Faculty: Vocational School This major provides a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of underwater technology. Students explore key areas such as underwater robotics, subsea engineering, marine operations, and oceanographic instrumentation. The program emphasizes technical skills, innovation, and the application of advanced technologies to explore and utilize underwater environments. Graduates are prepared for careers in offshore energy, marine research, underwater construction, and environmental monitoring. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand the fundamentals of underwater technology and its applications. - Develop skills in underwater robotics and remotely operated vehicles (ROVs). - Learn techniques for subsea engineering and underwater construction. - Explore the role of oceanographic instrumentation in marine research. - Understand the principles of marine operations and safety protocols. - Analyze challenges and opportunities in underwater exploration and technology. - Develop teamwork and problem-solving skills for underwater projects. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Underwater Technology** - Overview of the field, its history, and its importance in marine industries. 2. **Underwater Robotics and ROVs** - Study of remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) and autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs). - Techniques for designing, operating, and maintaining underwater robotic systems. 3. **Subsea Engineering** - Principles of designing and installing subsea infrastructure, such as pipelines and platforms. - Techniques for underwater welding, construction, and maintenance. 4. **Oceanographic Instrumentation** - Fundamentals of sensors, data collection, and instrumentation used in marine research. - Techniques for analyzing oceanographic data and monitoring marine environments. 5. **Marine Operations and Safety** - Study of marine safety protocols, diving operations, and emergency response. - Techniques for ensuring safe and efficient underwater operations. 6. **Underwater Acoustics and Imaging** - Exploration of sonar systems, acoustic mapping, and underwater imaging technologies. - Techniques for using acoustics to explore and map underwater environments. 7. **Environmental Monitoring and Conservation** - Principles of monitoring marine ecosystems and mitigating environmental impacts. - Techniques for using underwater technology to support conservation efforts. 8. **Offshore Energy and Resource Exploration** - Study of underwater technologies used in oil, gas, and renewable energy industries. - Techniques for exploring and extracting underwater resources sustainably. 9. **Emerging Trends in Underwater Technology** - Analysis of innovations such as deep-sea exploration, underwater drones, and AI in marine technology. - Techniques for adapting to new trends and technologies in the field. 10. **Capstone Project in Underwater Technology** - Real-world project to apply learned skills in underwater exploration, robotics, or engineering. - Techniques for delivering a comprehensive underwater technology solution. **Assessment Methods:** - Hands-on projects and simulations of underwater operations. - Written assignments on underwater robotics, subsea engineering, and marine instrumentation. - Group projects in underwater technology design and implementation. - Participation in internships or fieldwork with marine research organizations or offshore companies. **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Underwater Robotics: Science, Design, and Fabrication" by Steven W. Moore et al. - "Subsea Engineering Handbook" by Yong Bai and Qiang Bai. - "Introduction to Oceanography" by Paul R. Pinet. - "Marine Operations and Safety" by John B. Woodward. **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of physics, engineering, or marine science is recommended. Suitable for students in engineering, marine science, and related fields. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years, including coursework, hands-on training, and internships. **Certification:** Graduates may receive a degree in Underwater Technology or a related field. **Target Audience:** Aspiring underwater engineers, marine technologists, ROV operators, and researchers seeking to excel in underwater exploration, robotics, and subsea engineering. This major equips students with the technical, analytical, and practical skills needed to excel in underwater technology, driving innovation in marine exploration, resource utilization, and environmental conservation.