Description
To understand how systems engineering and project management can be applied to the lifecycle of environmental systems. The lifecycle starts with the identification of the need, then goes though requirements, design, build, test, commission and use, before finishing with decommission. The module shows how the lifecycle is managed in a concurrent engineering context, and examines the relationship between systems engineering and project management. The module will cover an introduction to the concepts of Systems, Systems Engineering, Systems Engineering Management and Project Management.
Learning Outcomes
- Analyse a situation using systems concepts
- Describe the systems engineering process
- Prepare a top-level Systems Engineering Management plan
- Prepare a top-level Project Management plan including scope, estimate, schedule and risks
- Understand how projects can be controlled
- Make a useful contribution to a systems engineering development project
- Understand the key systems and systems engineering concepts to support the other taught elements of the MSc Environmental Systems Engineering Programme
- Gain a critical understanding of the scope of Systems Engineering Management knowledge in order to prepare for a research project in this area
Reading List:
Essential Pre-Reading List:
Martin, J., 2004, The Seven Samurai of Systems Engineering: Dealing with the Complexity of 7 Interrelated Systems, INCOSE International Symposium.
Emes, M., et all, 2012, Principles of Systems Engineering Management: Reflections from 45 years of spacecraft technology research and development at the Mullard Space Science Laboratory, INCOSE International Symposium.
Reading List / Further References:
Blanchard, B. S., 2008, Systems Engineering Management 4th Edition, Wiley
Eisner, H., 2008, Essentials of Projects and Systems Engineering Management 3rd Edition, Wiley
Jackson, M., 2003, “Systems Thinking: Creative Holism for Managers”, Wiley
Burke, R., 2003, Project Management, Planning and Control Techniques 4th Edition, Wiley
Burke, R., 2013, Project Management, Planning and Control Techniques, 5th Edition, Wiley
Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
Last updated
This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.