5A007E - Systems Integration 01 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2032 | Version 0
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | 5A007E | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Systems Integration | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Engineering | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Civil Engineering | ||
| Module Leader: | |||
| Module Team: | Austin Clark | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2026 | Final Year of Intake: | 2031 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2026 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2032 |
Module Aims
To explain a holistic and interdisciplinary approach as a means to understanding and realising a complex engineering system
To explain left-shifting design to aid safety, test, manufacturing, breakdown and disposal of ordnance, munitions and explosives (OME)
Content Summary
This module builds on the work in module SSO4006 – Systems Integration Fundamentals – to enhance their knowledge and understanding of the principles and practices of systems-thinking and systems engineering. The module covers the identification of systems of systems, design methods and tools used in the development of robust, practical and safe engineering solutions that take into account factors such as safety, testing, manufacturing and disposal. Students will design a trial combining the instrumentation, range operations and safety systems for a test range as well as the details of an item under test, considering the project from needs analysis through to integration and evaluation.
This module supports, and is supported by, modules SSO5007 and SSO5008 as the culmination of the course and the development of the student as a competent explosives technician or explosives engineer, employable across the industry.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Online Study | 42 |
| Independent Study | 106 |
| Formative Assessment | 6 |
| Summative Assessment | 40 |
| Technical plenary sessions | 6 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Implement underlying concepts and scientific principles, to apply the process, design methods and tools used in the development of engineering solutions. |
| LO2 | Use systems thinking methods, including needs analysis, risk consideration and constraint identification, to develop and implement engineering solutions that meet defined requirements. |
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 | 3000 | 75 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Individual Presentation (Asynchronous) | Online | 8 | N/A | 25 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Report | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Individual Presentation (Asynchronous) | ✔ | ✔ | |