Objectives
Exploration, mapping and monitoring of marine environment and resources are based on technology
developed for use in the ocean and depends on continuous technological development.
This is of fundamental importance for fisheries and aquaculture, for the monitoring of marine environment (ocean currents, biomass, ecosystem, seabed topography and seabed properties), climate (ocean temperature and ice mass in the far north), renewable energy (wave and offshore wind), active and passive monitoring techniques used for defense purposes, for the petroleum industry, as well as exploration of new mineral and biological resources in the deep ocean.
The study program aims to provide students with advanced knowledge of core topics in ocean technology. The program is designed so that the students will develop the ability to understand existing ocean technology while focusing on possibilities for further development of ocean technology. Innovation is emphasized.
The academic profile of the program is based on applied physics and technology with key topics such as marine acoustics and optics, measurement technology and instrumentation for marine environments.
The value creation in the Norwegian marine industry is experiencing strong and rapid growth. The industry is an important for further economic growth and development in Norway in the years ahead. To ensure good and future-oriented technological development, the marine industry need employees with advanced knowledge of key topics in ocean technology, which is the core of this study program.
Content
The academic focus of the study programme in ocean technology is within acoustics, optics, measurement technology and instrumentation. Specialized courses in these fields are included in the programme.
In addition to basic courses in mathematics, physics, statistics and computer programming, the programme also includes an introductory course in marine environment which is compulsory in the first semester. Furthermore, the programme contains a course in innovation or microeconomics, as well as practical training in a business / research establishment with tasks related to ocean technology
The work methods employed in the programme are lectures, seminars, laboratory work, practical training in a business / research activity and excursions, in addition to a supervised research project in the form of a thesis.
On completion of the study programme the candidate should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:
Knowledge
The candidate
Skills
The candidate:
General competence
The candidate:
The Master¿s programme consists of two components: Coursework of 240 credits and an individual research project (Master¿s thesis) of 60 credits.
The structure of the programme is shown in the table below. All courses that are listed with a course code are compulsory, these constitute 190 credits. HTEK101 is compulsory in the first semester of the study programme. In the second semester, the student chooses between two subjects to acquire knowledge in either innovation or economics. 20 credits are theme-courses related to the specialization of the Master¿s thesis. A list of available courses is given under ¿Recommended electives¿. Elective courses directly related to the Master¿s thesis (30 credits) are chosen in agreement with the academic supervisor.
20 credits are theme-courses related to the specialization of the Master¿s thesis These are normally chosen among the following courses: .
Elective courses directly related to the Master¿s thesis (30 credits) are chosen in agreement with the academic supervisor.
UiB-courses that are to be included from the 7th semester and onwards, have to be at 200- or 300- level.
HVL-courses that are to be included from the 7th semester and onwards, have to be classified as ¿tekniske spesialiseringsemne¿ or be at an equivalent level. The availability of HVL-courses is limited.
The teaching methods used in the various courses includes: lectures, seminars/ colloquium, group projects, excursions, laboratory exercises, exercise problem workshops/ reviews, experiential learning (board games / simulation games), lecturer contact hours, oracle and practical training in industry/ research company.
The Master's thesis is an independently scientific work conducted under scientific supervision.
The teaching methods used in the various courses includes: lectures, seminars/ colloquium, group projects, excursions, laboratory exercises, exercise problem workshops/ reviews, experiential learning (board games / simulation games), lecturer contact hours, oracle and practical training in industry/ research company.
The Master's thesis is an independently scientific work conducted under scientific supervision.
The value creation in the marine sector in Norway is growing strongly and is central to the overall economic development in the years ahead.
The marine sector includes technology companies developing and manufacturing marine sensors and marine observation platforms. It includes subsea companies using remotely operated and autonomous underwater vehicles (ROVs / AUVs) for inspection and maintenance of subsea installations. The fishing industry is basing its harvesting of marine resources on the use of acoustic sensors, and the aquaculture industry which employs marine sensor technologies for monitoring of production and the environment.
In addition, there are a number of research and development institutions and central government institutions in Bergen with focus on marine activities. University of Bergen, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, The Norwegian Navy, The Institute of Marine Research and NORCE all make use of advanced marine technology.
An education in ocean technology qualifies for a technology position in broad specter of companies and research establishments within marine related business and research. In addition a Master¿s degree in ocean technology qualifies for Ph.D. studies, which will give opportunities to work as a scientific researcher.
Please contact the academic adviser for the program if you have any questions:
studie.htek@uib.no