4G002E - Systems Integration Fundamentals 01 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2032 | Version 0
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | 4G002E | ||
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| Module Title: | Systems Integration Fundamentals | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Engineering | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Civil Engineering | ||
| Module Leader: | |||
| Module Team: | Austin Clark, Rhydian Harries | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2026 | Final Year of Intake: | 2031 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 10 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100188 - systems engineering | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 0 |
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| Valid From | 01 Sep 2026 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2032 |
Module Aims
To develop students’ understanding of systems thinking and systems engineering principles, including how complex engineering systems are structured, analysed and designed.
To enable students to analyse stakeholder needs, constraints and risks, and translate these into clear, structured system requirements and design solutions.
To build students’ ability to apply systematic problem-solving approaches and communicate coherent, evidence-based engineering decisions within complex, safety-critical contexts
Content Summary
This module introduces the fundamental principles of systems engineering and how they are applied to complex, real-world engineering problems in high-hazard environments. Students explore how systems are structured, how components interact, and how requirements are defined, analysed and translated into viable design solutions. Core topics include systems thinking, stakeholder analysis, requirements capture, design methods, and integration, verification and validation processes.
The module aims to develop students’ ability to think holistically, understand interdependencies within engineered systems, and apply structured approaches to problem solving. Through a substantial coursework report, students analyse a system challenge, evaluate constraints and risks, and propose coherent solutions.
This module contributes to the overall course by providing a critical bridge between foundational science at Level 4 and more advanced, applied engineering practice at Level 5. It supports the development of key skills in analysis, design, communication and professional judgement, aligned with the course aim of producing graduates who can apply knowledge effectively within complex, safety-critical contexts
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Online Study | 20 |
| Independent Study | 53 |
| Formative Assessment | 3 |
| Summative Assessment | 20 |
| Technical plenary sessions x 3 | 4 |
| Total Hours Selected | 100 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Explain the principles of systems engineering and systems thinking in EE&D design, including needs analysis, developing options, assessing risk, and identifying constraints |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Report | Online, Individual | 0 | 2000 | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | |||
| Report | ✔ | ||