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Module Title LM Systems Engineering and Ergonomics
SchoolSchool of Engineering
Department Civil Engineering
Module Code 04 38997
Module Lead
Level Masters Level
Credits 20
Semester Semester 2
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
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
Exclusions
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 38997-01 : Systems Design Portfolio : Coursework (50%)
38997-02 : Examination : Exam (School Arranged) - Computer-based (25%)
38997-03 : 1500 Word Reflective Report : Coursework (25%)
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)
Other This is the Dubai equivalent of module 04 34516
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