Programmes: 5MAMN-HTEK Integrated Master's Programme in Ocean Technology - Autumn 2017

Name of qualification

Master of Science in Ocean Technology

ECTS Credits

Five years of full-time study, where the normal workload for a full-time student is 60 credits for one academic year.

Full-time/Part-time

Full-time

Semester

Autumn

Objectives and content

Objectives:
Exploration, mapping and monitoring of marine environment and resources are based on marine measurement and control technology and marine installations, which has 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 and control technology 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 are emphasized. The academic profile of the program is based on applied physics and technology with key topics such as marine acoustics and optics, marine construction and operation and maintenance of marine installations. 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 and control technology" and "Marine installations" with specialized courses in acoustics / optics and construction / operation and maintenance. In addition to basic courses in mathematics, physics, statistics and computer programming, includes the introductory course in marine environment, a course in technology management, finance and innovation, as well as practical training in a business / research activity with tasks related to ocean technology.
The specialization "Marin measurement and control technology" contains courses in measurement technology, robotics and a further specialization in acoustics or optics. The specialization "Marine installations" contains courses in thermodynamics, materials science and hydrodynamics and a further specialization in construction or operation and maintenance. The work methods 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. The program consists of courses at the University of Bergen and Bergen University College.

Required Learning Outcomes

Admission Requirements

Higher Education Entrance Qualification including specific requirements from upper secondary school (SIVING).

Recommended previous knowledge

Good knowledge in mathematics is an advantage. We therefore strongly recommend 3rd grade level high school mathematics

Introductory Courses

EX.PHIL. og HTEK101

Compulsory units

The master*s programme consists of two components: Coursework of 240 credits and an individual research project (Master¿s thesis) of 60 credits.
The courses: MAT111, INF109, HTEK101, MAT102/MAT112, PHYS111, ING101, STAT110, PHYS112, HTEK102, MAT121, PHYS114, EX.PHIL and MOE251 are compulsory. In addition, there are 110 credits of elective courses, of which 30 credits are chosen in agreement with the academic supervisor.

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 10th semester, 20 November or 1 June.

Recommended electives

110 course credits in the Master's programme are elective courses, of which 30 credits are chosen in agreement with the academic supervisor.
List of specific recommended subjects:

University of Bergen
GEOF105, GEOF232, GEOF331, GEOF343, GEOV101, KJEM110, MAT212, PHYS205, PHYS227, PHYS231, PHYS263, PHYS264, PHYS271, PHYS272, PHYS328, PHYS371, PHYS373

Western Norway University of Applied Sciences
MAS101, MAS102, MAS109, MAS113, MAS116, MAS119, MAS126, MAS127, ELE106, ELE127, ELE133, ELE114, MOM221, MOM252, MOM270

Royal Norwegian Naval Academy
TI2070
TE2080

Sequential Requirements, courses

The recommended sequence of the courses in the programme can be found under the heading "Compulsory units".

Study period abroad

The programme committee has made adaption for students who want to take parts of the study abroad.

Teaching methods

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.

Assessment methods

The assessment methods used in the study program includes: written exam (3, 4 and 5 hours), oral exam, oral project presentation, midterm exam, multiple-choice exam, term paper, laboratory journals and portfolio assessment.
The final step in the study program is the oral Master's thesis examination which is held when the Master's thesis has been submitted, evaluated and approved.

Grading scale

At UiB the grades are given in one of two possible grading scales: passed/failed and A to F.
The master's thesis will be graded A to F.
The grading scale for each course is given in the course description.

Diploma and Diploma supplement

The Diploma, in Norwegian, and the Diploma Supplement, in English, will be issued when the degree is completed.

Access to further studies

To be eligible for admission to the Doctoral education (PhD) the candidate must have completed a master¿s degree.
To qualify for the Doctoral education (PhD) at UiB the average grade for the master's thesis, the Master's degree and the bachelor's degree should be at least C.
In order to get enrolled you have to be granted a fellowship for doctoral training.

Employability

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. It includes fishing industry 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, Bergen University College, The Norwegian Navy, The Institute of Marine Research, CMR and Uni Research 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.

Evaluation

The programme will be evaluated according to the quality assurance system of the University of Bergen.

Programme committee

The programme committee is responsible for the academic content, the structure and the quality of the program.

Administrative responsibility

The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences by the Department of Physics and Technology, holds the administrative responsibility for the programme.

Contact information

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

studie.htek@uib.no