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mar-ing The network of Cerman universities for a ioint NAOE master program Robert Bronsart, Cünther Clauss The Cerman research <strong>and</strong> development project "Network of Naval Architecture <strong>and</strong> Ocean <strong>Engineeri</strong>ng" (mar-ing) aims at developing new multimedia-based, time <strong>and</strong> location independent methods for teaching students in a unique international master program. The paper gives a brief outline of the networks background, its objectives as well as the learning strategy <strong>and</strong> methods implemented. The European as well as the Cerman maritime industry, being a mfor part thereof, have clearly identified the importance of highly qualified engineers to meet the challenges of the future. Current studies reveal that the number of graduates does not satisfy the needs of the industry. Looking at the current age profile of engineers working in the Cerman maritime industry, a steadily increasing dem<strong>and</strong> of highly qualified naval architects <strong>and</strong> ocean engineers is anticipated. Being aware of this challenging situation, the four Cerman Universities offering a Naval Architecture <strong>and</strong> Ocean <strong>Engineeri</strong>ng study program at master level (Technical University Berlin, University Duisburg-Essen, Technical University Hamburg-Harburg <strong>and</strong> the University of Rostock) have joint forces in a research <strong>and</strong> development project "Network E-Learning infrastructure of the mar-ing network ring form an excellent basis for the study program. The wide ranged expertises of of further education <strong>and</strong> made available to the maritime industry in order to secure the universities involved depend on their the continuous qualification of the naval extensive research activities. Whereas the Technical University of Berlin primarily focuses on ocean engineering <strong>and</strong> transport architects <strong>and</strong> ocean engineers. Outline of the study program of Naval Architecture <strong>and</strong> Ocean Enginee- systems/logistics, the University of Du- While establishing an international master ring". A major goal is to raise awareness isburg-Essen has special experlise in sur- program joinily offered by the four Cer- of the excellent career perspectives being veying propulsion, ship machinery systems, man universities the partners tread new offered by this industry. The departments <strong>and</strong> inl<strong>and</strong> water vessels. The research ac- ground in many respects <strong>and</strong> thus meet a involved will capitalize on their completivities at the Technical University of Ham- set of challenges. On the one h<strong>and</strong> it is nementary educational <strong>and</strong> research capaciburg-Harburg mainly focus on ship design, cessary to restructure <strong>and</strong> to transform the ties in order to attractively enhance their programs <strong>and</strong> to establish a jointly offe- hydromechanics, structural mechanics, <strong>and</strong> ship automation systems. The University of ongoing diploma degree programs into a master program. Therefore it is essential to red master degree program. The project is Rostock concentrates on information <strong>and</strong> reorganize the existing curriculum in order funded by the Cerman Federal Ministry of Education <strong>and</strong> Research (BMBF) <strong>and</strong> ad- communication technologies in ship design as well as on production engineering. to adopt its structure to the new requirements. ln doing so the project partners stay vised by designated e-learning experts as well as executives of the Cerman maritime industry <strong>and</strong> maritime associations. Objectives In order to meet the dem<strong>and</strong> of the mari- abreast of the Europe-wide changes of the university l<strong>and</strong>scape which goes along with the so called The diverse competencies in general entime industry the overall objective of the gineering <strong>and</strong> in particular in the fields of Network of Naval Architecture <strong>and</strong> Ocean Naval Architecture <strong>and</strong> Ocean Enginee- <strong>Engineeri</strong>ng is to impart the required expert knowledge <strong>and</strong> the methodological skills The authors: on the most excellent <strong>and</strong> well-founded Robert Bronsart, University of Rostock, way possible to a sufficient number of stu- Center for Marine Information Systems, dents. At the same time the project aims at robert. bronsart@u n i - rostock.de Cü nther Clauss, Tech nical U niversity Berlin, Division of Naval Architecture <strong>and</strong> Ocean <strong>Engineeri</strong>ng, clauss@naoe.tu - berlin.de further enhancing the attractiveness of this course of study <strong>and</strong> at decreasing the high drop out quota in engineering education. In addition, the developed e-learning modules will be adjusted to the special needs "Bologna Process". The main objective of this process is to implement a three-level educational system of undergraduate, graduate <strong>and</strong> postgraduate study programs until 2010. In this manner the new educational programs will be unitized in order to increase the international acceptance of credits <strong>and</strong> degrees <strong>and</strong> to enhance student mobility across Europe. E- Learn i ng infrastructu re Attending <strong>and</strong> concluding the master degree program will be possible from 78 schiff & Hafen 6/2006 & I E-Learning I nfrastructure h { \ HJ tsl wr kffi Application Streaming Sharing Media m&
Conclusion <strong>and</strong> perspectives different locations. ln addition, further interactive graphics, animations, <strong>and</strong> si- education programs will be offered acmulations.cording to the needs formulated by the industry. Therefore an information <strong>and</strong> communication infrastructure is needed Animations, interactive graphics, simulations <strong>and</strong> maplets to enable distance learning. This does not A major component in engineering edu- only include time <strong>and</strong> location indepencation is the visualization of physical phedent access to the learning content but nomena, principles, procedures, systems also supports the communication <strong>and</strong> col- or product structures. Traditionally this is laboration between faculty <strong>and</strong> enrolled done with the help of graphics, potentially students. With regard to the fact that it large drawings, sketches, <strong>and</strong> sometimes is not an objective of the project to deve- videos which do not interactively involve lop a new learning management system the learner. Interactive graphics, anima- it was found to be appropriate to impletions, <strong>and</strong> simulations can be utilized to ment a central system architecture which make the learning more effective. Screens- is shown in Figure 1. hots serve to show examples of simulations For this, the system tLIAS (http://www.ilias. developed. de) was chosen. lt integrates functions for Another method for interactively repre- supporting both blended learning scenarios senting complex mathematical relations, as well as distance learning scenarios. its context <strong>and</strong> for enabling practicing E-Learning methods <strong>and</strong> modu-les <strong>Engineeri</strong>ng study programs in general mathematical calculations is conceivable with help of a technology called <strong>and</strong> the NavalArchitecture <strong>and</strong> Ocean <strong>Engineeri</strong>ng study programs in particular are characterized by special application specific learning contents. To a large extent this is based on complex mathematical calculations, extensive formula derivation <strong>and</strong> complex simulations in order to lay ground for practical issues in ship design <strong>and</strong> production methods. E-learning modules are developed in close cooperation <strong>and</strong> according to the specific expertise of the partners. They are set up modularly, enriched with multimedia-based elements where reasonable. The following e-learning methods are utilized in the development of e-learning modules in the maring project. E-Lectures Lectures are an indispensable part of higher education at universities. Unlike reading a book they are characterized by a high level of liveliness, authenticity <strong>and</strong>, depending on the number of students, interactivity. Electronic Lectures (e-lectures, also called mlobile]-lectures) are videos of traditional lectures combined with the presentation of slides, a directory, links to further information e. g. on the internet as well as a comment function. The advantages of an e-lecture are linearity, completeness und the possibility to distribute it time <strong>and</strong> location independent on a CD/DVD or via the internet. Web based trainings Web-based Trainings (WBT) play a major role in the context of self-directed e-learning <strong>and</strong> are normally provided via the Internet. They often lean against traditional textbook-contents <strong>and</strong> are enriched with multimedia-based elements such as "Map- The mar-ing Network of Naval Architecture <strong>and</strong> Ocean <strong>Engineeri</strong>ng can be characterized as a challenging research <strong>and</strong> development program to produce innovative <strong>and</strong> high quality, multilingual <strong>and</strong> multimedia-based e-learning scenarios. These are appropriate to meet the special requirements of education in the diverse fields of Naval Architecture <strong>and</strong> Ocean <strong>Engineeri</strong>ng. Within the scope of the project, a full set of e-learning modules will be developed which in the next step are integrated with complex software analysis tools used in ship design. Acknowledgement The work presented in this paper is supported by the Cerman Federal Ministry lets" which are available through the software package Maple (http://www.maple- of Education <strong>and</strong> Research under grant 01PQ05001. The authors acknowledge the valuable discussions with all partners of the soft.com). Wirth Croup "Network of Naval Architecture <strong>and</strong> Ocean <strong>Engineeri</strong>ng". {, Tailor-made equipment for offshore projects Hermann-Josef von Wirth, Willi T. Schmitz The Wirth Group, based in Erkelenz, has made a name for itself in its 110 years as a developer <strong>and</strong> manufacturer of drilling <strong>and</strong> tunnel boring machines. The product range covers the entire spectrum of drilling products, such as oil- <strong>and</strong> gas rotary equipment for on- <strong>and</strong> offshore applications, slurry pumps, subsea mining equipment, foundation drilling equipment for on- <strong>and</strong> offshore applications, directional drilling rigs as well as tunnel <strong>and</strong> shaft boring machines. Diamond extraction from the seabed For more than '15 playing a role in sagas <strong>and</strong> myths. Magic power was attributed to diamonds. As the diamond is won <strong>and</strong> utilized industrially it plays an important role in the global economy <strong>and</strong> has so maintained its special fascination. Formerly, diamonds were found by pure chance. Their large-scale industrial excavation on l<strong>and</strong> only started in the middle of the 19th century. At first, they were recovered by open-cast mining <strong>and</strong>, later, also by underground mining. Since the ear- years, the Wirth Group ly 20th century, diamonds have also been found on the Atlantic coast. The diamonds discovered under massive s<strong>and</strong> layers <strong>and</strong> boulders along the Atlantic shore <strong>and</strong> in has been supplying high-quality compon- the sea area close to the coast probably ents for diamond mining at sea, a capacity originate from the kimberlitic pipes <strong>and</strong> di- in which it is an exclusive partner of the kes of Lesotho, Botswana <strong>and</strong> the central diamond producer De Beers. regions of South Africa. When they were The diamond holds a special position among exposed by severe <strong>and</strong> prolonged erosi- the precious stones in many respects. lt is on activity several million years ago, they the hardest mineral known <strong>and</strong> is therefore indispensable today for industrial applications worldwide. In its cut form, it develops a sparkle no other jewel can equal. For this reason, it has become both a sought-after gemstone <strong>and</strong> a special capital investment. Because of its unique characteristics, it has been a magical stone for mankind since its discovery more than 2,000 years ago, The authors: Dipl.-lng. Hermann-Josef von Wirth, Design <strong>and</strong> Project Leader, Research & Development, Willi T. Schmitz, Ceneral Salesm anager Foundation & Mining, Wirth Maschinen- und Bohrgeräte-Fabrik CmbH. Erkelenz Schiff & Hafen 6/2006 79
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