System Analysis and Modelling
2024/2025
Content, progress and pedagogy of the module
Learning objectives
Knowledge
- Have gained an in-depth knowledge of theoretical models and methods used for system or system element modelling within the field of mechanical engineering.
- Have gained an in-depth knowledge of experimental techniques used within the field of mechanical engineering.
- Have attained an knowledge the assumptions and limitations of the modelling, simulation and experimental tools used in a project.
Skills
- Have attained an understanding of how to select and use suitable mathematical models within their field of specialization.
- Be able to determine the performance of a system or system element using theoretical, numerical and or experimental methods.
- Be able to account for the implementation and practical use of the analytical, numerical, and experimental methods applied in the project.
- Be able to use information technology tools to analyse and design mechanical systems or system elements.
- Be able to use correct terminology.
- Be able to compare theoretical and experimental results.
- Be able to critically evaluate applied methods and their results.
Competences
- Be able to analyze a system or system element within their field of specialization.
- Be able to compare theoretical and experimental results carefully, and critically evaluate the methods applied and the results obtained.
- Be able to propose possible improvements on the system or system element from insight obtained from the analysis and modelling.
- Have the ability to design and evaluate a technical solution.
Type of instruction
The teaching is organized in accordance with the general form of teaching. Please see the programme cirruculum §17.
Extent and expected workload
Since it is a 15 ECTS project module the expected workload is 450 hours for the student.
Exam
Exams
| Name of exam | System Analysis and Modelling |
| Type of exam | Oral exam based on a project |
| ECTS | 15 |
| Assessment | 7-point grading scale |
| Type of grading | Internal examination |
| Criteria of assessment | The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures |
Facts about the module
| Danish title | Analyse og modellering af systemer |
| Module code | M-ME-K1-1 |
| Module type | Project |
| Duration | 1 semester |
| Semester | Autumn
|
| ECTS | 15 |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Empty-place Scheme | Yes |
| Location of the lecture | Campus Aalborg |
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Organisation
| Education owner | Master of Science (MSc) in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) |
| Study Board | Study Board of Mechanical Engineering and Physics |
| Department | Department of Materials and Production |
| Faculty | The Faculty of Engineering and Science |
