Course - System Engineering Principles and Practice - PK8210
System Engineering Principles and Practice
Assessments and mandatory activities may be changed until September 20th.
About
About the course
Course content
This course provides a foundational introduction to the principles, concepts, and methodologies of systems engineering. Its primary objective is to equip students with the analytical and methodological skills needed to enhance their research and effectively engage with complex socio-technical engineering challenges. Key topics include the systems engineering process, stakeholder analysis, definition of needs and requirements, efficiency metrics, and trade-off analysis. Students will apply systems engineering as a research methodology in both their coursework and final report.
Learning outcome
By the end of this course, the student shall be able to
- Describe fundamental concepts and principles of systems engineering.
- Apply methods to identify stakeholders and their needs.
- Apply systems thinking skills to problem solving analysis.
- Apply systems engineering practices to enhance their research.
- Provide constructive feedback on peers’ research presentations, identifying opportunities for improvement through systems engineering principles.
Learning methods and activities
Seminars, presentation assignments, writing of paper and self-study.
If there are less than 3 registered students, the course coordinator will decide whether the course will take place.
Compulsory assignments
- Exercises
- Seminar
Further on evaluation
The final grade of pass/fail is based on the submitted final report. An adjusting oral examination is conducted, which may influence the assessment outcome.
Required previous knowledge
None.
Course materials
Recommended literature will be provided at the beginning of the course.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| EP8102 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2012 |
| DIO4904 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2012 |
Subject areas
- Technological subjects