Course - Marine Technology 1 - Introduction - TMR4106
Marine Technology 1 - Introduction
New from the academic year 2025/2026
About
About the course
Course content
The course consists of three themes: 1. Application of marine technology in vessels. It includes report writing, presentation skills and technical drawing. It furthermore gives an introduction to the Norwegian maritime industry with a description of the marine ocean and marine resources, the marine industrial cluster, administration, legislation and regulations. 2. Hydrostatics and stability of marine vessels. 3. Introduction to design methodology of marine systems.
Learning outcome
The subjects Marine Technology - Introduction, - Structures,- Hydrodynamics and - Propulsion systems, safety and environment, shall together enable the students to describe and understand the basics of marine technology and carry out engineering tasks related to design, construction and operation of marine systems. In addition they shall give the students a proper set of tools and methods for carrying out such work and training in the skills of communication and teamwork.
After completing the first course TMR4106, the student should be able to (in a basic way):
- Understand and describe how the marine disciplines interact.
- Understand and apply marine technical terminology and language, oral and written.
- Understand and use technical descriptions and drawings of marine vessels.
- Understand and map the interaction of technical systems on board marine vessels.
- Be able to perform laboratory experiments in an effective manner within the requirements of HSE (health, safety and environment), and analyze and evaluate the results of these.
- Understand how marine vessels are designed and built, and perform a simple design task of a marine system.
- Be able to perform calculations of hull buoyancy, buoyancy distribution and load capacity of floating vessels.
- Be able to perform calculations of static and dynamic stability in intact condition.
- Apply computer-based tools for calculations of hydrostatics and stability.
- Evaluate the economical and environmental sustainability of a project in a life cycle perspective.
- Be able to plan and implement a holistic design of a single vessel in collaboration with other students within agreed limits and time, and effectively report and present the results.
Learning methods and activities
The topics are illustrated through lectures, assignments, laboratory activities, excursion and project work.
Compulsory assignments
- Assessments
- Laboratory assignment
- Excursion
Further on evaluation
The final assessment of the course is based on two elements. A presentation of the project (40%) and a written exam (60%). The results for the parts are given in letter grades. In order to pass the course, all parts of the exam must be passed.
If there is a re-sit examination, the examination form may change from written to oral. For a re-take of an examination, all assessments during the course must be re-taken.
Each member of the group is expected to contribute to the project work at the same level as the other members of the group. As a starting point all group members get the same grade if they all contribute equally. If discrepancies are observed, the group members may be graded individually.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Industrial Economics and Technology Management (MTIØT)
Marine Technology (MTMART)
Recommended previous knowledge
None.
Course materials
Compendium.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| TMR4105 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2025 |
| SIN0501 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2025 |
Subject areas
- Technological subjects
Contact information
Course coordinator
Lecturers
Department with academic responsibility
Examination
Examination
Ordinary examination - Autumn 2025
School exam
The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.