| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
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To develop understanding of topics in engineering of smart and urban systems, through case studies in modern systems including digital twins and cyber-physical systems. To discuss responses to the questions raised in other modules and to help students develop and critique responses to challenges in the changing urban environment.
Current and future challenges in the changing urban environment
Case studies present-day systems including digital twins and cyber-physical systems.
Overview of advanced topics related to systems engineering including human factors, machine learning and algorithmic fairness.
To be able to describe and discuss:
- solutions to challenges in development of smart and urban systems
- social, professional and ethical issues associated with engineering of smart and urban systems
- specific approaches and challenges in smart systems topics
The ability to:
- Think critically and appraise claims about proposed future systems
- To evaluate critically a range of sources
- To write / present material for different audiences (non-expert, lay audience)
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
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| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 30 | 1:00 | 30:00 | Completion of research paper |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 20 | 1:00 | 20:00 | Lecture follow-up |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 4 | 2:00 | 8:00 | Core material and guest lectures (Present-in-Person) |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Workshops | 4 | 2:00 | 8:00 | Developing/responding to big questions and challenges (Present-in-Person) |
| Structured Guided Learning | Structured non-synchronous discussion | 8 | 0:30 | 4:00 | Videos including interviews with industry experts. |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 20:00 | 20:00 | Background reading |
| Guided Independent Study | Online Discussion | 1 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Blog posts and peer discussion |
| Total | 100:00 |
The lectures will cover core material and develop knowledge in concepts, challenges and professional
issues. Workshops and online discussion will develop student thinking on their research topic and develop skills in critical thinking, communicating with different audiences and giving constructive feedback.
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
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| Report | 2 | M | 100 | Paper on research topic (2500 words) |
| Description | When Set | Comment |
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| Prof skill assessmnt | M | Contribution to online discussion (600 words) |
| Prof skill assessmnt | M | Contribution to online discussion (600 words) |
Contribution to online discussion develops skills in communication; the reflective log continues
engagement with the programme and cohort during semester 2
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