Diploma of Engineering Technology in Ship Design

Overview

The Diploma of Engineering Technology in Ship Design (DSD) enables the students to grasp the fundamental principles of Ship and Boat Design; the ability to work and communicate with boat/ship designers, draftsman and tradesmen; marine propulsion systems use of one or more marine Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) systems; linking modern ship design with efficient manufacturing processes; knowledge of traditional and current shipbuilding materials and the various construction techniques across the ship industry.

Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)

UniKL graduates who are:

• PEO 1
  knowledgeable, competent, and innovative, which will contribute towards the human capital in the marine related industry;
• PEO 2
  effective leadership and team work skills as well as verbal, non-verbal and interpersonal communication skills to support their role in industry;
• PEO 3
  committed to the importance of lifelong learning and continuous improvement;
• PEO 4
  practice professionalism with ethics and social responsibility; and
• PEO 5
  capable of embarking on business and technopreneurial activities.

Programme Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

Student will learn to:

• PLO 1:
  Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialization to wide practical procedures and practices.
• PLO 2:
  Analyze well-defined engineering problems.
• PLO 3:
  Formulate solutions for well-defined technical problems.
• PLO 4:
  Conduct investigations of well-defined problems.
• PLO 5:
  Apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering tools to well-defined engineering activities, with an awareness of the limitations.
• PLO 6:
  Function effectively in a diverse technical team.
• PLO 7:
  Communicate effectively with the engineering community and society at large.
• PLO 8:
  Demonstrate an awareness of and consideration for societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities.
• PLO 9:
  Demonstrate an understanding of professional ethics, responsibilities and norms of engineering technology practices.
• PLO 10:
  Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of engineering practices, taking into account the need for sustainable development.
• PLO 11:
  Demonstrate an awareness of management, business practices, and entrepreneurship.
• PLO 12:
  Recognize the need for, professional development and to engage in independent and life-long learning.
• PLO 13:
  Assist in the formulation of systems, components or processes to meet specified needs