Objectives
Exploration, mapping and monitoring of marine environment and resources are based on marine measurement systems and marine installations. These hav a fundamental importance for the development of 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), the Royal Norwegian Navy (active and passive monitoring techniques), 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 with particular focus on marine measurement systems and marine installations. 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 as well as marine constructions. The value creation in the Norwegian marine industry is growing strongly and is an important foundation for further economic growth and development in Norwegian in the years ahead. To ensure a good and forward-looking technological development the marine industry need employees with advanced knowledge of core topics in ocean technology, which is the core of this study program.

Content
The study program in ocean technology has focus on "Marin measurement systems" and "Marine installations" with specialized courses in acoustics / optics / measurement technology and comstruction.

The specialization "Marin measurement systems" contains courses in measurement technology and a further specialization in instrumentation acoustics or optics. In addition, there are elective courses adapted to the thesis project.

The specialization "Marine installations" contains courses in materials for subsea technology or in marine technical analysis, experimental methods and modelling as well as measurement technology. In additionm there are elective courses adapted to the thesis project. The work methods are lectures, seminars and laboratory work, in addition to a supervised research project in the form of a thesis. The program consists of courses at the University if Bergen and Western Norway University of Applied Sciences.

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:

• have a thorough knowledge of ocean technology and can discuss key challenges and opportunities in the field.
• have in-depth knowledge in one of the two specializations of the study program; Marin measurement systems and Marine installations
• have advanced knowledge within the chosen specialization of instumentation, acoustics or optics of Marine measurement systems, or in the chosen subjecty area in the Marine installations specialization.
• has knowledge in subjects such as mathematics, physics, ICT and technology which provides a good foundation for continuous update of knowledge and competence within ocean technology.
  

Skills

The candidate:

• can analyze problems in ocean technology and perform advanced calculations, measurements and analysis within "Marine measurement systems" or "Marine installations".
• can handle and present measurement data, discuss precision and accuracy and use software programming tool to analyze and process measurement data.
• can perform a supervised research project according to ethical norms in an independent and self-initiative manner on a topic related to Marin measurement systems or Marine installations.
  

General competence

The candidate:

• can analyze relevant issues within the chosen specialization (Marin measurement systems or Marine installations), as well as discuss and communicate these to both specialists and other interested parties who do not have in-depth knowledge in the field.
• can with his/her knowledge and skills work independently or in groups with practical technological and/ or scientific tasks of high complexity.
• can analyze issues related to ocean technology with focus on professional/research related ethics issues, and respect values such as ethics, transparency and reliability in their own work
• has a scientific basis for active participation in innovation processes based on a thorough knowledge of ocean technology in general, and in depth knowledge in one of the specialization areas "Marine measurement systems" or "Marine installations" in particular.

The admission requirement is a Bachelor's degree in physics or engineering, please refer to ¿additional requirements¿ for relevant subject areas. The minimum academic requirement is an average grade of C or higher in the Bachelor's degree.

In case there are more applicants for the programme than there are places available, applicants will be rated according to the grades presented in the admission papers.

The following additional requirements apply:

For admission to the specialization "Marine measurement systems":
¿ A background in physics or electrical engineering.

In addition, applicants with a background in engineering, need to have completed approved courses in:
¿ Basic measurement science / instrumentation (10 ECTS)
¿ Basic signal processing (10 ECTS) or robotics (10 ECTS)
¿ Programming (10 ECTS)
¿ Mathematics (30 ECTS)

In addition, applicants with a background in physics, need to have completed the following courses (or equivalent) as part of the Bachelor¿s degree:
¿ Mathematics (30 ECTS). The course "MAT212: Functions of several variables" or equivalent has to be included in thede 30 ECTS
¿ PHYS116: Signal and System Analysis
¿ PHYS264: Atmospheric and Marine Optics or
¿ PHYS271: Acoustics

For admission to the specialization "Marine installations":
¿ A background in mechanical or marine engineering.
In addition, applicants need to have completed approved courses in:
¿ Thermodynamics (10 ECTS)
¿ Materials science (10 ECTS)
¿ Mathematics (30 ECTS)

According to Forskrift om opptak til Universitetet i Bergen, chapter 4, §4-1, section 2 and 3, the following quotas apply for admission to the Master¿s Programme in Ocean Technology:

1) The places are to be evenly distributed between the two specializations. This implies that 50% of the places are allocated to to applicants who are eligible for admission to the specialization "Marine measurement systems" and 50% of the places are allocated to applicants who are qualified for the specialization "Marine installations".

If there are not enough qualified applicants to fill the places on one of specializations, the places can be redeployed to the other specializations according to academic assessment and depending on available supervisor capacity.

2) A maximum of two places are reserved for applicants with a Bachelor's degree from the Royal Norwegian Naval Academy, which also has a recommendation and a grant from Forsvaret. This must be documented. Applicants must also satisfy both the general and the specific admission requirements.

If there are more than two applicants for these places, the applicants are ranked according to the grades presented in the admission papers. If there are no qualified applicants for these places, they will be released and can be used for ordinary applicants.

The Master¿s programme consists of two components: coursework of 60 credits and an individual research project (Master¿s thesis) of 60 credits.

The specialization in «Marine measurement systems»:

The specializations has a further sub-specialization in instrumentation, acoustics or optics. All courses listed in the structure of the program for the given sub-specialization are compulsory. Elective courses are chosen in agreement with the academic supervisor. In the case that a student has already taken any of the compulsory courses, these will be replaced by courses chosen in agreement with academic supervisor.

The specialization in «Marine installations»:

The specializations does not have further sub-specializations. All courses listed in the structure of the program are compulsory. Elective courses are chosen in agreement with the academic supervisor. In the case that a student has already taken any of the compulsory courses, these will be replaced by courses chosen in agreement with academic supervisor.

The structure of the programme is shown below for the different specializations and sub-specializations.

Courseplan in «Marine measurement systems, specialization instrumentation"
4th semester (spring): HTEK399 (master's thesis)
3rd semester (autumn): HTEK399 (master's thesis)
2nd semester (spring): HTEK202, MAS116*, elective course
1st semester (autumn): HTEK201, HTEK301, ELE115*

*At Western Norway University of Applied Sciences (HVL).

Courseplan in «Marine measurement systems, specialization in acoustics"
4th semester (spring): HTEK399 (master's thesis)
3rd semester (autumn): HTEK399, HTEK399, PHYS273

2nd semester (spring): HTEK399, HTEK202, PHYS271
1st semester (autumn): HTEK201, PHYS272, elective course

Courseplan in «Marine measure systems, specialization in optics"
4th semester (spring): HTEK399 (master's thesis)
3rd semester (autumn): HTEK399 (master's thesis)
2nd semester (spring): MAS116*, elective course, elective course
1st semester (autumn): PHYS263, HTEK301, PHYS205

*At Western Norway University of Applied Sciences (HVL).

Courseplan in «Marine installations»:

4th semester (spring): HTEK399 (master's thesis) (30 ECTS)
3rd semester (autumn): HTEK399 (master's thesis) (30 ECTS)
2nd semester (spring): HTEK202 (10 ECTS) - elective course (10 ECTS) - elective course (10 ECTS)
1st semester (autumn): HTEK201 (10 ECTS) - MAS304* (5 ECTS) -MAS305* (5 ECTS) - one of following courses (MOM252*, MAS121*, MAS307*, MAS312*)
*At Western Norway University of Applied Sciences (HVL).

Master's thesis: HTEK399 Master's Thesis in Ocean Technology has a work load of 60 credits. The Master's thesis must be submitted within a deadline at the end of the 4th semester, 20 November or 1 June.

Please note the following for the specialization in marine installations:

• Students who do not have a course in 3D-modelling as part of their bachelor's degree, have to replace MAS305 with the course "MAS105*: 3D-modelling and drawing" (5 ECTS)
• MAS121 can only be chosen by students who have previously taken the course "MAS116 Hydrodynamics" (10 ECTS) or an equivalent course
• Students who have taken either MAS304 or MAS305 or equivalent courses as part of their bachelor's degree, should replace these two courses with MAS307*: Hydrogen technology (10 ECTS) or "MAS312* Renewable ocean energy" (10 ECTS). Please note that MAS307 and MAS312 have a conflicting schedule with MOM252.

The extent of compulsory and elective courses varies slightly between different specializations and sub-specializations. Elective courses are to be chosen in agreement with the academic supervisor.

Please contact academic supervisor or student advisor regarding recommended electives.

UoB-courses that are to be included in the degree, have to ba at 200- or 300-level.

HVL-courses that are to be incuded, have to be classified as "tekniske spesialiseringsemne" or be at an equivalent lever. The availability of HVL-courses is limited.

The teaching methods used in the various courses includes: lectures, seminars/ colloquium, group projects, laboratory exercises, exercise problem reviews

The Master¿s thesis is scientific work carried out independently and conducted under scientific supervision.

The teaching methods used in the various courses includes: lectures, seminars/ colloquium, group projects, laboratory exercises, exercise problem reviews

The Master¿s thesis is an independently scientific work conducted under scientific supervision.

Please contact the student adviser for the program if you have any questions:

studie.htek@uib.no