Course Details in 2020/21 Session

Module Title	LM Systems Engineering and Ergonomics
School	School of Engineering
Department	Civil Engineering
Module Code	04 34516
Module Lead	Clive Roberts
Level	Masters Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 2
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Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-34 hours Tutorial-6 hours Practical Classes and workshops-10 hours Supervised time in studio/workshop-5 hours Guided independent study-145 hours Total: 200 hours
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Description	This module on systems engineering and ergonomics is designed to cover four main areas: (1) systems engineering approaches, management engineering, and project risk; (2) systems life-cycle engineering tools for reliability and performance; (3) safety cases and human factors; and (4) ergonomic design concepts. The module is intended to provide students with an understanding of the interfaces and interactions of the railways as complex and complicated systems. It covers hard and soft systems approaches, appropriate systems engineering tools, case studies and an in depth review of safety case theory and practice. The main technical issues that drive the design of components for the usability of systems required in the operation of a railway are also addressed in the lectures. Also addressed are tools to assess and mitigate the financial and organisational risks of major projects. The module is delivered through case studies, interactive lectures, and team activities to develop learning with support from guest lecturers from industry.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Design architectures and set up implementation plans for systems within the context of complexity and complication of railway projects and railway operations; Formulate life-cycle development processes using appropriate requirements and verification and validation methods; Apply formal methods and tools in the systems engineering process for improved reliability and performance in railway projects; Calculate and assess the schedule and technical risks involved in railway systems projects; Propose comfort and safety requirements of different groups of passengers and users based on critical understanding of the factors affecting the performance of human operators and; Propose design specifications with consideration to the differences in physical characteristics and performance in a population.
Assessment	34516-01 : Systems Design Project : Coursework (50%) 34516-02 : 10 Minute Presentation : Presentation (20%) 34516-03 : 1,500 Word Report : Coursework (30%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: 4,000-word systems design project (50%); 10-minute presentation (20%); 1,500-word report (30%). Reassessment: Re-complete failed component(s)
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