5G001E - Instrumentation and Control in Explosives Engineering and Design 01 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2032 | Version 0
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | 5G001E | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Instrumentation and Control in Explosives Engineering and Design | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Engineering | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Civil Engineering | ||
| Module Leader: | |||
| Module Team: | Ifor Evans, Jamie Kirkhouse, Peter Waters, Rhydian Harries | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2026 | Final Year of Intake: | 2031 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 10 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100192 - electromechanical engineering | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 0 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2026 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2032 |
Module Aims
To evaluate the analysis of a specified problems to determine instrumentation and control options to identified problems in the design, manufacture, and lifecycle of ammunition and explosives.
Content Summary
This module provides students with the Instrumentation and Control systems fundamentals that underpin Explosives Engineering and Design. It develops an understanding of the fundamental characteristics of data measurement, acquisition and analysis applicable to the design, manufacture, and lifecycle evaluation of ammunition and explosives. Students will gain the analytical skills required to interpret and predict the response of instrumentation and control techniques in engineering systems and energetic events.
Throughout the module, emphasis is placed on the understanding and application of instrumentation and control techniques and scientific reasoning to practical engineering problems. Concepts such as Safety applications, Measurement parameters, Characteristics of measurement systems Control and servo mechanisms and actuators, Data acquisition systems and signal conditioning to support the development of analytical and problem-solving capabilities essential to engineering practice. Students are encouraged to adopt a systematic and evidence-based approach, fostering the development of reflective and responsible practitioners capable of applying physical principles within complex and safety-critical environments.
The learning combines core Instrumentation and Control systems fundamentals concepts with specialist topics that reflect their application within Explosives Engineering and Design. The structure of the module ensures that foundational knowledge is progressively developed and integrated, providing a scientific basis for subsequent study across the wider programme.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Online Study | 20 |
| Independent Study | 53 |
| Formative Assessment | 3 |
| Summative Assessment | 20 |
| Technical plenary session | 4 |
| Total Hours Selected | 100 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Interpret specified problems to determine instrumentation and control system options in order to develop a solution to the problem. |
Module Requisites
N/A