussions, and assignments. You are encouraged to preview available sections of the module. Most modules run for a period of seven (7) days. Practicum Project assignments will be introduced throughout the Modules. You should regularly check the Calendar and Announcements for assignment due dates.

Course Goals

To equip students with the design methodology and practical skills they need to perform Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering work as it relates to vessel geometry, structural and hydrostatic analyses, dynamic stability, and propulsion systems.

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)

• 1.Explain the scope of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering (NAME), including its history, the types of vessels, and the roles those vessels fulfill.
• 2.Construct a mechanical engineering architecture for a NAME project within the systems engineering framework.
• 3.Generate accurate maritime structural, static, and dynamic analysis products through the correct application of NAME design theory and tools.
• 4.Design a NAME engineering Practicum project including the trade study, design, analysis of modifications to a marine vehicle.
• 5.Present findings and technical data package objective quality evidence based on Practicum work.
• 6.Analyze how the course material could be applied to projects at NAME work locations visited through virtual field trip(s).

Textbooks

Primary Texts:
Gillmer, T.C. and Bruce Johnson (1982). Introduction to Naval Architecture. Annapolis, Maryland: Naval Institute Press.  
Tupper, Eric C. (2013). Introduction to Naval Architecture: Fifth Edition. Oxford, UK: Elsevier.  

Excerpted Texts:
Burcher, Roy and Louis Rydill. (1994). Concepts in Submarine Design. Cambridge University Press. Cambridge, UK.
Allmendinger, E. Eugene. (1990). Submersible Vehicle Systems Design. Jersey City, New Jersey: The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers.   

Required Software

Mathworks(Matlab, Simulink, Systems Composer)
Bentley Maxsurf

Student Coursework Requirements

Problem Sets	40%
Design Project	30%
Group Discussions	10%
Virtual Field Trip	5%
Final Presentation and TDP	10%
Surveys	5%
Total	100%

Grading Policy

EP uses a +/- grading system (see “Grading System”, Graduate Programs catalog, p. 10).

Score Range	Letter Grade
100-97	= A+
96-93	= A
92-90	= A−
89-87	= B+
86-83	= B
82-80	= B−
79-77	= C+
76-73	= C
72-70	= C−
69-67	= D+
66-63	= D
<63	= F

Course Evaluation

Students will have opportunities at the midpoint, and end of course to provide feedback and evaluate the course.

Course Policies

For Practicum Project work, students are encourage to collaborate with their teammates, but all calculations and work performed must be their own.

Academic Policies

Deadlines for Adding, Dropping, and Withdrawing from Courses

Students may add a course up to one week after the start of the term for that particular course. Students may drop courses according to the drop deadlines outlined in the EP academic calendar. Between the 6th week of the class and prior to the final withdrawal deadline, a student may withdraw from a course with a W on their academic record. A record of the course will remain on the academic record with a W appearing in the grade column to indicate that the student registered and withdrew from the course. 

Academic Misconduct Policy

All students are required to read, know, and comply with the Johns Hopkins University Krieger School of Arts and Sciences (KSAS) / Whiting School of Engineering (WSE) Procedures for Handling Allegations of Misconduct by Full-Time and Part-Time Graduate Students. This policy prohibits academic misconduct, including but not limited to the following: cheating or facilitating cheating; plagiarism; reuse of assignments; unauthorized collaboration; alteration of graded assignments; and unfair competition. Course materials (old assignments, texts, or examinations, etc.) should not be shared unless authorized by the course instructor. Any questions related to this policy should be directed to EP’s academic integrity officer at ep-academic-integrity@jhu.edu.

Students with Disabilities - Accommodations and Accessibility

Johns Hopkins University values diversity and inclusion. We are committed to providing welcoming, equitable, and accessible educational experiences for all students. Our courses are designed with a proactive approach to accessibility to minimize the need for disability disclosure and accommodation requests, but we recognize that you may need additional support. Students with disabilities (including those with psychological conditions, medical conditions, and temporary disabilities) can request accommodations for this course by providing an Accommodation Letter issued by Student Disability Services (SDS). Please request accommodations for this course as early as possible to provide time for effective communication and arrangements.  For further information or to start the process of requesting accommodations, please contact EP Student Disability Services at ep-disability-svcs@jhu.edu. 

Student Conduct Code

The fundamental purpose of the JHU regulation of student conduct is to promote and to protect the health, safety, welfare, property, and rights of all members of the University community as well as to promote the orderly operation of the University and to safeguard its property and facilities. As members of the University community, students accept certain responsibilities which support the educational mission and create an environment in which all students are afforded the same opportunity to succeed academically. For a full description of the code please visit the Student Conduct Code website.

Classroom Climate

JHU is committed to creating a classroom environment that values the diversity of experiences and perspectives that all students bring. Everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. Fostering an inclusive climate is important. Research and experience show that students who interact with peers who are different from themselves learn new things and experience tangible educational outcomes. At no time in this learning process should someone be singled out or treated unequally on the basis of any seen or unseen part of their identity. If you have concerns in this course about harassment, discrimination, or any unequal treatment, or if you seek accommodations or resources, please reach out to the course instructor directly. Reporting will never impact your course grade. You may also share concerns with your program chair, the Assistant Dean for Diversity and Inclusion, or the Office of Institutional Equity. In handling reports, people will protect your privacy as much as possible, but faculty and staff are required to officially report information for some cases (e.g. sexual harassment).

Course Auditing

When a student enrolls in an EP course with “audit” status, the student must reach an understanding with the instructor as to what is required to earn the “audit.” If the student does not meet those expectations, the instructor must notify the EP Registration Team (EP-Registration@exchange.johnshopkins.edu) in order for the student to be retroactively dropped or withdrawn from the course (depending on when the "audit" was requested and in accordance with EP registration deadlines). All lecture content will remain accessible to auditing students, but access to all other course material is left to the discretion of the instructor.