Naval Architecture and Ship Building

This subject introduces students to basic naval architectural knowledge. It enable students  to  familiarize themselves with naval architectural terminologies and symbols, concept and theory  of naval architectural, ship design process, ship loading, hydrostatics and stability calculations. Characteristics of modern construction materials including strength, limitations and factors affecting appropriate building materials. Shipbuilding processes, shipyard facilities, fabrication and assembly techniques. Roles of classification societies in safety and quality assurance of fabrication. This subject includes individual projects and assignments.