Coursecode: mt020

Coursename: Project week

ECTS creditpoints: 1,5

Faculty of  Mechanical Engineering and Marine Technology

Lecturer(s): Dirkse, Ir. C.

Tel.:  015-27 84057

Catalog data: project, maritime industry,

Course year:

BSc 1st year

Period:

2B

Hours per week:

40

Other hours:

Assessment:

Assessm.period:

(see academic calendar)

Prerequisites: knowledge first year MT

Follow up: n.a.

Detailed description of topics:

Solving of a practical problem brought in by a maritime company and by working out this problem in small groups of students. Each group will have a different problem for a different company. Coaching by MT mentors, representatives of the maritime company involved and other (2^nd year and higher) students. The project to be completed in one full week by a report and an oral presentation. Assessment by the MT mentors and representatives of the maritime companies.

Course material:

To be supplied by the maritime company involved

References from literature: n.a.

Remarks assesment, entry requirements, etc.:

Participation only when 10 TUD creditpoints have been gained. Assessment of report and presentation.

Learning goals:

stimulating creativity, working in groups, knowledge of maritime industry and occurring problems, reporting and presentation

Computer use: free

Laboratory project(s):

Design content:

To find solutions for practical maritime problems

Percentage of design:  75 %