1 WELCOMETOTHEDEPARTMENTOFNAVALARCHITECTURE
&MARINEENGINEERING It is with great pleasure that I welcome you
all to the Department for Session 2006/07.For most of you this will
be the first time you will have studied in higher education and, as
such, a new experience.As students
oftwouniversities,GlasgowandStrathclyde,youhaveparticularprivilegesandopportunities.Thestaff
and your fellow students will, I am sure, make your stay both
enriching and enjoyable.How much you will
getoutofthedegreecoursedependsverymuchonyou.Youhavemadethedecisionsandtakenthe
initiative, but you can be assured that we will always be available
to give you our advice and support.
ThishandbookhasbeenpreparedforyourbenefitandIwouldrecommendthatyoureaditcarefullyasit
willprovideusefulinformationparticularlyinyourearlydaysasastudent.Itconcentratesonspecific
details of the Department facilities, services, staff, degree
curricula and regulations.Module descriptions, including the
syllabus and methods of assessment, will be given by individual
lecturers; this information is also available on the Departments
website.More general information about the Faculty of Engineering
and the University is given in the appendices. The teaching of
Naval Architecture in the City of Glasgow began in 1882 and over
the years it has gained an
internationalreputationforthequalityofitscourses.Ineducationourgoalistoproducegraduateswho
haveabalanceofCompetence,ConfidenceandCommunicationSkillsthe3Ceducationapproach.This
means that you will not only acquire knowledge but also develop the
skills that will be useful through your
career.Typicalexamplesincludetheabilitytounderstandfundamentalprinciples,communicatewell,
developideas,formulatedifferentoptionsandorganisetimeeffectively.Wewillbeusingdifferent
teaching and assessment methods to ensure we achieve these goals.
University is a place for study and learning, but it also provides
an opportunity to make friends and become
involvedinotheractivities.Theserangefromsailing,rowing,divingandrepresentingtheUniversityin
sport, to debating, board games and socialising.We strongly
encourage you to take part in these activities,
withoneproviso:Donottakeon
toomanycommitmentsandrememberthatthereareonly24hoursina day! I am
sure you will enjoy studying at university and we wish you the best
of luck. PROFESSORDRACOSVASSALOS (Head of Department)September 2006
2 ContentsPage No List of Academic and Related Staff3 Start of
Session4 1.Dates of Semesters5 2.Course Aims and the Learning
Experience7 3.Student Charter8 4.Department Staff and Offices9
5.Course Director and Advisers of Study12 6.Problems Where to Go13
7.Examinations and Academic Performance14 8.General Information16
9.Overseas Study Opportunities21 10.Postgraduate Study23 General
Regulations for Bachelors Degrees25 BEng and BSc Course
Regulations33 General Regulations for Integrated Masters Degrees40
MEng Course Regulations45 Appendix 1 A concise guide to fourth year
project preparation51 Appendix 2 Faculty of Engineering Handbook54
3 DEPARTMENT OF NAVAL ARCHITECTURE & MARINE ENGINEERING LIST OF
ACADEMIC AND RELATED STAFF Head of Department :Professor D Vassalos
Depute:Dr B S Lee Professors:N D P Barltrop P K Das C Kuo
(Emeritus) C J MacFarlane (part-time) P Zhou Reader:Dr P G Sayer
Senior Lecturers:Dr B S Lee Dr K S VaryaniDr A H DayDr S Huang Dr O
Turan Lecturers:Mr D L Smith Mr D Clelland Dr S Aksu (Singapore
secondment) Dr D Konovessis (Singapore secondment) External
Examiners :Prof N Kyrtatos, National Technical University of Athens
Mr R V Pomeroy, Lloyds Register Visiting Professors :P Gallagher (W
S Atkins) C G Hodge (Rolls Royce Marine) T Hodgson (Galbraith
Consulting) R Rainey (W S Atkins) M R Renilson (Qinetiq) K Spyrou
(NTUA) Teaching Support : T Allan (MCA) R Kjr (Color Line) J
McIlraith (Survey One) I Nicolson (A Mylne & Co ) W McGhee
RMcNair H Hunter-Davies M Ottolini N G Mushet 4 START OF SESSION
FRIDAY 22nd SEPTEMBER 2006
Allnewstudentsincludingdirectentrantsshouldattendanintroductorymeetingat2p.m.intheHenry
Dyer Building, Room HD1.23.Afterwards students will meet their
counsellors and other members of staff.
TimetablesforallstudentswillbeavailablefromtheUndergraduateOffice,RoomHD2.12aonthefirst
day of each semester. 5 1.DATES OF SEMESTERS - ACADEMIC YEAR
2006-07 First Semester First DayFriday 22nd September 2006
Lectures: (Weeks 1-12)Tuesday 26th September 2006-Friday 15th
December 2006 Christmas Vacation:Saturday 16th December
2006-Tuesday 2nd January 2007 Revision Period:Wednesday 3rd January
2007-Friday 5th January 2007 Examinations:Monday 8th January
2007-Friday 19th January 2007 Second Semester 1st, 2nd and 3rd Year
students Lectures: (Weeks 1-10)Monday 22nd January 2007-Friday 30th
March 2007 Vacation:Saturday 31st March 2007-Sunday 15th April 2007
Lectures: (Weeks 11-12)Monday 16th April 2007-Friday 27th April
2007 Revision Period:Monday 30th April 2007-Friday 4th May 2007
Examinations:Tuesday 8th May 2007-Friday 25th May 2007 Second
Semester 4th and 5th Year Students Lectures: (Weeks 1-8)Monday 22nd
January 2007-Friday 16th March 2007 Revision Period: Wk9Monday 17th
March 2007-Friday 23rd March 2007 Examinations:Monday 26th March
2007-Friday 30th March 2007 Vacation:Saturday 1st April 2007-Sunday
15th April 2007
The4thyearindividualproject(21490)mustbesubmittedbyFriday,11thMay2007.Eachstudentwill
alsoberequiredtomakeashortpresentationduring
theperiodWednesday,16thMay2007toFriday,18th May 2007; this forms
part of the formal assessment.Based on the quality of these
presentations, a number
ofstudentswillbeselectedforamini-symposium,opentothe
universityandindustry,tocompeteforthe
RINA-BAESystemsStudentNavalArchitectaward;thisisheldattheendofMay.Thebestindividual
project in 4th year and the best group project in 5th year are
normally entered for theMaritimeTechnology section of the UK
Science, Engineering and Technology (SET) awards in
August/September. The External Examiner will also interview a
cross-section of 4th and 5th year students in either April or early
June. All 4th and 5th year students are therefore required to be in
attendance until FRIDAY, 1st JUNE 2007. On several occasions,
external speakerswill be invited to present seminars. These are
specifically aimed
ataugmentingthecurriculaandrelatedassignmentswillbesetforcertainclasses.Attendanceis
mandatory for students in 3rd year and higher; however, students in
earlier years are most welcome. 6 Public Holidays Please note that
the University is also closed on the following dates: Monday 25th
September 2006Friday 22nd December 2006-Tuesday 2nd January 2007
inclusive Friday 6th April 2007-Monday 9th April 2007 inclusive
Monday 30th April 2007 Monday 28th May 2007 Friday 13th July
2007-Monday 16th July 2006 inclusive Graduation Ceremonies Thursday
21st June 2007-Friday 8th July 2007 inclusive Resit Examinations
Wednesday 8th August 2007-Wednesday 22nd August 2007 inclusive 7
2.COURSEAIMSANDTHELEARNINGEXPERIENCE The proud history of marine
teaching in the City of Glasgow can be traced for over 100
years.The last two decades havewitnessed a particularly strong
expansion and diversification into additional areas such as the
explorationandproductionofoffshoreoilandgas,technologieslinkedtotheresponsibledevelopmentof
marine resources, and the increased demand for degree courses in
the design and operation of smaller marine
craft,rangingfromfishingboatstoleisureyachts,andfastcraft,includingcatamaransandsurface-effect
ships.Teachingand research areclosely linked and the departments
strengths have been enhanced by the
appointmentofyoungstaffengagedinmulti-disciplinaryprojectswithahighlevelofindustrial
involvement. Our mission may be stated as follows: To promote and
advance the departments nationally and internationally recognised
quality ofmarine technology education and training through a
balance of scholarship, innovative teaching and applied research.
The degree courses aim: To develop the necessary knowledge and
skills to equip students for a successful career through the
development of critical, analytical, problem-based learning. To
instil confidence in students to take on new challenges and to
adapt and respond positively to change and to opportunities within
their profession and in society. To enhance the development of
students interpersonal and team working skills.
ToprovideeducationandtrainingthatisaccreditedtoCEngbytheappropriateEngineering
Institutions.
Topreparestudentsforgraduateemploymentandlife-longlearning,includingContinuing
Professional Development (CPD). As you progress through the course
you will find that the more traditional style of lecturing is
complemented by more discussion in which you are expected to
challenge ideas, demonstrate initiative and seek additional
knowledgeandunderstandingviadirectedstudy.Individualandgroupprojectsformamajorpartofthe
course from third year onwards. 8 3.STUDENTCHARTER Departmental
staff aim to: be responsible and responsive in all matters related
to students respect individual students as partners in the learning
process maximise learning opportunities minimise bureaucracy and
ensure the transparency of procedures maintain a friendly and
caring environment operate an efficient information system identify
clearly the responsibilities of staff and students facilitate
innovative developments where appropriate ensure equality of
opportunity for all 9 4.DEPARTMENT STAFF AND OFFICES Within the
University, the 4-digit extension number should be used.When
telephoning externally, extension numbers should be prefixed with
(0141 if outside Glasgow) 548 NamePositionE-mail AddressExt
NoBuilding/Room Academic Staff Vassalos, Prof DracosHead of
[email protected] 2.46 Lee, Dr B. S. Deputy
Head of [email protected] 2.43 Aksu, Dr SerefLecturer
(Singapore)[email protected] Barltrop, Prof
[email protected] 2.44 Clelland, Mr
[email protected] 2.36 Das, Prof Purnendu K
[email protected] 2.04 Day, Dr Sandy Senior
[email protected] 2.35 Huang, Dr Shan Senior
[email protected] 2.34 Konovessis, Dr
DimitrisLecturer (Singapore)[email protected] Kuo, Prof
Chengi Professor (Emeritus)[email protected] 3.15 MacFarlane,
Prof Colin Professor (P/T)[email protected] 2.39
McNair, Mr Bob Teaching Assistant (P/T) [email protected]
3.02 Sayer, Dr Phil G [email protected] 2.12 Smith,
Mr David L [email protected] 2.31 Spyrou, Dr
Kostas Visiting Professor Turan, Dr Osman Senior
[email protected] 2.37Varyani, Dr Kamlesh SSenior
[email protected] 2.33 Zhou, Prof Peilin
[email protected] 2.30 Research Fellows
Alkaner, Dr Selim (PKD)[email protected] 2.16 Ayaz, Dr
Zafer(DV)[email protected] 2.16 Ganguly,
Aniruddha(OT)[email protected] 2.16 Kara, Dr
Fuat(DV)[email protected] 2.16 Kim, Dr
Hyunseok(DV)[email protected] 2.16 Librovich,
Bronislav(DV)[email protected] 2.16 Majumder,
Jayanta(DV)[email protected] 2.16 Mermiris,
George(DV)[email protected] 2.16 Olcer, Dr
Aykut(OT)[email protected] 2.16 Puisa,
[email protected] 2.16 Shigunov, Dr
Vladimir(DV)[email protected] 3237HD 2.16 Tuzcu, Dr
Cantekin(DV)[email protected] 2.16 Xie,
Nan(DV)[email protected] 2.16 Zheng, Dr
Yunlong(DV)[email protected] 2.16 Research Assistants
Cichowicz, JakubP/T Research Assistant
[email protected] 2.16 Filipovski, (Ms)
MarijaResearch Assistant
(DK/DV)[email protected] 2.16 Gao,
QuixinResearch Assistant (DV)[email protected] 2.16 Pham,
Xuan PResearch Assistant (KSV)[email protected] 2.16
Psarros, GeorgeP/T Research Assistant (DV/DK)
[email protected] 2.16 Rajasekhar, N KResearch
Assistant (DV)[email protected] 2.16 Sarkar,
(Ms) ShikhaResearch Assistant (DV)[email protected] 2.16
Shahid, MohammadResearch Assistant
(PKD)[email protected] 2.16 Skaar, DagResearch
Assistant (DV)[email protected] 2.16 Strasser, ClemensP/T
Research Assistant (DV)[email protected] 2.16
Urbanek, MaciejResearch [email protected]
2.16 Administrative Staff Cameron,
[email protected] 2.03 Cribbes, LucyProf
Das [email protected] 3.18 Floyd, MiriamProf
Kuos [email protected] 3.18 Georges,
CarolDepartmental [email protected] 2.03
Mackay, LindaFinancial Controller - [email protected]
3.16 McGrady, MaureenRecruitment/PG
[email protected] 2.05 Ng, Chai-lingProject
Co-ordinator - [email protected] 3.14 Sweeney,
BerniUG [email protected] 2.12a Will,
ThelmaResearch [email protected](71 2644)4913HD 2.03
Percival, DavidSenior Technical
[email protected] 3.13 10 Laboratory Staff
Hydrodynamics Laboratory, Acre Road, Glasgow, G20 0TL Dunning,
GrantTechnician [email protected] 2650Mech Workshop
Keay, CharlesLaboratory [email protected] 2641Office
1 McGuffie, BillSenior Technician [email protected] 2650Mech
Workshop Wright, BillModel Maker [email protected] 2650Mech
Workshop Tank Area71 2652 PhD & MPhil Students Armaoglu,
EvrenPhD (DV)[email protected] 2.16 Azzi,
CamillePhD (DV/PGS)[email protected] 2.16 Cabaj, (Ms)
Daria PhD (DV)[email protected] 2.16 Chaisermtawan,
Prateep PhD (DV)[email protected] 4513HD 2.16
Chuah, HerbertPhD (CK/PGS)[email protected] 2.16
Cui, HaoPhD (OT)[email protected] 2.16 Chung, Kwang SicPhD
(SH)[email protected] 2.16 Dilok, (Ms) PrabhaMPhil
(PKD)[email protected] 2.16 Ergas, IoannisPhD
(DV)[email protected] 2.16 Kang, Joo NyunPhD
(DV)[email protected] 2.16 Kang, Ju YoungPhD
(BSL)[email protected] 2.16 Khan, Imtaz AliPhD
(PKD)[email protected] 2.16 Khorasanchi, MahdiPhD
(SH)[email protected] 2.16 Mylonas, DimitrisPhD
(PGS/AHD) Nixon, EdwardPhD (AHD/DC)[email protected] 2.16
Ozguc, OzgurPhD (PKD/NB)[email protected] 2.16
Rousselon, NicolasPhD (DV)[email protected] 2.16
Salas-Jefferson, IvanPhD (OT/SH) San, Bao GangPhD
(PZ)[email protected] 2.16 Xia, (Ms) JiePhD (PKD/SH)
[email protected] 2.16 Xiao,
[email protected] 2.16 Xingyuan, ZhaoPhD
(SH)[email protected] 2.16 Xue, YanzhuoPhD
[email protected] 2.16 Xu, (Ms) LiPhD
(NB/SH)[email protected] 2.16 Zhang, (Ms) YangPhD
(DV)[email protected] 2.16 Safety at Sea Ltd, 280 St
Vincent Street, Glasgow, G2 5RL Dahlberg, TerjeNaval
[email protected] 5574 Dodworth,
KieranTechnical [email protected] 5577
Guarin, LuisProject [email protected] 5571
Hardie, [email protected] 5570
Jasionowski, AndrzejProject
[email protected] 572 5572 Khattab, Dr Omar
R & D [email protected] 5578 York,
AnthonyProject [email protected] 5575 Logan,
JonathanProject Engineer York, PhilSoftware
[email protected] 5573 Other Henry Dyer
2.295731HD 2.29 M.E. Control Room/AR71 2651 Model Shop/AR71 2651
Tank Area/AR71 2652 Key UGUndergraduateDVProf Dracos VassalosBSLDr
B S Lee PGPost GraduateNBProf Nigel BarltropPZProf Peilin Zhou
RAResearch AssistantCKProf Chengi KuoDLS Mr David Smith TATemporary
AssistantKSVDr Kamlesh VaryaniAHDDr Sandy Day PTPart-timeOTDr Osman
TuranSHDr Shan Huang ARAcre RoadPGSDr Philip SayerDCMr David
Clelland HDHenry DyerPKDProf Purnendu Das For Direct lines from
outside the University dial +44-141-548 before the extension number
To contact the Hydrodynamics Laboratory from Strathclyde University
dial 71 followed by the extension number To contact the
Hydrodynamics Laboratory from outside the University dial +
44-141-330 before the extension number 11 Contact Information The
Ship Stability Research Centre,SAFETY AT SEA LTDHydrodynamic
Laboratory, Research Area, Henry Dyer Building 280 St Vincent
Street,Acre Road, University of Strathclyde,GlasgowGlasgow, 100
Montrose Street,G2 5RLG20 OTL Glasgow, G4 0LZTel: +44-141-330-2641
Tel:+44-141-548-4096Tel: +44-141-572-5570Fax: +44-141-330-2636 Fax:
+44-141-548-4784Fax: +44-141-572-5590E-mail:
[email protected]/other/SSRC Denny TankMr Richard
SpeightElaine Ives Castle StreetAssistant & Depute
PrincipalHead of School of Transport Studies DumbartonFaculty of
Maritime StudiesGlasgow College of Nautical Studies G82 1QSGlasgow
College of Nautical Studies21 Thistle Street 21 Thistle
StreetGlasgow GlasgowG5 9XB G5 9XBTel:+44-141-565-2500
Fax:+44-141-565-2599 12 5.COURSEDIRECTOR,ADVISERSOFSTUDY&
COUNSELLORS The Course Director has overall responsibility and
authority for teaching within the Department. The aim of the
Adviser of Study is to guide you on particular aspects of your
current year and to assist you in choosing optional and elective
classes. Course Director:Dr P G SayerRoom HD2.12 Ext 3302 BEng/MEng
First Year Adviser:Mr D ClellandRoom HD2.36 Ext 3312 Second Year
Adviser:Dr O TuranRoom HD2.37 Ext 3211 Third Year Adviser:Mr D L
SmithRoom HD2.31 Ext 3323 Fourth Year Adviser:Prof P K DasRoom
HD2.04 Ext 3462 Fifth Year Adviser:Dr P G SayerRoom HD2.12 Ext 3302
BSc Course AdviserProf N Barltrop Room HD2.44 Ext 3315
AstudentsCounselloroffersadviceonbothpersonalandacademicmattersthroughoutthedurationof
studies.Discussions take place in confidence and actions undertaken
only with permission of the student.A
mentoringsystem,initiatedbythestudentsthemselves,alsoaimstoofferadviceonavarietyofissues.Details
will be provided at the beginning of the semester. Given the
organisational structure, a clear line of student-staff
communication may be defined as follows:
Issuesofstudentconcern(includingindividualstudentdifficulties)associatedwithparticularmodules,
assignmentsorprojects,shouldberaisedinthefirst
instancewiththelecturerinchargeofthemodule.If such issues cannot be
resolved, students should then communicate their concerns to the
appropriate Adviser of Study, their Counsellor or the Course
Director.Ultimately, still unresolved issues should then be raised
at
theStudent/StaffCommitteeandasalastresortstudentsmaytakeparticulargrievancestotheHeadof
Department. Issues concerning the organisation of a particular year
of the course or the operation of theentire course in
generalshouldberaiseddirectlywiththeappropriateYearAdviserortheCourseDirectorrespectively.UnresolvedissuesshouldbecommunicatedtotheStudent/StaffCommitteeandultimatelytotheHeadof
Department if appropriate. 13 6.PROBLEMS-WHERETOGO counsellor Year
Adviser student year rep Course Director Head of Department class
teacher counsellor Course Director SOCRATES Coordinator counsellor
Student AdvisoryStudent Health if not resolved quickly if other
students have the same problem ...and if all else fails first
port-of-call Services Year Adviser immediate problems with
classwork academic problems longer term start-of-year choices
course options study in Europe non-academic problems health
accommodation social 14 7.EXAMINATIONS&ACADEMICPERFORMANCE
7.1Examination Marks & Degree Classification
TopassundergraduateclassesatLevels1,2,3and4requiresamarkofatleast40%.Classesat
Level 5 (Masters Level) require a mark of at least 50%. Progress
from year to year of the course requires passes in credit
classes.However, there are a number
ofreasonswhyyoushouldsetyoursightshigherthanthis;forexample,yourmarkswillappearonyour
AcademicTranscriptfromRegistry,andprospectiveemployersoftenseekcopiesofthis.[Itisyour
responsibilitytoensurethatyouareregisteredofficiallyforallyourclasses;failuretodosomay
result in your marks being forfeited].In addition, classes in 3rd,
4th and 5th years contribute to degree classifications and it is
obviously important for you to secure the highest possible marks.
Many classes are assessed by a combination of written examination
and coursework or other exercises.The
relativeweightingofeachcomponentisindicatedintheModuleDescriptorsforeachclass.Tomaintain
the high standards expected of this course, students must also
achieve a mark of at least 30% in each component separately to
obtain the credit.Therefore a fail (F) will be recorded on your
transcript of
marksforanyclassinwhichacomponentmarkislessthan30%eventhoughtheoverallcomposite
mark may be 40% or higher. There are two Examination Boards General
and Honours that consider examination marks.The General
Boardconsidersstudentprogressfromoneyearofthecoursetothenext;theHonoursBoarddecidesthe
classificationofdegreeforstudentsintheirfinalyearofstudy.TheseBoardsmeetatdifferenttimesand
studentsshouldnotethatexaminationmarksareonlyverifiedattheappropriateBoard,eventhough
unofficial marks may be available beforehand.Many classes are
assessed by a combination of written examination and coursework or
other exercises.The
relativeweightingofeachcomponentisindicatedintheModuleDescriptorsforeachclass.Tomaintain
the high standards expected of this course, students must also
achieve a mark of at least 30% in each component separately to
obtain the credit.Therefore a fail (F) will be recorded on your
transcript of
marksforanyclassinwhichacomponentmarkislessthan30%eventhoughthecompositemark
may be 40% or higher. There are two Examination Boards General and
Honours that consider examination marks.The General
Boardconsidersstudentprogressfromoneyearofthecoursetothenext;theHonoursBoarddecidesthe
classificationofdegreeforstudentsintheirfinalyearofstudy.TheseBoardsmeetatdifferenttimesand
studentsshouldnotethatexaminationmarksareonlyverifiedattheappropriateBoard,eventhough
unofficial marks may be available beforehand. BEng Degrees
Theclassificationofyourdegreeisbasedonaweightingof30%and70%ofyouraveragemarkin
classes in 3rd and 4th years respectively. Note that the average
mark is calculated from the results that you obtain at your first
attempt.A summary of your performance will be given to you each
year.
Forthosestudentsentering4thYeardirectlywitheitheranAdvancedDiplomainShipandMarine
Technology (ADSMT) from Ngee Ann Polytechnic or a Specialist
Diploma in Marine Engineering and Naval Architecture (SMENA) from
Singapore Polytechnic, the average mark obtained in the ADSMT
orSMENAwillbeusedasthe3rdyearaveragemark,mentionedabove.However,thismarkwill
adjusted(reduced)toaccountforthedifferentpassmarksatthePolytechnicsfurtherinformation
will be provided by the Course Director.
FortheawardofaBEngHonoursdegreeatleast460creditsarerequiredatappropriatelevels,as
specified in the General Regulations.Similarly, at least 340, 220
and 110 credits at appropriate levels
arerequiredfortheawardofaBEngPassDegree,DiplomaofHigherEducationandCertificateof
Higher Education, respectively.Further details are given in the
section on Degree Regulations. 15 MEng Degrees
MEngdegreesofferedbythedepartmentrequireatleast580creditsatanappropriateleveland
standard of performance.Further details are given in the section on
Degree Regulations.
ToremainontheMEngcourseyoumustmaintainastandardequivalenttoatleastuppersecond-class
honours throughout your studies.Transfer from the BEng to MEng
course may be permitted at the end of third year, subject to
achieving a level of performance deemed satisfactory by theHead of
Department. This requires a standardequivalent to at least upper
second-class honoursduring each semester, plus satisfactory
interview. The classification of your degree is based on a
weighting of 50% of your average mark in 5th year and
50%ofyourcumulativeaveragemarkachievedbytheendof4thyear.[Thecumulativeaverage
mark is calculated as for BEng students, given above].Project work
is regarded as a vital part of the
educationprocessandtheprofessionalaccreditationconditionsrequirethatyoumustpassthe4th
Year individual project, 21 490, at the first attempt.Additional
information is given in Appendix 1. 7.2Submission of
Coursework/Projects/Assignments/Resits Your schedule ofassignments
is designed to help spread the amount ofwork across the academic
yearand
tobefairtoallstudents.Moduledescriptorsareavailableon-line,eitherviatheDepartmentsown
website or viaPegasus. However, students shouldstill check the
specific requirementsforeach class
directlywiththerelevantlecturer.Studentswhoexperiencedifficultiesshouldcontacttherelevant
lecturer without delay.Assignments are a vital part of the learning
experience.
Courseworkshouldbesubmitteddirecttotherelevantlecturer(preferablyinclass)orviathestaff
mailboxes outside the Undergraduate Office HD2.12a.
Latesubmissionofcourseworkwillbepenalised.Normally3%willbedeductedperday(including
weekends) for a submission that is overdue by no more than 2
weeks.A submission that is overdue by 2 weeks or more will be
awarded no marks. 7.3Attendance
Poorattendanceinclassesisinvariablylinkedtopoorperformanceand,regrettably,sometimestofailure.We
have a duty to ensure that quality education is provided to you and
it is reasonable that you respect this
byattendingclasses.Occasionallyclassesmayhavetobere-scheduledforanumberofreasons,butstaff
will endeavour to minimise such occurrences. If you are absent from
a class on 3 occasions without justifiable reasons then we shall
ask you to come
anddiscussyourparticulardifficulties.Atotalof6suchabsenceswillresultinyourreceivingan
officialwrittenwarningthatyouareatriskofpoorperformanceandjeopardisingyouruniversity
studies overall; if this persists, then a total of 12 absences will
automatically result in your being non-qualified (NQ), i.e. you
will not be allowed to take the examination for that class and no
mark will be returned.Poor attendance in more than one class will
be viewed very seriously and your situation will be subject to
special consideration. Naturally we hope that the above grave
circumstanceswill never affect you.Of course, you may be absent
because of illness or for understandable personal reasons.We would
ask you to inform your counsellor and
alsoMrsSweeney;theDepartmentwillrespectconfidentialityifyouwishtodiscussparticularpersonal
issues and try to offer guidance.In Appendix 2 of this Handbook you
will find that the Faculty has provided additional information on a
range of topics and facilities that we hope you will find useful
and helpful. 7.44th Year Individual Project In order to graduate
you will have to submit a satisfactory individual project based on
an extended period of research.For the award of an Honours degree
you must submit a satisfactory project at the first attempt.Mr
Clellandco-ordinatesthisprojectworkandwillgive
youspecificadviceonprojectplanning,management
andotherprocedurespleaseseeAppendix1.Yoursupervisorwillalsogiveyoufeedbackonyour
progress informally through general discussions and formally via
twowritten reports, the criteria forwhich will be distributed by Mr
Clelland.These two interim assessments together with the final oral
presentation and defence of your project contribute approximately
one third of the final mark for your individual project. 16
8.GENERALINFORMATION 8.1Security and Entrance to the Department
TheDepartment is privileged having sole occupancy of a building,
the HenryDyer Building, named after a
GlaswegianProfessorofMechanicalEngineeringwholaterestablishedthefirstNavalArchitecture
departmentinJapan.Thishelpscreateafriendly,familysortofatmosphere.However,thereareno
security staff assigned to this building and so we have to take
precautions. General enquiries should be addressed to the
Undergraduate Office HD2.12a. Normal access to the Henry Dyer
Building is by the carpark entrance using an electronic smartcard.
Access by the main entrance requires you to call extension 1212
from the wall telephone adjacent to the front door. Electronic
smartcards for access (excluding public holidays) between 0800 and
2200 (Monday-Friday) and 1000-1800 (Saturday and Sunday) are issued
at the Department Office, HD2.03 (weekdays 10.00-12noon) only to
registeredNA-ME students. Apassport photographwill be required and
apayment of 5.Lost cards incur an additional charge of 10.All
students working after 1800 MUST telephone the Security Office
(ext. 2222 or 3333) located in Livingstone Tower.This is an
important safety and security issue, and students who do not follow
this procedure will be subject to disciplinary action. Details of
general access across the University, including the issue of blue
and red cards, may be found in the Faculty information in Appendix
2. 8.2Safety
Safetyisavitalaspectofallengineeringtrainingandeducation,particularlywhenattendingpractical
classesinworkshopsandlaboratories.Itisthereforeveryimportanttofamiliariseyourselfwiththe
UniversitySafetyPolicyandtoco-operateinapplyingspecificsafetyregulationsrelevanttothevarious
specialisedactivitiesinyourcourse.Assafetyanditsassuranceareasharedresponsibilitybetweenstaff,
studentsandmanagement,everyonemustbeabletorespondinunlikelyeventssuchasaccidents,fireand
electricshock.TothisendyouwillberequiredtoobservetheDepartmentsRegulationsandwillbe
expectedtosignastatementconfirmingthatyouhavereadandunderstoodthem.Obviouslyyoushould
also familiarise yourself with the locations of emergency exits and
evacuation procedures.
IfyouhaveanyconcernsaboutsafetyspeaktooneofyourlecturersorcontacttheDepartmentalSafety
Convenor,MrDClelland.GeneralUniversitysafetyinformationmaybefoundfromtheSafetyServices
websitewww.strath.ac.uk/Departments/SafetyServices/andadditionalaspectsregardingtheDepartment
fromthelinksatwww.na-me.ac.uk.Theremayalsobesomedifferencesinthespecificdetailsforthose
students who are based in Singapore. If you notice anything
suspicious, please contact Security (Ext. 2222 or 3333) or a member
of departmental staff immediately. 8.3Student Counselling Scheme
AstudentcounsellingschemeexistswithintheUniversity:theobjectivesofthisaretocreatean
environmentwhere students are able to discuss freelyand in
confidenceany academic or personalmatters.Guidance is provided on
curriculum choice and towards the realisation of students full
academic potential.Staff can provide advice either personally or,
if the student is agreeable, through another specialist member of
staff.Few students encounter substantial difficulties but for those
who do it is hoped that the scheme will ensure their academic
welfare and encourage satisfactory progress with their studies.
Thesuccessoftheschemedependsontheparticipationofbothstaffandstudents.Thosewhofindthey
cannot speak freely to the member of staff assigned to them are
invited to approach, in the first instance, Dr Sayer, or the Head
of the Department. 8.4Scholarships 17 A limited number of
competitive scholarships and awards are available from the Royal
Institution of Naval
Architectsandsimilarprofessionalbodies,suchastheSocietyforUnderwaterTechnology(SUT)andthe
InstituteofMarineEngineeringScienceandTechnology(IMarEST),aswellasfromLloydsRegisterand
the Worshipful Company of Shipwrights.Application forms and general
information are available from Mr D L Smith. The best overall
academic performance at the end of the first year of attendance by
students of both the first and second years is rewarded by a
prestigious Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA) award
valued at
1000*.TheInstituteofMarineEngineering,ScienceandTechnology(IMarEST)mayalsoofferoneor
more 1000* Scholarships on the recommendation of the Department.
Attheendofsecondandthirdyearsstudentsareencouragedtocompete(onanationalbasis)forLloyds
Registersponsoredtrainingplaceswhichnotonlysupplyasubstantialtwoyearbursarybutalsogive
valuable paid summer training for up to two years with the
organisation at a variety of sites around the UK.In addition, a
limited number of summer training places in Europe are usually
through national competition
tocontinuingthirdandfourthyearstudentsthroughtheIAESTEscheme.TheDepartmentisalsoableto
offersupport,throughthegenerosityoftheWorshipfulCompanyofShipwrights,toanumberofhome
studentstoassistwiththecostsoftakingupsuitablesummertrainingplacesaroundtheUKaswellas
SOCRATESorothersummerplacementswithinEurope.TheDepartmentwillguidethoseinterestedin
trying to secure suitable placements. 8.5Prizes and Awards
Toencouragestudentstomaintainhighacademicstandardsandgainthemaximumbenefitfromtheir
studies,theDepartmentisfortunatetobeabletoofferanumberofprizes,bursariesorworkplacement
scholarships.
Thereareasignificantnumberofendowedprizes,datingbackasfaras1893,reflectingbothitsageand
importance in the commercial life ofGlasgow.Thewording of many of
these endowments nowrequires a degree of liberal interpretation to
reflect themanychanges that have taken place in thecourse
structures of the new joint Department.The following, however, is a
general guide to current practice: The best overall graduate of the
year (at either BEng or MEng) level will be presented with the King
Harald Trophy andwill in addition receive theArchibaldDenny prize
(800*).Inaddition there is a 50 award
fromtheIMarEST,alsoforbestoverallperformance,thatgivesanadditionaldistinctiontothetop
graduate.Exceptionalstudents,whoalsocontributesignificantlytothelifeoftheUniversityand/orlocal
community,willbeeligiblefortheGlasgowUniversityEngineersSociety(GUES)award,incompetition
with all graduates from the Faculty. The KirkMemorial prize (600*)
is usually awardedto the next best MEng graduate but may be split
if there are two candidates of equal merit. Any other high
achieving MEng graduate(s) may receive one of the four Reid Birrell
(225*) prizes (which may also be split).
ThebestBEnggraduateswillgenerallyreceivethetwoHedderwickMemorialPrizes(180*),oneof
which can be split if there are candidates of equal merit) and the
Basu Memorial Prize (200*).In general, the Department will try to
award these three prizes over the different graduate streams if the
students are of equivalent merit. The remaining Reid Birrell prizes
are distributed amongst the best continuing students of the third
and fourth years who show particular merit in their Naval
Architecture subjects. Additional non-endowed prizes (available to
graduating and continuing students) are also available to mark
excellent performance in specific 4th year subjects: RINA-BAE
Systems Prize for best individual project and presentation (250*)
McCaig Watson Prize for Small Craft (75*) Sub Sea Engineering Prize
for Sub Sea Engineering (75*) Ross Belch Prize for best
Experimental Hydrodynamics Project (250*) 18 Ian Broadley Prize for
innovation and financial awareness in a Project (50*) The judgement
of merit is generally based on BEng and MEng honours block marks,
either aggregated over the 3rd, 4th and 5th years or based on
performance in individual years. The best continuing students of
the third and fourth years are usually awarded a Reid Birrell
Prize, currently valued at 225*.
*Notethatamountsshownareforguidanceandmayvarydependentonthevalueofunderlyingfundsor
endowment constraints. In addition, the Department is currently
awarding a number of entry bursaries (currently in the form of
either
500cashoralaptopcomputertouseforthedurationoftheircourse)tothosestudentswiththehighest
qualificationsatentry.TheUniversityisalsoamemberofIBMsLaptopInitiativethroughwhich
discountedpricesareavailable;furtherinformationisavailablefromtheDepartmentOfficeordirectfrom
the Universitys website. 8.6Summer Vacation Work The summer
vacation can be an excellent time to earn extra money and gain
experience working in industry.If you are interested in summer
vacation work you should visit the Careers Library in the
Livingstone Tower to find out more information about companies who
offer such jobs.If there is a particular company that you
wouldliketoworkwiththereisnoharminsendingapoliteletterofenquiry,usuallyaddressedtothe
Personnel Manager.Many students have found jobs in this way.
Frequently the Department is approached by companies who would like
to offer placements for the summer,
particularlyforthirdyearstudents.Keepalook-outonthenoticeboardsandvideomonitorsintheHenry
Dyer Building; the Advisers of Study for 3rd and 4th years may also
have more detailed information. 8.7Graduate Employment Moststudents
inthefinalyearofthecoursewillsoonbeseekingemployment.TheUniversityhasavery
extensive CareersAdvisoryService on level 5 of theLivingstone
Tower.TheCareersAdvisoryService is
wellworthavisittohelpwithyourjobsearchortohelpyouwithyourinterviewtechniquesandwiththe
completionofc.v.sandjobapplications.Youshouldkeepinregularcontacttofindoutwhencompanies
will be visiting the University and interviewing students.The
Department will also try to keep you informed as job opportunities
arise-check the noticeboards in the Henry Dyer Building.Frequently,
companies will ask for referees who can comment on your academic
progress as well as your general conduct.We suggest
thatyouaskoneoftheyearadvisers,youracademiccounsellor,yourprojectsupervisorortheCourse
Director. 8.8Professional Institutions and Registration
Itisextremelyimportanttokeepintouchwithprofessionalinstitutions.Innavalarchitectureandmarine
engineering,therelevantbodiesaretheRoyalInstitutionofNavalArchitects(RINA)andtheInstituteof
MarineEngineering,ScienceandTechnology(IMarEST).TheDepartmentsMEngandBEnghonours
degrees are accredited by the Engineering Council ECUK through the
RINA and the IMarEST. It is very likely that you will wish to
register with ECUK as a professional engineer: the
CharteredEngineer
qualification(CEng)isrecognisedworldwideasdemonstratingthehigheststandardofprofessional
engineering.TheacademicrequirementcanbeachievedeitherwithanaccreditedMEngdegreeoran
accredited BEng honours degree plus further learning to masters
level (which may be via an approved MSc, but alternatively this
additional learning does not have to lead to the award of a
degree). Further details will be given to you during your
studies.In addition, on-line information is available from the ECUK
website. By becoming a Junior or Consociate Member of the RINA
and/or IMarEST now you can keep in touch with all this, but there
are other benefits too.You will be kept informed of the latest
developments and thinking in naval architecture, opportunities open
to you, as well as receiving a regular journal with many
interesting
articlesandtechnicalpapers.RepresentativesoftheRINAandIMarESTwillprovideyouwithfurther
detailsintheearlypartofthesession;twoshortseminarswillbegivenonTuesdayafternoonsspecific
19 dates will be announced in class and via the noticeboards.Please
ensure that YOU keep the professional institutions informed of your
mailing address. 8.9Student-Staff Committee & Feedback
Studentsandstaffneedtokeepintouchoverandabovenormalclasstimes.Onewayinwhichthe
Department does this is via the Student/Staff Committee.Students
elect two class representatives from each year and the Committee
meets three or four times per year.This is a means of speaking
freely on what you
thestudentsthinkoftheserviceprovidedbythestaff/department/university.Ifyouhavesomethingto
say,makesureyourclassrepresentativeknowsaboutit(orvolunteertobetheclassrepresentative
yourself!).The department attempts to act promptly on all matters
raised.We take your views seriously.
Feedback,also,isavitalpartofyoureducation.Weshallendeavourtoprovidethisbothquicklyand
comprehensivelyforallassignments.Ifyoufeelthatyouneedfurtherinformation,youarewarmly
encouraged to see the class lecturers, Adviser of Studies, your
Counsellor or the Course Director.
Attheendofeachmodule,weshouldlikeyoutocomplete(anonymously)ashortquestionnairetogive
feedbacktothestaffonboththesyllabusandtheteachingandlearningexperience.Wealsointendto
introduce the anonymous personal response system (PRS) means of
feedback. 8.10SNAMES The Student Naval Architecture and Marine
Engineering Society (SNAMES) is run by students with the aim of
encouraging extra-curricular activities and helping students in all
years of the course to get to know one
another.IthaslinkswithsimilargroupsofstudentsacrossEurope.Furtherinformationcanbeobtained
from the SNAMES web-site:www.strath.ac.uk/students/na-me
8.11Notices, Information and MailPlease check notice boards in the
Henry Dyer Building. For obvious reasons e-mail is widely used for
contact.Please ensure that you use only YOUR Strathclyde-based
address for contact with the Department, i.e. your
[email protected] You must ensure that your mail is directed to
your home/lodging address.Likewise, there are no fax facilities for
general student use. 8.12Student Photocopier There is a student
copier in the Laboratory HD1.17 on the ground level of the Henry
Dyer Building.Cards
areavailableinunitsof1.60and4fromMrsBSweeney,RoomHD2.12a,Monday-Friday9.15-12.15
ONLY.Please have the correct money.No change will be given.
8.13Student Lockers Students wishing a locker please contact Miss
Fiona Cameron in the Departmental Office HD2.03 by e-mail
([email protected]).Lockerswillbeallocatedonavailabilitya10refundabledepositwillbe
required. 8.14Common Room - Food/Drink/Smoking Coin operated drinks
machines are available in the Student Common AreaHD1.13 on the
GroundLevel of the Henry Dyer Building.Eating and drinking are
allowed only in the Common Room. NOTE: Smoking is NOT permitted in
any University building. 8.15Department Library The Department has
a collection of books, journals and magazines on Naval Architecture
and related
topics.Duetotheongoingre-developmentworkthesearenotavailableforgeneralstudentuseatpresentbutitis
intended to introduce limited access soon.
TheAndersonianLibraryintheCurranBuildinghasaconsiderablecollectionofrelevantbooks,journals,
magazinesandreports.ThoseofmostrelevancetoDepartmentalstudentsarelikelytobefoundonthe
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FourthFloorandintheSecondFloor.Pleasenotethatstudentsmustreturnallborrowedbooksand
serialsbeforetheywillbepermittedtograduate.Youwillberequiredtocoverthecostofanylost
items.NAME students may also use the main library at Glasgow
University. 8.16Computer Facilities and Study Areas
TheHenryDyerBuildinghousesacomputerroom,twoundergraduateandonepostgraduateprojectwork
rooms,plusastudentcommonroom.Thecomputerroomisequippedwith40PCsallnetworkedrunning
carefullyselectedsetofsoftware.Theday-to-dayrunningofthisfacilitywillbetheresponsibilityofMr
David Percival.
The two project work/study rooms have tables arranged in a way
to encourage group working and
learning.Theyalsohaveanumberofnetworksocketsandaradionetworkfacilityforyourlaptopswithsuitable
equipment.
There are also many centrally managed computer laboratories
throughout the University - the details of this may be had from the
IT Services pages of the University website.
Students must maintain overall tidiness of these rooms at all
times.Failure to do so may result in removal of
someoftheprivileges.Rememberthattherearenearly200studentsintheDepartment.Pleasebe
considerate to others and, above all else, do not misuse the
computers or any other facilities.Mounting your own software on the
University computers without prior permission is not allowed. FOOD
AND DRINK IS RESTRICTED TO THE STUDENT COMMON ROOM ONLY
8.17Telephone Calls
ThedepartmentisonlyabletodealwithEMERGENCYINCOMINGCALLSONLYonyourbehalf.Public
telephone boxes are located nearby on Cathedral Street. 8.18Student
Records It is important that you inform BOTH the Department AND
Registry of any changes to your term or
homeaddressesandtelephonenumbers.PleasecontacttheUndergraduateSecretary,MrsBSweeney,
HD2.12a. 8.19Appointments with Staff You are encouraged to keep in
touch with the staff.If you are in the building it is easiest to
come and knock
onourdoorormakeanappointmentviaMrsSweeneyorthestaffmailboxeslocatedoutsideHD2.12a.Otherwise
it is best to telephone to save a wasted journey.Internal telephone
numbers are given in Section 5 of this handbook. In addition there
will be an l hour timetabled period each week of both semesters to
enable students to meet their Advisers of Study. 21
9.OVERSEASSTUDYOPPORTUNITIES A number of opportunities are
available to allow students to undertake part of their studies at
universities in other countries.The specific study course
undertaken needs to be approved by the Course Director, Dr P G
Sayer,andbyDrOTuran,SOCRATESCo-ordinator.Naturally,theacademicperformanceandpotential
benefits for interested students are considered on a case-by-case
basis.
AdditionalinformationaboutexchangeschemesisavailablefromAlisonHandley,MichelleStewartand
Janice Brownlee in the International and Graduate Office, Level 4,
Graham Hills Building. 9.1SOCRATES Study What is it?
SOCRATESisthenamegiventotheEuropeanUnionActionSchemeforco-operationinthefieldof
education.Itis thesuccessorto
theERASMUSprogramme,throughwhichtheDepartmenthashadmany
successfulstudentexchanges.ItformsamajorpartoftheeffortsoftheEuropeanUniontoensurethat
graduateswithinitsmembercountriesshouldbeabletofunctiononaEuropean-widebasisfollowingthe
creation of a single market. What does the scheme involve?
Theschemeenablesstudentstospendpartoftheirdegreecourseatauniversityinanothercountrywithin
the EU.This study elsewhere counts as a normal part of the degree
curriculum.The various schemes have
thereforebeendesignedtoensurecomplementarywithstudies,whichthestudentwouldotherwisehave
takenifheorshehadremainedinthedepartmentofNavalArchitecture&MarineEngineering.The
minimum length of an exchange is three months and the maximum is
one year.
Wherelanguagepermits(normallyFrench/German/Italian)studentsmaybeexpectedtoattendlecturesin
theirEuropeanuniversity.Astrongemphasisisplacedonlaboratory,practicalandprojectwork,both
individuallyandingroupswithEuropeanstudents.Theopportunitytoundertakeprojectworkhasbeen
particularly attractive and beneficial to students. Is language a
difficulty? The Faculty has recognised that proficiency in another
European language is essential to the success for any
studentexchange.ArrangementshavethereforebeenmadewiththeDepartmentofModernLanguagesto
offer specially designed classes in French,German and Italian.These
classes are pitched at different levels
totakeaccountofpreviousknowledge(rangingfromniltopassesinHighers).Theyaretaughtinsmall
groupsandaimtoteachspokenandwrittenlanguageinanenjoyableandrelevantway.Theclassesare
normally worth two credits and are recognised by all courses in the
Faculty as approved elective classes. During the period of the
exchange itself the host university gives language tuition. When
and where can we go? Most exchanges will be in third year,
although, a few are in second year.It is obviously important to
match the subjects covered during the exchange with those of the
Strathclyde degree course.Also, a pre-requisite
isthatmusthavepassedallyourclasses.Sotheacademicperformanceofthestudent,togetherwiththe
curriculum, facilities and support in the exchange university, must
be carefully assessed.At the moment, the Department has links with
Norway, Italy, Greece, Germany and Spain. What benefits are there
in it for me? While the exchanges usually mean hard work when you
are there, they can also be fun.Students studying in
Europehavetakenadvantageoftheopportunity to travel,tospend
timewithstudentsfromtheirEuropean university and sometimes to
obtain relevant vacation employment in Europe.More than ever, there
is a truly international dimension to engineering and so the
experience of living and working on another country often puts
those students at an advantage when seeking subsequent employment.
How much does it cost?
Youwillcontinuetoreceiveyourgrant(fromSAASoranLEA)inthenormalwayonexchange(asa
studentlivingawayfromhome).AsmallsupplementarygrantisprovidedbytheSOCRATESschemeto
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helptowardstravelandhigherlivingcosts.Itshouldbestressedthatthisgrantisasupplementandnota
substitute for your normal grant. 9.2Studies in North America
AnexchangeprogrammecurrentlyexistsbetweentheUniversityandanumberofuniversitiesinNorth
America,whichallowsstudentstostudyintheUnitedStatesforaperiodofoneyear;thisperiodisoften
referred to as a Junior Year Abroad.
ThroughtheInternationalOfficeapoolofacceptableuniversitiesinNorthAmericahasbeenestablished.Students
would be encouraged to select the locationwhere theywouldwish to
study and from information
onthecoursesavailableselectcoursesthatwouldbeequivalenttothecoursestheywouldundertakehere.TherearecloselinkswiththeDepartmentofAerospaceandOceanEngineeringatVirginiaPolytechnic
Institute & State University, commonly known as Virginia Tech.
UnliketheSOCRATESschemestudentswouldbeexpectedtomeettheirownexpensescompletelyfor
travel,insuranceandmaintenance.However,sinceitisarecognisedexchangescheme,therewouldbeno
fees charged to the students. 23 10.POSTGRADUATESTUDY For those of
you graduating this year you have a choice of continuing your
studies to obtain a postgraduate
degree,ortofindemployment.Postgraduatedegreesareeitherbyinstructionorbyresearch.AMasters
degreeisoneyearbybothinstruction(MSc)orbyresearch(MPhil).DrSHuang(RoomHD2.34,Ext.
3308) can assist with enquiries.Beyond this, a doctorate degree
(PhD) takes 3 years and is by research only.PhD enquiries should be
made in the first instance to the Head of Department. The MSc
courses receive studentship support from the Engineering and
Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC).The course structure is
modular, with some classes running over a full semester while
others are given over a period of a few days.Group and individual
projects are an integral part of the curriculum. 24 Department of
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering General and Course
Regulations for students first registered in Session 2003-04 or
later (Note that not all classes may be available each year) 25
Undergraduate Study Regulations for Honours and Pass Degrees and
Diplomas and Certificates of Higher Education The following awards
are conferred by the University by the authority of the Senate
under Ordinances 3 and 5 in accordance with the General
Regulations: Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) Bachelor of Education (BEd) Bachelor of
Engineering (BEng) Bachelor of Engineering with Diploma Engineering
(BEngDiplEng) Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Bachelor of Science (BSc)
Bachelor of Technology (BTech) Diploma of Higher Education
Certificate of Higher Education Notes: 1 Where the phrase Head of
Department (or nominee(s)) is used in these regulations, the Head
ofDepartment may nominate appropriate Officers (e.g. Selector or
Course Director) in each case in accordance with any Departmental
or Faculty procedures. 2 Decisions on admission are taken by
Vice-Deans or Heads of Department (or their nominee(s)).3 All
decisions taken by Boards of Study, acting on behalf of the Senate,
shall subsequently bereported to the Senate. 4 All decisions taken
by Boards of Examiners shall subsequently be reported to the
relevant Board ofStudy. 5 Decisions on awards are taken by Boards
of Study on behalf of the Senate. 6 Where reference is made in
Regulations to information in Course Handbooks that information
shallhave been approved by the relevant Board of Study. 7
Throughout these regulations, non-consecutive study includes
part-time study and open learning. 8 In interpreting these
regulations, reference should be made to the Universitys Policy
andProcedures for Teaching and Learning and, where appropriate,
Course Handbooks. 9In the unlikely event of any conflict between
the Regulations and other University publicationsincluding Course
Handbooks, Regulations take precedence. 26 General Regulations
(extracted from the University Calendar) 15.1General Regulations
for the Degree of Bachelor with Honours, Degree of Bachelor,Diploma
of Higher Education and Certificate of Higher Education Admission
15.1.1Every applicant for admission to a course of study must
satisfy the General
EntranceRequirementsasspecifiedinRegulation2andanyadditionalCourseEntrance
Requirements specified by the Department(s) and approved by the
relevant Board of Study. Credit Transfer and Exemption 15.1.2The
relevant Board of Study (or nominee(s)) may admit applicants and/or
approveexemption from part of a course byAccreditation of Prior
Learning (formal [APFL]and/or
experiential[APEL])providedthisisdoneinaccordancewithUniversityproceduresand
against criteria defined on a course by course basis.
CreditgrantedforAPFLorAPELmayonlybeusedonceand,whenusedtogain
exemption,willnormallyrelatetoachievementswithin5yearsofregistrationona
University of Strathclyde course.
ExemptiongrantedonthebasisofAPFLand/orAPELwillbeallowedprimarilywhere
applicants can demonstrate that the relevant specific learning
outcomes have been achieved (i.e. primarily for specific rather
than general credit).Theextent of anyallowed exemption shall be
stated in course regulations and shall preferably be less than 25%
and normally not exceed 50% of the credits appropriate to the
course. Exceptionally, by formal resolution, the Senate may approve
up to 75% exemption in special circumstances.
Whereanysuchexemptionisgranted,theBoardofStudywillawardtheappropriate
numberofcreditsandmayreducetheminimumandmaximumperiodofstudy
appropriately. Modes of Study 15.1.3Courses are offered on a
full-time and/or non-consecutive basis except where indicated tothe
contrary in the course
regulations.AtthediscretionoftherelevantBoardofStudyontherecommendationoftherelevant
Head of Department (or nominee), a student may transfer from
full-time to non-consecutive
studyandvice-versawhereanappropriatecourseisavailable,atwhichtimetherelevant
minimum and maximum periods of study will be reviewed. Levels of
Study 15.1.4Unless otherwise specified in course regulations,
undergraduate courses offer the followingqualifications: Honours
degree Pass degree Diploma of Higher Education Certificate of
Higher Education Minimum Periods of Study 15.1.5 The minimum period
of study shall normally be as follows: 27 For full-time study
(assuming entry at Level 1) Award Minimum Period of Study Bachelor
of Arts 3 years Bachelor of Arts with Honours 4 years Bachelor of
Arts with Honours in a Modern Language5 years Bachelor of Arts with
Honours in International Business and Modern Languages 5
yearsBachelor of Commerce 3 years Bachelor of Education with
Honours 4 years Bachelor of Engineering 3 years Bachelor of
Engineering with Honours 4 years Bachelor of Engineering with
Diploma in Engineering with Honours 5 years Bachelor of Laws 3
years Bachelor of Laws in Law and a Modern Language 5 years
Bachelor of Laws with Honours 4 years Bachelor of Science 3 years
Bachelor of Science with the Teaching Qualification 3 years plus an
additional semester Bachelor of Science with Honours 4 years
Bachelor of Science with Honours with the Teaching Qualification4
years plus an additional semester Bachelor of Technology 3 years
Diploma of Higher Education 2 years Certificate of Higher Education
1 year For non-consecutive study, the minimum period of study shall
be the learning equivalent of the full-time study period required,
taking account of the conditions under which the student will work.
The overall duration of study will normally be greater than for
full-time study. Maximum Periods of Study 15.1.6 Unless otherwise
specified, the maximum periods of study shall be as follows: For
full-time study (assuming entry at Level 1) Award Maximum Period of
Study Extended Honours degrees 7 years Honours degrees 6 years Pass
degrees 5 years Diplomas of Higher Education 3 years Certificates
of Higher Education 2 years For non-consecutive study (assuming
entry at Level 1) Award Maximum Period of Study Extended Honours
degrees 12 years Honours degrees 10 years Pass degrees 8 years
Diplomas of Higher Education 5 years Certificates of Higher
Education 3 years
Exceptionally,themaximumperiodofstudymaybeextendedbytheSenateonthe
recommendation of the relevant Board of Study. Place of Study
15.1.7Except where the Senate has approved open learning
arrangements for off-campus delivery,study shall normally be
undertaken within the University. 28 Course Structure and
Curriculum 15.1.8 Each candidate for an award must follow the
curriculum as prescribed in the relevant courseregulations. These
may be amended from time to time by the Senate on the
recommendation of the relevant Board of Study. 15.1.9 All courses
shall be modular and credit rated in accordance with the University
AwardsFrameworkinRegulation15.1.10below.Individualclassesshallbeassigneda
levelbased on expected learning outcomes and a credit rating based
on the volume of learning required. 15.1.10 The structure of
undergraduate courses shall normally accord with the following:
Award Credit RequirementMinimum Level Requirement Certificate of
Higher Education110 - 120 credits90 credits at Level 1 or above
Diploma of Higher Education 220 - 240 credits 90 credits at Level 2
or above Pass Degrees 340 - 360 credits60 credits at Level 3 or
above Honours Degrees450 - 480 credits 90 credits at Level 4 180
credits at Levels 3 + 4 Extended Honours Degrees (e.g. BEngDiplEng)
550 - 580 credits 140 credits at Level 4 230 credits at Levels 3 +
4 (Notes:1For a typical student, 1 credit equates to approximately
10 hours of total studentlearning. 2In certain circumstances, for
example to meet professional accreditationrequirements, the credit
requirement may exceed the above framework)
Studentsstudyingonanon-consecutivebasisundertakeacurriculumchosenfromthe
appropriatefull-timecurriculum;typically4080creditswouldbetakeninanyyearof
study.
InordertoqualifyforaUniversityofStrathclydeaward,astudentwhohasbeengranted
exemption from earlier years of a University of Strathclyde course
through Accreditation of
PriorLearning(inaccordwithRegulation15.1.2)mustgainfromtheUniversityof
Strathclyde course curriculum a minimum of 120 credits or, where
less, a minimum of one-third of the overall credit requirement for
that award. 15.1.11The curriculum of every student must be approved
at the start of each academic year or levelof study (as
appropriate) by the relevant Course Director, or equivalent, acting
on behalf of the Board of Study.Normally, full-time students
shallin each year of study be following a curriculum containing at
least 120
credits.Whereastudentisadmittedwithadvancedstandingandisexemptedfrompartofan
academicyearscurriculum,additionalclassesmayrequiretobetakentobringthetotal
credits studied to at least 120 credits.
Thecurriculumforacourseshallbesetoutinthecourseregulationsandshallindicate
whichclassesarecompulsoryoroptional.Whereapassinaparticularclassisanecessary
condition for progress or for the award of a degree, this shall be
clearly stated in the relevant
courseregulations.IndividualDepartmentsandFacultiescannotguaranteethatalloptional
and/orelectiveclasseswillbeavailableinanygivenacademicyear.Thechoiceofclasses
maybesubjecttoconstraintsoftimetablingandmayalsobeinfluencedbyprofessional
requirements as well as by a students entrance qualifications or
pre-requisite classes passed. Attendance and Performance 15.1.12
Every applicant admitted to a course of study shall be required to
attend regularly and
toperformsatisfactorilytheworkofeachclassintheircurriculum.Astudentwho,inthe
opinionoftheHead(s)oftheDepartment(s)(ornominee(s))offeringaclass,doesnot
satisfytherequirementsastoattendanceandtoperformanceandhavingbeeninformedin
29 writing, shall not be entitled to take the examination in the
subject of that class. The names of such students shall be reported
immediately to the relevant Board of Study. A registered student
may subsequently be permitted by the Head ofDepartment to take the
examinationinthesubjectoftheclassatthenextavailableopportunitysubjectto
satisfactory completion of appropriate course work.
StudentshaveanobligationtoinformtheUniversityRegistryatthefirstreasonable
opportunityofanymedicalorothercircumstanceswhichmightadverselyaffecttheir
attendance, performance and/or ability to study. Examinations and
Assessment All Awards 15.1.13 Students shall complete the
assessments during the academic year in which the classes
wereundertaken unless permitted by the relevant Board of Study to
postpone the assessment. 15.1.14 Classes shall be assessed by (i)
coursework assignments; or (ii) written examinations; or (iii) oral
examinations; or (iv) any combination of the above unless specified
otherwise in the relevant Course Handbook.
Exceptwhereacourseincludesanintegrative/reflectiveclassthatwilldrawonworkin
other classes, each item of work may only be assessed in one class.
15.1.15 There shall normally be two diets of formal assessment for
classes at Levels 1, 2 and 3
ineachacademicyear.However,theassessmentforclassesatLevel4andabovewill
normallybeheldonlyonceineachacademicyearunlesstherelevantBoardofStudy
decides otherwise. 15.1.16 The progress of every student shall be
determined by the relevant Board of Examiners. 15.1.17 A student
who is deemed to have failed in a class shall normally have one
furtheropportunity to be re-assessed on a similar basis or by such
other means as the Department(s)
offeringtheclassmaydecide.Thenatureofre-assessmentshallbeidentifiedinCourse
Handbooks. Unless prior authority of the relevant Board of Study
has been given, students who fail
tosatisfytheBoardofExaminersatthefirstassessmentforaclassshallundertake
reassessment at the first available opportunity and normally within
two years of first taking the class and normally within two years
of first taking the class. 15.1.18 Notwithstanding Regulation
15.1.17, Boards of Examiners may exceptionally
permitalternativeformsofre-assessmentforaclasswheretheyconsiderittobeinastudents
interest. 15.1.19 Notwithstanding Regulation 15.1.17, the Board of
Examiners may permit a student whosatisfies the attendance and
performance requirements of a class a maximum of two further
attempts at passing the class.The Board of Examiners may
additionally require a student to reattend a class. 15.1.20
Notwithstanding the provisions of Regulation 15.1.17, the relevant
Board of Study acting
ontherecommendationoftheBoardofExaminersmaydiscountanattemptforaclasswhere
appropriate medical or other evidence has been provided. 15.1.21At
the discretion of the Board of Examiners or appropriate Head of
Department or CourseDirector, and, where appropriate, in
conjunction with the External Examiner, a student may be required
to attend and participate in an oral examination. Bachelor with
Honours 15.1.22 Notwithstanding the provisions of Regulations
15.1.17 and 15.1.19, a candidate for
thedegreeofBachelorwithHonourswhohastakentheFinalLevelCurriculumExamination
willbepermittedtoretakespecificclassesoftheFinalLevelCurriculumExaminationto
satisfyprofessionalaccreditationrequirements.InthesecircumstancestheHonours
classification will be based solely on the students first attempt
at the assessment. 15.1.23 Notwithstanding the provisions of
Regulations 15.1.17 and 15.1.19, a candidate for thedegree
ofBachelorwithHonours who has taken either the whole or part of the
FinalLevel
CurriculumExaminationwillbepermittedtobere-assessed,inwholeorinpart,where
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therearemedical,personalorothercircumstanceswhichhaveadverselyaffectedthe
studentsperformance.Inthesecircumstances,permissionmaybegrantedbytheHonours
BoardofExaminersconcerned,subjecttoareportofanycasestotherelevantBoardof
Study. Award of Credits 15.1.24student who satisfies the Board of
Examiners in a class will be awarded the number ofcredits for that
class. Progress of Students 15.1.25 To proceed to the next year of
a course, a full-time student must normally accumulate theminimum
number of credits in accordance with the following general
framework: Progression Minimum Number of Credits Required First
Second Year 90 Second Third Year 180 Third Fourth Year 320
Individual courses may specify minimumcredit numbers greater than
those givenabove in which case these shall be given in the relevant
course regulations.
Whereacourseisavailableonanon-consecutivebasis,progressrequirementsshallbe
specified in the individual course regulations.
Wherecreditsinparticularclassesarerequiredforprogress,theseshallbespecifiedinthe
relevant course regulations.
(Note:meetingthecriteriaforprogressfromoneacademicyeartoanotherdoesnotimply
that criteria for any exit qualification has been met. See
Regulation 15.1.10.) A student studying on a non-consecutive basis
shall not normally proceed to the next year of study with more than
25 credits outstanding. 15.1.26 Subject to prior approval of the
Senate, Boards of Study may permit a Board of
Examinerstoapplycompensationproceduresaccordingtoprescribedcriteria.Insuchcases,the
criteria shall be detailed in the Course Handbooks. Transfer of
Registration, Suspension and Withdrawal 15.1.27 Where a candidate
for the degree of Bachelor with Honours or degree of Bachelor
orDiplomaofHigherEducationorCertificateofHigherEducationhasfailedtosatisfythe
BoardofExaminers,theBoardofStudy,inaccordancewiththerecommendationofthe
Board of Examiners, may (i)require that registration be transferred
to a degree of Bachelor or Diploma of
HigherEducationorCertificateofHigherEducation(asappropriate)subjecttoarelated
course being available; or (ii)recommend the award of a degree of
Bachelor or Diploma of Higher Education orCertificate of Higher
Education (as appropriate); or (iii)suspend a student from
attendance at classes but require them to
undertakeassessmentsuntiltherequirednumberofcreditsandnecessarypasseshavebeen
obtained to allow the student to proceed to the next level of the
course; or (iv) terminate the students registration and require the
student to withdraw. 15.1.28 Where a candidate for a degree of
Bachelor with Honours, degree of Bachelor or Diplomaof Higher
Education or Certificate of Higher Education has satisfied the
Board of Examiners but requests transfer to a degree of Bachelor or
Diploma of Higher Education or Certificate
ofHigherEducation,theBoardofStudy,inaccordancewiththerecommendationofthe
relevant Head of Department or Course Director or Board of
Examiners, may (i)permit registration to be transferred to a degree
of Bachelor or Diploma of
HigherEducationorCertificateofHigherEducation(asappropriate)subjecttoarelated
course being available; or (ii)recommend the award of a degree of
Bachelor or Diploma of Higher Education orCertificate of Higher
Education (as appropriate). 31 15.1.29 On the recommendation of the
relevant Head of Department (or nominee), the Board ofStudy may
permit a student to either undertake voluntary suspension for whole
or part of an academic year or transfer between full-time and
non-consecutive study where available. 15.1.30 Notwithstanding
Regulation 15.1.16, a student who is reported to the relevant Board
ofStudy under Regulation 15.1.12 or Regulation 5.5.5 for persistent
non-attendance at classes, in accordance with published Faculty
procedures, may have their registration terminated and be required
to withdraw from the course. 15.1.31 A student may be required to
withdraw from a course as a consequence of
academicdishonestyorunprofessionalconduct.Suchadecisionwouldbetakeninconsequenceofa
disciplinary hearing as provided for in Regulations 5.4 and 5.5.
15.1.32 On the recommendation of the relevant Head of Department
(or nominee), the Board ofStudy may approve transfer of a students
registration between (i) Certificate of Higher Education; (ii)
Diploma of Higher Education; (iii) the degree of Bachelor; (iv) the
degree of Bachelor with Honours as appropriate, subject to a
related course being available. The Board of Study may also approve
transfer of a students registration to an Integrated Masters
degree. Classification of Honours Degrees 15.1.33A student entitled
to the degree of Bachelor with Honours will be placed in one of
thefollowing classes: First Class Second Class (Upper Division)
Second Class (Lower Division) Third Class In reaching their
decision, Boards of Examiners shall have regard to a students
performance
againstapprovedcriteriaandconsiderthecompositemarkagainstthefollowinggeneral
framework: Classification Composite Mark First Class 70 -100 Second
Class (Upper Division) 60 - 69 Second Class (Lower Division) 50 -
59 Third Class 40 - 49 15.1.34A candidate for the degree of
Bachelor with Honours who has failed to be placed in one
oftheclassesspecifiedinRegulation15.1.33maybetransferredtothedegreeofBachelorin
accordancewithRegulation15.1.27andmaybegrantedexemptioneitherinwholeorin
partfromtheassessmentsrequiredforthatdegree.Theexemptionwillonlybegranted
when, in the opinion of the Board of Examiners, evidence of
sufficient attainment has been provided. Appeals Against Transfer
of Registration, Suspension, Withdrawal and Degree Classification
15.1.35 A student who has been required to transfer registration or
suspended from attendance
atclassesorrequiredtowithdrawundertheprovisionsofRegulations15.1.27and15.1.30
may appeal to the relevant Board of Study for reconsideration of
the case. 15.1.36 A student may appeal to the relevant Board of
Study for reconsideration of the class
ofHonoursawarded.Suchanappealshallbesubmittedandtheoutcomeofanysuchappeal
shall be decided upon before the student graduates. 15.1.37 The
grounds for appeals under Regulations 15.1.35 and 15.1.36 may be
any of thefollowing: 32 (i)that there were procedural
irregularities in the conduct of the examination or of
theassessment(includingallegedadministrativeerrorofsuchanatureastocause
reasonabledoubtastowhethertheBoardofExaminerswouldhavereachedthe
same conclusion if the alleged error had not been made); or
(ii)that there were medical, personal or other circumstances
affecting the student'sperformance ofwhich the Board
ofExaminerswere not awarewhen their decision was taken; or
(iii)that there was inadequate assessment, prejudice or bias on the
part of one or more ofthe examiners.
SuchanappealshallbelodgedinwritingwiththerelevantFacultyOfficernolaterthana
datespecifiedbytheBoardofStudyandnotifiedintheletterinformingthestudentofthe
transferofregistrationorsuspensionortherequirementtowithdraworthedegree
classification.Theappealshallbesupportedbyappropriatedocumentaryevidencenot
previously available. 15.1.38A student has an ultimate right of
appeal to the Senate normally following an
unsuccessfulappealtotherelevantBoardofStudy.Suchanappealmustbelodgedinwritingwiththe
Deputy Secretary no later than the beginning of the fifth week of
the first semester and shall be supported by all the appropriate
documentaryevidence.The studentwill have aright of
appearance,eitheraloneoraccompaniedbyoneperson,atthehearingoftheappealtothe
Senate. Award 15.1.39 A candidate who satisfies the conditions of
the Ordinances governing the award of degreesand of the general
andcourse regulationswill, on payment of the required fees, be
entitled
toreceivethedegreeofBachelorwithHonoursordegreeofBachelor.Toqualifyforthe
awardofthedegreeacandidatemusthaveobtainedpassesinclassesatalllevelsofthe
curriculumasspecifiedinthecourseregulations.Thegraduatewillreceiveadegree
parchmentsettingforththefieldofstudyinwhichthedegreehasbeengrantedand,if
appropriate, the class and division of Honours in which the
graduate has been placed. 15.1.40A candidate who satisfies the
conditions of the general and course regulations will beentitled to
receive the Diploma of Higher Education or the Certificate of
Higher Education. 15.1.41 A candidate who satisfies the
requirements of the general and course regulations
governingtheawardofthedegreeofBachelororDiplomaofHigherEducationorCertificateof
HigherEducation andwho has, in the opinion of theBoard ofExaminers
and according to
prescribedcriteria,attainedahighlevelofoverallperformancemaybegrantedthe
appropriate award with Commendation. 15.1.42A student on a course
that has multiple exit points (e.g. Certificate of Higher
Education,DiplomaofHigherEducation,degreeofBachelor,degreeofBachelorwithHonours)may
only retain one of the possible awards. For Information: The
following Course Regulations should be read in conjunction with the
above General Regulations and other University publications. 33
15.49Department of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering Naval
Architecture and Marine Engineering BEng with Honours in Naval
Architecture and Marine Engineering BEng with Honours in Naval
Architecture with Ocean Engineering BEng with Honours in Naval
Architecture with Small Craft Engineering BEng in Naval
Architecture and Marine Engineering BEng in Naval Architecture with
Ocean Engineering BEng in Naval Architecture with Small Craft
Engineering Diploma of Higher Education in Naval Architecture and
Marine Engineering Certificate of Higher Education in Naval
Architecture and Marine Engineering Course Regulations [These
regulations are to be read in conjunction with Regulation 15.1]
Status of the CoursesAll students are normally admitted in the
first instance as potential Honours students.
Transferbetweenthesecoursesispossiblepriortothethirdyearofstudy.Transfertothe
MEngdegreesinNavalArchitectureandMarineEngineering,inNavalArchitecturewith
OceanEngineering,inNavalArchitecturewithSmallCraftEngineeringorinNaval
Architecture is possible prior to the fourth year of study subject
to satisfying the appropriate progress regulations. Mode of Study
15.49.2The courses are available by full-time study only.
CurriculumFirst Year15.49.3All students shall undertake classes
amounting to no fewer than 120 credits as follows: Compulsory
ClassesLevelCredits 16 132Engineering Mechanics 11 20 21 103CADAP 1
10 21 131Introduction to Naval Architecture1 10 21 132Introduction
to Marine Engineering 1 10 21 187Introduction to Marine
Transportation1 10 21 188Marine Applications of Engineering
Analysis1 10 MA 111 Mathematics 1B1 15 MA 112 Mathematics 2B1 15
Elective Classes 20 Second Year 15.49.4 All students shall
undertake classes amounting to no fewer than 120 credits as
follows: Compulsory ClassesLevelCredits 21 221Fundamentals of
Marine Vehicles2 10 21 223Naval Architecture Design Projects2 10 21
224Marine Manufacturing2 10 21 227Marine Dynamics and
Hydrodynamics2 10 21 237Introduction to Marine Structures2 10 21
287Naval Architecture Principles and Practice2 20 NM 201Engineering
Applications for Naval Architects and Marine Engineers2 10 NM
202Fundamentals of Marine Engineering2 10 MA 211Mathematics 3B2 10
MA 212Mathematics 4B2 10 together with classes appropriate to the
chosen course: 34 Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering NM
203Fundamentals of Marine Engineering 22 10 Naval Architecture with
Ocean Engineering 21 286Marine Materials and Design2 10 Naval
Architecture with Small Craft Engineering 21 286Marine Materials
and Design 2 10 Third Year15.49.5 All students shall undertake
classes amounting to no fewer than 120 credits as follows:
Compulsory ClassesLevelCredits 21 306Marine Design3 10 21
331Resistance and Propulsion3 10 21 362Ship Design Project3 10 21
370Marine Business and Financial Management3 10 21 371Marine
Materials and Structures 3 10 21 374Marine Experiments and
Analysis3 10 21 375Ocean Wave Modelling 3 10 21 377Marine Machinery
and Control3 10 NM 303Statistical and Computational Methods for
Naval Architects and Marine Engineers3 10 Elective Classes 10
together with classes appropriate to the chosen course: Naval
Architecture and Marine Engineering 21 373Marine Engineering
Systems310 NM 304Marine Automation310 Naval Architecture with Ocean
Engineering 21 363Offshore Engineering3 10 21 372Mechanics of
Marine Structures 3 10 Naval Architecture with Small Craft
Engineering 21 372Mechanics of Marine Structures 3 10 NM 305Yacht
and Powercraft Design3 10 Fourth Year15.49.6 All students shall
undertake classes amounting to no fewer than 120 credits as
follows: Compulsory ClassesLevelCredits 21 444Ship Power Systems
and Design4 10 21 490Project4 30 NM 403Seakeeping and Manoeuvring4
10 NM 414Risk and Reliability4 10 together with classes appropriate
to the chosen course: Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
Compulsory Classes 21 457Marine Engineering Design4 20 35 NM
405Marine Environment Protection and Safety4 10 NM 406Marine
Electrical Systems4 10 NM 409Marine Transmission and Propulsion
Systems4 10 Optional Classes either NM 402Theory and Practice of
Marine CFD4 10 or NM 408Renewable Marine Energy Systems4 10 Naval
Architecture with Ocean Engineering Compulsory Classes 21 496Ocean
Engineering Design Case Studies 4 10 NM 402Theory and Practice of
Marine CFD4 10 NM 404Ship Structural Dynamics4 10 Optional Classes
No fewer than 30 credits chosen from: 21 436Offshore Structural
Response4 10 21 437Subsea Engineering4 10 21 452Finite Element
Analysis of Marine Structures4 10 NM 405Marine Environment
Protection and Safety4 10 NM 406Marine Electrical Systems4 10 NM
408Renewable Marine Energy Systems4 10 Naval Architecture with
Small Craft Engineering Compulsory Classes 21 450Lightweight Marine
Structures4 10 21 495Small Craft Design Case Studies4 10 NM
401Aero-Hydrodynamic Performance Prediction4 10 NM 402Theory and
Practice of Marine CFD4 10 NM 404Ship Structural Dynamics4 10 NM
407Hydrodynamics of High Speed Craft4 10 Progress15.49.7 In order
to progress to the second year of the course, a student must
normally haveaccumulated at least 90 credits from the course
curriculum.15.49.8 In order to progress to the third year of the
course, a student must normally haveaccumulated at least 210
credits from the course curriculum. 15.49.9In order to progress to
the fourth year of the course, a student must normally
haveaccumulatedatleast340creditsfromthecoursecurriculum.Inaddition,astudentmust
normally have achieved anapproved standard of performancewith
regard to level of study and academic attainment. Final Honours
Classification 15.49.10The final Honours classification will
normally be based on: (i)the first assessed attempt at compulsory
and specified optional classes taken in thesecond, third and fourth
years; (ii)if appropriate, an oral examination. Award 15.49.11BEng
with Honours: In order to qualify for the award of the degree of
BEng with Honoursin the chosen course, a candidate must have
accumulated no fewer than 460 credits from the course
curriculum.These must include no fewer than 180 credits at Levels 3
and 4 of which a minimum of 90 must be at Level 4 and must include
those for the class 21 490 Project. 15.49.12BEng: In order to
qualify for the award of the degree of BEng in the chosen course,
a36
candidatemusthaveaccumulatednofewerthan340creditsfromthecoursecurriculum.These
must include no fewer than 60 credits at Level 3 or above.
15.49.13Diploma of Higher Education: In order to qualify for the
award of a Diploma of
HigherEducationinNavalArchitectureandMarineEngineering,acandidatemusthave
accumulated no fewer than 220 credits from the course
curriculum.Thesemust include no fewer than 90 credits at Level 2 or
above. 15.49.14Certificate of Higher Education: In order to qualify
for the award of a Certificate of
HigherEducationinNavalArchitectureandMarineEngineering,acandidatemusthave
accumulated no fewer than 110 credits from the course curriculum.
15.49.15A candidate who meets the criteria in Regulation 15.1.41
may be awarded the BEng in thechosen course or the Diploma of
Higher Education or the Certificate of Higher Education in Naval
Architecture and Marine Engineering, with Commendation. 15.49.16 to
15.49.20(Numbers not used) 37 Nautical Science BSc in Nautical
Science BSc with Honours in Nautical Science Diploma of Higher
Education in Nautical Science Certificate of Higher Education in
Nautical Science Course Regulations [These regulations are to be
read in conjunction with Regulation 15.1] Status of the Courses
15.49.21All students are normally admitted in the first instance to
the BSc degree. Mode of Study 15.49.22The courses are available by
full-time and part-time study. Curriculum (Full-time study) First
Year 15.49.23All full-time students shall undertake classes
amounting to no fewer than 120 credits asfollows: Compulsory
Classes LevelCredits 21 131Introduction to Naval Architecture 110
21 132Introduction to Marine Engineering 110 21 181Introduction to
Shipping 1 110 21 182Marine Navigation 1 120 21 183Mathematics E1P
010 21 184Mathematics E1Q 010 21 185Professional Studies 1 010 21
186Shipboard Operations 1 120 Elective Classes20 Second Year
15.49.24All full-time students shall undertake classes amounting to
no fewer than 120 credits asfollows: Compulsory Classes Level
Credits 21 221Fundamentals of Marine Vehicles 210 21 282Legislative
Aspects of Merchant Shipping 2 220 21 283Marine Environment 2 210
21 284Marine Management 2210 21 285Shipboard Operations 2 220 MA
113Mathematics 1D 120 NM 202Fundamentals of Marine Engineering 1210
NM 204Ship Safety Management210 NM 205Voyage Planning 2210 Third
Year 15.49.25All full-time students shall undertake classes
amounting to no fewer than 120 credits asfollows: Compulsory
Classes Level Credits 21 370Marine Business and Financial
Management310 21 373Marine Engineering Systems310 21 382Maritime
Law 3310 21 383Port Operations 3 310 21 385Voyage Planning 3320 38
NM 306Electronic Navigation Systems310 NM 307Maritime Economics310
NM 308Marine Decision-Supporting Technology310 NM 309Statistical
and Computational Methods forNautical Science310 Elective Classes20
Fourth Year 15.49.26All full-time students shall undertake classes
amounting to no fewer than 120 credits asfollows: Compulsory
ClassesLevelCredits 21 448Risk Management and Reliability410 21
490Project430 NM 405Marine Environmental Protection and Safety410
NM 406Marine Electrical Systems410 NM 408Renewable Marine Energy
Systems410 NM 410Intermodal Transportation410 NM 411Maritime Trade
and Policy410 NM 412Optimisation and Linear Programming410 NM
413Ship Simulator Case Studies420 Curriculum (Part-time study)
15.49.27In each academic year, students studying on a part-time
basis shall normally
undertakeclassesamountingtonofewerthan60creditsselectedfromtheappropriatefull-time
curriculum. Progress (Full-time Study) 15.49.28In order to progress
to the second year of the course, a student must normally
haveaccumulated at least 90 credits from the course curriculum.
15.49.29In order to progress to the third year of the course, a
student must normally haveaccumulated at least 210 credits from the
course curriculum. 15.49.30In order to progress to the fourth year
of the course, a student must normally
haveaccumulatedatleast340creditsfromthecoursecurriculum.Inaddition,astudentmust
normally have achieved anapproved standard of performancewith
regard to level of study and academic attainment Progress
(Part-time Study) 15.49.31Students studying on a part-time basis
must normally satisfy the appropriate progressrequirements for each
year of equivalent full-time study. 15.49.31Within each year of
study, a student shall not normally carry more than 20
outstandingcredits from one academic year to the next. Final
Honours Classification 15.49.33The final Honours classification
will normally be based on: (i)the first assessed attempt at
compulsory and approved optional classes taken in thesecond, third
and fourth years; (ii)if appropriate, an oral examination. Award
15.49.34BSc with Honours: In order to qualify for the award of the
degree of BSc with Honours
inNauticalScience,acandidatemusthaveaccumulatednofewerthan460creditsfromthe
coursecurriculum.Thesemustincludenofewerthan180creditsatLevels3and4or
whichaminimumof90mustbeatLevel4andmustincludethosefortheclass21490
Project. 15.49.35BSc: In order to qualify for the award of the
degree of BSc in Nautical Science, a candidate39 must have
accumulated nofewer than 340 credits from the course curriculum.
These must include no fewer than 90 credits at Level 3 or above.
15.49.36Diploma of Higher Education: In order to qualify for the
award of a Diploma of
HigherEducationinNauticalScience,acandidatemusthaveaccumulatednofewerthan220
credits from the course curriculum.These must include no fewer than
90 credits at Level 2 or above. 15.49.37Certificate of Higher
Education: In order to qualify for the award of a Certificate
ofHigherEducationinNauticalScience,acandidatemusthaveaccumulatednofewerthan
110creditsfromthecoursecurriculum.Thesemustincludenofewerthan90creditsat
Level 1 or above. 15.49.38A candidate who meets the criteria in
Regulation 15.1.41 may be awarded the BSc or theDiploma of Higher
Education or the Certificate of Higher Education in Nautical
Science with Commendation 40 16.1General Regulations for Integrated
Masters Degrees Admission 16.1.1
EveryapplicantforadmissiontoanIntegratedMasterscoursemustsatisfytheGeneral
EntranceRequirementsasspecifiedinRegulation2andanyadditionalCourseEntrance
Requirements specified by the Department(s) and approved by the
relevant Board of Study. Credit Transfer and Exemption 16.1.2
TherelevantBoardofStudy(ornominee(s))mayadmitapplicantsand/orapprove
exemption from part of a course byAccreditation of Prior Learning
(formal [APFL]and/or
experiential[APEL])providedthisisdoneinaccordancewithUniversityproceduresand
against criteria defined on a course by course basis.
CreditgrantedforAPFLorAPELmayonlybeusedonceand,whenusedtogain
exemption,willnormallyrelatetoachievementswithin5yearsofregistrationona
University of Strathclyde course.
ExemptiongrantedonthebasisofAPFLand/orAPELwillbeallowedprimarilywhere
applicants can demonstrate that the relevant specific learning
outcomes have been achieved (i.e. primarily for specific rather
than general credit).Theextent of anyallowed exemption shall be
stated in course regulations and shall preferably be less than 25%
and normally not exceed 50% of the credits appropriate to the
course. Exceptionally, by formal resolution, the Senate may approve
up to 75% exemption in special circumstances.
Whereanysuchexemptionisgranted,theBoardofStudywillawardtheappropriate
numberofcreditsandmayreducetheminimumandmaximumperiodofstudy
appropriately. Mode of Study 16.1.3
Coursesareofferedonafull-timeand/ornon-consecutivebasisexceptwhereindicatedto
the contrary in the course regulations.
AtthediscretionoftherelevantBoardofStudyontherecommendationoftherelevant
Head of Department (or nominee), a student may transfer from
full-time to non-consecutive
studyandvice-versawhereanappropriatecourseisavailable,atwhichtimetherelevant
minimum and maximum periods of study will be reviewed. Minimum
Periods of Study 16.1.4 For full-time study, the minimum period of
study shall normally be 5 years (assuming entry at Level 1). For
non-consecutive study, the minimum period of study shall be the
learning equivalent of the full-time study period required, taking
account of the conditions under which the student will work. The
overall duration of study will normally be greater than for
full-time study. Maximum Periods of Study 16.1.5
Unlessotherwisespecified,themaximumperiodsofstudyshallbe7yearsforfull-time
study and 12 years for non-consecutive study (assuming entry at
Level 1)
Exceptionally,themaximumperiodofstudymaybeextendedbytheSenateonthe
recommendation of the relevant Board of Study. Place of Study
16.1.6 Except where the Senate has approved open learning
arrangements for off-campus delivery, study shall normally be
undertaken within the University. Course Structure and Curriculum
16.1.7 Each candidate for an award must follow the curriculum as
prescribed in the relevant course regulations. These may be amended
from time to time by the Senate on the recommendation of the
relevant Board of Study. 16.1.8
AllcoursesshallbemodularandcreditratedinaccordancewiththeUniversityAwards
Framework in Regulation 16.1.9 below. Individual classes shall be
assigned a level based on expected learning outcomes and a credit
rating based on the volume of learning required. 41 16.1.9 The
structure of courses shall normally accord with the following:
AwardCredit RequirementMinimum Level Requirement
MasterinScience,Masterof Engineering,Masterof Pharmacy,Masterof
Architecture 550 - 600 credits 90 credits at Level 5 210 credits at
Levels 4 + 5 IntegratedMasterwithDiploma (MEngDiplMan, MEngDiplEng)
700 credits90 credits at Level 5 210 credits at Levels 4 + 5
(Note:foratypicalstudent,1creditequatestoapproximately10hoursoftotalstudent
learning.)
Studentsstudyingonanon-consecutivebasisundertakeacurriculumchosenfromthe
appropriatefull-timecurriculum;typically4080creditswouldbetakeninanyyearof
study.
InordertoqualifyforaUniversityofStrathclydeaward,astudentwhohasbeengranted
exemption from earlier years of a University of Strathclyde course
through Accreditation of
PriorLearning(inaccordwithRegulation16.1.2)mustgainfromtheUniversityof
Strathclyde course curriculum a minimum of 120 credits or, where
less, a minimum of one-third of the overall credit requirement for
that award. 16.1.10 The curriculum of every student must be
approved at the start of each academic year or level
ofstudy(asappropriate)bytherelevantCourseDirectororequivalentactingonbehalfof
the Board of Study.Normally, full-time students shallin each year
of study be following a curriculum containing at least 120
credits.Where a full-time student is admitted with advanced
standing and is exempted from part of an academic years curriculum,
additional classes may require to be taken to bring the total
credits studied to at least 120 credits.
Thecurriculumforacourseshallbesetoutinthecourseregulationsand