Studying online
There are now 2 possible online modes for units:
Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.
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Unit Overview
- Description
The Blue Economy is forecast to grow significantly over the coming decade in response to the challenges facing humanity, including food and energy security, coastal protection and ocean conservation. This unit will introduce the fundamentals of ocean engineering and the opportunities it presents in helping to develop the blue economy. A particular focus will be placed on how engineering solutions in the ocean must incorporate cross-disciplinary expertise and embrace innovative ideas.
This unit will cover the following topics:
a. Ocean Innovation: Ideation, Concept Design and Prototyping of engineering solutions.
b. Designing ocean structures: The role of the disciplines of oceanography, hydrodynamics, geotechnics, structural design, marine biology, and others in the safe and efficient design of ocean structures and systems
c. Surviving in the ocean: Understanding operations requirements, monitoring, longevity and survival in extreme conditions
d. End of life considerations: Including opportunities to recycle, upcycle and reuse ocean infrastructure
e. Permits, codes and regulation: the importance of standards to accelerate safe and sustainable ocean solutions
For each topic an emphasis will be placed on describing relevant case studies to demonstrate how solutions are generated that improve ocean conservation and/or ensure sustainable use of the ocean environment.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Semester 1 UWA (Perth) Face to face - Details for undergraduate courses
- Level 3 elective
- Outcomes
Students are able to (1) define ocean engineering and the role oceans engineers plays in the ideation, design, construction and operation of a global oceans solution; (2) demonstrate an understanding of concept design and how concepts may be generated through ideation and explored through prototyping to address an Ocean challenge; (3) describe the roles and interactions of various disciplines in the design of ocean infrastructure; (4) use field data and observations to design ocean infrastructure and ocean systems; (5) demonstrate an understanding of the challenges associated with operating and maintaining ocean infrastructure and ensuring survivability; (6) articulate the challenges associated with life cycle design in the ocean; and (7) identify the different permits, codes and regulations relevant to development within the Ocean and the role that these play to ensure safe and sustainable development.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) quizzes; (2) individual projects; and (3) final examination. Further information is available in the unit outline.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Jana Orszaghova
- Contact hours
- 48
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Unit readings, including any essential textbooks, are listed in the unit outline for each unit, one week prior the commencement of study. The unit outline will be available via the LMS and the UWA Handbook one week prior the commencement of study. Reading lists and essential textbooks are subject to change each semester. Information on essential textbooks will also be made available on the Essential Textbooks. This website is updated regularly in the lead up to semester so content may change. It is recommended that students purchase essential textbooks for convenience due to the frequency with which they will be required during the unit. A limited number of textbooks will be made available from the Library in print and will also be made available online wherever possible. Essential textbooks can be purchased from the commercial vendors to secure the best deal. The Student Guild can provide assistance on where to purchase books if required. Books can be purchased second hand at the Guild Secondhand bookshop (second floor, Guild Village), which is located on campus.
- Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.