Systems Engineering
2025/2026
Content, progress and pedagogy of the module
Students who complete the module:
Learning objectives
Knowledge
- Know different models and tools for systems engineering.
- Understand the concept of product lifecycle.
- Understand the interaction of different engineering disciplines comprising systems engineering.
Skills
- Can apply tools to manage the complexity of a project in a systems engineering framework.
- Can account for the theory behind applied models.
- Are able use methods that allow early detection of possible failures.
- Can modify system design to mitigate potential risk of failures.
Competences
- Are able to use correct professional terminology.
- Are able to acquire additional knowledge in the field.
Type of instruction
Lectures, etc. supplemented with project work, workshops, presentation seminars.
Extent and expected workload
The module is 5 ECTS which is corresponding to 150 hours of study.
Exam
Exams
| Name of exam | Systems Engineering |
| Type of exam | Written or oral exam |
| ECTS | 5 |
| Permitted aids | With certain aids:
For more information about permitted aids, please visit the course
description in Moodle. |
| Assessment | Passed/Not Passed |
| 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 | Systems Engineering |
| Module code | E-RSK-K1-1 |
| Module type | Course |
| Duration | 1 semester |
| Semester | Spring and Autumn
|
| ECTS | 5 |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Location of the lecture | Campus Esbjerg |
| Responsible for the module |
Organisation
| Education owner | Master of Science (MSc) in Technology (Risk and Safety Management) |
| Study Board | Study Board of Build, Energy, Electronics and Mechanics in Esbjerg |
| Department | Department of Energy |
| Faculty | The Faculty of Engineering and Science |
