This module provides a multidisciplinary introduction to the global challenges confronting businesses and societies today. From social class, culture, education and technology, to aging population, migration, health and environment, this module provides a current and topical look at the forces driving globalisation, its governance and business practice while ensuring complex information understandable to all students. It is therefore pertinent for students who wish to develop their role as global citizens.
The important contributions that high-growth firms make to the economy through their generation of revenue and jobs have long been recognised. Entrepreneurs often seek growth to maximise their returns, while others embark on a trajectory of ‘accidental growth’ based on high demand for their innovative goods and services. However, high-growth creates considerable challenges for many organisations. It can place them under strain, and can result in firm failure. This unique module examines the theoretical frameworks which explain firm growth and provides practical insight into how the associated challenges can be managed. This module will be of interest to students seeking to develop their own business, or who plan on working in dynamic, high-growth firms.
This module introduces the key elements of people, groups, and organisations to build a multi-faceted understanding of the interface between organisational behaviour and human resource (HR) practices in organisations today. In particular, this module provides both the breadth and depth for students to appreciate the complexities of managing people and organisations critically. The content of this module follows three key streams of knowledge: theoretical knowledge of fundamental elements of people and organisations, applied knowledge in current management practices, and key topics surrounding the dynamic environment which people and organisations are operating in today. These key streams of content will be introduced in conjunctions throughout the semester to help students appreciate the modern organisations perceptively. The module calls for students to contextualise the knowledge when applying to scenarios, as a key component of learning is to apply learned concepts appropriately.
This module introduces the key elements of people, groups, and organisations to build a multi-faceted understanding of the interface between organisational behaviour and human resource (HR) practices in organisations today. In particular, this module provides both the breadth and depth for students to appreciate the complexities of managing people and organisations critically. The content of this module follows three key streams of knowledge: theoretical knowledge of fundamental elements of people and organisations, applied knowledge in current management practices, and key topics surrounding the dynamic environment which people and organisations are operating in today. These key streams of content will be introduced in conjunctions throughout the semester to help students appreciate the modern organisations perceptively. The module calls for students to contextualise the knowledge when applying to scenarios, as a key component of learning is to apply learned concepts appropriately. During the module, you will be required to work as a team to respond to a written case study, in addition to completing an individual summative assessment in the form of a written exam.
The focus of this module is on management and organisation of, and by people across the global context. The aim of the module is to provide learners with a wide-ranging and critical understanding of managing and organising in the context of the rapidly changing global context. Starting with an overview of globalisation and its impact, the module will examine the advancement of theories/perspectives of management, leadership, power, culture and diversity.
This module challenges you to identify and express who you are as an emerging industry practitioner. It continues the process of situating your practice through defining your individual working methods, ethos and practice in clarity and depth. You will align your professional ambition with a personal manifesto which defines your individual graphic communication philosophy. You will critically analyse the role of the practitioner, and highlight your position as an innovative and adaptable interdisciplinary or specialist creative. This module will also help inform the direction and aid strategic planning for the Final Major Project in semester 2 through the articulating, justification, planning and documenting of ideas and initial research avenues for final project or projects. A negotiated and approved proposal will confirm the project(s) for the Final Major Project module.
This module manufacturing and materials is intended to develop a deeper understanding of the relationship between design, manufacturing processing and materials properties. This module discusses various manufacturing methods including casting, forming, welding, cutting, 3D printing, and composite/polymer manufacturing. For each manufacturing method, the aspects covered include: aesthetics, principles, choices of materials, choice of processes, properties of materials, advantages and disadvantages, process economics. Examples are drawn from manufacturing processes mainly used in aerospace, automotive and marine industries.
This module is only open to Year 3 students registered on MSci Biology and Marine Biology, BSc Biology and Marine Biology, BSc Marine Biology with Oceanography, MSci Marine Biology and Oceanography, MSci Marine Biology and BSc Marine Biology degrees. MSc Oceanography, MRes Ocean Sciences or MSci students who took a Semester Abroad can take the Level 6 dual-coded option. This module will cover a range of issues surrounding marine conservation and policy, split into three sections. We will initially focus on the causes and consequences of the current biodiversity concerns, then investigate strategies for marine biodiversity management and monitoring and emphasise the importance of ecological models for predicting and improving conservation outcomes.
This module is only open to Year 3 students registered on MSci Biology and Marine Biology, BSc Biology and Marine Biology, BSc Marine Biology with Oceanography, MSci Marine Biology and Oceanography, MSci Marine Biology and BSc Marine Biology degrees. MSc Oceanography, MRes Ocean Sciences or MSci students who took a Semester Abroad can take the Level 6 dual-coded option. This module will cover a range of issues surrounding marine conservation and policy, split into three sections. We will initially focus on the causes and consequences of the current biodiversity concerns, then investigate strategies for marine biodiversity management and monitoring and emphasise the importance of population models for predicting and improving conservation outcomes.
Developing the overall design of a marine craft to meet owner’s requirements together with relevant statutory regulations is fundamental to the practice of naval architecture. This module entails the development of a marine craft design to concept stage, taking due account of the owner’s requirements and craft mission to derive craft dimensions and operating characteristics. The design is developed in sufficient detail to allow preliminary weight and cost estimates to be made and checks against statutory regulations for safety and environmental performance to be conducted. Students work as a design team, with each responsible for individual technical and managerial aspects of design, working together to integrate components. Regular ‘design review’ interviews are held throughout the module. Pre-requisite module/s: SESS2017 (or equivalent)
This module introduces the fundamental principles, design and analysis of ship power plants, drive trains and auxiliary systems found on-board marine vehicles. Students will be introduced to the operational principles, machinery configurations, performance characteristics, efficiency measures, thermodynamic cycles and vibration analysis required in the design and analysis of marine engineering systems.
This module studies the international regulatory framework for the marine environment, its achievements, shortcomings and future challenges. The law of the marine environment has taken shape over several decades, responding to challenges caused by shipping incidents as well as other sources of pollution, and has become a complex framework of international conventions, developed through international consensus, and reinforced through technical developments in the committees of the International Maritime Organisation and other regional organisations. As regulation through conventions is a long and slow process and consensus-dependant, the framework is often insufficient to tackle immediate challenges such as climate change and ocean plastic pollution. In addition, compliance and enforcement are hampered by a variety of factors. We look at the international regulatory framework for shipping and the environment as well as factors preventing enforcement.
This module extends the fundamentals of fluid mechanics in the context of naval architecture and ocean engineering including water waves and the fluid loading and motion of maritime structures and vessels in waves. Students will assess the concepts of added mass, wave forces, ship roll and seakeeping by developing the conceptual, mathematical, and computational techniques needed for their evaluation. There are two assignments which integrate added mass, roll damping and seakeeping response through numerical and experimental applications to a real floating vessel.
London has a strong marine insurance and reinsurance market. The English law on marine insurance developed by the market and by the judiciary have influenced the legal principles of marine insurance globally. This module introduces marine insurance practice and marine cover, and considers the main legal issues arising from claims and the further developments of English law through cases. We will focus on specific types of risks and losses which a ship owner or a cargo owner will usually seek to cover in the marine insurance market, most notably partial or total loss of property and collision liability insurance under a hull and machinery policy; expenses and liability insurance from a P & I Club and also the range of cover which cargo interests may obtain. The key standard form contracts used in the London market are analysed and evaluated. This module will also look into some legal principles relating to insurance claims and liability in detail, notably causation and third party issues arising insurance claims including direct claims against insurers and insurers’ subrogated claims against wrongful third parties.
Marine insurance is the key device for the management of risk in international trade. London remains the leading global centre for its practice, covering risks from across the globe. Marine insurance contracts made under English law, and litigated and arbitrated in London, are vital to ensure the free flow of ships, cargo and crew required for trade to occur. Taught by a team of experts, this module provides a detailed study of the key legal principles on which those contracts are based and which differ significantly from the general rules of English contract law. The module will also provide comprehensive review of the changing nature of English marine insurance law, as the effects of the Insurance Act 2015 are felt within the industry.
