Course Details in 2024/25 Session

Module Title	LI Space System Engineering and Design
School	Metallurgy and Materials
Department	Metallurgy & Materials
Module Code	04 32551
Module Lead	Dr Leah-Nani Alconcel
Level	Intermediate Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 2
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-22 hours Tutorial-4 hours Practical Classes and workshops-40 hours Guided independent study-134 hours Total: 200 hours
Exclusions
Description	The objective of this module is to provide an introduction to systems engineering (SE) with an emphasis (i.e. motivating examples) drawn from space mission engineering. Topics to be covered will include requirements development, trade studies, the project life cycle, system hierarchy, risk analysis, and cost analysis. The module will prepare the student for the space mission analysis and design module in yr3 Content Introduction: Overview of module, Intro to SE, teamworking. Background mathematics: population sampling, distributions, probability, regression, extreme values Project lifecycle: Requirements: Scoping and conops, requirements capture Design: Introduction to the formal design process for structural components, Case studies and exercises on design process, Functional analysis, System architecture, interfaces, system synthesis, margins and contingency Optimisation: trending, heuristics, mathematical, genetic algorithms, Monte Carlo Cost: distribution, estimation, challenges Risk: risks, TRLs, reliability Monitoring: Performance measures, Verification, Review cycle Management: schedule, roles, documentation
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Understand the fundamentals of systems engineering; i.e. the SE concepts and processes that they are likely to encounter in the work environment. In particular they will understand SE as it applies to space missions; Develop a SE perspective of how space missions are conceived, developed and implemented; Establish the value and purpose of SE; Develop a working knowledge of the methods and tools systems engineers use; Describe the roles of systems engineers in relation to other team members; Design a component that would meet the requirements of a space mission AHEP4: Apply knowledge of mathematics, statistics, natural science and engineering principles to the solution of complex problems. Some of the knowledge will be at the forefront of the particular subject of study (C1) Analyse complex problems to reach substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, statistics, natural science and engineering principles (C2) Select and apply appropriate computational and analytical techniques to model complex problems, recognising the limitations of the techniques employed (C3) Design solutions for complex problems that meet a combination of societal, user, business and customer needs as appropriate. This will involve consideration of applicable health & safety, diversity, inclusion, cultural, societal, environmental and commercial matters, codes of practice and industry standards (C5) Apply an integrated or systems approach to the solution of complex problems (C6/M6) Use a risk management process to identify, evaluate and mitigate risks (the effects of uncertainty) associated with a particular project or activity (C9/M9) Adopt a holistic and proportionate approach to the mitigation of security risks (C10/M10) Use practical laboratory and workshop skills to investigate complex problems (C12/M12) Select and apply appropriate materials, equipment, engineering technologies and processes, recognising their limitations (C13/M13) Discuss the role of quality management systems and continuous improvement in the context of complex problems (C14/M14) Apply knowledge of engineering management principles, commercial context, project and change management, and relevant legal matters including intellectual property rights (C15/M15)
Assessment	32551-01 : Class Test : Class Test (40%) 32551-02 : Design Project : Coursework (60%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: 2 hour Written examination (40%), A design report maximum 2500 words (60%).Reassessment: Exam 2 hours
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