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Focus Course - Systems Engineering
Systems Engineering is a relatively new and very exciting field, quite different in its approach from conventional engineering disciplines.
What do we mean by ‘Systems'? Systems are collections of parts brought together in a particular way to achieve a specific purpose: so just about anything we produce can be thought of as a system, including a telephone call centre, a mobile phone network, a jet fighter, a car, etc.
When even the simple things today are complicated, really big things are definitely more than one person's brain can handle. And that's where Systems Engineering comes in.
As a Systems Engineer you manage and implement complex, inter-disciplinary projects through all their phases including specification, design, development and maintenance. To do this effectively you develop in-depth knowledge across a wide range of subjects along with the ability to analyse a problem, organise work on solutions into manageable components and reintegrate these sub-systems into an efficient and effective whole. It is this special study of the interaction of sub-systems that sets Systems Engineers apart and explains why they are in such demand.
The principles of Systems Engineering are relatively simple but have an enormous effect and applied properly ensure the greatest possible chance of project success. Teamwork and communication skills are essential - Systems Engineers can't work on their own.
During the Focus week at Loughborough you will explore the application and benefits of these principles through a project which considers the whole lifecycle of a typical engineering system. You will meet real Systems Engineers, work with current undergraduates, and have a taste of how you could help shape the future of science and engineering.
Opportunities to explore the various student facilities at Loughborough will be provided during the week.
BAE SYSTEMS is lead sponsor for Grapevine at Loughborough's Focus course on Understanding Systems Engineering and also sponsors the undergraduate programme at Loughborough. |
