Systems Objectives - problem definition and problem environment. Multi-objective analysis, qualification of trade-offs. Efficiency of principle systems engineering techniques.

Systems Optimisation, Planning and Analysis - mathematical optimisation techniques, dynamic programming; shortest path problems, allocation of scarce resources. Decision analysis, systems modelling, advanced network planning, IDEF structured analysis.

Systems Quality - quality assurance and quality standards. Total Quality Management (TQM); Taguchi methods.

Systems Reliabilities - analysis and design of reliable systems.

100% Coursework consisting of:-

A coursework weighted at 50% (learning outcomes 1, 2, 3 and 4). The coursework will be based upon a major case study analysis design to contextualise the knowledge and understanding of systems engineering techniques (maximum 2,000 words).
A coursework weighted at 50% (learning outcomes 1, 2 and 3). This will be a set of closed problems requiring application of a range of statistical and systems tools (maximum 1,000 words).

2 hour initial briefing face-to-face or via Skype or conference call.
Weekly directed tasks, reading and email/discussion board engagement supported by 20 minutes telephone/skype opportunity.

O'Connor, Patrick D. T., Practical Reliability Engineering - 4th Edition, Chichester: John Wiley, 2002, ISBN: 0470844639

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