Faculty: Engineering This major focuses on the design and engineering of ships and yachts, combining principles of naval architecture, marine engineering, and design aesthetics. Students explore key areas such as hull design, stability, propulsion systems, structural analysis, and yacht aesthetics. The program emphasizes technical skills, design principles, and the understanding of maritime regulations and standards. Graduates are prepared for careers in shipbuilding, yacht design, marine engineering, and related fields. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand the fundamentals of ship and yacht design. - Develop skills in hull design, stability analysis, propulsion systems, and structural analysis. - Learn techniques for integrating design aesthetics with engineering principles. - Explore maritime regulations and standards for ship and yacht design. - Understand the role of sustainability and innovation in marine design. - Analyze challenges and opportunities in ship and yacht design. - Develop teamwork and problem-solving skills for design projects and initiatives. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Ship and Yacht Design** - Overview of ship and yacht design, key concepts, and historical context. - Fundamentals of naval architecture and marine engineering. 2. **Hull Design** - Principles of hull design, including hydrodynamics, resistance, and propulsion. - Techniques for designing and optimizing hull forms. 3. **Stability and Buoyancy** - Fundamentals of stability and buoyancy, including hydrostatics and stability analysis. - Techniques for ensuring the stability and safety of ships and yachts. 4. **Propulsion Systems** - Principles of propulsion systems, including engines, propellers, and alternative propulsion methods. - Techniques for designing and integrating efficient propulsion systems. 5. **Structural Analysis** - Fundamentals of structural analysis, including strength of materials, stress analysis, and finite element analysis. - Techniques for designing and analyzing the structural integrity of ships and yachts. 6. **Yacht Aesthetics and Design** - Principles of yacht aesthetics, including interior and exterior design, ergonomics, and user experience. - Techniques for integrating design aesthetics with engineering principles. 7. **Maritime Regulations and Standards** - Exploration of maritime regulations and standards, including safety, environmental, and operational requirements. - Techniques for complying with maritime regulations and standards in ship and yacht design. 8. **Sustainability and Innovation in Marine Design** - Principles of sustainability and innovation in marine design, including eco-friendly materials, energy efficiency, and advanced technologies. - Techniques for incorporating sustainability and innovation into ship and yacht design. 9. **Practicum in Ship and Yacht Design** - Real-world design and engineering experiences, including observations, internships, and hands-on projects. - Techniques for applying learned skills in practical ship and yacht design settings. 10. **Capstone Project in Ship and Yacht Design** - Comprehensive project to apply learned skills in hull design, stability analysis, or yacht aesthetics. - Techniques for delivering a polished and innovative ship or yacht design project. **Assessment Methods:** - Hull design reports, stability analyses, propulsion system designs, structural analysis studies, yacht aesthetic designs, regulatory compliance reports, sustainability and innovation projects, practicum reports, capstone projects, group projects, and internships. **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Principles of Naval Architecture" by Edward V. Lewis. - "Ship Design and Construction" by Thomas C. Gillmer. - "Yacht Design" by Larry Huntington. - "Marine Engineering" by David R. Macaulay. - "Sustainability in Marine Design" by various authors. **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of physics, engineering, and design principles. Suitable for students interested in shipbuilding, yacht design, and marine engineering. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree, including coursework, projects, practicum, and internships. **Certification:** Graduates may receive a degree in Ship and Yacht Design and pursue professional certifications in naval architecture, marine engineering, or related fields. **Target Audience:** Aspiring naval architects, marine engineers, yacht designers, and professionals seeking to specialize in ship and yacht design. This major equips students with the technical, design, and practical skills needed to excel in ship and yacht design, supporting careers in shipbuilding, yacht design, marine engineering, and related fields.