MECH ENG 7056 - Systems Engineering 1
North Terrace Campus - Summer - 2022
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code MECH ENG 7056 Course Systems Engineering 1 Coordinating Unit School of Mechanical Engineering Term Summer Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Delivered in Intensive mode Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N Assumed Knowledge It is assumed that students have a general technical knowledge obtained by a Bachelor of Engineering degree or equivalent, and some relevant work experience. Assessment Project, Assignment Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr David Harvey
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course students will be able to:
1 Explain the importance of systems thinking, problem context, the systems engineering lifecycle and key systems engineering activity areas 2 Recognise the need to define the problem to be solved as the first step in engineering design, with particular reference to the intended system use 3 Plan and execute a systems engineering approach to a group design project 4 Analyse a given problem and develop an appropriate problem specification 5 Define, compare and select from alternative system designs 6 Develop, refine and describe the selected system design 7 Identify and explain how the design can be verified against system requirements and validated against the problem statement 8 Demonstrate professional skills including effective team participation, oral communication and written communication
The above course learning outcomes are aligned with the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standard for the Professional Engineer.
The course is designed to develop the following Elements of Competency:
University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1 - 7 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
1, 3 - 7 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
3 - 8 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
3, 8 Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
2, 4, 8 Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
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Workload
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Learning Activities Summary
Day 1
- Module 0 - Welcome and Introduction
- Module 1 - Introduction to Systems Engineering
- Module 2 - Stakeholder Identification and Needs Analysis
- Workshop 0 - Introduction to Workshops and team formation
- Module 3 - Requirements Engineering
- Workshop 1 - Needs Elicitation & Requirements Analysis
Day 2
- Module 4 - Outline of the SE Conceptual Design Process
- Module 5 - Model-Based System Engineering Intro
- Workshop 2 - Model-Based Systems Engineering Hands-on
- Module 6 - Systems Engineering Management
- Workshop 3 - Project Management Planning
Day 3
- Module 7 - Functional Analysis
- Workshop 4 - Functional Analysis
- Module 8 - System Design: Synthesis
- Workshop 5 - Synthesis
Day 4
- Module 9 - Integration and Test Planning
- Module 10 - Trade Studies
- Workshop 6 - Solution Selection and Verification Strategy
- Module 11 - Specialty Disciplines
- Workshop 7 - Oral Presentation Development
Day 5
- Module 12 - System of Systems Engineering
- Module 13 - Soft Systems Approaches
- Workshop 8 - Design Refinement and Oral Presentation Preparation
- Module 14 - SE Lessons and value
- Module 15 - Wrap-up
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Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment Task Task Type Weighting Learning Outcome 5 x Online Systems Engineering Module Tests (one per day of the course) Individual 10% Active Learning Assessments During Workshops / Lectures Individual 5% Group Systems Design Project (during course) - Presentation Group 15% Group Systems Design Project (during course) - Design Report Group, peer assessment weighting 30% Individual Systems Design Project - Design Report Individual 40% Assessment Detail
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Submission
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Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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