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Cranfield Defence and Security is a specialist postgraduate school with global reach. During 2011-12 we provided courses in 32 countries and registered students from 34 countries.
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Communications Electronic Warfare Cyber Defence and Information Assurance Defence Acquisition Management (DAM) Defence Leadership Defence Simulation and Modelling Explosives Ordnance Engineering Forensic Computing Forensic MSc Programme Guided Weapon Systems Gun Systems Design Information Capability Management Information Operations International Defence and Security International Defence and Security Marketing Military Aerospace and Airworthiness Military Electronic Systems Engineering Military Operational Research Military Vehicle Technology Programme and Project Management Scientific Computation
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Doctoral Research
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Security Sector Management Sensors Electronic Warfare Systems Engineering for Defence Capability
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Welcome to our new Cranfield Defence and Security Prospectus Cranfield Defence and Security (CDS) is a School of Cranfield University that offers unique educational opportunities to the Defence and Security sectors of both public and private sector organisations. This prospectus covers not only our Postgraduate Programmes, but also the diverse Short Course Programmes that we offer and a summary of our highly successful Symposia at Shrivenham events. Based at the UK Defence Academy at Shrivenham in Oxfordshire, we are the Academic Provider to the UK Ministry of Defence for all postgraduate education at the Defence Academy College of Management and Technology and training in engineering, science, acquisition, management and leadership. We deliver the highest standards of education, training and research across a range of important subject areas in defence, security, engineering, management and leadership to meet the demands of students both Service and civilian, national and international for the 21st century.
We continue to be innovative in our course design. New courses are developed to reflect the changing needs of the Defence Sector; in particular those identified by the Industrial and Technology Strategies, and changes in acquisition and procurement methodologies. Many of our courses are available full-time, part-time, or by distance learning or a blend of residential and e-learning. The modular structure of many of our courses offers students the flexibility to study at their own pace and to exit with a Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma or Masters qualification, or simply to study an individual module. Our reputation for world-class research, coupled with our excellent teaching and facilities, allows us to offer our students an unique experience. Cranfield Universitys partnering relationship with the Defence Academy and with other industrial and government agencies provides students with unparalleled access to military and industrial expertise and facilities as well the facilities and expertise at our Shrivenham and Cranfield campuses.
This enables the University and its students to make a powerful contribution to tackling real world problems. We look forward to welcoming you to CDS at Shrivenham, and to playing a successful part in your future career and personal development.
Ian Wallace Head of School Cranfield Defence and Security Cranfield University
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Shrivenham Campus
The Shrivenham campus is on the edge of Shrivenham village, six miles from Swindon and 22 miles from Oxford. The secure campus is home to the Defence Academy of the United Kingdom, which is a military and academic community providing postgraduate education in strategy, leadership, management and the application of technology to defence. Our rural location is home to over 1200 students, with nearly three times that number using us as the hub for their flexible distance learning. The atmosphere is mature, relaxed and informal. At the Shrivenham campus you will find a convivial mix of cultures (military and
civilian), backgrounds and nations with an established and supported infrastructure for everyday living and a wide range of social and sporting opportunities. During your time at Shrivenham, our Faculty Services team is dedicated to looking after your reception and administrative needs on site. Within the same set of buildings you will find the Academic Registry, where you can get advice on any regulations concerning your course. There is also an Accommodation Manager, who will advise you on living accommodation, and the Flexible Learning Support Team, which will provide general assistance and advice about flexible learning.
Where to stay?
We help civilian and overseas military students to find selfcatering rooms, shared housing or houses to rent in the local area. British military students usually live in military accommodation on site.
Where to shop?
Shrivenham is a well served village with a range of local shops and a bank, doctors surgery and Post Office. The nearest country market towns, Faringdon and Highworth, are both 4 miles away.
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Cranfield Defence and Security at Shrivenham is unique in having a combination of highquality facilities that are not found in any other comparable institution in the UK. All facilities used for experimental research are specifically designed for their own areas of study. These facilities include: electron microscopes; ranges for the testing of ballistics; and access to the latest generation of computational programmes for ballistics modelling.
University and with other external agencies. The Centre is nationally recognised for the testing of body armour for the Ministry of Defence.
Photo-Analysis Lab
Facilities at the Centre for Photoanalysis and Photomanipulation of Materials allow for structural monitoring using fibre optic base systems which can monitor fatigue loading over a long period of time. Facilities include: an industrial autoclave; hydraulic hot press; ultra scan; servo hydraulic fatigue machines; tensile and tension compression testing machines; very high quality electron optical microscopes; and laser laboratories.
A remote teaching facility is installed in the laboratory providing the capability to deliver demonstrations and teaching sessions to groups of students worldwide.
Global Classroom
Cranfield Defence and Security has an on site a high quality video conferencing classroom. It uses high definition cameras and screens so remote students feel a sense that they are really there in the room, interacting with the teacher and fellow students. We are an international player in defence education and the Global Classroom enables us to deliver courses and educational products worldwide.
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are. The Library also provides a number of current awareness services to help keep you up-to-date in your academic discipline. Regular training sessions are held in the Library, with topics ranging from accessing electronic resources from home to citation and study skills. There is a careers service available from the library. The careers service offers careers interviews and workshops along with careers guides written specifically for CDS students.
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Cranfield Defence and Security has developed a short course programme that meets todays challenges and requirements, offering the maximum scope for personal development and the refreshment of skills and practices. Recognising the pressure of time and resources our short course programme is flexible in terms of its delivery, enabling you to study without being absent from work for long periods, whilst providing the depth and breadth of knowledge that makes for effective learning.
A full short course listing together with further information on each of the courses is available on the CD Rom included at the back of this prospectus. Alternatively visit: www.cranfield.ac.uk/cds/ shortcourses
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20 February Vehicle Health and Prognostic Management 06-07 March Information Operations and Influence Activity 20-21 March Human Capability 17-18 April Defence Information 2013 (UKCeb) 15-16 May European Armoured Fighting Vehicles 10 June Military Anthropology Workshop 10 -11 June Socio-cultural Knowledge 12-14 June Culture in Conflict 24-26 June Electro-Optics and Infrared Conference 27-28 June RF Electronic Warfare Conference 24-25 July Delivering Availability and Capability 20 August Wound Ballistics Symposium 21-22 August Small Arms and Cannons Symposium 01-02 October UK Explosives Symposium 04-06 November International CBRN Symposium 13-14 November MilDec Symposium 19-20 November Countering Terrorism and Violent Extremism 04-05 December Electronic Warfare
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We welcome applications from talented candidates of all backgrounds and we are committed to promoting equal opportunities. We select people who have the ability and motivation to benefit from their intended programmes of study and who will make positive contributions to the life of the University. Every MSc programme or short course entry within this prospectus provides details of the entry requirement relevant to that course.
More details are available on the individual course entry on our website. More information on all courses, student life and how to apply can be found on our website www.cranfield.ac.uk/cds/students Applications for Postgraduate studies and Short Courses Separate application forms are available for MSc programmes and short courses. All versions are available by contacting: +44 (0)1793 785810 or from our website www.cranfield.ac.uk/cds/students
Enhanced Learning Credits Cranfield Defence and Security is an Approved Learning Provider for the MODs Enhanced Learning Credits Scheme. If you are a member of Armed Services Personnel you can get more information on how to use your credits against our degree courses by visiting the Enhanced Learning Credits Administration Services website at: www.enhancedlearningcredits.com
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Cranfield Defence and Security at Shrivenham is a leading centre for research in defence and security fields. Our research programmes are linked to a wide variety of topics, some of which are detailed here. Research is supported with highquality facilities not found in any other comparable institution in the UK. All facilities used for experimental research are specifically designed for their own areas of study. All projects are directed by acknowledged experts assisted by well qualified technical staff. Throughout this prospectus you will see detailed examples of the varied research projects undertaken by Cranfield Defence and Security. For further information about any aspect of research visit www. cranfield.ac.uk/cds/research
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Cranfield Defence and Security at Shrivenham offers a unique opportunity for those interested in doctoral research through its Doctoral Research Centre. Many of the programmes are in subject areas related to defence and security science, engineering and management as well as in history and political science. In addition, research is carried out in areas of staff expertise, such as renewable energy and some aspects of the application of science to both archaeology and anthropology. A substantial proportion of research students are part-time, some carrying out thesis research into areas aligned with their full-time employment. Links with industry and government agencies through this route are encouraged. Research students have the opportunity to carry out research into areas that are not commonly offered within PhD programmes as well as having access to specialist facilities. These include ballistic ranges, explosive trials areas and extensive simulation and synthetic
environments where conflicts can be modelled and strategies evaluated. For students from national and foreign government defence and security agencies, appropriate confidentiality arrangements can be made covering the results of research carried out. The comprehensive on-site library has a collection of both classified and unclassified reports and documents covering key areas of technology, history and political science. The Doctoral Research Centre also runs a series of supplementary training courses giving the essential support to students as they progress from induction to graduation. It also provides the framework for other activities, ranging from an annual research student symposium to a series of specialist seminars and workshops aimed at the needs of groups of particular research students. Students normally start in October, January or April and are encouraged to make contact with each other whatever their individual research topic is.
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Progressive polymers
Consultancy projects form a significant part of Professor Jacqueline Akhavans workload as Head of the Centre for Defence Chemistry. As well as offering impartial advice to clients, the Centre undertakes teaching and research. Jacqueline believes that the Centres combined facilities and expertise in synthesis, formulation and analysis on the Shrivenham campus place Cranfield University in an unique position in the defence industry. Most recently, the Centres researchers have been working with AWE (the Atomic Weapons Contents Establishment) to synthesise energetic polyphosphazenes (polymers) for the US Navy. Cranfield Universitys expertise, experience and experimental facilities meant that the team was exceptionally well qualified to supply these materials. This commission marks the culmination of ten years of research in the department that will soon be patented. It also forms part of a longer term research drive in which Cranfield University has been spearheading the development of novel energetic materials for the defence sector. We have all the expertise and facilities in-house and we have invested in new equipment to synthesise the polymer on a larger scale than previously, explains Jacqueline. The US Navy is reaping the benefit of many years research and we are producing these unique energetic polymers specifically for its requirements. The US Navy is exploring new propellant formulations based on these polymers. If these trials are successful, the Navy will seek to appoint a manufacturer to produce the polymer on a larger scale and the Cranfield team will be on hand to offer advice wherever that might be in the world. The project has also generated significant interest in the UK defence industry. Jacqueline predicts a bright future for this research, Apart from its defence applications, this unique polymer can be used in pharmaceuticals, medicine and potentially other areas. We can tailor it and change the properties according to its use. Its the only polymer that allows you to add side groups to modify its properties. You can cross-link it, it can be liquid, solid, have high or low melting temperatures, you can make it energetic. Its very flexible and tuneable. Another advantage is that it doesnt produce any toxins when it degrades so its safe. And its very easy to work with and can be recycled and recovered. We believe this work on energetic polyphosphazenes is a growth area for the future, Jacqueline continues. Cranfield is in a strong position as we are the only university in the UK that has the capability to undertake this defence-related work. We are valued in industry as researchers in education who are impartial, honest and trustworthy. Our students here are part of a team that builds close links with industry and their work is very important.
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One of Jeremys teams most recent projects is a manual game that was developed for a DSTL (Defence Science and Technology Laboratory) competition, calling for innovative ideas in defence. The game is intended as a rapid operational analysis tool to support military campaigns. The development team made a deliberate decision to opt for a flexible, map-based system that is easy to produce, relatively inexpensive, and quick to configure and play through different options.
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Dr Peter Zioupos is head of the Centre for Musculoskeletal and Medicolegal Research on our Shrivenham campus. Peter is highly regarded in the field of biomechanics and was elected vicepresident of the European Society of Biomechanics in 2012. He has been involved in a number of diverse and ground-breaking areas of biomechanical research for a variety of prestigious clients including the Wellcome Trust, NATO, The Royal Society and EPSRC (the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council). Peter elaborates on the Centres role, Our research is focused on benefiting real people. Our current research goal is to apply our knowledge of the ultrasonic analysis of bone to the defence forces. Recently, Peter has teamed up with Dr Enda Minnock a specialist in biomedical engineering to study stress fractures in new recruits to the defence forces. These trainees undergo demanding regimes to prepare them for action and sometimes experience musculoskeletal injuries in the early stages of training as a result of the increased levels of exercise and its repetitive nature. The Cranfield team has been developing a model to screen new recruits and to assess their susceptibility to injury during training. The study has collected information on a number of relevant factors in the recruits notably aerobic fitness, diet, medical history, muscular strength and bone quality. These factors were then used to develop a predictive mathematical model that can be used by fitness trainers to provide strengthening sessions for candidates most at risk. The work ultimately aims to reduce the number of stress fractures in military personnel as this can have a significant socio-economic cost for the defence forces. Enda explains that a robust screening tool would benefit everyone, Recruits would have a more tailored training regime while defence forces would avoid costly medical treatment, ineffective training and disruption to employment. Our innovative biomechanics research extends beyond military applications too. Peter and Enda have also been conducting investigations into the effect of taking the oral contraceptive pill on a womans risk of fracture in later life. Based on bone scans of preand post-menopausal women, demographic data and medical records, the group has identified increased bone density among women who had taken oral contraceptives in earlier life. This research, conducted in association with Manchester Metropolitan University, indicated that the pill had no significant impact on bone mineral density before the age of skeletal maturity (under 30) but had a significant, positive effect in postmenopausal women. It appears, therefore, that the pill may have had a secondary and unintended benefit in helping to reduce the risk of fractures, as well as its original purpose as a contraceptive. Peter is also applying his specialist knowledge of biomechanics to the area of forensics and he recently presented a session on this subject to the European Society of Biomechanics. His aim was to raise awareness of the subject and to illustrate how it can be used to shed light on complex legal and technical cases such as in-car accident trauma, child abuse, grievous bodily harm, knife attacks and shaken baby syndrome.
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For the past decade, Cranfield Contents Universitys Centre for Defence Acquisition (CfDA) has been addressing these emerging strategic issues in its education, training and research. The departments flagship course is its MSc in Defence Acquisition Management which attracts about 50 students per year from the MOD, industry and overseas. In addition to its teaching, the Centre is keen to maintain a body of knowledge on defence acquisition through its research. Stuart Young, CfDA Deputy Director explains Our main focus is on large assets such as major platforms and weapon systems. Military equipment is very expensive, complex and costs a lot to sustain through its life.
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Prerequisites Normally a 1st or 2nd class honours degree or equivalent in an appropriate discipline (normally electronics, electrical engineering or physics). Alternatively, a lesser qualification with relevant professional experience may be acceptable. Duration PgCert: Two years part-time Start date September
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Be aware of, and develop a critical understanding of, the nature of their own leadership Describe the causes of leadership success and failure Design and lead successful organisational change Have the practical knowledge and skills to be able to analyse widely different contexts and situations Develop leadership in others Develop a critical analysis of contemporary leadership theory and practice Have the knowledge and skills to design and shape the development of leadership in war, conflict and crisis situations
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Prerequisites Normally a 1st or 2nd class honours degree or equivalent in science, engineering or maths. Alternatively, a lesser qualification with appropriate work experience may be acceptable. Students whose native language is not English must attain an IELTS score of 6.5. Duration MSc: One year full-time Up to five years part-time
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Prerequisites Normally a 1st or 2nd class honours degree (technical subject) or professional equivalent in an appropriate area. A lesser qualification together with appropriate work experience may be accepted. Students whose native language is not English must attain an IELTS score of 7. Owing to the nature of this course, all candidates will be required to submit a completed Subject Access Form, and self-sponsored candidates will also need to supply an additional character reference (three in total). Duration MSc: One year full-time Up to three years part-time
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PgDip: Up to two years part-time PgCert: Up to one year part-time Start date September (full-time) February (part-time) *The PgCert is available for part-time study only
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Forensic Investigation Course code: FIMSC This course encompasses the full range of activities of the Forensic Programme, providing the greatest degree of choice and options from the courses described above. It allows students who have very specific requirements to tailor-make their degree to cover archaeology, anthropology, engineering, explosive science, fire and explosion investigation, ballistics and many others.
Prerequisites Normally a 1st or 2nd class honours degree or equivalent in an appropriate discipline (normally engineering, mathematics or science). Alternatively, a lesser qualification with relevant professional experience may be acceptable. Students whose native language is not English must attain an IELTS score of 7. Duration MSc: One year full-time Up to five years part-time
PgDip: 28 weeks full-time Up to four years part-time Start date September All four themes of the MSc Forensic Programme have been formally accredited by the internationally renowned Forensic Science Society.
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They have been accredited under the Component Standards: Interpretation, Evaluation and Presentation of Evidence Laboratory Analysis Crime Scene Investigations
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The Information Capability Management (ICM) MSc addresses these important issues. Key goals of the course are to provide students with postgraduate level education in order to: Develop in individuals an awareness of the management, user and supplier communities R ecognise the stakeholder roles, needs and expectations within these communities E nable effective communication and a shared understanding between these stakeholders in order to meet capability objectives M aster the principles and practice that underlie the delivery of effective systems that exploit information in order to provide strategic benefit This MSc programme is centrally funded for MOD students and is free at the point of delivery. Course fees will apply in all other instances.
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Prerequisites A 1st or 2nd class honours degree or 3rd class degree with three years relevant experience; pass degree with five years relevant experience*; HND/C with seven years relevant experience*. Exceptional candidates may be accepted with 10 years relevant experience*. Students whose native language is not English must attain an IELTS score of 7. Duration Executive/Flexible Prescribed minimum period of registration one year. Prescribed maximum period of registration three years. Start date January * Where relevant experience is gained in an Information Operations role or sub disciplines, for example: Military Operations Planning; PSYOPS; Computer Network Operations; and Information Warfare.
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Prerequisites Normally a 1st or 2nd class honours degree in an appropriate discipline, or equivalent, plus relevant professional experience. Students whose native language is not English must attain a IELTS score of 7. Duration MSc: Three to five years part-time (normally requiring six weeks attendance per year over two years) followed by meetings with dissertation supervisor. PgDip: Two years part-time (normally requiring six weeks attendance per year over two years).
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PgDip: Up to four years part-time PgCert: Up to three years part-time Start date September or January This MSc is taught at both our Shrivenham and Cranfield campuses.
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Electro-optics and Infrared Sensors II Radar Electronic Warfare or the PgCert in: Communications Electronic Warfare Sensors Electronic Warfare
Prerequisites Normally a 1st or 2nd class honours degree or equivalent in an appropriate discipline (normally electronics, electrical engineering or physics). Alternatively, a lesser qualification with relevant professional experience may be acceptable. Students whose native language is not English must attain an IELTS score of 7. Duration MSc: One year full-time Up to five years part-time
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PgDip: Six months full-time Up to four years part-time PgCert: Up to two years part-time Start date September
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Prerequisites Normally a 1st or 2nd class UK honours degree or equivalent in a quantitative discipline. Alternatively, a lesser qualification together with appropriate work experience may be acceptable. Students whose native language is not English must attain an IELTS score of 6.5. It is desirable that applicants will have APMP, PMP or PRINCE 2 certification. Duration MSc: Three years part-time
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Prerequisites Normally a 1st or 2nd class honours degree or equivalent in science, engineering or maths. Alternatively, a lesser qualification with appropriate work experience may be acceptable. Students whose native language is not English must attain IELTS of 6.5. Duration MSc: Up to five years part-time
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PgDip: Completion of 12 modules. PgCert: Completion of 6 modules. Start date September Supervision is also available for students interested in pursuing an MSc by Research, MPhil or PhD in this area.
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Advanced Negotiation Advanced Sensor Data Processing CAD 3D Solid Modelling Capability Context CBRN Defence Science Change Management and Leadership Change, Culture and the Workplace an Introduction for Managers Communications Principles Communications Systems 1 and 2 Computational Methods for Ordinary Differential Equations Computational Methods for Partial Differential Equations Computer Graphics Computer Modelling Tools in Explosives Ordnance Engineering Conflict Archaeology Contemporary Information Warfare Counter-Terrorism Cultural Aspects of International Business Customer Needs and Capability Requirements
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Cyber Security and Information Assurance Data and Information Fusion Databases Defence and Security Marketing Defence Capability Introduction Defence Capability Management Defence Electro-Optics and Imaging Systems Defence Sector and Organisational Behaviour Defence Simulation Introduction Discrete and Continuous Simulation DNA and Toxicology Economics of Security Efficient and Effective Through Life Support Electric Drive Technologies Electrical, Electronics and Computer Technologies for Renewable Energy Systems Electro-Optics and Infrared Sensors Part 1 Electro-Optics and Infrared Sensors Part 2 Electromagnetic Propagation, Antennas and Devices Electronic Warfare Communications Element Design Engineering Geology Environmental Awareness and Compliance in Defence Environmental Forensic Science Environmental Management Sustainable Development in Defence Acquisition Explosives Introduction Explosives in the Environment Failure of Materials and Components Failure of Structural Materials Fakes and Forgeries Fighting Vehicle Design Financing Acquisition Finite Element Methods in Engineering Firearms Investigations Firearms Investigations and Forensic Ballistics Introduction Fires, Explosions and their Investigation
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Aeronautical Engineering Fundamentals Aeronautical Engineering 1 Aeronautical Engineering 2 Agile Thinking Aircraft Survivability Airworthiness of Military Aircraft Ammunition Systems I (Warheads) Ammunition Systems II (Delivery) Ammunition Systems III (Target Effects) Analysis and Evaluation through Research Applied Systems Thinking Armour Protection for Asymmetric Conflicts Armour System Design Availability Ballistics British Army Culture Introduction Building State Capacity
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Forensic Archaeology and Anthropology Annual Workshop Forensic Ballistics Investigations Forensic Computing Advanced Forensics Forensic Computing Corporate Security Forensic Computing Forensic Internet Forensic Computing Forensic Network Forensic Computing Foundation Forensic Computing Legal Issues and Courtroom Skills Forensic Computing Mac OS X Forensics Forensic Computing Systems Programming Forensic Computing The Forensic Process Forensic Computing Using Linux
Guided Weapon Propulsion and Aerodynamics 2 Guided Weapon Seekers Guided Weapons Guided Weapons Control Theory Gun Propellants, Internal Ballistics and Weapon Thermodynamics Gun Systems Design 1 and Gun Systems Design 2 Gun Systems Technology Health and Usage Monitoring Systems (HUMS), Prognostic Health Management (PHM) and Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM) High Performance and Parallel Computing Human Factors Integration (HFI) an Introduction for Project Managers Humanitarian Logistics (DAM) Influence Planning Information and Knowledge Management Information Management and Assurance Information Networks Insensitive Munitions Intelligent Systems International Dimensions of Defence Acquisition International Marketing Strategy in a Defence and Security Context Introduction to Computational Blast Modelling with ProSAir Land Systems Engineering Programme Lethality and Survivability Land Systems Engineering Programme Mobility and C4ISTAR Leadership Studies Classical and Modern Defence Leadership Leading Acquisition Change
Legal Political and Ethical Frameworks of Defence and Security Lifecycle Processes Advanced Lifecycle Processes Introduction Light Weapon Design Logistics Modelling Management of Battlespace Science, Innovation and Technology Managing Acquisition Change Managing and Measuring Security Sector Resources People and Organisations Managing Defence in the Wider Security Context Managing Intelligence Reform Managing Key Accounts and Negotiations Managing Knowledge and Information in Defence Acquisition Managing Marketing Performance Managing Public Sector Security and the Rule of Law Managing Security Sector Projects and Programmes Manufacture and Material Properties of Explosives Mass Fatality Incidents MATLAB Advanced MATLAB Basic Method and Tools for Information Systems Development Military Aircraft Systems Military Avionics Military Laser Safety Military Operational Analysis Appreciation Military Vehicle Dynamics 1 and 2 Military Vehicle Propulsion 1 and 2 Military Vehicle Propulsion and Dynamics
Missile Guidance Techniques Modelling and Simulation Foundations Modelling Simulation and Control Networked and Distributed Simulation Neural Networks Nuclear Effects Numerical Methods Introduction Operational Research Techniques Optimisation Ordnance, Munitions and Explosives Awareness Ordnance, Munitions and Explosives Intermediate Organisation Development Organisation of Defence Acquisition Personal and Organisational Development Petroleum Technology and Chemistry Principles of Disaster, Risk and Security Management Programme and Software Development in C Project and Programme Management Project and Programme Management and Defence Leadership Project Management in Information Systems Project Oriented Environmental Management Systems Psychology of Leadership Pyrotechnics Radar Advanced Radar Introduction Radar Electronic Warfare Radar Principles Radiographic Investigations in Forensic Science Range Instrumentation (GT2011) Reasoning for Forensic Science
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Forensic Craniofacial Identification Forensic Investigation of Explosives and Explosive Devices Forensic Science Analytical Techniques Forensic Science Trace Evidence Fortran Advanced Features of Fortran 2003 Fortran Introduction to Programming in Fortran 2003 Fortran Intermediate Programming in Fortran 2003 Foundations of Information Systems Fundamentals of Ballistics Fundamentals of Body Armour Technology Fundamentals of Forensic Anthropology Osteology Further Forensic Anthropology Identification Global Disaster Risk Reduction and Disaster Management Global Security Emerging Challenges Guided Weapon Applications 1 and 2 Guided Weapon Propulsion and Aerodynamics 1
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Reliability and Maintainability Case Reliability and System Effectiveness Risk Assessment for Explosives Rockets, Motors and Propellants Security and Risk Management Security Technology Signal Processing, Statistics and Analysis Simulation Employment Training Software Engineering Sourcing Strategies and the Industry Interface Statistical Analysis and Trials Strategic Application of Information Systems Strategic Management and Introduction to Acquisition Strategic Management in Defence Strategic Planning for Security and Development Supply Network Analysis and Modelling Supply Network Management in the Defence and Commercial Environments Survivability Part 1 (Armour Technology) Survivability Part 2 (Integrated Survivability) Sustainability in Defence Acquisition Management Systems Approach to Engineering Systems Architecture Systems Design Techniques Systems Development Essentials Systems Effectiveness Systems Engineering in Defence Acquisition Systems Modelling Techniques Systems Thinking Target Audience Dynamics
Technology Enhanced Learning Introduction to e-Assessment Technology of Resilience Testing and Evaluation of Explosions The Effective Commercial Functions (Commercial Relationships in the Defence Environment) Theory and Practice of Offsets Transitions to Detonation Trials Management Understanding British Service Cultures (Royal Navy, Army, Royal Air Force, Civil Service) Introduction to Underwater Explosions and Design for Shock Uninhabited Aircraft Systems Technology Uninhabited Military Vehicle Systems Vehicle Power and Propulsion for Aerial Vehicles Vehicle Systems Integration Wargaming and Combat Modelling Weapon Dynamics and Control Weapon System Performance Assessment Weapon System Technology Introduction
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Welcome to
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Cranfield Defence and Security has developed a short course programme that meets todays challenges and requirements, offering the maximum scope for personal development and the refreshment of skills and practices. Recognising the pressure of time and resources our short course programme is flexible in terms of its delivery, enabling you to study without being absent from work for long periods, whilst providing the depth and breadth of knowledge that makes for effective learning.
Short course students may be registered for the accumulation of credit, providing that they successfully complete the associated assessment. Registration for credit may take place either prior to or during attendance on the short course, but cannot be retrospective. Essentially this means that you could take up to three modules of a Masters degree for the purposes of gaining credit towards a relevant Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert), Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip) or Masters degree (MSc) in the future.
Once you have completed the Short Course for Credit you can apply, within a five year period, for entry to the related award bearing course and count these modules towards your award, thus reducing the overall period of study. In any event if you successfully gain the credit you will be provided by Academic Registry with an academic transcript as confirmation of successful completion.
The advantage of taking a module or modules in this way is that you would not be required to commit to long periods of time away from your place of work. Most Short Courses for Credit will normally be delivered in a maximum of five days and will require additional private study and subsequent assessment. Short Course for Credit students whose native language is not English must attain an IELTS score of 6.5. To apply for a Short Course for Credit please complete and return the Student Visitor application form available from www.cranfield.ac.uk/cds/ shortcourses/application
Cranfield Defence and Security has a long tradition of providing courses customised for a particular client, which can be delivered either at the Shrivenham campus or at the customers location, whether in the UK or overseas. The course can be one chosen from the prospectus but we are happy to modify any course to meet a specific requirement or, indeed, create a course not listed, in a subject area identified from the prospectus. In recent years we have delivered courses at the clients location to large defence companies in the UK and abroad and to government agencies throughout the world. Courses have been delivered in 28 countries including; Australia, Argentina, Chile, Ethiopia, India, Norway, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and USA.
If you wish to consider using this service please contact Short Courses on 01793 785810 or email enquiries@cranfield.ac.uk and say which course closest fits your requirement. A member of the academic staff from that discipline will then contact you to discuss your needs.
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Acquisition
Managing Knowledge and Information in Defence Acquisition Organisation of Defence Acquisition Organisation Development Personal and Organisational Development Reliability and Maintainability Case Reliability and System Effectiveness Sourcing Strategies and the Industry Interface Strategic Management and Introduction to Acquisition Supply Network Analysis and Modelling Supply Network Management in the Defence and Commercial Environments Sustainability in Defence Acquisition Management Systems Engineering in Defence Acquisition Systems Effectiveness Trials Management
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Guided Weapons Control Theory
Guided Weapon Propulsion and Aerodynamics 1 Guided Weapon Propulsion and Aerodynamics 2 Military Aircraft Systems Military Avionics Uninhabited Aircraft Systems (UAS) Technology
Marketing Modelling and Simulation Programme and Project Management Radar and Sensors Resilience Risk Management
Gun Systems Technology Insensitive Munitions
Introduction to Underwater Explosions and Design for Shock Light Weapon Design Manufacture and Material Properties of Explosives Missile Guidance Techniques Ordnance Munitions and Explosives Awareness Ordnance, Munitions, Explosives Intermediate Pyrotechnics Range Instrumentation (GT2011) Risk Assessment for Explosives Rockets, Motors and Propellants Survivability Part 1 (Armour Technology) Survivability Part 2 (Integrated Survivability) Testing and Evaluation of Explosives Transitions to Detonation Weapon Dynamics and Control Weapon Systems Performance Assessment Weapon Systems Technology
Marketing Modelling and Simulation Programme and Project Management Radar and Sensors Resilience Risk Management
Electronic Warfare Communications Signal Processing, Statistics and Analysis
Communications
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Forensic Computing Using Linux
Computing
Fortran Advanced Features of Fortran 2003 Fortran Intermediate Programming in Fortran 2003 Fortran Introduction to Programming in Fortran 2003 Further Forensic Anthropology Identification High Performance and Parallel Computing Information Networks Introduction to Numerical Methods Intelligent Systems Introduction to Computational Blast Modelling with ProSAir MATLAB Advanced MATLAB Basic Neural Networks Optimisation Programme and Software Development in C Technology Enhanced Learning Introduction to e-Assessment
Defence Simulation Introduction Discrete and Continuous Simulation Finite Element Methods in Engineering Forensic Computing Advanced Forensics Forensic Computing Corporate Security Forensic Computing Forensic Internet Forensic Computing Forensic Network Forensic Computing Foundation Forensic Computing Legal Issues and Courtroom Skills Forensic Computing Mac OS X Forensics Forensic Computing Systems Programming Forensic Computing The Forensic Process
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Cyber
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Land Systems Engineering Programme Lethality and Survivability
Engineering
Land Systems Engineering Programme Mobility and C4ISTAR Lifecycle Processes Advanced Lifecycle Processes Introduction Light Weapon Design Military Laser Safety Military Vehicle Dynamics 1 and 2 Military Vehicle Propulsion 1 and 2 Military Vehicle Propulsion and Dynamics Petroleum Technology and Chemistry Range Instrumentation (GT2011) Systems Approach to Engineering Systems Engineering in Defence Acquisition Uninhabited Aircraft Systems Technology Uninhabited Military Vehicle Systems Vehicle Power and Propulsion for Aerial Vehicles Weapon Dynamics and Control
Electric Drive Technologies Electrical, Electronics and Computer Technologies for Renewable Energy Systems Element Design Engineering Geology Failure of Materials and Components Failure of Structural Materials Finite Element Methods in Engineering Fundamentals of Body Armour Technology Guided Weapons Guided Weapon Applications 1 and 2 Guided Weapon Propulsion and Aerodynamics 1 Guided Weapon Propulsion and Aerodynamics 2 Introduction to Underwater Explosions and Design for Shock
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Explosives in the Environment
Environmental
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Forensic Craniofacial Identification
Forensic Sciences
Forensic Investigation of Explosives and Explosive Devices Forensic Science Analytical Techniques Forensic Science Trace Evidence Fundamentals of Forensic Anthropology Osteology Further Forensic Anthropology Identification Mass Fatality Incidents Radiographic Investigations in Forensic Science Reasoning for Forensic Science
Failure of Structural Materials Fakes and Forgeries Firearms Investigations Fires, Explosions and their Investigation Firearms Investigations and Forensic Ballistics Introduction Forensic Archaeology and Anthropology Annual Workshop Forensic Ballistics Investigations
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Information Operations
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Information Systems
Strategic Application of Information Systems Systems Architecture Systems Design Techniques Systems Development Essentials Systems Modelling Techniques Systems Thinking Technology Enhanced Learning Introduction to e-Assessment
Marketing Modelling and Simulation Programme and Project Management Radar and Sensors Resilience Risk Management
Legal, Political and Ethical Frameworks of Defence and Security Management of Battlespace Science, Innovation and Technology Managing Acquisition Change Managing and Measuring Security Sector Resources People and Organisations Managing Defence in the Wider Security Context Managing Key Accounts and Negotiations Managing Marketing Performance Personal and Organisational Development Project and Programme Management Project and Programme Management and Defence Leadership Psychology of Leadership Sourcing Strategies and the Industry Interface Strategic Management and Introduction to Acquisition Strategic Management in Defence Supply Network Management in the Defence and Commercial Environments Theory and Practice of Offsets Understanding British Service Cultures (Royal Navy, Army, Royal Air Force, Civil Service)
Marketing Modelling and Simulation Programme and Project Management Radar and Sensors Resilience Risk Management
Legal, Political and Ethical Frameworks of Defence and Security
Marketing
Managing Key Accounts and Negotiations Managing Marketing Performance Theory and Practice of Offsets
Marketing Modelling and Simulation Programme and Project Management Radar and Sensors Resilience Risk Management
Modelling Simulation and Control Networked and Distributed Simulation Operational Research Techniques Simulation Employment Training Statistical Analysis and Trials Supply Network Analysis and Modelling Trials Management Wargaming and Combat Modelling
Marketing Modelling and Simulation Programme and Project Management Radar and Sensors Resilience Risk Management
Marketing Modelling and Simulation Programme and Project Management Radar and Sensors Resilience Risk Management
Guided Weapon Seekers Radar Advanced Radar Introduction Radar Electronic Warfare Radar Principles Signal Processing, Statistics and Analysis
Electro-Optics and Infrared Sensors Part 2 Electromagnetic Propagation, Antennas and Devices Electronic Warfare Communications
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Information Management and Assurance Managing Intelligence Reform
Resilience
Managing Public Sector Security and the Rule of Law Managing Security Sector Projects and Programmes Principles of Disaster, Risk and Security Management Strategic Planning for Security and Development Technology of Resilience
Counter Terrorism Economics of Security Global Disaster Risk Reduction and Disaster Management
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Risk Management
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Science
Manufacture and Material Properties of Explosives Petroleum Technology and Chemistry Pyrotechnics Radiographic Investigations in Forensic Science Reasoning for Forensic Science Survivability Part 1 (Armour Technology) Survivability Part 2 (Integrated Survivability) Transitions to Detonation
Forensic Craniofacial Identification Forensic Science Analytical Techniques Forensic Science Trace Evidence Fundamentals of Body Armour Technology Fundamentals of Forensic Anthropology Osteology
Marketing Modelling and Simulation Programme and Project Management Radar and Sensors Resilience Risk Management
Managing Intelligence Reform
Security
Managing Public Sector Security and the Rule of Law Managing Security Sector Projects and Programmes Nuclear Effects Principles of Disaster, Risk and Security Management Security Technology Security and Risk Management Strategic Planning for Security and Development Technology of Resilience
Global Disaster Risk Reduction and Disaster Management Global Security Emerging Challenges Information Management and Assurance Managing and Measuring Security Sector Resources People and Organisations Managing Defence in the Wider Security Context
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Lifecycle Processes Advanced Lifecycle Processes Introduction Reliability and Maintainability Case Reliability and System Effectiveness Systems Approach to Engineering Systems Effectiveness
Systems Engineering
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Military Vehicle Propulsion and Dynamics Uninhabited Military Vehicle Systems
Vehicle Systems
Vehicle Power and Propulsion for Aerial Vehicles Vehicle Systems Integration
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Advanced Negotiation
This course will address different types of negotiation across the spectrum of defence contexts. The emphasis will be on integrative approaches to negotiation, where parties aim to reach mutually satisfactory agreements. This will often depend on the negotiators ability to identify and create sources of mutual value, to be fair and confident. This suggests an approach to negotiation that blends strong analytical and planning techniques (hard) with interpersonal and individual skills (soft). Thus, a multidisciplinary approach will be taken. On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Define expected negotiation outcomes. Identify each partys interests and priorities in a potential agreement. Calculate the importance and cost of concessions for each party. Appreciate the group dynamics of negotiation processes. Critically evaluate the achievements of outcomes and why these were/were not achieved. Become aware of the behaviours they adopt when negotiating and the likely underpinning of these behaviours. Be more aware of how states of mind such as level of self confidence, focus and motivation affect the negotiating process. Be able to adopt tactics for influencing and persuading others. Manage pressure and self-control more effectively.
5 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
Classroom-based with syndicate work. A reflective learning approach is taken on this course and students will be required to maintain a reflective notebook of their experiences during the course.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of an accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by an essay and course participation. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Defence Acquisition Management. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
Some experience of formal and informal negotiations.
Short Course for Credit Course fee charged in all cases For further information about the courses, visit
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The aim of this course is to provide an understanding of various processing algorithms and methods that are applicable to modern sensor systems. The course covers the following topics: Adaptive signal processing Adaptive FIR and spatial filters, error surface, Newtons method, gradient search method, LMS algorithm, practical examples. Sonar signal processing Beamforming, passive analysis, active processing. Bayesian belief networks Handling uncertainty, Bayesian inference. Multi-layer perceptrons Architecture, back-propagation algorithm, performance of the algorithm, unsupervised learning, Hebbian learning, Kohonen maps, neural network design in MATLAB. Fuzzy logic Fundamentals, fuzzy associative matrix, fuzzy inference. Adaptive linear elements Tapped delay lines, noise cancellation, time series prediction, Elman networks, evolutionary algorithms.
5 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
The course is mainly delivered by lectures and tutorials, supported by laboratory demonstrations. Extensive use is made of MATLAB during the course.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of an accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by individual coursework and written examination. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Military Electronic Systems Engineering. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
Normally, an undergraduate qualification in a related subject or relevant experience is required. If taken as part of an accredited programme then prior study of foundation courses in signal processing, electromagnetics and statistics would normally be required as well as courses in sensors and communications.
Short Course for Credit This course is centrally funded for MOD students and is free
at point of delivery (quote MOD booking code: ASDP). Course fees apply in all other cases.
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The aim of this course is to provide a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the fundamental principles of several key aeronautical (mechanicalbased) engineering subjects, primarily aligned towards rotary-wing aircraft applications.
5 WEEK COURSE
Accreditation / Assessment
This course has successfully run for many years on behalf of REME (SEAE Arborfield), as a pre-alignment or preparatory course to their in-house full Officers Long Aeronautical Engineering (OLAE) course. The main purpose of the pre-alignment course was to give non-Aeronautical Engineering graduates a condensed version of some of the more relevant disciplines to put them on a more even footing with their colleagues. The subject content is broadly in line with that taught at equivalent UK MEng Aeronautical Engineering Degree level, and with a firm emphasis on Rotary-Wing Aircraft applications throughout. 20 credits via a case study exercise and two written examinations. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Course Delivery
The majority of the course is delivered via standard academic lectures, though worked examples and programmed tutorial sessions are also frequently used to enhance learning.
Prerequisites
Normally a 1st or 2nd class honours degree in engineering, science or mathematics or the professional equivalent.
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Aeronautical Engineering 1
The aim of the course is to provide students with an understanding of the principles, concepts and techniques associated with military aeronautical systems. Topics covered include: Aerodynamics Fundamental definitions; basic fluid dynamics; basic aerodynamics; the origins of lift; drag at subsonic flight speeds; compressible flow; transonic flight; supersonic flight; drag reduction in high-speed flight. Propulsion Thermodynamics; ideal gas turbine cycles; gas dynamics; intakes; compressors; combustion chambers; turbines; nozzles; real gas turbine cycles; the design point; aircraft propulsion; turbojet cycle; turbofan cycle; non-dimensional parameters; the engine running line. Flight mechanics 1 Performance; airspeeds; cruise performance; mass definitions; climbing and descending flight; manoeuvres; take-off and landing; energy-height concept. On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Relate the principles of flight mechanics and the fundamental concepts of subsonic and supersonic aerodynamics to aircraft analysis. Describe the principles of propulsion system design and operation. Analyse the design and operation of example aircraft types. Analyse the performance of various types of propulsion units fitted to modern classes of aircraft.
5 DAY COURSE
Prerequisites
Normally a 1st or 2nd class honours degree in an appropriate subject. Alternatively, a lesser qualification with appropriate work experience may be acceptable.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of an accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by closed-book written examination and coursework. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Military Aerospace and Airworthiness and the MSc in Military Electronic Systems Engineering. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Short Course for Credit This course is centrally funded for MOD students and is free
at point of delivery (quote MOD booking code: MAA01). Course fees apply in all other cases.
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Aeronautical Engineering 2
The aim of this course is to provide students with a detailed understanding of some of the key issues related to military aircraft aeronautical engineering, specifically in the fields of aerostructures, stability/ control and aircraft conceptual design. The topics covered include: Aircraft design - configuration and layout, constraint analysis, wing aerodynamic design, fuselage layout, control surface layout, case studies. Flight mechanics (trim, stability/control principles, longitudinal/lateral stability, static/dynamic stability) and aerostructures (history, layout methods, fundamental stress/ structural design/analysis methods, loads). Develop a viable conceptual aircraft design based on a set of basic requirements and specifications using the techniques and tools taught in the preceding Aeronautical Engineering 1 course.
5 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
The majority of the course is delivered via standard academic lectures, though worked examples and tutorial sessions are also used to enhance learning.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of an accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by written examination and coursework/assignments. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Military Aerospace and Airworthiness and the MSc in Military Electronic Systems Engineering. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Relate the flight envelope and control surfaces to an aircrafts trim and stability. Relate the design of an aircraft to its operational role. Apply the fundamental principles of stress analysis and flight dynamics in an assessment of aircraft structural design.
Prerequisites
Ideally, students should possess a sound scientific or engineering background, preferably at graduate level. Candidates also need to have undertaken Aeronautical Engineering 1.
Short Course for Credit This course is centrally funded for MOD students and is free
at point of delivery (quote MOD booking code: MAA02). Course fees apply in all other cases.
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Agile Thinking
The course has been developed for strategic and senior decision makers across defence, security, education, business and government domains. It aims to promote agile thinking through an understanding of: Different types of thinking Psychological factors that influence thinking Strategies for managing thinking according to specific situations or problems
1 DAY COURSE
Who should attend
Senior managers and decision makers who need to deal with complex, dynamic and ambiguous situations will benefit most from this course. It will help them make the most of their experience and breadth of knowledge. We will endeavour to include students from different business sectors, as this will enhance learning through exposure to a range of perspectives.
Course Delivery
The course will combine presentations, demonstrations, practical exercises and facilitated discussion.
Accreditation / Assessment
This is a stand-alone short course for professional development.
It will provide an overview of thinking skills that can be applied to enhance performance in situations that are complex, ambiguous or uncertain. It will demonstrate techniques for improving perception, developing understanding, creating options and selecting solutions. On completion of the course, decision makers will be equipped for the continuous development of their own, and their organisations, thinking effectiveness.
Prerequisites
None
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Aircraft Survivability
The course will provide engineers with knowledge of the threat environment and vulnerabilities of aircraft systems, structures and payloads. It will then introduce the design strategies and technology used to counter such threats. Topics covered include: Missiles and smart munitions Seekers and fuses Explosive devices Terminal ballistics Electromagnetic threats Stealth Sensors and threat detection Defensive aids Vulnerability assessment Escape systems Systems redundancy Structural survivability Lightweight armour and blast-resistant systems Describe the key threats to aerial platforms from hostile actions and the technologies or strategies, which may be used to counter them. Evaluate the role of different approaches to enhancing airframe and crew survivability, including threat avoidance, defensive aids, physical protection and damage mitigation. Evaluate the role of electromagnetic detectors and effectors in defensive aids suites. Formulate and critically appraise a system of defence including a range of technologies designed to avoid, defeat or mitigate threats to aerial platforms.
5 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
This course is classroom based.
Prerequisites
Normally a 1st or 2nd class honours degree in an appropriate subject. Alternatively, a lesser qualification with appropriate work experience may be acceptable.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of an accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by coursework. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the modules that comprise the MSc in Military Aerospace and Airworthiness. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Short Course for Credit This course is centrally funded for MOD students and is free
at point of delivery (quote MOD booking code: MAA07). Course fees apply in all other cases.
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The aim of the course is to provide students with an understanding of MOD airworthiness organisations, policies and procedures. The course explains the application of airworthiness to all aspects of military aviation. Students will be introduced to a range of topics. These will include: Aviation safety, airworthiness and flight safety Air law and regulations Safety management systems Competence in design and maintenance approvals Roles and responsibilities Continuing airworthiness Interpret the principles of airworthiness as applied to the process for certification of military platforms and systems. Articulate the process for continuing airworthiness management for different types of military platforms and systems.
5 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
There will be classroom presentations and group work activities.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of an accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by examination and coursework. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Military Aerospace and Airworthiness. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
Normally a 1st or 2nd class honours degree in appropriate disciplines, or equivalent, plus relevant postgraduate professional experience. A lesser qualification with appropriate professional experience may be acceptable.
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Describe the legal basis that underpins airworthiness regulation in aircraft design, production, operation and maintenance of military aircraft. Communicate the importance of airworthiness requirements for the design, production, operation and maintenance of military platforms and systems.
Short Course for Credit This course is centrally funded for MOD students and is free
at point of delivery (quote MOD booking code: MAA03). Course fees apply in all other cases.
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The course provides an introduction to the principles underlying the design of conventional munitions to attack targets by kinetic energy impact, blast, fragmentation and directed chemical energy including aspects of fuzing and safety and arming. It will help the student appreciate why particular warheads are the size and design that they are. Topics covered by the course include: Small arms and cannon ammunition Blast munitions KE ammunition Fragmentation munitions Directed chemical energy - shaped charge and explosively formed fragments Primary explosives and explosive components
5 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
The course is delivered by lectures. Students will have an opportunity to visit the Ammunition Hall.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of an accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by written examination and an analysis of a warhead. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Explosives Ordnance Engineering. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
An appropriate technical degree or relevant experience.
Short Course for Credit This course is centrally funded for MOD students and is free
at point of delivery (quote MOD booking code: ASIW). Course fees apply in all other cases.
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The course provides an introduction to the design considerations of the detection of targets and delivery by land, sea and air of lethal payloads, as part of a wider understanding of the complete weapon system. Topics covered by the course include: Build up of a gun Internal and external ballistics Propelling charge systems Underwater ballistics and propulsion Torpedoes Acoustic, seismic, optical sensing
5 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
The course is delivered by lectures, and students will have opportunity to visit the Gun Sheds.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of an accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by written examination and an essay. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Explosives Ordnance Engineering. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
An appropriate technical degree or relevant experience.
Short Course for Credit This course is centrally funded for MOD students and is free
at point of delivery (quote MOD booking code: ASIID). Course fees apply in all other cases.
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The course aims to provide students with the necessary skills, knowledge and understanding to quantify blast, ballistic and fragment loading on a range of targets including structures, armour systems and personnel. Topics covered by the course include: Penetration mechanisms Metallic armours Non-metallic armours Stress waves ERA Armour design Body armour Blast effects on targets Internal detonations Blast effects on humans Blast walls Underwater explosions
5 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
In addition to presentations there will be tutorials, demonstrations and some practical work.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of an accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by a coursework assignment covering blast loading and armour design. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Explosives Ordnance Engineering. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
Appropriate degree or experience.
Short Course for Credit This course is centrally funded for MOD students and is free
at point of delivery (quote MOD booking code: ASIII). Course fees apply in all other cases.
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The course aims to provide the knowledge and skills required to manage marketing information and the development of a comprehensive marketing audit. With this analysis of the organisations current situation and that of its environment, a justifiable marketing strategy can be developed. Specific objectives include for students to be able to identify marketing research requirements for business decision-making.
5 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
This course is delivered using a blend of approaches to facilitate learning and maintain interest. These include lectures, discussions, syndicate work on case studies and guest speakers.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of an accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by undertaking research and producing a report on a market of the students choice. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in International Defence and Security Marketing. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
Those undertaking the assessment to obtain credits, rather than attending as a short course, should be able to work at a Masters level.
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This course explores complex adaptive systems, such as organisations and large-scale engineered solutions, and provides concepts, methods and ways of thinking that can deal with such complexity. In particular it will present different ways of looking at the systems engineering requirements of defence and will consider the characteristics of methodologies appropriate for modelling defence problems and capability needs. Students will be introduced to a range of topics related to Systems Thinking. The course components are: Systems Thinking Why systems thinking The philosophy behind systems thinking Unravelling complexity Map of methods Systems methods and techniques Types of systems Representing systems with models Overview of a relevant set of systems methods and techniques Use of multiple methods Application of Systems Methods Practical application of methods and techniques Discussion on systems, methods and techniques
Opening Out Divergent Thinking
5 DAY COURSE
Data Collection Analysis Hypothesis
Open Mind Reinforcing Skewing Convergent Thinking
Course Delivery
The course is delivered through a combination of presentations, discussions, case studies and hands-on practical activities, moving from theory to applying the methods and tools to build knowledge and skills.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of an accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by a short portfolio built around a case study and a discursive essay on a relevant topic. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Systems Engineering for Defence Capability. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
Normally a 1st or 2nd class Honours degree in an appropriate discipline, or equivalent, plus relevant postgraduate professional experience. Students would also normally be expected to have completed Systems Approach to Engineering.
Systems challenges
Short Course for Credit This course is centrally funded for MOD students and is free
at point of delivery (quote MOD booking code: SEDAST). Course fees apply in all other cases.
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The course provides detailed understanding of modern vehicle armour design to defeat threats in conventional and asymmetric warfare. This intensive course takes students through the design process and considerations for military vehicles to survive the operational environment. Topics covered by the course include: An introduction to armoured vehicle design. An operational perspective of the armour/mobility trade-off. The threat from kinetic energy and high explosive weapons including improvised explosive devices. The effects of blast on vehicle structures. Human vulnerability from tertiary blast effects. Passive armours materials. Explosive Reactive Armour (ERA). Defensive Aid Suites (DAS). Worldwide trends in armoured vehicle design.
5 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
Lectures are delivered by Cranfield University academics supplemented by commercial and military experts. Teaching is conducted in a military environment using static displays to consolidate the knowledge.
Accreditation / Assessment
This is a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
None
Course fee charged in all cases For further information about the courses, visit
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The aim of the course is to develop an understanding of how and why different armour materials are used to provide protection against blast and ballistic threats. Material choice for differing armour applications will be considered along with a description of both armour penetration mechanisms and the method in which armours act to defeat the various threats. Attention will also be paid to underlying principles behind the behaviour of armour and projectile materials at the high rates-of-strain.
Course Delivery
This course will be delivered at Shrivenham and will comprise a combination of lectures and two practical demonstrations. One of the demonstrations will focus on the effects of explosives, while the other will be a practical demonstration using an inhouse range of the effects of varying armour solutions.
Accreditation / Assessment
This is a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Course fee charged in all cases For further information about the courses, visit
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Prerequisites
Appropriate degree or experience.
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Availability
Availability and more specifically contracting for an availability is often misunderstood. The course unravels the theory of availability and how it is calculated before investigating the various methods now being employed to provide contracts for availability and support. The course aims to provide an understanding of the different ways to define and set availability requirements. It will investigate the different contributions to availability made by reliability, maintainability and logistic support and illustrate how these attributes affect the delivery of a required availability. The course will analyse the influences in the supply chain, in particular those that affect availability and provide enlightenment on the issues involved in contracting for availability and support.
1 DAY COURSE
Who should attend
Those involved in setting requirements for availability and support together with those who are to deliver availability in these new contracts.
Course Delivery
The course will be a series of presentations by academics and visiting experts. There will be adequate time for discussion and debate.
Accreditation / Assessment
This is a stand-alone short course for professional development. This course does not have specific run dates and is available on request. Please contact Short Courses on 01793 785810 or email enquiries@cranfield.ac.uk
Prerequisites
None
Course fee charged in all cases For further information about the courses, visit
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Ballistics
The aim of this two week course is to give students an introductory level working knowledge of the fundamental principles and techniques involved in gun and rocket ballistics. Students on the course will be introduced to a range of subjects on ballistics. Topics covered include: Internal, intermediate, external and terminal ballistics Propellants and rocket propulsion Armour materials and attack of armour Dispersion of fire Gun barrel heat transfer Light weapons Direct and indirect fire systems Wound ballistics Gun design Ballistics range instrumentation
10 DAY COURSE
Who should attend
The course is primarily intended for scientists and engineers involved in the broad-based subject of ballistics.
Course Delivery
The course is taught by Cranfield University and serving military officers. It consists of a combination of lectures, computer practicals and practical sessions. The practical sessions include tours round field guns and direct fire platforms, practical sessions firing guns, studying terminal ballistics and an explosive demonstration.
Accreditation / Assessment
This is a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Course fee charged in all cases For further information about the courses, visit
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Prerequisites
There are no rigid requirements but a knowledge of mathematics to nominally A level is assumed.
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The British Army is often viewed as an arcane organisation, marked by unfamiliar customs and incomprehensible attitudes and expectations. The aim of this course is to enable outsiders to gain an appreciation of the cultural levers of behaviour for soldiers of all ranks at unit level and below the classic user population of operational military equipment. It will also sharpen the understanding of serving personnel from any of the Services by providing a framework to sharpen awareness of issues that are normally more implicit than explicit.
1 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
Course delivery is by lecture, discussion, workshop and an exercise in a classroom setting.
Accreditation / Assessment
This is a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
None
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This course is suitable for policy makers and practitioners working in the area of security sector related issues, governance, development, national security, and conflict analysis. Building state capacity requires a planned and systematic effort to develop or modify knowledge and skill-sets to build, strengthen or improve effectiveness across a range of activities, particularly within the security sector. The course therefore aims to provide students with contextual, theoretical and practical understanding of the challenges in building state capacity. It will link theory and concepts with policy and practice on state and institution building and then expose the challenges associated with capacity building. It will examine the various characteristics of states and institutions and challenge conventional approaches to concepts of state legitimacy and authority. Lastly, the course will provide students with the essential tools that enable skills and knowledge transfer.
3 DAY COURSE
Who should attend
This course provides an excellent foundation for individuals intending to be involved in stabilisation, post conflict recovery, and institutional development.
Course Delivery
The course is taught by globally recognised subject matter experts using a range of teaching methods including lectures, case studies, facilitated and student-led discussions, exercises and guest lectures. Short course students can obtain access to the full range of Cranfield learning resources on line for an extended period. Additionally, short course students may also attend the Security Sector Management summer school.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of an accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by an essay. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Security Sector Management. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Short Course for Credit Course fee charged in all cases For further information about the courses, visit
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Prerequisites
Appropriate degree or relevant professional experience.
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This course covers the fundamentals of model generation. Using one of the leading 3D solid modelling packages, Creo (formerly known as Pro-Engineer), the course is designed to present and teach the elementary skills and knowledge required to produce engineering components and assemblies, and to utilise the integrated design tools to allow structural and dynamic analyses. Topics covered by the course are: Parts generation Sketching and drawing Relations within models Assembly generation 2D engineering drawings Performing kinematic and dynamic studies Structural analysis
5 DAY COURSE
Who should attend
The course is aimed at designers, technologists and engineers who have a requirement to gain a reasonable degree of competency in the use of the basic tools incorporated in a current 3D Solid Modelling application.
Course Delivery
The course is totally handson and the duration is spent producing models with the emphasis on best engineering practice.
Accreditation / Assessment
This is a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
Engineering background or appropriate experience.
Course fee charged in all cases For further information about the courses, visit
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Capability Context
The aim of this course is to enable students to develop potential solutions to capability level problems using Systems Engineering (SE) methods and techniques. This course extends well established SE principles to a System of Systems (SoS) perspective. This course enables students to apply SE tools and techniques to a real world problem from exploration of the problem space to identification of SoS boundary and context and what this means for Through Life Capability Management. By the end of the course students will be able to: Knowledge Interpret system engineering lifecycle in the context of capability. Assess the trade-off and legacy issues which affect capability requirements. Examine how capability requirements can be interpreted at the programme and project level. Consider the purpose of architectures and architecture frameworks in a capability context. Skills Apply SE methods to allocate capability functional views to physical systems views. Assess the implications for acquisition in using a system of systems approach to capability Indicative Content.
5 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
There will be classroom presentations and group work and activities using the Cranfield CDS Virtual Learning Environment.
Prerequisites
Normally a 1st or 2nd class honours degree in an appropriate discipline, or equivalent, plus relevant postgraduate professional experience.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of an accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by an assignment. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Systems Engineering for Defence Capability. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Short Course for Credit This course is centrally funded for MOD students and is free
at point of delivery (quote MOD booking code: SEDCCC). Course fees apply in all other cases.
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The course provides background technical knowledge to support staff in a wide range of CBRN appointments. In addition, a key aspect of the course is offered by the mix of a broad range of military and civilian CBRN practitioners enabling an open exchange of views and an opportunity to establish contacts. For scientists, the course is intended to widen appreciation of the areas of science that are applied to CBRN Defence beyond their key specialism, and provide understanding of the military context in which scientific developments will find a practical application. The course starts with a revision of the fundamentals of CBRN Defence Science and then deals in more detail with the following topics: Chemical and biological agents, properties and toxicology. Radiological hazards. The threat; global CBRN capabilities (state and non state actors). Detection, sensing and monitoring. CBRN protection; physiology, individual and collective protection, chemical hardening principles. Future CBRN developments. Military context; the military environment, role of the Joint CBRN Regt (including SIBCRA). CBRN capability; procurement process, future equipment and current equipment programmes. The home game; CBRN terrorism - attacks and response.
10 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
Instruction on the course will be by lectures, tutorials, laboratory classes and visits to give hands-on experience. No prior preparation is required.
Accreditation / Assessment
This is a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
A general level of technical understanding is assumed but no formal qualifications are required. A working knowledge of chemistry, biology and physics to GCSE level is desirable. Security clearance to SECRET.
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The course aims to provide a knowledge and understanding of the role of leadership and change management and to allow the evaluation of leadership and change management theory in group discussions, exercises and case studies. Important areas include the development of leadership theory and the challenge of measuring and assessing leadership. Change management has become critical for all organisations, regardless of whether they are in the public or private sectors. The drive for more for less, ever increasing stakeholder expectations, time-based competition and the utility of technology means that every organisation should seek to improve its performance and learn to measure it (see further courses in the Security Sector Management programme). Whilst the sector now has much more experience in change management, there is a growing recognition that change could be done better, particularly in the softer issues of managing people. Change management should be a core competence for all managers and leaders in the security sector. Concepts, tools, instruments and knowledge related to how change is managed over varied and uncertain time horizons is central to the course.
3 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
The course will comprise a combination of plenary lectures, case studies, practical exercises and, where possible, visiting speakers.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of an accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by individual assignment. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Security Sector Management. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
Appropriate degree or relevant professional experience.
Short Course for Credit Course fee charged in all cases For further information about the courses, visit
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The aim of this course is to equip managers with a basic appreciation of organisational culture and its influence on the effectiveness of its operation. What is different about this course? It presents a novel approach that is rooted in the day-to-day experiences of the managed, rather than the management. It helps managers to understand the social anatomy of successful organisational change and, conversely, how things can go wrong, especially in times of change.
Why choose Cranfield University? The course is the outcome of a unique combination of research by the course leader, Dr Charles Kirke, into the anthropology of large organisations and other human groups. Cranfield Universitys long-standing engagement with defence has given it, as an institution, a high level of understanding of industrys management concerns, and in particularly those in the defence industry.
Course Delivery
The course is delivered in a classroom environment through lectures, discussions and a workshop. It can be delivered at a venue agreed with the client.
Who is this course aimed at and what will they get from it? It is aimed at managers at any level, though two years in management would be an advantage. Students will acquire a new way of looking at the interaction between the effectiveness of their output and their organisations culture, particularly in times of change. This awareness can be pulled through to increase their value as managers in the future.
Accreditation / Assessment
This is a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
None, however two years management experience would be of advantage to students.
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Communications Principles
The aim of this course is to provide an understanding of the concepts and techniques used in modern communications systems. The course covers the following topics: Introduction Transmitter and receiver communications system model. Voice source coding Pulse code modulation, delta modulation, vocoders. Analogue modulation Amplitude modulation, DSB/SSB, frequency modulation. Digital modulation ASK, FSK, PSK, DPSK, QPSK, Offset QPSK, MSK, QAM. Communications channel Multipath effects, fading and diversity, Egli and Murphy propagation models. Receivers Superheterodyne systems, balanced and unbalanced mixers, frequency synthesisers. Link budget analysis.
5 DAY COURSE
Who should attend
Communications is at the heart of all modern information systems and this course covers the basic techniques employed in such systems whether they are legacy AM and FM radio or the latest 4G smart phone. This course provides the theoretical background for those going on to study communications systems at Masters level.
Course Delivery
The course is mainly delivered by lectures and tutorials, supported by laboratory demonstrations.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of an accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by individual coursework: an extended communications link design that combines technical performance design and analysis with costs of installation, maintenance and personnel. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Military Electronic Systems Engineering. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Pre-requisites
An undergraduate qualification in a related subject or relevant experience.
Short Course for Credit This course is centrally funded for MOD students and is free
at point of delivery (quote MOD booking code: CP). Course fees apply in all other cases.
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The aim of this course is to provide an understanding of modern military and commercial communications systems, the threats that they face and the measures that may be taken to protect them. The course covers the following topics: Cryptography Terminology, secret key and public-key systems, authentication, Over-The-Air-Rekeying. GSM 1st and 2nd generation cellular radio systems, GSM system architecture, logical channels, frames and multiframes, handset activity cycle, frequency hopping. GPRS and EDGE Enhancements to GSM, evolution towards 3G. 3rd Generation and beyond. Tetra and Tetrapol, Airwave. HF systems. Scatter-based systems. Satellite communications. Military communications systems: combat radio, tactical communications, battlefield networks. Introduction to Communications Electronic Warfare: Electronic Attack Jamming techniques and effects, calculation of SJNR, jamming of satellite and ground-based links. Electronic Defence ED methods (FCS, burst transmission, antenna null-steering, error control, spread-spectrum techniques), frequency-hopping, direct-sequence systems. Communications EW Receivers Requirements, sensitivity and dynamic range of intercept receivers; communications ESM receiver types (swept superhet, channelised). FFT-based channelised receiver architecture dynamic range, analysis frequency range, frequency resolution. Direction-finding DF techniques (DF loop, Adcock antenna, rotary DF systems, interferometers, time difference of arrival method, pseudo-Doppler techniques, amplitude comparison methods); errors in DF systems. Military tactical data links Case study of high-level EW protection applied to a military data network.
Course Delivery
The course is mainly delivered by lectures and tutorials, supported by laboratory demonstrations.
Pre-requisites
An undergraduate qualification in a related subject or relevant experience. If taken as part of an accredited programme then prior study of Communications Principles and foundation courses in signal processing, electromagnetics and statistics would normally be required.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of an accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by individual coursework and written examination. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Military Electronic Systems Engineering. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Short Course for Credit This course is centrally funded for MOD students and is free
at point of delivery (quote MOD booking code: CS1 and CS2). Course fees apply in all other cases.
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5 DAY COURSE
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of an accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by directed study coursework and written examination. Past examination papers are made available. Students are normally required to submit the coursework approximately 2 months after the end of the course. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Scientific Computation. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
Normally a degree or HNC in a scientific discipline plus previous attendance on our course Numerical Methods - Introduction (or equivalent education/experience).
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The aim of this course is to introduce numerical methods for approximating the solutions of partial differential equations (PDEs) in computational modelling. The course covers a broad range of numerical solution techniques and the essential associated theory: PDE theory Classification; characteristics; boundary conditions. Finite difference (FD) methods for parabolic PDEs Explicit and implicit schemes; truncation error, accuracy, stability and convergence. FD methods for elliptic PDEs Discretisation of elliptic operators; multigrain methods; iterative methods. FD methods for hyperbolic PDEs Explicit methods; stability, accuracy and convergence; CFL condition; dissipation and dispersion. Finite volume (FV) methods for hyperbolic PDEs Discontinuous solutions; Rankine-Hugoniot conditions; TVD schemes; Riemann solvers. Finite element (FE) methods for elliptic and parabolic PDEs Formulation and implementation of the Galerkin method. Boundary element (BE) methods Reformulation of an elliptic PDE as an integral equation; discretisation using simple boundary elements. Case Studies Application of studied techniques to practical problem(s). On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Demonstrate an understanding of the behaviour of different classes of PDE. Derive consistent, stable FD approximations to linear PDEs and solve the resulting algebraic system. Recognise the additional complications of hyperbolic PDEs. Derive appropriate FE or BE approximations to elliptic PDEs. Assess the relative merits of presented methods for PDE solution.
Course Delivery
The course is delivered by lectures, computer practicals and case studies illustrating how the techniques introduced in the course may be applied to realistic problems from the physical sciences. All students have 60 days access to the online course materials and receive a course folder containing hard copy of the course.
5 DAY COURSE
Prerequisites
Normally a degree or HNC in a scientific discipline plus previous attendance on our course Numerical Methods - Introduction (or equivalent education/ experience). Previous attendance on our course Computational Methods for Ordinary Differential Equations (or equivalent course/ experience) is advantageous but not essential.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of an accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by directed study coursework and written examination. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Scientific Computation. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
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Computer Graphics
Course Delivery
Two options: 5 day residential course, making extensive use of the Simulation and Synthetic Environment Laboratory (SSEL) for practical hands-on work. 5 day distance learning online using the CDS Virtual Learning Environment. This course will enable students to gain an understanding of the methods and applications of computer graphics, with particular emphasis on 3D applications. Fundamentals such as coordinate systems and transforms. Geometric modelling. Rendering techniques. Graphics application programming and graphics libraries. Scientific visualisation. Real-time virtual environments. Terrain representation and modelling. Graphics hardware and architectures. Serious games technologies. computer graphics systems, with particular reference to interactive virtual environments. Discuss the use of graphics as a means of data visualisation. Demonstrate an understanding of the tools and methods used in creating scene content, including 3D object and terrain modelling. Discuss uses of computer graphics relevant to the stream. Develop appropriate computer graphics components or software.
10 DAY COURSE
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental representations, techniques and processes underpinning 3D computer graphics. Describe the role of graphics programming libraries. Discuss the different techniques for creating and rendering scenes and identify those relevant to given applications. Demonstrate an understanding of the issues in specifying and designing real-time
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of an accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by 5 days (or equivalent) coursework and written examination. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Defence Simulation and Modelling and the MSc in Scientific Computation. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Plus 5 days (or equivalent) for assessed coursework. The course is partly streamed to allow students to focus on applications in either Scientific Visualisation or Modelling and Simulation.
Prerequisites
Numerate technical, scientific or engineering background. For the Scientific Visualisation stream, some computer programming experience is highly desirable.
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The course will identify and describe the broad variety of computational tools that are proven or have the potential to prove beneficial in the area of Explosives Ordnance Engineering. This is achieved by providing hands-on experience of using some of these tools as applied to real problems and scenarios. The topics covered by the course will include: Modelling (energetic) materials at the molecular level; molecular dynamics simulation. Simulating cook-off. Thermal explosions, deflagration and detonation simulation; hydrocode simulation. Simulating blast-safety and implications; computational fluid dynamics. Simulating fragmentation. Bullet penetration, response of armour to impact and pressure; hydrocode materials modelling. Modelling risk.
reproducibility, reliability and accuracy, realism, limitations and pitfalls, misconceptions with regards to modelling tools. Assess the role computational tools have in the field of explosives ordnance engineering and the potential role they may play in the future, for example in safety, forensics or accident scenarios.
The course is presented via a series of hands-on computer modelling workshops. A short introduction will be given in a particular area before the student undertakes a simulation and modelling practical class.
Prerequisites
Science related degree or equivalent experience. The student should also have attended the Explosives Introduction course prior to undertaking this course. This course does not require a high level of computing skills or programming ability. However, we have found that students with basic or no computing skills may find the course challenging.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of an accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by an assignment demonstrating the use of computing modelling tools in the field of explosives. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Explosives Ordnance Engineering. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Short Course for Credit This course is centrally funded for MOD students and is free
at point of delivery (quote MOD booking code: CMTEOE). Course fees apply in all other cases.
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Understand how computational tools may complement or replace experiments that are dangerous or expensive, and where computational tools would prove inappropriate. Understand the insights, value, applicability,
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Conflict Archaeology
This course provides an overview of the new discipline of conflict archaeology. By exploring new avenues in the multi-disciplined approach to conflict archaeology and looking out from the battlefield to see combat in context, this course is intended for all those interested in battlefield archaeology. It concentrates on conflict, battles and warfare from Prehistoric times through to the archaeology of modern, total warfare, through lectures, seminars, field-based sessions, case studies and practicals. It features Cranfield Universitys special strengths in military capability, its unique historic armouries, and small arms range.
3 DAY COURSE
Who should attend
The course is intended for all those who have an interest in conflict and in particular the study of battlefield remains as an archaeological resource. The course will be applicable to archaeologists, military personnel, scientists, and heritage managers, as well as those with a general interest in this rapidly developing field. It is intended that many of the students will wish to go on to investigate aspects of the subject in more detail.
Course Delivery
In addition to the presentations, case studies and practical sessions, the course has unique access to the expertise and facilities of the Defence Academy of United Kingdom.
Accreditation / Assessment
This is a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
None
Course fee charged in all cases For further information about the courses, visit
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This course forms part of our Advanced Professional Short Course (APSC) Programme in Information Operations. It will highlight opportunities and guide the students exploitation of the burgeoning potential to conduct Information Operations through the connectivity available through new technologies and the world wide web. This course provides an in-depth appreciation of the contemporary and future worlds of data rich digital environments and their potential for influence, intelligence, and security failures. It covers the defensive nature of digital operations in this new environment as well as offensive operations. It has an emphasis on developing technologies and their implications as tools but also as these same tools change the very nature and use of information. This information age revolution is transforming the way warfare is conducted. It presents a complex range of considerations and options for planners and practitioners out of which they need to co-ordinate and execute multi-modal Influence Activities.
3 DAY COURSE
Accreditation / Assessment
This is a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Course Delivery
This is a 3 day residential course.
Prerequisites
No formal education requirements.
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Counter-Terrorism
The aim of this course is to provide students with an in-depth understanding of the theoretical and practical issues of terrorism and counterterrorism. Drawing on academic debates, the course critically explores the different typologies of terrorism, its relation to other forms of violence, and examines national and international counter-terrorism policies. The course offers an advanced level overview to terrorism and political violence in modern complex societies. On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Understand the conceptual challenges of defining terrorism and political violence. Analyse and understand the historical development of terrorism and counter-terrorism. Enable a comprehensive understanding of terror as a political instrument. Show cognizance of the ideological, organisational and leadership characteristics of terrorist organisations. Critically evaluate national and international responses to terrorism and the policy dilemmas faced by states in countering terrorism. Demonstrate familiarity with the impact of national, international and global politics in shaping terrorism, counterterrorism and political violence. Evaluate and critically apply the main concepts and theories used in the study of terrorism and counter-terrorism. Demonstrate unbiased and profound knowledge of debates on the causes of terrorism.
5 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
In addition to lectures, seminars and exercises, guest speakers from the field will share and discuss their experiences. The course combines a theoretical and practical approach.
Prerequisites
Interest in current affairs.
Accreditation / Assessment
This is a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Course fee charged in all cases For further information about the courses, visit
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Marketing is a management discipline that is made up of a range of non-routine tasks and activities that, in an era of globalisation, must be conducted in co-operation with people of different cultural backgrounds or be tailored to the needs of such diverse people. Increasingly managers, and especially marketing and business development managers, need to be able to function within and across national cultures. This is, arguably, especially so within the defence and security sector. Therefore, awareness and understanding of culture is a key skill for international marketing managers. The aim of this course is to improve students awareness of the cultural dimension of conducting business internationally and increasing sensitivity to issues concerning national culture and cultural overlap/conflict. It explores business functions within culturally diverse settings. The course aims to: Improve students awareness of the cultural dimension of conducting business internationally. Increase sensitivity to issues concerning national culture and cultural overlap/conflict. Explore methods and techniques for managing the marketing function in an objective and useful manner, within culturally diverse settings.
4 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
This course is delivered using a blend of approaches to facilitate learning and maintain interest. These include lectures, discussions, syndicate work on case studies and guest speakers.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of an accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by a project in relation to a culture of the students choice. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in International Defence and Security Marketing. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
Those undertaking the assessment to obtain credits, rather than attending as a short course, should be able to work at a Masters level.
Short Course for Credit Course fee charged in all cases For further information about the courses, visit
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The course aims to create understanding of key tools and techniques supporting the effective acquisition of defence equipment and equipmentrelated services, with particular reference to the generation of requirements and the reliability and maintainability of equipment. In defence exporting, as in other areas of commercial life, it is desirable to have a customer delighted with the consequences of contracts signed. This course deals with three related areas which, if neglected, can lead to customer disappointment. Careful attention to these fields, however, can significantly increase the chances of customer satisfaction and thus further business. The three areas are requirements, through life management and lines of development. On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Be aware of key tools and concepts that customers for defence equipment and equipment-based services may use to support defence acquisition activities. Describe the three areas of delighting customers with the consequences of contracts signed. Analyse tools that customers for defence equipment and equipment-based services may use to support defence acquisition activities. Support customers efforts to define their needs so as to generate outcomes pleasing to both supplier and customer. Develop reliability and maintainability for the in-service phase. Modify strategies in the light of customer requirements.
4 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
This course is delivered using a blend of approaches to facilitate learning and maintain interest.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of an accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by a group practical based on a syndicate group exercise and an individual assignment. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the modules that comprise the MSc in International Defence and Security Marketing. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
Appropriate degree or experence.
Short Course for Credit Course fee charged in all cases For further information about the courses, visit
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The aim of the course is to enable students to understand the field of information assurance (IA) and cyber security, to be able to make use of the concepts that underpin the subject and to appreciate the dependencies between them. Students will be introduced to a range of topics throughout the course. These will include the following: Foundations of information assurance and cyber security. Risk theory and practice. Strategy and architecture. Information assurance management standards and accreditation. The relationship between cyber security and information assurance. Technology for information assurance and cyber security. Human factors and socio-technical issues.
7 WEEK COURSE
Course Delivery
In addition to the lectures guest speakers from academia, government and industry will share and discuss their knowledge of cyber security and information assurance. The course is 7 weeks in total. The first 3 weeks of directed learning and the final 3 weeks to complete the course assessments are delivered as online distance learning. The middle week of the course is delivered at Shrivenham.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of an accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by means of two assignments one will involve group work and one will be a discursive academic essay. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Information Capability Management. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Short Course for Credit This course is centrally funded for MOD students and is
free at point of delivery (quote MOD booking code: CS&IA). Course fees apply in all other cases.
Prerequisites
Appropriate degree or relevant experience.
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In modern sensor systems, integration and data fusion play a significant part in the design of the multiple sensors. The description and evaluation of information and data is important, as are the methods for integration of disparate data sets with common or complementary information. The aim of this course is to acquaint the student with techniques for integration of sensor systems and to be familiar with techniques to fuse the data from multiple sensors.
5 DAY COURSE
Who should attend
Engineers with interest in data fusion, information fusion and their applications.
Course Delivery
A combination of lectures and case studies of real-world applications.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of an accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by examinations. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Autonomous Vehicle Dynamics and Control. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
None
Short Course for Credit Course fee charged in all cases For further information about the courses, visit
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Databases
The aim of this course is to consider the facilities provided by modern database management systems and to provide an understanding of the tools and techniques involved in designing and operating database systems. On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Compare and contrast data analysis tools and techniques. Describe the development of database systems and relate to data technology. Appreciate emerging data storage models and their application. Produce the requirements and data models for ICT systems. Relate data models to appropriate physical database design.
5 DAY COURSE
Who should attend
Those who wish to know more about or are involved with database design or utilisation within Information Systems.
Course Delivery
Lectures and a practical exercise.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of an accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by coursework. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Information Capability Management. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
Appropriate degree or equivalent experience.
Short Course for Credit This course is centrally funded for MOD students and is free
at point of delivery (quote MOD booking code: DB). Course fees apply in all other cases.
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This course helps develop a basic knowledge and understanding of marketing in a variety of contexts but specifically that of defence and security. It considers the marketing process and the marketing mix and aims to provide students with a framework on which to build marketing knowledge and skills. On completion of the course students will be able to: Explain the development of marketing and the ways it can benefit business and organisations. Identify the main steps in, and barriers to, achieving a marketing orientation within the organisation. Explain the concept of target marketing and the different bases for effective market segmentation. Identify and describe the individual elements and tools of the marketing mix.
4 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
This course is delivered using a blend of approaches to facilitate learning and maintain interest. These include lectures, discussions, syndicate work on case studies and guest speakers.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of an accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by written examination. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in International Defence and Security Marketing. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
Those undertaking the assessment to obtain credits, rather than attending as a short course, should be able to work at a Masters level.
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The aim of this course is to provide a baseline understanding of the context of defence acquisition and technology. It reviews the MODs use of Systems Engineering in its drive to deliver Defence Capability and generate and sustain military operations as efficiently as possible. The course will review the latest initiatives in relation to defence policy, MOD structure and purpose and the background to defence acquisition and Through Life Capability management looking at the drivers behind current and future defence capability needs. On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Explain how Defence Capability contributes to UK Defence and Security Policy. Describe the organisation of the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) and its enterprise practices, in relation to systems development and acquisition. Explain how technology contributes to acquiring of Defence Capability and how it is managed with DE&S. Explain the MODs approach to Systems Engineering in Defence. Analyse critically the effectiveness of the MODs organisation and enterprise practices with respect to systems development and the acquisition of Defence Capability. Judge the effectiveness of how the process of Defence Acquisition is being implemented, in terms of both Systems Thinking and Systems Engineering, and compare with industrial best practice.
5 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
There will be classroom presentations and group work and activities using the Cranfield CDS Virtual Learning Environment.
Prerequisites
Normally a 1st or 2nd class honours degree in an appropriate discipline or equivalent, plus relevant postgraduate professional experience.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of an accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by an assignment. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Systems Engineering for Defence Capability. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Short Course for Credit This course is centrally funded for MOD students and is free
at point of delivery (quote MOD booking code: DC-I). Course fees apply in all other cases.
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Whilst the link between environmental scanning and evolution of military capability is conceptually straightforward, the uncertainties that surround these activities create a number of strategic and operational challenges for national defence organisations to manage. Against this background the course aim is to introduce and evaluate the concepts, structures and methods associated with the planning, delivery and generation of military capabilities both in the UK and elsewhere. From a conceptual baseline of Capability Based Planning the course develops each of three strategic domains (planning, delivery and generation) to a point where comparative analysis of national approaches becomes feasible. Amongst the benefits to the student is the development of analytical skills in an area of critical importance to the security of national interests.
5 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
The teaching of the underpinning concepts and methods is based around presentations and syndicate exercises.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of an accredited Masters programme, then the assessment for the course is by an assignment set during the course and returned within the prescribed time limit for marking. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Defence Acquisition Management. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
Normally a 1st or 2nd class honours degree or equivalent. Alternatively, a lesser qualification such as an HNC/ HND with relevant professional experience may be acceptable.
Short Course for Credit Course fee charged in all cases For further information about the courses, visit
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The aim of the course is to provide practising scientists, engineers and staff officers with an introduction to the principles and potential defence applications of a range of current and future electro-optic and imaging devices. Students will be introduced to a range of electro-optic concepts, systems and devices. These will include: Principles of radiometry The human eye Visible band optical sighting systems Camera systems Image intensifiers Missile seekers Electro-optic countermeasures Thermal imagers Hyper-spectral imaging Digital image processing Lasers and laser DEW Electro-optic protection measures On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Understand the technology and principles underpinning electro-optic devices and systems. Apply their knowledge to practical electro-optic design and acquisition problems. Understand the trade-offs in electro-optic systems design.
10 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
Course delivery is via classroom lectures, tutorials, practical demonstrations and laboratory tours.
Prerequisites
There are no formal pre-requisites.
Accreditation / Assessment
This is a stand-alone short course for professional development.
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The aim of this course is to introduce students to the disciplines of organisational behaviour, as they apply within the defence sector. The course covers: Historical and contemporary developments in the structure and organisation of defence in particular the MOD but also the defence supply base. The nature of groups, group performance and cohesiveness; situational factors in human behaviour. Organisational culture; power and resistance in organisations; organisational structures and design; organisational decision making.
3 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
The course is classroom based and will include lectures given by Cranfield University staff, occasionally enhanced by visiting guest lecturers.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of an accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by written assignment. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Defence Leadership. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
A 1st or 2nd class honours degree or relevant experience.
Short Course for Credit Course fee charged in all cases For further information about the courses, visit
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The aim of the course is to provide an overview of Live, Constructive and Virtual Simulation for those members of the defence community who require an introduction to this area of technology. Simulation is used in this context to describe a broad range of technology that can be used as tools in such diverse areas as concept exploration, planning, acquisition, training, testing and assessment. The course content covers: The basic terminology, techniques and technology currently employed in simulation. Examine the application of simulation to areas such as military training, operational analysis, rapid prototyping, doctrine development, mission planning etc. across all operational domains (land, sea and air). Consider the costs, limitations and trade-offs involved in these applications. Provide an overview of the current situation in the UK, Europe and the United States. This will include research and development (in both the public and private sectors), procurement, current users and future plans. Serve as a forum in which the simulation community within the defence sector can establish working level contacts and exchange ideas.
5 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
This residential course makes extensive use of the Simulation and Synthetic Environment Laboratory for practical hands-on work. There are a number of speakers from MOD and industry. Certain aspects of course tailored (streamed) to meet additional requirement of FsAST.
Accreditation / Assessment
This is a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
None
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This course introduces two of the main paradigms of simulation modelling discrete-event simulation and system dynamics. These powerful approaches have been widely and successfully applied, often in defence operational analysis studies. They offer different but complementary world-views. The course also develops students problem-solving and analytical capabilities. The range of topics covered includes the following: Conceptual modelling Input and output analysis Random sampling Fitting probability distributions to data Design of simulation experiments Developing DES and system dynamics simulation models On successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Describe the main principles underlying both DES and SD. Develop conceptual models of systems prior to their simulation, including Activity Cycle Diagrams for DES models and Influence Diagrams for SD models. Identify feedback loops within an SD model and understand the effects of positive and negative feedback. Distinguish between the different types of variables commonly used in SD models. Develop an SD simulation from a simple Influence Diagram, using appropriate software. Select appropriate probability distributions for use in stochastic simulations. Develop a DES model of a simple system, using appropriate software. Perform appropriate experiments, policy analysis and output analysis with the completed simulation model. Be aware of current research issues in discrete and continuous simulation.
5 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
The course is usually delivered by a combination of the following: Lectures supported by printed hand-outs Demonstrations of computer software Extensive computer practicals involving the development of both discrete event and SD simulation models Case studies Directed study
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of an accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by written examination and a coursework assignment. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Military Operational Research and the MSc in Defence Simulation and Modelling. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Short Course for Credit Course fee charged in all cases For further information about the courses, visit
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Prerequisites
Appropriate degree or experience.
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The course aims to provide an understanding of the principles and potential power of DNA evidence and the relevance of toxicology and pharmacology to forensic science. The course covers: DNA as a macromolecule; nucleosides, nucleotides and the double helix Microsatellites; alleles and polymorphic loci DNA as evidence - potential sources, collection and isolation DNA profiling techniques from PCR to statistical outcomes General principles of toxicology Pharmaceutical legislation Drugs of abuse; pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics Psychopharmacology Forensic toxicology meaningful conclusions to findings through the preparation of written reports.
5 DAY COURSE
This short course is a module of the Forensic MSc Programme which is accredited by the Forensic Science Society.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of an accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by a practical report and a researched essay. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses in the Forensic MSc Programme. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Course Delivery
The strength of the course lies with the range of external lecturers, all recognised experts in their field, who will use case studies to examine the practicalities of forensic investigation and evidence collection. The experience they bring to the course will be backed up with practical activities to illustrate the technical difficulties in forensic analysis of samples.
Prerequisites
Normally a 1st or 2nd class honours degree or equivalent in an appropriate discipline (normally engineering or science related course). Alternatively, a lesser qualification with relevant professional experience may be acceptable.
Short Course for Credit Course fee charged in all cases For further information about the courses, visit
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The course will help with determining case requirements and the forensic examinations to be undertaken. Laboratory work will provide basic experience in preparing and inspecting items submitted for examination, together with the technical analysis of forensic DNA and toxicological samples. Emphasis will be placed on assigning
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Economics of Security
The aim of this course is to provide a contextual, theoretical and practical understanding of the economic and financial aspects of the securitydevelopment nexus. The global post-war economy is characterised by both rapidly escalating research, technology and acquisition expenditure and taut, if not declining, national development and security budgets. These twin pressures have forced policy-makers to focus on achieving the goal of affordability through value-for-money initiatives. However, efficient management of scarce national resources at the departmental level is not undertaken in isolation from broader economic influences. Thus, in the contemporary study of development economics, it is essential to examine the contributions made by Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), the trade-offs between security and defence expenditure and economic growth, the economic dimensions of civil integration into the broader defence and security sector, particularly focused on the role of offsets in economic development. On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Understand and have the skills to evaluate the dynamic changes impacting on the global development environmental map. Analyse the industrial consolidation, commercialisation and collaborative policies and trends shaping global defence and security industrial practices. Critically examine the policies and effectiveness of technology development, sharing and transfer in the global context.
3 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
Seminars, guest speakers and student presentation. Topics: Role of economics in security; Managing scarce resources; Impact of the rich nations, strong armies phenomenon; International economic dynamics of security; Dynamics of industrialisation in advanced and developing countries; Security-related countertrade; International markets
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of an accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by an individual assignment and group work. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Security Sector Management. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Short Course for Credit Course fee charged in all cases For further information about the courses, visit
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Prerequisites
Familiar with contemporary international relations and international political economy.
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The course examines the scale and scope of through life support to defence capability and how Through Life Support TLS is contracted for and delivered. The principal focus is on the achievement of desired levels of operational availability, the associated operations and support costs, and the trade-offs. Students will review the established approaches to estimating and forecasting costs, and the recognised support cost drivers. They will then utilise this knowledge as they experiment with a range of simulation modelling tools, examining the results of through life support management decisions they have made in teams, utilising a realistic case study system. As well as examining, and experimenting with, the maintenance and repair procedures associated with the case study system, students will also be able to model a range of potential spares solutions to gauge their effect on availability and cost. The challenge of managing obsolescence will also be factored into their decisions.
3 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
Presentations from academic staff are complemented by those from subject matter experts from industry. In addition, students are expected to work in teams, making considered through life management decisions and testing those decisions utilising a range of modelling and simulation tools. The case study system model will be pre-prepared for the course.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of an accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by written assignment. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Defence Acquisition Management. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Short Course for Credit Course fee charged in all cases For further information about the courses, visit
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Prerequisites
Appropriate degree or experience.
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The aim of the course is to enable graduate engineers to develop an in-depth understanding and general appreciation of the increasingly important electric drive technologies in many transport, industrial and defence applications. This will equip them with the knowledge that is necessary to apply and exploit these technologies successfully as the future solutions in their own fields. Students will be introduced to a range of topics central to electric drive technologies including: Overview of electric drive systems Key concepts, configurations and components Control and simulation of electric drive systems Electric machines the bones of electric drives DC, permanent magnet, induction and switched reluctance motors Electromagnetic and thermal designs New magnetic materials and designs Power electronics the muscle of electric drives Buck, boost, H-bridge and 3-phase power converters Micro/control electronics the brain of electric drives Switching and control technologies Energy and power management Multi-sourced energy options Design exercise CAT motor Applications and future trends Technology roadmaps
5 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
The course is presented using a thematic approach to help students gain a good understanding of how the topics are interlinked. It is delivered by means of lectures, virtual laboratory sessions, tutorials and a design exercise.
Accreditation / Assessment
This is a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
A relevant undergraduate degree, or equivalent experience.
Course fee charged in all cases For further information about the courses, visit
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Renewable energy is a very important issue of most engineering systems. Therefore to integrate and manage renewable energy resources safely and efficiently will involve many technologies such as electrical, electronics and computers. The aim of this course is to provide a foundation in renewable energy systems and an overall knowledge of the technologies necessary for system integration and management. The topics covered by the course include: Introduction to Renewable Energy Systems Systems Integration Electrical Machines Energy Storage Power Electronics Control Systems Distributed Power Plants Transmission Line and Grids Computer and Wireless Networks Information Processing and Energy Management
Course Delivery
The course will be supported by a laboratory exercise and a case study on wind turbines and solar panels. There will also be a visit to a local renewable energy plant.
Accreditation / Assessment
This is a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
An engineering and/or science background is essential.
Course fee charged in all cases For further information about the courses, visit
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The aim of the course is to introduce the student to the field of EO/IR technology and give an understanding of the underlying principles. It will give an appreciation of the likely future advances in the technology and the importance of EO/ IR technology in the wider defence system. Topics covered by the course include simple radiometry and power calculations, signature generation (solid and gaseous), contrast, atmospheric effects, optical systems, detector type (thermal, photon, one and two dimensional arrays, fibre sensors), cooling requirements, detector performance characteristics, simple electronic processing, display options, EO/IR seeker systems, countermeasures (including stealth) and countercountermeasures and digital image processing. On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Describe EO/IR systems and the underlying principles and technology. Analyse the significance of the EO/IR system in the defence context. Assess the performance of EO/IR systems.
5 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
Delivery is by lectures, tutorials and demonstrations.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of an accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by examination. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Military Electronic Systems Engineering. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
No formal pre-requisites for short course attendance.
Short Course for Credit This course is centrally funded for MOD students and is free
at point of delivery (quote MOD booking code: EIS-I). Course fees apply in all other cases.
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The aim of this course it to increase the depth of knowledge in the field of EO/IR technology and give an understanding of the underlying principles. It will give an appreciation of the likely future advances in the technology and the importance of this technology in the wider defence system. Topics covered by the course include advanced radiometry and power calculations, modulation transfer function, minimum resolvable temperature difference, advanced fibre sensors, advanced digital image processing, laser systems (principles and applications), laser directed energy weapons and laser countermeasures. On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Describe EO/IR systems and the underlying principles and technology. Analyse the significance of the EO/IR system in the defence context. Assess the performance of EO/IR systems.
5 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
Delivery is by lectures, tutorials and demonstrations.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of an accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by coursework. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Military Electronic Systems Engineering. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
No formal pre-requisites for short course attendance. However attendance on Electro-Optics and Infrared Part 1 is recommended.
Short Course for Credit This course is centrally funded for MOD students and is free
at point of delivery (quote MOD booking code: EIS-II). Course fees apply in all other cases.
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The aim of the course is to provide students with an understanding of electromagnetic propagation, devices and antennas relevant to military radar, communications and electronic warfare systems. The course starts by examining various radio frequency propagation mechanisms and models. A comprehensive overview of antenna types, their principles of operation and typical performance are given. The concept of an antenna array and basic phased array design and feeding techniques are presented. Radio frequency sources, transmission lines and circuital devices spanning HF to millimetre wave are also described together with their system impact in modern communication and radar applications.
Course Delivery
This course is classroom based.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of an accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by individual assignment and directed study. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Military Electronic Systems Engineering. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
Normally a degree or HNC in a scientific discipline.
Short Course for Credit This course is centrally funded for MOD students and is free
at point of delivery (quote MOD booking code: EMP&D). Course fees apply in all other cases.
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The course provides an introduction to the concepts of communications electronic warfare, largely from the land perspective. The course begins with an introduction to modern military communication systems, including tactical communications and strategic communications. The three tenets of communications electronic warfare: electronic surveillance (ES), electronic attack (EA) and electronic protection (EP) are then examined. The second day of the course considers electronic surveillance, signal interception and signal analysis in greater detail. Methods of signal interception, signal deinterleaving, direction finding and signal classification are briefly introduced before considering ways in which non-cooperative communications emitters can be located using either ground based or airborne methods. These methods are contrasted with cooperative methods of emitter geolocation often used by cell phone operators. Active and passive methods of signal protection are also considered, including the use of advanced modulation methods and EMCON. Finally, the emerging problem of signal interception and geolocation of increasingly sophisticated modern communication systems, such as cell phones and wireless networks, in a dense RF environment will be considered. The final day of the course is devoted to methods of electronic attack. Models of different types of jamming scenario (e.g. standin and stand-off jamming applied to tactical communications and satellite communications, etc.) are presented in the form of case studies.
3 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
Course delivery is largely through lectures and presentations. Guest speakers from within the sector will provide industrial and operational perspectives of communications electronic warfare. Case studies focussed on electronic surveillance and electronic attack will also be used to reinforce the key course aims.
Accreditation / Assessment
This is a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Course fee charged in all cases For further information about the courses, visit
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Prerequisites
None
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Element Design
The aim of the course is to develop the students' ability and experience in designing the components and sub-systems which form the essential elements from which complete mechanical systems are synthesised. The creation, optimisation and refinement of workable design solutions are emphasised as well as the determination of loads and analysis of stresses. Whilst some material is presented in formal lectures, a substantial part of the course is devoted to solving design problems. During these exercises, course tutors are able to discuss and develop points concerning form design, materials, manufacturing methods etc by means of specific examples rather than in abstraction. On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Understand the importance of a good design for achieving customer satisfaction, especially in respect of reliability. Propose novel solutions to a problem. Apply the solid modelling techniques to effectively communicate conceptual and detailed designs. Appraise designs critically for fitness for purpose and cost effectiveness in relation to customer user requirements. Produce clear and concise engineering reports on the design produced. Demonstrate the use of correct tolerating to the design of engineering components.
10 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
The course is delivered through a combination of lectures and a supervised design study.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of an accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by coursework. Students are required to prepare a detailed design report showing calculations and sketches to describe the design developed based on the design objectives. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Gun Systems Design and an optional course in the MSc Military Vehicle Technology. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
Either previous attendance on the Computer Aided Design 3D Solid Modelling course or a reasonable working knowledge of CAD. SolidWorks or ProE are used within the Shrivenham Design Centre. Some knowledge or experience in engineering is also useful.
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Engineering Geology
The course will provide an overview of important aspects of engineering geology focused to provide illustrations of the applications of geology to practical engineering. In particular the course will cover the following: Principles of engineering geology Acquisition of geological information Ground investigation Contaminated land and environmental site assessment Engineering geology of rocks Engineering geology of soils Hydro-geology Military geology
3 DAY COURSE
Who should attend
The course is suitable for those with an engineering degree or similar qualification who are interested in developing their knowledge and understanding of the techniques and principles of engineering geology.
Course Delivery
The course will make use of lectures, practical work including an exercise in ground investigation and a visit to sites of engineering geological interest.
Accreditation / Assessment
This is a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
Degree or technical qualification in engineering, science or mathematics.
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This course has been introduced to raise awareness of environmental issues, with a primary focus within the defence sector and the acquisition process. The course aims to assist students with the skills, knowledge and development potential to understand and manage environmental problems at the practical level. Students are also introduced to aspects of environmental legislation and the mandatory requirements for formal compliance in defence. The course content includes: Introduction to environmental awareness within defence acquisition. Defence-related activities influencing the quality of the environment. Effective methods of environmental protection in defence acquisition. Introduction to environmental legislation. Environmental compliance in defence. Defence related case studies.
2 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
The course offers opportunities to undertake practical workshops where interactive knowledge transfer takes place between academic staff and students.
Accreditation / Assessment
This course is assessed by written examination. It is part of a suite of courses, which are approved by the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA). On successful completion of this course, Sustainable Development in Defence Acquisition and POEMS students are eligible to apply for Associate Membership of IEMA.
Prerequisites
None
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The aim of this course is to provide an understanding of the contribution of environmental evidence in a forensic investigation and how analytical sciences can help the investigation of crimes against the environment. The course content includes: Introduction to environmental forensic science Forensic palynology and botany Forensic entomology Forensic limnology (diatoms) Forensic sedimentology, soil profiling and soil analysis Taphonomic processes of decay Environmental law, policy and compliance Detection, prevention and prosecution of crimes against the environment Detection and prevention of wildlife crime Case studies in environmental crime
5 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
The course offers opportunities to undertake practical workshops where interactive knowledge transfer takes place between academic staff and students.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of an accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by a laboratory report based on a fieldwork exercise and an essay. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the Forensic MSc Programme. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
None
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This course is for students who have a role to assist the MOD in meeting Sustainable Development (SD) targets and who have a lead in embedding SD in defence activities in accordance with legislation, policies, investment and procurement decisions. The MOD is committed to achieving SD and this course introduces this commitment through a series of presentations and case studies. The course will introduce SD with a primary focus on the defence sector and the acquisition process. It aims to assist students with the information required to understand and manage SD implementation at an introductory level. The course content includes: Introduction to sustainable development Sustainable consumption and production Climate change and energy Natural resource protection and environmental enhancement Sustainable communities Policy making and standard setting Key indicators Tools available
Course Delivery
The course offers opportunities to undertake practical workshops where interactive knowledge transfer takes place between academic staff and students.
Accreditation / Assessment
This course is assessed by written examination. It is part of a suite of courses, which are approved by the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA). On successful completion of this course, Environmental Awareness and Compliance in Defence and POEMS students are eligible to apply for Associate Membership of IEMA.
Prerequisites
None
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Explosives Introduction
The aim of the course is to provide a wide understanding of explosives and their effects including: Burning, deflagration and detonation Shaped charges and wave shaping Explosive range demonstrations Primary, secondary and tertiary explosives Commercial and military high explosives Propellants and pyrotechnics Fuels and oxidizers Improvised explosive devices (IED) Insensitive munitions Ammunition, explosive train and delivery systems Initiation Chemistry and thermochemistry of explosives; power and brisance Manufacture and formulation of energetic materials Safety, reliability and testing of explosives Classification and legislation Explosives and the environment On successful completion of this course, students will understand the principles, manufacture, initiation and effects of primary and secondary explosives, propellants and pyrotechnics and their application in commercial and military environments. They will be familiar with current ammunition and appreciate the importance of safety, legislation, reliability, testing, storage and environmental impact of explosives.
5 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
Formal lectures supported by a variety of in-lecture explosives demonstrations, tutorials, tour/study of the ammunition hall, hands-on practical classes and a demonstration on the Explosives Range.
Materials
Chemistry
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of an accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by a test, which includes a multiple choice section, longer answer questions and a mathematical problem in the area of the thermochemistry. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Explosives Ordnance Engineering. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
Degree in science related discipline or appropriate relevant experience.
Short Course for Credit This course is centrally funded for MOD students and is free
at point of delivery (quote MOD booking code: EXP-I). Course fees apply in all other cases.
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Environmental concerns are now high on the political agenda. Global concern over environmental issues has increased substantially in recent years. The 2002 World Environment Summit in Johannesburg outlined the importance of sustainable development and its relationship to environmental protection. The development, production, use and disposal of explosives can have detrimental effects on the natural environment. Therefore the entire life cycle of explosives needs to be managed more sustainably in response to the global agenda. This course will highlight some of the effects explosives have on our environment and also the mitigation measures which can be used to reduce the overall long term environmental impacts. The course introduces the concept of environmental effects associated with explosives from extraction to disposal. The course content includes: Environmental policy and legislation Environmental effect of explosives use Environmental assessment of explosives Environmental risk Design for disposal Recycling technologies Demilitarisation and the environment
Course Delivery
The course offers opportunities to interact with other students and academic staff so that knowledge transfer takes place.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of an accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by a coursework written report and an essay. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Explosives Ordnance Engineering. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
None, although the course is best suited to those individuals who are involved with environmental and explosives activities.
Short Course for Credit This course is centrally funded for MOD students and is free
at point of delivery (quote MOD booking code: EXPENV). Course fees apply in all other cases.
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The aim of the course is to examine modes of failure in engineering components and to develop the ability to deduce causes of failure from post-failure component examination. It covers analytical and experimental stress analysis, materials properties, modes of failure and safety factors.
5 DAY COURSE
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of an accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by written case study report and written examination. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the Forensic MSc Programme. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Course Delivery
This course is based on lectures and workshop demonstrations.
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in engineering, science or technology.
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The course will provide a basic understanding of the way in which stresses and strains develop in engineering components. Methods of determining stresses will be explained. From knowledge of stress distributions, criteria will be developed which determine the failure of engineering components. The study of failure will include instability, yield, brittle fracture and fatigue. The use of fracture will be treated in some depth. The mechanics of fibrereinforced composite materials will also be discussed. The course is designed to give a concise but comprehensive account of the behaviour of materials under stress. Particular reference will be made to composite materials, modern developments in the treatment of brittle fracture and fatigue using fracture mechanics and materials selection.
3 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
Lectures will be complemented by laboratory classes and audio-visual material.
Accreditation / Assessment
This course is part of an external course in military construction. It is not assessed.
Prerequisites
Degree or technical qualification in engineering, science or mathematics.
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The aim of this course is to provide an understanding of the principles of forensic and scientific investigations into art objects. Content includes: introduction to the art world; collectors, auction houses and museums; object and material types; relative and absolute dating; and provenancing and analysis. On successful completion of this course, students will be able to describe the basic functioning of the art market, demonstrate a critical awareness of the legal roles of various players and the part that science can play; critically assess the various scientific and non-scientific techniques and demonstrate an understanding of how sampling strategies are applied and which techniques are of most use. Whilst the course is broad, it tends to concentrate on the analysis of three dimensional objects rather than paintings, although these are covered in part.
4 DAY COURSE
Who should attend
The course is aimed at those who have an interest in the art world and the use of analysis in the investigation of art objects. This includes professionals from auction houses and museums, collectors and students of art objects. This short course is a module of the Forensic MSc Programme which is accredited by the Forensic Science Society.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of an accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by a report on a forgery investigation. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the Forensic MSc Programme. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Course Delivery
This course is a highly practical one, which will involve the analysis of real objects in the analytical facilities of Cranfield Forensic Institute. It is taught by experts from throughout the world.
Prerequisites
None, although some experience of basic science is an advantage. However all techniques are taught from the basics assuming no previous knowledge.
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This course aims to give a general understanding of the overall requirements, characteristics and design of fighting vehicles and their subsystems for engineers with limited or specialised experience in fighting vehicle technology. The course includes a range of topics including: Introduction to AFV design. Attack of armour and protection. Powertrain requirements for military vehicles, including engines, driveline and potential future developments. Vehicle running gear, suspensions, vehicle ride and handling. Terramechanics and off road mobility. Weapon systems technology, control and ammunition natures. Case studies of current vehicles and lessons that can be learnt from the past.
5 DAY COURSE
Who should attend
The course is designed for those in both the defence industry and the military. It is ideally suited to those who have recently moved into such roles but will also be useful to those with more experience who wish to broaden their understanding of the technology in this area. The course will suit both graduates and non-graduates.
Course Delivery
In addition to presentations, the course will include hall tours to discuss vehicles and equipment and laboratory sessions in order to reinforce the lecture material. The course will include invited speakers to complement the academic delivery.
Accreditation / Assessment
This is a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
None - the course is intended to be an introduction to the topic for students new to the industry, while broadening the knowledge of those who have worked in the industry for some time.
Course fee charged in all cases For further information about the courses, visit
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Financing Acquisition
As a managed resource finance is central to all MOD acquisition activity. Effective leaders and managers recognise that an appropriate understanding of financial structures, process and methods is essential to making informed decisions both for the management of operating costs and the acquisition of capital assets (equipment), support and services. Part of this understanding relates to industry and its supply. One area of particular attention relates to the interpretation of supplier performance from reported accounts. The aim of the course is to provide students with a strategic understanding of the principles, structures and techniques underpinning both financial and management accounting and their application both within the private and public sector. On successful completion of this course, students will be capable of identifying key financial statements and their relevance to the management of public and private sector organisations, form critical judgements as to the financial and cost management performance of the organisation, evaluate and present information on costing, budgeting and capital investment as well as acting as an intelligent customer of financial information.
5 DAY COURSE
Who should attend
This course is suitable for anyone in the public or private sector who is either exposed to or responsible for gathering, interpreting and analysing financial information as part of their organisational decision making process.
Course Delivery
The teaching of the underpinning concepts and methods is mainly interactive, with the students conducting a series of exercises to confirm knowledge. A syndicate exercise conducted during the course is formally assessed.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of an accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by two formal assessments: A syndicate exercise conducted during the course is formally assessed. An exam based on the material covered during the course. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Defence Acquisition Management. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
Normally a 1st or 2nd class honours degree or equivalent. Alternatively, a lesser qualification such as an HNC/HND with relevant professional experience may be acceptable.
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This course is designed to present the elementary skills and knowledge required to perform engineering finite-element (FE) analyses with an industry standard FE package and to critically assess such analysis in terms of modelling and numerical error. It also introduces hydrocodes for simulation of high strain rate mechanics. The course will include the following topics: Mathematical Foundations: overview of finite-elements in one dimension, weighted residuals, Galerkin method, weak form, shape and weighting functions, one dimensional elements, time-dependent problems, applications to heat transfer and mechanics. Two Dimensional Problems: review of 2D heat transfer and mechanics, 2D elements, linear and quadratic, rectangular and triangular elements. Practical-Pro-Mechanica for 2D problems. Three Dimensional Problems: review of 3D mechanics, 3D elements, modelling failure, Pro-Mechanica for 3D problems. Hydrocodes: background, Lagrangian and Eulerian approaches, time-integration, artificial viscosity, methods for material contact and large deformations, overview of material and explosive modelling, applications, ANSYS-Autodyn Practical. Materials Modelling: stress-strain relations, equations of state, case studies. Dynamic Problems: finite element methods for determining natural frequencies.
4 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
The course is delivered by a mix of lectures, computer practicals and case studies illustrating how the techniques introduced in the course may be applied to idealised problems of weapons and vehicle engineering. All students have 60 days access to the online course materials and receive a course folder containing hard copy of the course.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of an accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by submitted coursework. Students are normally required to submit the coursework approximately 2 months after the end of the course. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Weapon and Vehicle Systems, the MSc in Gun Systems Design and the MSc in Military Vehicle Technology. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
Normally a degree or HNC in engineering or another numerate discipline.
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Firearms Investigations
The aim of this course is to provide students with an understanding of the principles involved in forensic investigations involving firearms. Students will be introduced to a range of topics associated with this discipline, which include: Weapon function and design Introduction to gunshot residue analysis Introduction to serial number restoration techniques Deactivated, reactivated and improvised firearms Classification under current UK firearms legislation Firearms examination and recovery of evidence
5 DAY COURSE
Who should attend
This course will be of interest to graduates and more experienced workers who already have an understanding of firearms and ammunition function and are looking to advance their knowledge in forensic firearms investigations. This short course is a module of the Forensic MSc Programme which is accredited by the Forensic Science Society.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of an accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by written coursework comprising of two investigations: Serial number restoration Forensic firearms investigation
Course Delivery
The course will be comprised of presentations and hands on practical activities, including live firing demonstrations. Guest speakers from industry will also share and discuss their experiences of forensic firearms and ballistics investigations.
These topics will be supplemented with practical sessions involving the examination of small arms and ammunition within a forensic context.
This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the Forensic MSc Programme. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
An appropriate degree or relevant work experience with prior knowledge of firearms and ammunition function.
Short Course for Credit Course fee charged in all cases For further information about the courses, visit
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5 DAY COURSE
The aim of this course is to introduce students to the principles of forensic investigations involving firearms and the investigation of projectile ballistics. Students will be introduced to a range of topics associated with these disciplines, which include: Introduction to weapon function and performance Introduction to ammunition construction and design Introduction to firearms identification Introduction to current UK firearms legislation Introduction to the science of internal and external ballistics
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of an accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by written coursework comprising of two investigations: Weapon functioning exercise Improvised mortar investigation
Course Delivery
The course will be comprised of presentations and hands-on practical activities, including live firing demonstrations.
These topics will be supplemented with practical sessions involving the examination of small arms and ammunition, and the ballistic investigation of improvised mortar bombs.
This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the Forensic MSc Programme. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
An appropriate degree or relevant work experience. No prior knowledge of firearms, ammunition or ballistics is required.
Short Course for Credit Course fee charged in all cases For further information about the courses, visit
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The aim of this course is to provide an understanding of the science and mechanism of fire initiation and spreading and of the explosion process in condensed and gaseous systems. It will give students an appreciation of the techniques used in the forensic investigation of fires and explosions. The course content includes: Fire Initiation Spontaneous ignition and thermal explosion Fire spread in gases Dust explosions Pool fires Anaerobic fires Fire spread in solids Anatomy of a fire Effects of fire on the human Condensed explosives Forensic examination of fires and explosions Consideration of case studies Identify the various physical and mechanical processes and mechanisms leading to the initiation of fire and of explosion. Analyse the principles involved in the spread of fire and the development of vapour, dust and condensed explosions. Demonstrate an understanding of the forensic techniques used in the examination of suspicious fire and explosive incidents.
4 DAY COURSE
This short course is a module of the Forensic MSc Programme which is accredited by the Forensic Science Society.
Course Delivery
This course is classroom based.
Prerequisites
None
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of an accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by an essay. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Explosives Ordnance Engineering and the Forensic MSc Programme. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
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On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Understand the fundamental principles of fire science theory and fire modelling and demonstrate a critical awareness of the limitations of current theories and modelling processes.
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This course provides an overview of forensic archaeology and anthropology. It covers both practical and theoretical aspects of both sciences and of many related fields, such as ballistics and explosives, entomology, radiography and geology or geophysics. It is an intense course that closely resembles the way the Forensic MSc Programme is taught. All lectures and practical sessions are taught and supervised by internal and external experts with considerable experience in their respective fields. The aim of the course is to introduce students to the subject of forensic archaeology and anthropology and to provide an understanding of the many ways in which the scientific techniques and principles of the disciplines can contribute to the forensic investigation of crime. The course demonstrates the truly interdisciplinary nature of forensic archaeology and anthropology by including many neighbouring forensic sciences and their links with the core sciences of this course. Topics that will be covered in the course include: Forensic skeletal analysis Practical geophysical surveying Forensic radiography Forensic DNA and isotope techniques
Mass disasters and human rights violations Theoretical and practical ballistics Gunshot and blast wounds Decay and taphonomic processes Forensic environmental sciences Live firing on the ranges
Course Delivery
The course will be run by skilled facilitators supported by experienced guest speakers in a range of forensic disciplines, such as Tony Brown, Martin Hall, Martin Brown, Mark Farmer, Andrew Shortland, Anna Williams, Karl Harrison, Sophie Beckett and Roland Wessling.
Course fee charged in all cases For further information about the courses, visit
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Prerequisites
None
Accreditation / Assessment
This is a stand-alone short course for professional development. All students will receive a certificate of attendance.
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The aim of this course is to provide students with an understanding of the principles of internal, external, terminal and wound ballistics and how they can be used in forensic investigations. Students will be introduced to a range of topics associated with this discipline, which include: Internal ballistics Intermediate ballistics External ballistics Terminal ballistics Introduction to wound ballistics Shotgun ballistics Hit probability Fragmenting munitions
5 DAY COURSE
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of an accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by means of written coursework comprising of two investigations: Hit probability exercise Ballistic investigation
Course Delivery
The course will be comprised of presentations and hands-on practical activities, including live firing demonstrations. Guest speakers from industry will also share and discuss their experiences of forensic firearms and ballistics investigations.
These topics will be supplemented with practical sessions investigating the practical applications of ballistics.
This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the Forensic MSc Programme. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
An appropriate degree or relevant work experience with prior knowledge of firearms and ammunition function, and a fundamental understanding of ballistics.
Short Course for Credit Course fee charged in all cases For further information about the courses, visit
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The aim of this course is to develop knowledge and understanding of advanced forensic computing techniques and to acquire the skills to apply these successfully. The course will examine in a practical setting advanced forensic computing techniques as applied to a number of areas of current relevance. Students will learn how to identify and access artefacts of forensic significance in these areas and will be given the opportunity to develop their skills in applying these techniques. Areas covered will be: Forensic analysis of the registry structure and analysis of optical media disk storage formats. Virtual machine forensics. Forensic analysis of dynamic disks, spanned disks etc. Forensic evidence resulting from web-site development and management. Approaches to anti forensic techniques. Forensically exploiting operating system indexes.
5 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
One week of classroom and laboratory tuition. External lecturers will also teach on this course.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by written and practical examinations taken at the end of the course. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Forensic Computing. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of the Forensic Computing Foundation Course, current members or employees of a UK Law Enforcement Agency (including Armed Forces) or sponsored by recognised UK companies in relevant sectors (overseas agencies will be considered on application).
Short Course for Credit Course fee charged in all cases For further information about the courses, visit
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The aim of this course is to develop the knowledge, understanding and skills necessary for students to successfully establish and maintain the security of corporate information systems. The course will develop a broad understanding of security in an organisation, based on developing an understanding of risk, and how it is assessed and managed. The emphasis is on relating all the components of a security management system, management, operational and technical, to their contribution to risk. Students will be provided with the skills to make rational risk-based decisions in a complex problem environment. Areas covered will be: Foundation concepts Law and ethics Risk assessment and management Infrastructure security Operational security Security assessment Forensic aspects
5 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
One week of classroom and laboratory tuition.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by written examinations taken at the end of the course. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Forensic Computing. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of the Forensic Computing Foundation Course, current members or employees of a UK Law Enforcement Agency (inc Armed Forces) or sponsored by recognised UK companies in relevant sectors (overseas agencies will be considered on application).
Short Course for Credit Course fee charged in all cases For further information about the courses, visit
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The aim of this course it to enable students to develop knowledge and skills for the recovery of admissible evidence from computers which have been used to access or exchange data across the Internet. The course focuses upon artefacts remaining upon a subject machine that has been used to access the Internet and will include: Internet specific crimes Internet history Internet organisation Basic protocols Email protocols Reliability of data received from the Internet Forensically important database artefacts Web browsers Forensic evidence from e-mail clients Social networking applications Effect of malware on internet clients
5 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
One week of classroom and laboratory tuition. External lecturers will also teach on this course.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by written and practical examinations taken at the end of the course. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Forensic Computing. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of the Forensic Computing Foundation Course, current members or employees of a UK Law Enforcement Agency (inc Armed Forces) or sponsored by recognised UK companies in relevant sectors (overseas agencies will be considered on application).
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The aim of this course is to enable students to develop knowledge, understanding and skills for the recovery of admissible evidence from computers which are, or have been, connected to a formal network. Areas covered will be: Network basics Network devices Backup types Simple networking systems Windows networks Exchange and e-mail servers Seizing/securing evidence
5 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
One week of classroom and laboratory tuition. External lecturers will also teach on this course.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by written and practical examinations taken at the end of the course. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of the Forensic Computing Foundation Course, current members or employees of a UK Law Enforcement Agency (inc Armed Forces) or sponsored by recognised UK companies in relevant sectors (overseas agencies will be considered on application).
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The aim of this comprehensive course is to provide students with the knowledge, understanding and practical experience that will enable them to recover admissible evidence from PC based computers and the skills and competencies to prepare such evidence for presentation in a Court of Law. Areas covered will be: Evidence and forensic process Computer principles relevant to forensics Understanding forensic artefacts Disk and data storage File systems Introduction to Windows forensics
10 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
Two weeks of classroom and laboratory tuition. External lecturers will also teach during the two weeks.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by written examinations taken at the end of the course. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Forensic Computing. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
Members of UK Law Enforcement Agencies (including the Armed Forces) or sponsored by recognised UK Companies (overseas agencies will be considered on application). A sound background in computing is required and ideally, if not currently working within the field, applicants will have previously studied the Forensic Computing Process Course.
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The aim of this course is to provide students with a sound understanding of the practical legal aspects involved in the provision of evidence in court. The relevant laws are presented in an overview manner, and students are introduced to the problems that they will face in preparing, presenting and explaining computer-derived evidence in non-computer literate courtrooms. Areas covered will be: Key legal aspects of computer crime Civil issues and general enforcement Evidential aspects of computer material Court room environments
5 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
One week of classroom tuition, which includes one full day of courtroom skills training by an external training company.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by written examination taken at the end of the course. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Forensic Computing. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of the Forensic Computing Foundation Course, current members or employees of a UK Law Enforcement Agency (inc Armed Forces) or sponsored by recognised UK companies in relevant sectors (overseas agencies will be considered on application).
Short Course for Credit Course fee charged in all cases For further information about the courses, visit
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The aim of this course is to enable students to plan and implement a forensic analysis of Mac filing systems. The course uses Mac Mini computers to forensically examine Mac operating systems, including: Installation and overview of the Mac OS X operating system. Navigating the Mac OS X Aqua Interface. Utilising the command line interface for forensic examinations. Examine and interpret the boot process and logging. Identification and interpretation of hard disks, partitions and file systems. Break down and identify file, date and time behaviour. Acquiring, investigating and manipulating Mac forensic images. Interpret the role of the SQL database and spotlight. Analysis of mail and web browsing artefacts. File deletion and recovery. Plan and present an analysis strategy based upon defined parameters.
5 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
One week of classroom and laboratory tuition. External lecturers will also teach on this course.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by written and practical examinations taken at the end of the course. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Forensic Computing. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of the Forensic Computing Foundation Course, current members or employees of a UK Law Enforcement Agency (inc Armed Forces) or sponsored by recognised UK companies in relevant sectors (overseas agencies will be considered on application).
Short Course for Credit Course fee charged in all cases For further information about the courses, visit
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The aim of this course is to provide the student with the programming skills required to write specific programs to complement existing forensic investigative software. Such programs will seek to solve original problems encountered in the field. In particular, production of these programs will offer a method of verifying output from commercial forensic packages. No previous programming experience is assumed. The language taught will be Python.
5 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
One week of classroom and laboratory tuition.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by a practical examination taken at the end of the course. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Forensic Computing. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of the Forensic Computing Foundation Course, current members or employees of a UK Law Enforcement Agency (inc Armed Forces) or sponsored by recognised UK companies in relevant sectors (overseas agencies will be considered on application).
Short Course for Credit Course fee charged in all cases For further information about the courses, visit
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The aim of this course is to develop knowledge and understanding of the forensic workflow from seizure to reporting evidence, including the analysis and selection of appropriate processes, tools and approaches at different stages in the workflow. The course assumes no prior knowledge of forensic computing practice. Students will examine the stages of the forensic process in a practical setting, together with the options available and techniques that can be applied at each stage. Practical work will focus on process issues, rather than a deep understanding of systems and artefacts, and include the introductory use of a range of commercial forensic tools to manage cases and extract evidence.
5 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
One week of classroom and laboratory tuition. External lecturers will also teach on this course.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by written and practical examinations taken at the end of the course. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Forensic Computing. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
The course assumes no prior knowledge of forensic computing practice.
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The aim of this course is to develop a practical working knowledge and understanding of Linux and open-source tools as a platform for performing computer forensic examinations. The course provides an introduction to Linux and both GUI and command line environments. Students will learn key forensic tools available on a Linux platform and how they can be used to synthesise a forensic workflow. Areas covered will be: Overview of Linux and Unix platforms Linux basics Managing forensic data Open source analysis tools and their use Building a forensically sound workflow
5 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
One week of classroom and laboratory tuition.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by written and practical examinations taken at the end of the course. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Forensic Computing. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of the Forensic Computing Foundation Course, current members or employees of a UK Law Enforcement Agency (inc Armed Forces) or sponsored by recognised UK companies in relevant sectors (overseas agencies will be considered on application).
Short Course for Credit Course fee charged in all cases For further information about the courses, visit
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The aim of the course is to provide a critical understanding of the different identification methods which centre around the anatomy of the face and head. The course content will include: Facial anatomy. The history of facial reconstruction. Facial reconstruction techniques and famous cases. Advances in computerised facial composite methods. Biometric methods of identification. Other forms of facial identification: ear prints, lip prints, sinus comparison. Dental identification. reconstruction on a skull cast, and compare it to the ante-mortem photographs of the individual. Successfully use a computerised method to build a facial composite of a known or unknown individual. This short course is a module of the Forensic MSc Programme which is accredited by the Forensic Science Society.
5 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
Lectures, group work, seminars, debates and hands-on practical activities. Guest speakers are from industry and academia.
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Describe the origin, insertion and function of the different muscles of the face. Critically assess the value of several different current facial reconstruction techniques. Critically assess the value of identification methods based on comparison of ear prints or lip prints or sinus pattern. Critically assess the value of biometric identification. Be able to successfully complete a clay facial
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by a practical clay facial reconstruction and written examination. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Forensic Archaeology and Anthropology and the MSc in Forensic Investigation. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
Normally a 1st or 2nd class honours degree in a related subject. Alternatively, a lesser qualification with relevant professional experience may be acceptable.
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To present the fundamentals of improvised explosive devices and assess how chemical analysis techniques are applied in forensic explosive investigations. On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Evaluate the methods available for the detection and analysis of explosives. Distinguish between types of improvised devices and assess methods used for identification. Interpret spectroscopic data. Decide on a procedure for identifying an explosive compound and prepare a report for forensic purposes.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by written examination and a laboratory practical report in the form of a witness statement for the police. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the Forensic MSc Programme and the MSc in Explosives Ordnance Engineering. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Course Delivery
Lectures delivered by practitioners, laboratory practical developing analytical techniques and an assessed practical utilising those techniques to solve real problems.
Prerequisites
Appropriate degree or experience.
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The aim of this course is to provide an understanding of the principles and practical applications of some of the major analytical techniques used in forensic science. The objectives are to develop an understanding of a wide range of analytical techniques, including microscopy, X-ray and chemical techniques; to examine the practical application of analytical techniques and the interpretation of their results; to understand the advantages and disadvantages of different analytical techniques and their use in the identification and characterisation of materials. While DNA is introduced it is covered in greater depth in the course DNA and Toxicology.
10 DAY COURSE
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by: Preparation of three analytical reports Two hour written examination
Course Delivery
The first half of the course is based on lectures and directed study. The second half is based on tutorials and laboratory exercises with the class split into smaller groups.
This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the Forensic MSc Programme. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
Appropriate degree or experience.
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The aim of the course is to provide an understanding of trace physical evidence and its associated forensic examination. The objectives of the course are to understand the concept of trace evidence and how this can be applied to a wide range of physical evidence types and to transfer this theoretical and practical knowledge into forensic examinations and scenes of crime investigations. Types of trace evidence covered include hair/fibre, glass, paint, tool marks and fingerprints. Those interested in DNA should consider the DNA and Toxicology course.
10 DAY COURSE
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by: A laboratory report based on a practical exercise. Group presentation on the practical exercise on the last day of the course.
Course Delivery
The course is based on lectures and a laboratory exercise in which the class split into smaller groups. The results of the laboratory exercise are presented during the final afternoon of the course.
This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the Forensic MSc Programme. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
Appropriate degree or experience.
Short Course for Credit Course fee charged in all cases For further information about the courses, visit
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Fortran 2003 extends andenhances the well known Fortran 95 standard. The Fortran 2003 standard included new features such as floatingpoint exception handling, object oriented programming, and interoperability with C. It also improved and extended existing features such as courses, AL locatable arrays, and input/output facilities. Most of these features have already been added to existing Fortran compilers. The aim of this course is to introduce students to the new features of the Fortran 2003 standard enabling them to write simple programs using these features or modify more complicated existing programs. The course covers: Floating point exception handling Interoperability with C Object-oriented programming Establishing and moving data Input/output enhancements Overview of remaining parts of the Fortran 2003 standard
2 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
Topics will typically be introduced by short lectures, followed by questions/ discussion and hands-on design and coding examples.
All students receive a copy of the course text book Modern Fortran Explained, Metcalf, Reid and Cohen, OUP, together with a complete course folder and 60 days access to the online course materials.
Accreditation / Assessment
This is a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
Attendance on our courses Introduction to Programming in Fortran 2003 and Intermediate Programming in Fortran 2003 (or Introduction to Programming in Fortran 95 and Advanced Programming in Fortran 95) and/or 2 or more years Fortran 95 programming experience.
The course is designed and taught with the help of Visiting Professor John Reid, Convenor of the ISO Fortran Committee and co-author of Modern Fortran Explained.
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The aim of this course is to enable students to write simple Fortran programs or modify more complicated existing programs. The course covers the basic features of the Fortran 2003 language: source form; data types; constants and variables; loops and branches; character manipulation; list-directed and formatted input/output; arrays; array operations and intrinsic functions; courses; course and internal procedures; allocatable and automatic arrays; allocatable character strings; derived data types. These are largely the Fortran 95/2003 equivalent of the features of the Fortran 77 standard. On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Write a Fortran 2003 program to perform a simple scientific task making appropriate use of data types, control-flow, arrays and subprograms Generate the programs code using a standard editor Compile, run and test the program Be able to determine the behaviour of and modify more complicated programs written by others
3 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
Topics will typically be introduced by short lectures, followed by questions/ discussion and hands-on design and coding examples. All students receive a copy of the course text book Fortran 95/2003 for Scientists and Engineers Chapman, McGrawHill, a complete course folder and 60 days access to the online course materials.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by means of directed study coursework which is normally confirmed by a viva on the written submission. Students are normally required to submit the coursework approximately 2 months after the end of the course. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Scientific Computation. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
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Prerequisites
Normally a degree or HNC in a scientific discipline.
The course is designed and taught with the help of Visiting Professor John Reid, Convenor of the ISO Fortran Committee and co-author of Modern Fortran Explained.
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The aim of this course is to enable students to use the intermediate level features of the Fortran programming language either to write new programs or modify more complicated existing programs. The course covers the intermediate features of the Fortran 2003 language: recursive procedures; keyword and optional arguments; procedure interfaces and interface blocks; generic procedures; user-defined operators and assignment; procedures as arguments; restricting access to courses; advanced use of open/ close/read/write; unformatted input/output (I/O); name list I/O; direct access files; pointers and targets; pointer memory allocation; data structures with pointers; accessing the command line; intrinsic procedures. These are largely the Fortran 2003 equivalent of the features of the Fortran 95 standard. On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Design and write a Fortran 2003 program to perform a moderately involved scientific task making appropriate use of courses, I/O and user-defined operators. Appreciate the requirement for linked lists and trees for some scientific tasks and be able to modify Fortran code for such tasks appropriately. The course is designed and taught with the help of Visiting Professor John Reid, Convenor of the ISO Fortran Committee and co-author of Modern Fortran Explained.
Course Delivery
Topics will typically be introduced by short lectures, followed by questions/ discussion and hands-on design and coding examples. All students receive a copy of the course text book Modern Fortran Explained, Metcalf, Reid and Cohen, OUP, a complete course folder and 60 days access to the online course materials.
3 DAY COURSE
Prerequisites
Attendance on our course Introduction to Programming in Fortran 2003 (or Introduction to Programming in Fortran 95) plus 1 years Fortran programming experience (or equivalent).
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by means of directed study coursework which is normally confirmed by a viva on the written submission. Students are normally required to submit the coursework approximately 2 months after the end of the course. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Scientific Computation. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
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This course aims to introduce the core vocabulary and concepts associated with Information Systems. It provides an overview to Information Systems and their use in business, modelling and associated technology. The course also includes an element on research methods, learning and study skills that prepares students for further study in the field and supports the MSc in Information Capability Management, of which this is a course.
4 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
The course has a three week period in which elements of directed study supported by an online Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) are undertaken. A taught week (Monday - Friday) requires attendance at the Defence Academy, Shrivenham.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by a coursework portfolio. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Information Capability Management. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
Normally a 1st or 2nd class honours degree or equivalent in an appropriate discipline. Alternatively, a lesser qualification with relevant professional experience or just sufficient relevant experience may be acceptable. Students whose native language is not English must attain an IELTS score of 6.5.
Short Course for Credit This course is centrally funded for MOD students and is free
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Fundamentals of Ballistics
The aim of this course is to provide a fundamental understanding of internal, intermediate and external ballistics and ammunition system design. The topics covered include: Internal ballistics Intermediate ballistics External ballistics Rocket propulsion Sabot design for kinetic energy ammunition Charge and shell design for ammunition Fragmentation and blast from ammunition Fuses and terminal guidance An introduction to smart ammunition Kinetic Energy ammunition and cannon ammunition Demonstrate an understanding of the internal and external ballistics of a gun and its ammunition. Explain the key points and significance of a travel-pressure curve and how altering its shape alters the performance of a gun. Calculate the energy transferred to a projectile before it leaves the gun barrel. Describe the effect of propellant mass, shape and size on gun performance. Identify the forces and moments acting on the projectile in flight and explain how a projectile may become unstable. Calculate simplified projectile mechanics including rigid body motion relating to translation, rotation and gyroscopic effects. Identify the main types of ammunition and their modes of operation.
5 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
The course consists of a combination of lectures, tours of military equipment and computer practicals. Finally using the information from the course the students try to predict the performance of a home-made mortar. Their predictions are then tested when the mortar is fired on the explosive range.
Accreditation / Assessment
This course is accredited by IMECHE. If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by examination and coursework. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Gun Systems Design and the MSc in Military Vehicle Technology. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
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Prerequisites
General understanding of the fundamentals of physics.
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The course will provide an introduction to the technology and application of body armour in police, security forces and military environments. The content includes: User requirements (police, military) Threats (ammunition, weapons, knives, fragments and IEDs) Human vulnerability Behind armour body trauma (head, torso) Injuries and treatment Human factors issues Materials (fibre, fabrics, composites, ceramics, transparents) Test methods (police, military) Demonstrations of test methods
3 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
Lectures and demonstrations.
Accreditation / Assessment
This is a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
None
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The aim of this course is to introduce the contribution of biological anthropology to the study of a forensic context. The course content will include: History of forensic anthropology. The place of forensic anthropology in a criminal investigation. Types of information that forensic anthropology reveals and an assessment of its reliability. Determining human from non-human bones. Identifying minimum number of individuals. Basic human skeletal anatomy. Determination of age and sex of an individual from juvenile and adult skeletal remains. Determination of stature from whole and fragmentary remains. Assessment of ethnic ancestry. Basic dentition. The limitations of skeletal analysis. between sexes and determine approximate age, stature and ethnic ancestry. Combine a series of different bone identifications and draw conclusions as to possible identities of an individual. Appraise and defend the possibilities and limitations of the techniques.
5 DAY COURSE
This short course is a module of the Forensic MSc Programme which is accredited by the Forensic Science Society.
Course Delivery
Lectures and detailed practical sessions. Guest speakers are academics and practitioners with much relevant experience.
Prerequisites
Normally a 1st or 2nd class honours degree in a related subject. Alternatively, a lesser qualification with relevant professional experience may be acceptable. A basic understanding of skeletal anatomy would be advantageous.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by an osteological lab report and a practical spotter examination. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Forensic Archaeology and Anthropology and the MSc in Forensic Investigation. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Explain the role of biological anthropology in forensic science. Recognise, name and accurately describe any human bone. Distinguish human bones from the most common animal bones. From a (nearly) complete skeleton, distinguish
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The aim of the course is to provide an understanding of how skeletal remains are positively identified, and how causes and manners of death are ascertained. The course content will include: The legal and social need for a positive identification of individuals. Pathology: identification and characterisation of disease visible on the skeleton. Cause and manner of death. Identifying trauma and injuries from skeletal remains. The use of trauma in positive identification. Fractures and fracture healing. Characteristic wounds left by weapons. Dental pathology. Identify trauma and draw justified inferences as to manner of death. Categorise the injuries caused by various different sorts of weaponry. Identify the most common examples of dental pathology.
5 DAY COURSE
This short course is a module of the Forensic MSc Programme which is accredited by the Forensic Science Society.
Course Delivery
Lectures and detailed practical sessions. Guest speakers are academics and practitioners with much relevant experience.
Prerequisites
Normally a 1st or 2nd class honours degree in a related subject. Alternatively, a lesser qualification with relevant professional experience may be acceptable. A basic understanding of skeletal anatomy would be advantageous. Attendance of the Fundamentals of Forensic Anthropology - Osteology course is a pre-requisite.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by practical spotter examination. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Forensic Archaeology and Anthropology and the MSc in Forensic Investigation. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Identify the need amongst the relatives and friends of a victim, in addition to society as a whole, for accurate positive identification of remains. Be able to apply theoretically and practically the various techniques for positive identification. Identify some of the most common pathologies and diseases evident on bone. Draw conclusions about the lifestyle of an individual from the pathology evident on the bone.
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This course assesses the management of natural disasters and their impact in reducing disaster risks and vulnerability at household and community levels. More concretely the course aims to extrapolate the complexities of disaster risk management drawing on specific case studies from the global North and South. In so doing, disaster risk management is understood at the interface with development, sociology, gender, geography and disaster risk reduction scholarships in order to provide a deeper theoretical and practical understanding that underpins the domain of disaster management. Topics covered during the course include: Essentials of disaster risk management with special focus on vulnerability approach Livelihoods in disaster risk management Achieving resilience through communitybased disaster preparedness programmes Case studies to analyse the key concepts
Course Delivery
The course is delivered by lectures, tutorials and exercises supported by directed private study.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in International Defence and Security. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
Appropriate degree or experience.
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The aim of this course is to provide an understanding of the leadership challenges presented by the emerging threats to peace and development and examines how these new security threats can be dealt with. It explores the main theories, concepts and debates and provides empirical knowledge of major security issues. On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Identify and comprehend the current strategic context. Analyse the complexities and processes involved in world politics and international affairs. Acquire an in-depth understanding of the core theories and concepts underpinning international relations. Evaluate the international reality using these core theoretic tools. Develop a thorough understanding of the political, socio-economic, historical, and cultural contexts of the international system and its institutions. Critically analyse the evolution of the international system with an outlook on the future and the threats posed to leadership. Understand elite policy decision-making with particular emphasis on foreign policy. Analyse the actors, instruments, processes and structures of the international system in particular those related to security and development threats.
3 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
In addition to lectures, seminars and exercises, guest speakers from the field will share and discuss their experiences. The course combines a theoretical and practical approach.
Prerequisites
Interest in current affairs.
Accreditation / Assessment
This is a stand-alone short course for professional development.
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Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by closed-book written examination and individual written assignments. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Guided Weapons. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Course Delivery
The course is delivered by a combination of lectures, tutorials and a range visit. Some lectures are delivered by external/ visiting lecturers.
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Prerequisites
Both courses are integrated hence registration is required for both courses GW applications 1 and GW applications 2.
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The aim of this course is to introduce students to the fundamental concepts of propulsion and aerodynamics in a generalised manner, but with particular emphasis on guided weapon (GW) applications. The subjects covered include: Propulsion General introduction, thermodynamics, gas dynamics, performance parameters, flight mechanics, rockets. Aerodynamics Fundamental definitions, basic fluid dynamics, basic aerodynamics, origins of lift, subsonic drag, compressible flow, transonic flow, supersonic flow, hypersonic flow.
5 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
The majority of the course is delivered via standard academic lectures, though worked examples and programmed tutorial sessions are also frequently used to enhance learning.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by examination, informal open book tests and laboratory practical write-ups. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Guided Weapon Systems. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Comprehend the underlying principles of thermodynamics and gas dynamics, as applied to thermomechanical jet propulsion. Understand the operating features of military rocket systems and the parameters used to assess their performance. Comprehend the principles of low- and highspeed aerodynamics. Apply the fundamental laws of fluid mechanics and aerodynamics to a subsonic missile system. Analyse the performance of a GW rocket motor. Calculate the range and velocity of a typical GW.
Prerequisites
Ideally, students should possess a sound scientific or engineering background, preferably at graduate level.
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The aim of this course is to further develop the subjects of propulsion and aerodynamics, and to apply the underlying principles to the fields of specific guided weapon (GW) applications. The subjects covered include: Propulsion rocket design, rocket propellants, gas turbines, ramjets. Aerodynamics aerofoil sections, swept wings, slender delta wings, bodies (axial force), bodies (normal force), wing/body combinations, controls, missile trim and stability, aerodynamic derivatives, aerodynamic interactions, high angle of attack aerodynamics, aerodynamic heating and heat transfer issues. Assess the most suitable means of propulsion for a given missile design requirement. Analyse the propulsion, aerodynamics and stability/control trade-offs involved in a GW design. Calculate the propulsion and aerodynamic characteristics of a guided weapon system and furthermore, be able to apply them to a detailed stability/control design.
5 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
The majority of the course is delivered via standard academic lectures, though worked examples and programmed tutorial sessions are also frequently used to enhance learning.
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Comprehend the underlying principles of propulsion and aerodynamics, as applied and related to any guided weapon system. Understand the operating features of military rocket and air-breather propulsion systems and the parameters used to assess their performance. Comprehend and apply the principles of low and high speed aerodynamics to the design of a guided weapon system.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by written examination and informal open book tests. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Guided Weapon Systems. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
Ideally, students should possess a sound scientific or engineering background, preferably at graduate level. Candidates also need to have undertaken the accompanying Guided Weapon Propulsion and Aerodynamics 1 course.
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The aim of the course is to provide an introduction to radar, Infra Red (IR) and multisensor seekers. The course will give students an understanding of the technologies involved in the realisation of seeker heads working in the centimetric, millimetric and infra red parts of the electromagnetic spectrum. It will enable students to appreciate the utility of these technologies, and typical characteristics will be discussed for land, sea and air targets, together with how these characteristics may be exploited for such processes as non cooperative target recognition. Where appropriate, the interaction between the seeker head and the rest of the missile will be discussed. The course will cover: An overview of guided weapons An overview of guided weapons targets Introduction to homing guidance including active, semi active and passive techniques Radar revision for guided weapons Microwave and millimetric wave source suitable for use in guided weapons Doppler beam sharpening and imaging seekers Antennas and radomes Centrimetric seekers IR revision IR systems Laser technology IR seeker heads Multi-sensor seekers and data fusion
Course Delivery
In addition to the presentations and case studies, the course will include a visit to the on site Guided Weapon Systems Exhibition Hall where students can see actual seeker systems integrated within a missile platform.
Accreditation / Assessment
This is a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
The course assumes a knowledge of guidance techniques. Those requiring this material will find it on the one day Missile Guidance Techniques course.
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Guided Weapons
The aim of this course is to provide an overview of a guided weapon system and the technology of sub-systems within it. It introduces students to the theoretical design and to the hardware of the guided weapon and its subsystems. On completion of this course the students should have a broad understanding of the elements that make up a guided weapons system and the principles involved, the design constraints on guided weapon airframe, propulsion, warhead, control and guidance systems and how these subsystems interact with one another. They will understand the principles of IR, radar and millimetric wave technologies and how these are used in guided weapon systems.
5 DAY COURSE
Who should attend
This course is suitable for any student with a general engineering background. It is a good overall introduction to the wide range of technologies found in a modern guided weapon for anyone new to the guided weapons field or wishing to broaden their knowledge across the multi-disciplines involved. It is also a suitable introductory course for anyone wishing to undertake further study into more specialist areas such as missile seekers, guidance, autopilots, airframes or propulsion.
Course Delivery
The course is primarily classroom based supported by printed notes, video clips and presentations on radar homing and surveillance systems and includes practical demonstrations of missile actuation, sensors and IR seeker technologies.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by coursework. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Gun Systems Design and the MSc in Military Aerospace and Airworthiness. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
None
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The course will provide students with an understanding of the fundamentals of classical/ modern control theory as a basic background of Guided Weapons (GW) control and guidance. On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Understand the control system fundamentals relevant to guided weapon systems. Understand and apply the control theory for dynamical system modelling in relation to guided weapon systems. Understand the time and frequency response in relation to guided weapon systems. Understand the laplace transform and state-space representation of dynamical systems in relation to guided weapon systems. Understand the frequency and root-loci methodologies for compensation design in relation to guided weapon systems. Apply the control theory to design compensators for dynamical systems in relation to guided weapon systems. Analyse and critically evaluate a control system performance in relation to guided weapon systems.
3 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
Lectures Tutorial/demonstration classes On site Guided Weapon Systems Exhibition Hall visit and discussion session MATLAB/Simulink design classes
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by oral examination and individual written assignment. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Guided Weapons. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
Good background in engineering systems/ mathematics is essential.
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5 DAY COURSE
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Describe the major types of gun propellant and assess their role in current and future gun systems. Evaluate a propellants ballistic, storage, vulnerability, mechanical and combustion properties from a knowledge of its composition. Identify the ballistic properties of a gun propellant and how they can be assessed by closed vessel measurements. Illustrate how the burning behaviour of propellant grains affects the motion of the shot within a gun barrel. Derive the energy balance equation for a conventional gun. Model the effects of heat transfer on a gun barrel. Formulate a theory of gun barrel erosion.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by written examination and a report on a weapon thermodynamics practical. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Explosives Ordnance Engineering. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Course Delivery
This course is classroom based.
Short Course for Credit This course is centrally funded for MOD students and is free
at point of delivery (quote MOD booking code: PIBWT). Course fees apply in all other cases.
Prerequisites
Appropriate degree or experience.
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Gun Systems Design (GSD) 1 will cover in-depth analysis, design and manufacture of a gun system, integration and the integrity of various sub-systems based upon the ammunition, gun, propellants, ballistics and the thermodynamics. GSD 1 will cover the following: Design pressure and maximum safe pressure (stanag pressure terms) Barrel material and heat treatment Ordnance design (strength and fatigue) Barrel thermodynamics Weapon dynamics Breech design Recoil system design Muzzle brake design
Course Delivery
The course is a combination of classroom based teaching with directed and private study.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then the assessment of the course will be made on the basis of a team design assignment. The assignment is graded on the basis of the degree of novelty in the concept design, grasp of design fundamentals and the quality of presentation. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Gun Systems Design. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
Prior attendance on the Weapons Systems Technology - Introduction course would be beneficial but is not compulsory. We recommend prospective students attend both weeks. Whilst GSD 1 can be attended as a stand-alone course, attendance on GSD 1 is a prerequisite for GSD 2.
During GSD 2 students will practise and experience the design on an ordnance.
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The course provides a broad introduction to all essential elements of gun technology for those with a scientific or engineering background. Large, medium and small calibre guns are studied, with an emphasis placed on practical activities. The following topics are covered: The build-up of a gun Gun dynamics Ammunition types Internal ballistics External ballistics Barrels and breeches Cannon mechanisms Gun platforms Gun control and sensors Practical activities undertaken as part of the course include: The disassembly and rebuild of a pack howitzer. The operation of small arms (students can fire a range of guns on our range). The experimental determination of gun jump via an investigation of barrel vibration (experimental modal analysis). Opportunities are available for students to tour our collection of large, medium and small calibre guns.
5 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
The course will be delivered using a mixture of lectures and practicals. The practicals will take place in the gun sheds, in the small arms collection and on the ranges where students can have a handson experience with guns.
Prerequisites
A general understanding of the laws of physics would be helpful.
Accreditation / Assessment
This is a stand-alone short course for professional development.
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Health and Usage Monitoring Systems (HUMS), Prognostic Health Management (PHM) and Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM)
3 DAY COURSE
Health and Usage Monitoring Systems (HUMS) has been used on military helicopters and for monitoring jet engines for a number of years. It has been used extensively in commercial aircraft and vehicles but has yet to be exploited in the military land environment. Prognostics takes HUMS the next step to enable diagnostics to be predictive and so enable maintenance to be more cost-effective. Prognostic Health Management (PHM) therefore enables condition monitoring techniques to be incorporated into the maintenance philosophy of an organisation to deliver a Condition Based Maintenance (CBM) regime that improves availability. The course will: Give an understanding of the concepts of HUMS and its contribution to CBM. Analyse the operational and through life cost benefits of HUMS. Give an understanding of PHM and its contribution to predictive maintenance.
Analyse the challenges facing both system integrators and end users in collecting vital equipment condition and health data for its effective use in diagnostic, prognostic and maintenance management. Analyse the challenges for data management both on and off-board in both peacetime and battlefield environments.
Prerequisites
Competent computer skills and basic knowledge of web applications.
Accreditation / Assessment
This is a stand-alone short course for professional development. This course does not have specific run dates and is available on request. Please contact Short Courses on 01793 785810 or email enquiries@cranfield.ac.uk
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The aim of this course is to provide students with a working knowledge of developing high performance serial code and to develop parallel algorithms on a range of parallel architectures. The course covers the following topics: Overview of analysis of serial programs Introduction to parallel architectures Multi-core architectures Amdahls Law Understanding hierarchical cache memory Programming on shared memory computers Programming with Message Passing Interface (MPI) OpenMP Introduction to CUDA Fortran Co-Arrays Introduction to graphics card processing Introduction to Basic Linear Algebra Subprograms (BLAS) and Linear Algebra Package (LAPACK), and their use on parallel architectures Introduction to grid computing On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Analyse the performance of serial programs Use tools such as Analyze Develop simple algorithms using MPI and assess their performance Assess the communication bottlenecks
3 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
The course is implemented through the following activities: Lectures supported by printed notes Computer practicals in which students learn the use of software and reinforce theory previously introduced Directed Study
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by directed study coursework and written examination. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the modules that comprise the MSc in Defence Simulation and Modelling, the MSc in Military Operational Research and the MSc in Scientific Computation. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
Ability to program in high level language (e.g. C or Fortran). Specialist software will be used during the course but access to such tools is not necessary for the completion of the directed study.
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The aim of this course is to equip project staff, and particularly project managers, with an understanding of the principles of Human Factors Integration (HFI) and the associated MOD processes in the CADMID acquisition cycle. What will this course contribute to the effectiveness of its students in managing projects? Students will acquire a new perspective on the human in the system and how to manage the human issues involved in a project. This reduces risk of unexpected costs in all stages of a project, and of a less than fully effective capability when it is brought into service. Students will also be given a comprehensive overview of the processes involved in ensuring effective HFI, and a simple set of graphical tools with which to monitor HFI progress in their project.
What is special about this course? Students are able to test and develop their understanding of HFI theory with a practical session with current military vehicles in the teaching collection at the Defence Academy of the United Kingdom. It is run by Cranfield University, which has a long-term understanding of both the acquisition process and the place of HFI within it, and the pressures on project managers.
Course Delivery
Lectures, practical workshop with in-service military equipment, facilitated discussion and a classroom exercise.
Who will benefit from it? It is aimed at project managers at any level of project, and those aspiring to manage future projects.
Prerequisites
Professional interest in the management of equipment projects.
Accreditation / Assessment
This is a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Course fee charged in all cases For further information about the courses, visit
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This course is designed to critically analyse the humanitarian logistics equivalent of the Acquisition Cycle across all of the Defence Lines of Development. In particular, it will consider the following issues: The various types of humanitarian disasters and their supply chain implications. The key actors within this humanitarian community; their aims and aspirations. The parallels and differences between the humanitarian and defence logistic supply chains. The interfaces (potential and actual) between military and humanitarian personnel and supply chains. The strategic and operational characteristics of humanitarian logistics. The key challenges in humanitarian logistics set within the context of supply chain management theory. The motivations and capabilities of the humanitarian community. The role and challenges for the military in the context of humanitarian aid operations.
5 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
In addition to the presentations and case studies, guest speakers from nongovernmental organisations delivering humanitarian logistics will share and discuss their experiences.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by an assignment. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Defence Acquisition Management. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
None
Short Course for Credit Course fee charged in all cases For further information about the courses, visit
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The course involves a number of visiting speakers, including senior people from the military and NGO communities, who have direct experience of humanitarian logistics.
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Influence Planning
This course forms the introduction to our Advanced Professional Short Course (APSC) Programme in Information Operations. It will introduce students to Influence Planning and teach them how to exploit this area of professional practice and approach its broad set of challenges in a systematic way. The course sets the scene for an appreciation of the modern information battlespace with respect to contemporary military and para-military influence. It will provide a coherent foundation perspective for the modern practitioner. Students will study a historical perspective of influence activity, contrasting techniques and approaches for similarities and differences within the modern context. They will critically examine current doctrine and planning procedures across a variety of military trades and capabilities to examine their contribution to Influence Operations. Case studies and exercises will allow students to examine the strengths and the obstacles to combining diverse military and civilian capability to achieve a systematic, flexible and defensible plan for Influence. This will include governance arrangements concerning how influence activity and its risks can be managed and authorised within a wider context of the UK Governments comprehensive strategy. Emphasis will be placed on the value of audit trails and the need for shared understanding across diverse stakeholders to achieve a co-ordinated campaign.
3 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
Case studies and exercises will allow students to examine the issues inherent in conducting successful Influence Operations.
Accreditation / Assessment
This is a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
No formal education requirements.
Course fee charged in all cases For further information about the courses, visit
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The course gives an introduction to the issues which arise in managing information and knowledge in organisations. The course starts by putting information management and knowledge management into a historical context to help understand how they have become major concerns. The issues that arise in managing and using information are then explored in more detail. An overview of techniques for understanding information requirements is given. A number of key concepts in knowledge management such as tacit knowledge, intellectual capital, and person and technology-centric approaches to managing knowledge are then explored. The last part of the course takes a broader economic perspective to discuss whether there are limits to how well information can be managed in organisations, and to explore the nature of wealth and its relationship to knowledge management.
5 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
A combination of lectures and classroom discussions supported by online materials.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by an end of course essay. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Information Capability Management. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
First degree and experience of a managerial or technical role within a medium or large size organisation.
Short Course for Credit This course is centrally funded for MOD students and is free
at point of delivery (quote MOD booking code: IKM). Course fees apply in all other cases.
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The course gives an introduction to the issues which arise in the management and assurance of information. A range of methods and tools are introduced which can help with the analysis of information requirements and flows to support particular activities. These techniques are then used in a group exercise to develop a deeper awareness of the issues faced when addressing information management problems. A number of areas which affect the implementation of improved information management and assurance are then explored. These include the difficulties in bringing about changes to working practices, issues in managing risk, and the effect of liabilities and incentives in influencing information related behaviour.
3 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
A combination of lectures, classroom discussions and group exercise supported by relevant reading materials.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by a group project, involving investigating an information management issue in a role-played exercise, and individual essay. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in International Defence and Security. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
First degree and experience of a managerial or technical role within a medium or large sized organisation.
Short Course for Credit Course fee charged in all cases For further information about the courses, visit
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Information Networks
The course provides an understanding of networks in a modern military communications system, their vulnerabilities and how they can be protected. Topics covered by the course include: Fixed Network Infrastructure: Protocols, Routing and Addressing Design and Performance Security, Attack and Defence Ad hoc networks, sensor networks and WLANs Wireless Security Identify the threats to a network and evaluate the responses and defence measures to counter these threats. Propose a secure wireless network structure, evaluating the level of security that such a network can provide against likely threats. Critically analyse trends and technological developments in networking.
5 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
Academic lectures, group exercises and computer simulation practicals.
Wireless networks:
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Recognise how a network may be exploited in a military context to support operations and to identify the benefits of such support. Identify the various components of a network and its architecture, defining the protocols and address structure, such that network infrastructure solutions can be critically assessed. Describe and explain the operation of a wireless LAN.
Prerequisites
An understanding of data communications.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by two coursework assignments. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Military Electronic Systems Engineering. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Short Course for Credit This course is centrally funded for MOD students and is free
at point of delivery (quote MOD booking code: INET). Course fees apply in all other cases.
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Insensitive Munitions
This course provides an understanding of the aims of the Insensitive Munitions (IM) programme and the technical ways by which IM is being attained. Course content includes: Pan-national philosophies of IM and IM Policy. Methods to achieve IM based on formulation and preparation of explosives. Methods to achieve IM based on design of weapons systems. Methods to achieve IM based on mitigation of effects and packaging. Cost benefit analysis. Accident analysis. Test methods and criteria.
Course Delivery
This course is classroom based.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by coursework. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Explosives Ordnance Engineering. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
Background in science or engineering.
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Understand the role of IM in munitions safety. Appreciate the practicalities and current limitations of the methods for achieving IM. Identify the different national approaches to IM. Consider the design approaches which may lead to IM.
Short Course for Credit This course is centrally funded for MOD students and is free
at point of delivery (quote MOD booking code: IM). Course fees apply in all other cases.
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Intelligent Systems
The aim of this course is to provide students with basic knowledge of intelligent systems techniques that can be applied in a variety of disciplines. Topics covered by the course include: Review of intelligent systems Problem spaces and architectures Classical inference techniques Review of search algorithms Cognitive architectures - SOAR Reasoning under uncertainty Fuzzy reasoning Bayesian networks Rule based programming
5 DAY COURSE
Who should attend
This course is intended for practicing scientists, engineers and management personnel of all disciplines.
Course Delivery
The course will use the following approaches: Lectures supported by printed notes. Demonstrations of intelligent systems ranging from rule based systems to fuzzy systems. Group projects in which students acquire knowledge and build a small prototype system using CLIPS. Visiting lecturers from both academia and industry A selection of resources available (moderated) on the Internet.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by directed study coursework and written examination. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the modules that comprise the MSc in Defence Simulation and Modelling, the MSc in Military Operational Research and the MSc in Scientific Computation. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
On successful completion of the course students will be able to: Develop a simple application using rule based programming. Develop simple applications using fuzzy inference, and Bayesian network techniques. Assess available architectures and techniques for a practical problem under consideration.
Short Course for Credit Course fee charged in all cases For further information about the courses, visit
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Prerequisites
No previous programming experience is necessary. A working knowledge of MATLAB is desirable.
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This course gives students a clear understanding of the comparative and international dimensions of defence acquisition, using concepts and theories from the disciplines of international relations and politics as well as relevant management fields. The course covers the following topics: International trade, collaboration and cross-border supply and support chains. Collaboration as a corporate and governmental activity. National and international export control regimes and arms control treaties. Key concepts from politics and international relations: sovereignty; dependence; inter-dependence; national interest; linkage politics; regimes; globalisation. Key theories from politics and international relations: political realism; utopianism; regional integration theory; and constructivism. Europe: the European Union, the European Defence Agency, OCCAR and the Letter of Intent Framework countries and defence acquisition. NATO and the transatlantic dimension of defence acquisition. Working with others and learning from others: the US, French, German and Australian defence acquisition systems. to empirical problems in written form.
5 DAY COURSE
Who should attend
The course is suitable for MOD civil servants and serving military and industry professionals.
On completion of the course students will be able to: Understand the differences between the realist, the utopian and the constructivist approaches in international relations, and their implications for defence acquisition. Demonstrate awareness of the place of national and international regulation regarding defence acquisition. Appreciate the key elements in debates about the dynamics of cooperation and regional integration in Europe, including the place of spillover processes, insofar as they concern defence. Manifest critical understanding of the place of inter-governmental co-operation and collaboration in contemporary defence acquisition. Appreciate the operation of the defence acquisition systems of key partners and allies of the United Kingdom. Apply concepts and theories from politics and international relations to acquisition issues. Present reasoned and evidenced responses
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by syndicate group presentations and an assignment. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the modules that comprise the MSc in Defence Acquisition. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Course fee charged in all cases For further information about the courses, visit
www.cranfield.ac.uk/cds/shortcourses
Prerequisites
None
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5 DAY COURSE
The quality of a firms marketing strategy and the implementation of that strategy may determine the business units ultimate success or failure. The aim of a marketing strategy is to create superior customer value through use of competitive strategy, target marketing and the marketing mix elements, and the organisation of the marketing function in both domestic and international settings. It involves the ability to select markets in which the firm can operate with competitive advantage, to understand competitive dynamics and how markets evolve over time, to set goals in terms of the selected product/markets, and to understand how the marketing mix can be used to accomplish these objectives. The foundation of successful marketing strategies is the ability of the firm to understand its customers (markets) better than any competitor does and to allocate its scarce resources (through segmentation, target marketing and positioning) to markets where the firm can utilise superior strategic fit. As global marketing continues to grow and the defence industry becomes increasingly competitive and based on international collaborations, developing and implementing sound international marketing strategies are even more important.
This course enables students to develop an international marketing strategy within the defence and security sector. It focuses on developing competitive advantage, growth strategies, market entry and promotions planning and control.
Course Delivery
This course is delivered using a blend of approaches, to facilitate learning and maintain interest. Methods include lectures, discussions, syndicate work on case studies and guest speakers.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, the assessment involves producing a strategic marketing plan. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in International Defence and Security Marketing. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
Ideally students will have attended the Analysis and Evaluation through Research course. Those undertaking the assessment should be able to work at a Masters level.
Short Course for Credit Course fee charged in all cases For further information about the courses, visit
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1 DAY COURSE
The aim of this course is to introduce the basics of computational modelling of high explosive blast waves and determining their loading on structures using Cranfield Universitys commercial software product ProSAir. The course provides the mathematical and numerical modelling knowledge required to assess the suitability of ProSAir for a particular application and training in setting up and running ProSAir. The course is led by Shaun Forth, the principle author of ProSAir, who has been involved in developing blast modelling software at Cranfield University for over 10 years. The course covers: Mathematical modelling and discretisation Modelling, discretisation and rounding errors; ProSAirs mathematical model and associated modelling errors; finite volume discretisation; solution process overview. Charge modelling and using symmetry Bursting sphere approximation; exploiting spherical and axi-symmetry; ground burst; height of blast; intergrid solution transfer; computer practical.
3D simulations and geometric features Constructive solid geometry; computer practical. Glazing damage and practical issues Iso-damage curves for glazing damage; batch processing; post-processing; error estimation.
Course Delivery
The course is delivered by short lectures interspersed with computer practicals using ProSAir. All students have 60 days access to the online course materials and receive a complete course folder.
Students also have the opportunity to apply ProSAir to a problem of their own, or follow one of the documented examples, assisted by course staff.
Accreditation / Assessment
This is a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
Degree in an engineering discipline; some experience of design of structures to resist blast loading is desirable.
Course fee charged in all cases For further information about the courses, visit
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5 DAY COURSE
The Land Systems Engineering Programme builds on core education to give acquisition staff the academic component of key Land Systems Engineering competencies required at practitioner level. The lethality element of the course will develop the students technical understanding of land based gun and ammunition systems, and the range of factors governing their design, procurement, inservice support and ongoing capability provision. The survivability element will develop an understanding of the various mechanisms by which combat systems, both mounted and dismounted, can sustainably defeat a variety of threats and ensure the survival and functionality of the humans in the system, and of the system itself.
Accreditation / Assessment
This is a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Course Delivery
Lectures are delivered by Cranfield University academics supplemented by commercial and military experts. Teaching is conducted in a military environment using static displays to consolidate the knowledge.
Prerequisites
None
Course fee charged in all cases For further information about the courses, visit
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5 DAY COURSE
The mobility element of the course will provide an understanding of the automotive design options looking at performance, capability and limitations of vehicles used for Land Operations. The C4ISTAR element will develop the students understanding of sensors, communications equipment and information systems installed in modern military vehicles. The requirements arising from the current and anticipated operational conditions and the risks associated with introducing these systems inappropriately will be highlighted.
Accreditation / Assessment
This is a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Course Delivery
Lectures are delivered by Cranfield University academics supplemented by commercial and military experts. Teaching is conducted in a military environment using static displays to consolidate the knowledge.
Prerequisites
Appropriate degree or experience.
Course fee charged in all cases For further information about the courses, visit
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3 DAY COURSE
This course provides an introduction to Classical and Modern Leadership Studies, and their impact on the conceptualisation of leadership in defence. Areas covered by the course include: Origins of leadership Classical leadership Traits Behaviours Power Charisma Contingency theory Transformational and transactional leadership Adaptive leadership Language, narrative, communications and rhetoric The romance of leadership Social identity theory Decision-making Development of leadership concepts in defence
Course Delivery
The course is classroom based and will include lectures and presentations by Cranfield University staff enhanced by guest speakers from the defence environment.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by written assignment. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Defence Leadership. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
A 1st or 2nd class honours degree or relevant experience.
Short Course for Credit Course fee charged in all cases For further information about the courses, visit
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This course builds on the material introduced in the Managing Acquisition Change course and provides students with the latest thinking in leadership in the context of delivering change within acquisition. On successful completion of the course, students will be able to: Critically evaluate the needs within an organisational change situation. Review and identify appropriate change management models that can be applied to deliver a viable solution. Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the roles, responsibilities and skill sets needed by leaders to be able to lead change successfully. Produce a coherent change management plan together with appropriate performance metrics and communication strategy. Demonstrate the ability to articulate the challenges and present viable solutions. Demonstrate appropriate analytical skills in deconstructing a problem and populating a solution.
5 DAY COURSE
Who should attend
This course would benefit anyone involved in delivering change in general and within the MOD in particular.
Course Delivery
The course is delivered by way of direct lectures, class discussion, directed study and group activity. Note that this course is paperless and students will need to provide their own WiFi capable technology.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by an assignment and a group case study. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Defence Acquisition Management. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
An appropriate first degree at a minimum of 2:2 or other Higher Education qualifications combined with appropriate experience.
Short Course for Credit Course fee charged in all cases For further information about the courses, visit
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4 DAY COURSE
The defence trade operates across a range of hemispheric boundaries, regions and subregions and national borders. As such, it is highly regulated and subject to significant political pressures. The incidence of increasing pressure and future challenges to the defence trade is directly proportional to a growth in regional instability in areas where the defence trade has always thrived. In such regions, a growing awareness of the way in which the defence trade impacts on regional and national longer-term development programmes, as well as the national recovery programmes of states coming out of conflict, is critical. Defence trading is increasingly scrutinised through the social governance lens, in order to ensure that corporate practices in this area respond to the social, economic and environmental requirements of the recipient countries and are not beneficial only to the contractual entities. The course therefore considers legal and regulatory regimes in an international defence context and the political environments in which they operate.
The aim of this course is to provide a comprehensive understanding of the legal, regulatory and ethical regimes in an international defence and security context and the political environments in which they operate. Content includes consideration of strategic export controls.
Course Delivery
This course is delivered using a blend of approaches to facilitate learning and maintain interest. Methods include lectures, discussions, syndicate work on case studies and guest speakers.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by an assignment to evaluate the legal, ethical and political aspects of a selected context. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in International Defence and Security Marketing. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
Those undertaking the assessment to obtain credits, rather than attending as a short course, should be able to work at a Masters level.
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The aim of this course is to examine the application of Systems Engineering Processes. This course considers the lifecycle processes in more depth than the Lifecycle Processes Introduction course and expands to look at dependability and the challenges of specialist domains from a lifecycle processes perspective. It will include Systems Engineering technical processes and through-life processes in relation to defence acquisition system lifecycles, whilst also considering specific dependability and trade-off challenges throughout the lifecycle. Students will be introduced to a range of topics including dependability, lifecycles and lifecycle processes, non-functional requirements, verification, validation and trade-off. On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Define the dependability topics and their interrelationships. Discuss when the dependability topics should be considered within a lifecycle. Explain the principles of requirements, architecture, integration, verification and validation and trade-offs in the context of the specialist domains. Discuss the principles and practices which underpin lifecycle tailoring for specialist domains. Choose lifecycle process tailoring appropriate to specialist domains. Evaluate trade-offs across the Lines of Development with awareness of dependability topics. Defend the selection of suitable verification and validation methods used throughout a lifecycle. Develop a test and evaluation plan for the dependability topic requirements.
5 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
There will be classroom presentations, group work and activities using the Cranfield Defence and Security Virtual Learning Environment.
Prerequisites
1st or 2nd class honours degree in appropriate disciplines, or equivalent, plus relevant postgraduate professional experience. Students would normally be expected to have completed Systems Approach to Engineering and Lifecycle Processes Introduction courses.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by examination. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Systems Engineering for Defence Capability. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Short Course for Credit This course is centrally funded for MOD students and is free
at point of delivery (quote MOD booking code: SEDLPA). Course fees apply in all other cases.
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5 DAY COURSE
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by an assignment. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Systems Engineering for Defence Capability. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Course Delivery
There will be classroom presentations, group work and activities using the Cranfield Defence and Security Virtual Learning Environment.
Short Course for Credit This course is centrally funded for MOD students and is free
at point of delivery (quote MOD booking code: SEDLPI). Course fees apply in all other cases.
Prerequisites
Normally a 1st or 2nd class honours degree in an appropriate discipline, or equivalent, plus relevant postgraduate professional experience. Students would also normally be expected to have completed the Systems Approach to Engineering course.
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This intensive course takes students through the fundamental principles of small arms design. The weapon systems considered range from the pistol through to machine guns, including grenades and mortars and ancillaries including sights and muzzle attachments. The course content includes the following topics: An introduction to small arms and ammunition. The operating mechanisms of rifles and machine guns. Small arms operating principles through a breakdown of the system components. The design of key sub-systems and components. The importance of the man machine interface in small arms design. An introduction to system components such as sighting systems and muzzle attachments. An introduction to other light weapons including mortars and grenades. Describe the systems that make up a light weapon. Explain and demonstrate the operating principles of small arms. Demonstrate an understanding of the process of designing a light weapon system. Critically assess the function of a light weapon system using engineering principles and report and discuss the findings with a weapons engineer. Measure and analyse accuracy data to establish the hit probability of a weapon system.
5 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
Lectures are delivered at masters standard by Cranfield University academics supplemented by commercial and military experts. Teaching is conducted in a military environment using static displays and where possible the knowledge of each taught phase is consolidated by a practical range session.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by: Written assessment on hit probability An oral examination on firearm operating mechanisms A formal written examination
This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Gun Systems Design and the MSc in Military Vehicle Technology. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Short Course for Credit Course fee charged in all cases For further information about the courses, visit
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Prerequisites
Degree in mechanical engineering or appropriate experience.
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Logistics Modelling
This course will focus on the development and application of quantitative methods to support logistical analysis. Topics covered include: Inventory control models Forecasting techniques Routing and resource allocation models Reliability, maintenance and replacement Modelling distribution networks The use of simulation techniques
5 DAY COURSE
Who should attend
This course is suitable for those seeking a general understanding of the techniques and models commonly used in logistics assessment.
Course Delivery
This course is delivered using the following approaches: Lectures supported by printed handouts. Case studies and worked examples. Video presentations illustrating how some of the concepts are applied in reality. Exercises and computerassisted practicals to reinforce teaching points.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by directed study coursework and a written examination. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Defence Simulation and Modelling and the MSc in Military Operational Research. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Short Course for Credit Course fee charged in all cases For further information about the courses, visit
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Prerequisites
None
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5 DAY COURSE
This course covers the issues surrounding battlespace technology and the management of the business space. It considers the management of technology in the MOD, technology and system readiness levels (TRLs and SRLs) and their application in the management of risk in the context of through life capability management. The course also covers: Technology road mapping The role of technology demonstrator programmes Technology exploitation planning and delivery Technology forecasting and technology watching Network Enabled Capability technology
Course Delivery
In addition to the presentations, case studies and hands-on practical activities, guest speakers from industry will share and discuss their experiences of technology management in practice in the MOD and industry.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by an essay. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Defence Acquisition Management. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
Appropriate degree or experience.
Short Course for Credit Course fee charged in all cases For further information about the courses, visit
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This Managing Acquisition Change course gives students the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to design and implement organisational improvement strategies that will deliver effective acquisition change. It deliberately focuses at the individual level, on the role of internal consultant, and the consultant-client relationship, so that they are able to lead a change initiative within a defence acquisition context. It will specifically cover the following areas; the strategic acquisition context, the role of the internal consultant/change leader, identifying needs organisational analysis, organisational development tools and techniques, strategic planning and strategy facilitation tools, developing and justifying proposals, implementing change, large change programmes, running workshops and practical problem solving techniques.
5 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
The course will be delivered through lectures, group work and the application of change management tools and techniques.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by syndicate group presentations and an assignment. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the modules that comprise the MSc in Defence Acquisition. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development. When this course is taken in conjunction with the Personal Organisational Development course, students are eligible with follow-on portfolio evidence to gain either a Certificate or Diploma in Management Consultancy.
Prerequisites
None, although this course is designed and interlinked with the Personal Organisational Development and Leading Acquisition Change courses.
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4 DAY COURSE
The course aims to explore key issues in the role of capacity building and its relationship with human resource management (HRM), organisational behaviour and performance management concepts from an intercultural perspective. In particular it assesses the work implications of cultural differences in motivation, communication, performance and leadership styles. The impact of cultural norms on ethics and change management approaches is also examined. Further, in light of the important role of performance management and the measuring and monitoring of desirable outcomes driving change management interventions, appropriate performance methodologies and frameworks will also be introduced in the course. The course promotes a better understanding of the management of key corporate assets (organisations and people) within transitioning states. In this context, emphasis will be given to different aspects of national culture and its implications for international organisations in terms of employee motivation approaches, appropriate leadership styles and communication processes. Organisational ethics, issues relevant to international employment law and methodologies for implementing change in different organisational/cultural contexts will also be examined.
Lastly, the relationship between resource management and performance management will also be examined, with significant attention given to the range of measurement frameworks and methodologies.
Course Delivery
The course is taught by globally recognised subject matter experts using a range of teaching methods including lectures, case studies, facilitated and student-led discussions, exercises and guest lectures. Short course students can obtain access to the full range of Cranfield learning resources online for an extended period. Additionally, short course students may also attend the Security Sector Management summer school.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by individual assignment. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Security Sector Management. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Short Course for Credit Course fee charged in all cases For further information about the courses, visit
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Prerequisites
Appropriate degree or experience.
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The aim of the course is to enable students to enhance their knowledge, professional understanding and analytical skills necessary to improve and/or transform the governance and management of the students defence and security systems, thereby enhancing the defence and security interests of the United Kingdom. The course will examine approaches to the governance and management of defence in developed and transitional democracies, with an emphasis on how major defence management issues should be addressed.
3 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
The course is delivered through a combination of lectures, syndicate exercises, official visits and a simulation exercise.
Accreditation / Assessment
This is a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
None
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The aim of the course is to develop an understanding of the function of intelligence, the need for intelligence reform in new democracies, the obstacles to reform and the key institutions for managing the reform process and overseeing the intelligence services. The course is divided into three sections: The nature and purpose of intelligence, covering the intelligence cycle and the intelligence mandate. The art and science of intelligence analysis and prediction. The external and internal components of governance and oversight, including the role of parliament, executive control and responsibility, and the institutional culture of the intelligence services.
Course Delivery
The course combines inputs by the convenor, class discussion and debate, and student exercises and presentations. There is an emphasis on acquiring both knowledge and skills relating to the real world management of intelligence reform.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by examination and an individual essay assignment. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Security Sector Management. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
Appropriate degree or experience.
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This course considers how to manage the key account function in an international defence and security environment. It focuses on identifying key accounts and maintaining effective relationships and the special case of selling in an international defence environment. On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Manage activities to meet customer and organisational requirements. Develop strong relationships and increase business with the customer. Establish a customer relationship management programme. Identify and critically evaluate different sales models. Appraise key motivators. Influence communication by the implementation of advanced questioning and listening techniques. Effect a negotiation to achieve a win-win situation. Determine the role of sales in supply chain management. Develop techniques for a long sales cycle.
4 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
This course is delivered using a blend of approaches to facilitate learning and maintain interest. Methods include lectures, discussions, syndicate work and videoed role play.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by an individual assignment and a negotiation role play. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in International Defence and Security Marketing. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
Those undertaking the assessment to obtain credits, rather than attending as a short course, should be able to work at a Masters level.
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5 DAY COURSE
There is a wide recognition that many organisations fail to learn the lessons of the past. This is particularly so when there is a regular turnover of personnel and programmes last many years. Centred on the context of defence acquisition, this course considers what knowledge is, how it is shared and how it can be created and captured. It looks at how knowledge should be managed internally and when working with other organisations. Through a combination of lectures, case studies and syndicate exercises, students will gain a greater understanding of their organisations approach to knowledge, its knowledge market and how their organisation can develop organisational learning.
Course Delivery
The course is delivered through a mixture of lectures, discussions and syndicate work.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by essay. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Defence Acquisition Management. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
None
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This course covers the implementation of a customerfocused business strategy in a strategic and global context. It aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to contribute to the successful implementation of a customer-oriented and competitive strategy for the organisation. Its emphasis is on facilitating change in the organisation, ideally towards a stronger market orientation, managing and integrating the marketing function as part of the organisations response, and measurement. It focuses on leadership, project management, contingency and crisis management and controls.
5 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
This course is delivered using a blend of approaches to facilitate learning and maintain interest. Methods include lectures, discussions, syndicate work on case studies and guest speakers.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by an examination based on a pre-seen case study. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in International Defence and Security Marketing. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
Those undertaking the assessment to obtain credits, rather than attending as a short course, should be able to work at a Masters level.
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This course is suitable for policy makers and practitioners working in the area of security sector related issues, governance, development, national security and conflict analysis. This course will examine the way in which justice sectors are formed and managed to deliver security for the people. It covers the core roles and responsibilities of individual institutions, the different national approaches to the delivery of security and justice, the distinctions between different legal systems and accountability, and transparency and oversight of the justice sector. The course will assess international law and institutions, transitional justice mechanisms and restorative justice and the approaches to delivery of non-state justice. It will also look at various case studies of post conflict justice reform in transitional countries.
3 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
The courses are taught by globally recognised subject matter experts using a range of teaching methods including lectures, case studies, facilitated and student-led discussions, exercises and guest lectures. Short course students can obtain access to the full range of Cranfield learning resources online for an extended period. Additionally, short course students may also attend the Security Sector Management summer school.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by individual assignment and examination. Applicants should note that the exam is sat some 8 weeks after the completion of the course. By prior arrangement the exam may be taken at a location convenient for the student. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Security Sector Management. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
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Prerequisites
Appropriate degree or relevant professional experience.
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The aim of the course is to establish and reaffirm a baseline of student knowledge and understanding of the fundamental principles of project and programme management and explore the key principles, processes, tools and techniques underpinning project and programme management in the context of the security and development sector. The course addresses Project and Programme (PPM) concepts and disciplines, highlighting key themes, principles and processes and establishing linkages with organisational strategy and strategic objectives. Students own personal perspectives will be surfaced early on and used to inform discussions based on relevant experience and endeavour throughout the course. Fundamental elements of the UK Association for Project Management Body of Knowledge (APM BoK) (with reference to the US equivalent, PMBoK) will be introduced to establish the foundations for learning. The relationship between project and programme - and to a limited extent portfolio management - will be explored and the key processes, governing structures and individual roles associated with each will be drawn out through a number of case studies and plenary discussion. Ultimately, the course aims to demonstrate the practical relevance of PPM to students own organisations and areas of responsibility, and to highlight benefits associated with adopting and continuing to develop such management approaches in the context of the international security and development sector. To that end, recent developments associated with UK defence reform will be used to illustrate how the UK Ministry of Defence has developed, and continues to develop, PPM and portfolio management in the context of enabling improved capability.
3 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
The course comprises a combination of plenary lectures and discussions, case studies and practical exercises. The overarching approach to learning is problem based and experiential.
Prerequisites
None
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by an assignment. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Security Sector Management. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
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The aim of this course is to provide a critical understanding of the important properties of explosive materials and their methods of synthesis and manufacture. The following topics will be covered: Chemistry of the synthesis of explosive molecules Basic chemistry of nitration Synthesis examples of LA/LS, TNT, RDX, NC, NG Basic stability/compatibility Material science of explosive materials Basic hazard/performance properties Crystal properties Binder properties Mechanical properties Damage mechanism, vibration, shock Engineering of the manufacture of explosives and propellants Filling processes of explosives and propellants Plant design, safety Quality control On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Understand the principles involved in the introduction of nitro groups into molecules. Be critically aware of the current manufacturing processes for common primary and secondary explosives and the current manufacturing processes for gun propellants and rocket propellant grains. A critical understanding of the principles of ordnance formulation. A critical understanding of the material science characteristics of explosives and explosive formulations.
5 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
This course is classroom based.
Prerequisites
HNC/degree in science or engineering or suitable experience.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by a group project and an essay. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Explosives Ordnance Engineering. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Short Course for Credit This course is centrally funded for MOD students and is free
at point of delivery (quote MOD booking code: MANFE). Course fees apply in all other cases.
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The aim of the course is to introduce the issues facing forensic and management personnel after a mass fatality incident, and the procedures and protocols in place to help the return to normality. Topics covered by the course include: Types of mass fatality incident and their implications Natural disasters Man-made disasters Acts of terrorism, crime and war Management of a mass fatality incident Roles and responsibilities on the site Techniques for victim identification Humanitarian assistance and management of the bereaved Ethical and social concerns Role and responsibility of the media On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Categorise the different types of mass fatality incidents and confront the different problems and procedures associated with each. Describe the UK mass disaster management systems in both national and international incidents and distinguish the responsibilities of the key roles. Recognise the requirements of the bereaved, and recognise good practice for humanitarian assistance and management. Critically assess current methods of disaster victim identification and mortuary practice. Accurately complete and reconcile Interpol standardised Ante-Mortem and Post-Mortem forms.
5 DAY COURSE
This short course is a module of the Forensic MSc Programme which is accredited by the Forensic Science Society.
Course Delivery
Lectures, group work, seminars, presentations and mock disaster practical activities. Guest speakers are academics and practitioners with much relevant experience.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by an essay and written examination. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Forensic Archaeology and Anthropology and the MSc in Forensic Investigations. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
Normally a 1st or 2nd class honours degree in a related subject. Alternatively, a lesser qualification with relevant professional experience may be acceptable.
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MATLAB Advanced
MATLAB (MATrix LABoratory) is a software environment for data analysis, symbolic computing and visualisation. This course provides a detailed understanding of object-oriented programming in MATLAB, and the following topics are covered: Review of MATLAB concepts Review of advanced data types, structures and cells Review of functions Advanced use of string manipulation Use of regular expressions for parsing Handling imported data Objects and Graphical User Interfaces Creating MEX files Using timer objects COM and DDE support Calling Java from MATLAB Using web services from MATLAB
2 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
This course uses shorter lectures interspersed with hands-on practical sessions. Short quizzes are used to reinforce the concepts learned during the practicals.
Short introduction to object-oriented design Creating user defined classes; Overloading operators and functions; Saving and loading objects; Object precedence
Accreditation / Assessment
This is a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
Sound knowledge of matrix terminology, linear algebra, numerical methods and experience of advanced computer operations. Prior knowledge of MATLAB is assumed. Some familiarity of object-oriented programming concepts is an advantage.
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MATLAB Basic
MATLAB (MATrix LABoratory) is a software environment for data analysis, symbolic computing and visualisation. This course provides a good working knowledge of the MATLAB environment, and the following topics are covered: Introduction to MATLAB environment Using the desktop Command line interaction Using the online help Concept of Toolboxes Basic data types Working with matrices Programming constructs Simple File I/O Handling strings Writing scripts and functions Visualizing one and two dimensional data; Customizing graphics output Exporting graphics Programming in MATLAB Scope of functions; Function precedence rules Argument checking Debugging and profiling functions Improving code performance Using GUIDE to develop GUIs Understanding user interface components and their properties Working with callbacks
2 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
This course uses shorter lectures interspersed with hands-on practical sessions. Short quizzes are used to reinforce the concepts learned during the practicals.
Overview of MATLAB
Prerequisites
Familiarity with matrix terminology, basic concepts of linear algebra, numerical methods and experience of basic computer operations. No prior knowledge of MATLAB is assumed.
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Accreditation / Assessment
This is a stand-alone short course for professional development.
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Information Systems Development (ISD) can be a time consuming and complex process. On this course Students will be exposed to the principles and concepts underlying the various process models suggested for developing information systems. We will examine the different philosophies that underlie different systems development methodologies, and examine why the systems development process can sometimes breakdown.
5 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
This course is delivered using a combination of classroom based teaching and directed study.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by an individual essay and examination. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Information Capability Management. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
Appropriate degree or relevant experience.
Short Course for Credit This course is centrally funded for MOD students and is free
at point of delivery (quote MOD booking code: M&T). Course fees apply in all other cases.
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The aim of this course is to provide students with a detailed understanding of the systems used in military aircraft. The subjects covered include: Mechanical systems - landing gear, fuel systems, pneumatic systems, hydraulic systems, environmental control systems, de-icing and anti-icing systems, emergency systems, control surfaces, actuation systems, weapons integration issues. Electrical systems - power generation and distribution systems, secondary power systems, communication systems and databuses.
5 DAY COURSE
Who should attend
The course is suitable for any engineers and scientists wishing to expand their basic knowledge of military aircraft systems.
Course Delivery
The majority of the course is delivered via academic lectures, though worked examples and programmed laboratory and tutorial sessions are also extensively used to enhance learning.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by closed-book examination and coursework. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Military Aerospace and Airworthiness. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Identify the main aircraft systems and explain their purposes and principles of operation. Relate the sources of systems power and their architecture, generation and distribution methods. Identify the major considerations to be made in the design of aircraft landing gear, pneumatic, hydraulic and fuel systems. Analyse fuel penalties resulting from a given systems presence on an aircraft by carrying out basic calculations. Analyse and design an aircrafts electrical power distribution system.
Prerequisites
Ideally, students should possess a sound scientific or engineering background, preferably at graduate level.
Short Course for Credit This course is centrally funded for MOD students and is free
at point of delivery (quote MOD booking code: MAA15). Course fees apply in all other cases.
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Military Avionics
Current military aircraft include a comprehensive range of displays, weapons systems, navigation equipment, sensors, communications and electronic warfare systems which are crucial to their lethality and survivability. These systems exploit a wide range of the electromagnetic spectrum using a wide variety of technologies. However, they must all be integrated onto a fighting platform so as to enhance the awareness and effectiveness of the crew but in a manner which eases air crew work load. This course provides examination of these military avionics systems. Students will gain an understanding of military sensors, communication and navigation avionic systems, the electronic threat to such systems and how they may be protected. On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Describe the operation of avionic communications, radar and electrooptic sensors and displays and navigation systems, relating the performance of such systems to design characteristics and parameters and to the environment. Identify the main electronic support and attack threats to airborne radar and electro-optic sensors and communication systems and propose defence measures to counter these threats. Analyse and evaluate the effect of an electronic attack on an avionics system (communications, radar and electro-optic sensors) and quantify the impact of electronic defence.
5 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
This course is delivered over three weeks equivalent fulltime. Week one: 33 hours reading and self study material. Week two: 30 hours lectures and 4 hours of tutorials taught phase at Cranfield University, Shrivenham. Week three: 33 hours coursework.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by coursework. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Military Aerospace and Airworthiness. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
Normally a 1st or 2nd class honours degree in an appropriate subject. Alternatively, a lesser qualification with appropriate work experience may be acceptable.
Short Course for Credit This course is centrally funded for MOD students and is free
at point of delivery (quote MOD booking code: MAA16). Course fees apply in all other cases.
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The course is sponsored by Defence Ordnance Safety Group (DOSG) and is mandated by JSP390 for those persons performing the Laser Safety Officer (LSO) role. The course covers land, air and sea based systems as well as specialist trials based systems. The course duration is 1.5 days (Thursday and Friday) and runs 4 times per annum. A short assessment test is performed in order that successful students can be accredited by MOD as having the required competence. The course is suitable for DE&S staff or manufacturers who are writing laser safety clearance papers for DOSG acceptance.
Course Delivery
1.5 days of lectures with specialist guest lecturers from DTE and QinetiQ. The course sponsor DOSG will also be present.
Accreditation / Assessment
Students will take a short assessment test. If successful the student will be deemed to have a level of competence suitable for the role of LSO. Certificates are issued on behalf of DOSG.
Prerequisites
No pre-requisites. The course is open to all serving MOD employees. Privately funded students may also attend.
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This course provides an overview and insight into the role of operational analysis (OA) in supporting military decision making. It is an introduction to some of the most relevant techniques such as: Cost effectiveness analysis such as with background in operational analysis Simulation Wargaming Live, synthetic and constructive simulations Logistics analysis Weapon assessment Decision analysis
5 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
In addition to the presentations, hands-on practical activities and workshops will reinforce the lectures by allowing students to use real examples against set analysis problems. Guest speakers from industry and defence (MOD) will share and discuss their experiences of analysis and the guidelines for use of analysis in practical applications.
Accreditation / Assessment
This is a stand-alone short course for professional development.
It also includes Management of Operational Analysis and its application within MOD and industry.
Prerequisites
None
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The aim of this course is to provide a fundamental understanding of vehicle dynamics (ride and handling) as applied to both wheeled and tracked military vehicles. The areas covered include: Human response to vibration, sources of vibration and terrain characterisation. Suspension systems types, components and their characteristics, design for military vehicles (springs, dampers, anti-roll-bars, kinematics, force analysis, antidive and antisquat geometries). Modelling, simulation and testing of suspension systems and components, including transient, frequency and random response. Fundamentals of acoustics and sources of noise. Tyres for military vehicles and their behaviour. Track systems for military vehicles. Steering systems for wheeled and tracked vehicles. Wheeled and tracked vehicles at low and high speed including steady state and transient response. Braking systems for wheeled vehicles. Vehicle testing. The first week of the course, MVD1, is principally lectures. MVD2, which can be attended if required, contains the experimental investigations, tutorials, simulation and coursework.
5 or 10 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
The course is delivered by lecture and practical sessions in the Engineering Dynamics Centre.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by examination and coursework. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Gun Systems Design and the MSc in Military Vehicle Technology. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
Appropriate engineering degree or experience.
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This course introduces the vehicle systems that provide its propulsion and is designed to complement the Military Vehicle Dynamics course. All aspects of the powertrain are covered, as are the various performance attributes it influences. This provides a comprehensive study at a level which is readily assimilated by those with a background in science or engineering. The first week covers the following subjects: Terramechanics - types of soil, vehicle - ground interaction Drivelines and gearboxes for wheeled vehicles Tracked vehicle transmissions Engines for military vehicles Vehicle performance Hybrid technologies for military vehicles Vehicle simulation Design trade-offs
10 DAY COURSE
The approach taken to the work during this second week is more hands-on for the students and the timetable includes a number of case studies and exercises to reinforce the teaching material.
Course Delivery
In addition to presentations, the course will include hall tours to discuss vehicles and equipment and laboratory sessions in order to reinforce the lecture material.
The second week continues the discussion on the powertrain of the vehicle and also allows students to analyse the impact of design changes on the final performance. The subjects covered, which build on week one, include: Vehicle performance prediction Terrain accessibility and cross country performance Gear ratio and transmission matching Launch performance - clutches and torque converters
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by both examination and coursework. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Military Vehicle Technology and the MSc in Gun Systems Design. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
The course is analytical in parts and therefore requires students to have some engineering experience or education. Some knowledge of MATLAB/Simulink would be advantageous. The Modelling, Simulation and Control course is also recommended.
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This course introduces the vehicle systems - both the chassis and powertrain. These systems account for both the dynamics (ride and handling) and the performance and mobility. It is designed to introduce the topics covered in both the Military Vehicle Dynamics and Military Vehicle Propulsion courses, albeit more briefly. MVD and MVP are both 10 day courses and go into the topics in greater detail. The course covers the following topics: Terramechanics types of soil, vehicle - ground interaction Drivelines and gearboxes for wheeled vehicles Tracked vehicle transmissions Engines for military vehicles Vehicle performance Human response to vibration (HRV) Terrain modelling Suspension types, selection and design for military vehicles Spring and damper types, selection and characteristics Tyres for military vehicles and their behaviour Wheeled and tracked vehicles at low and high speed Vehicle testing
5 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
In addition to presentations, the course will include hall tours to discuss vehicles and equipment and laboratory sessions in order to reinforce the lecture material.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by coursework. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Gun Systems Design. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
Although the course does contain some analysis in parts it can be undertaken by students with little engineering experience or education. Some knowledge of, and interest in, vehicles is useful.
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The aim of this course is to provide students with an appreciation of the principles of missile guidance techniques. The course covers the basic concepts and theory underlying command, homing, navigation and compound guidance and illustrates the techniques by reference to present day missile systems. Potential and future trends in missile guidance will also be examined.
1 DAY COURSE
Who should attend
This course is suitable for those in the defence and security sectors wishing to gain a broad understanding of current missile guidance techniques and is a suitable introduction to more focused courses such as Guided Weapon Seekers.
Course Delivery
The course is delivered as a series of classroom lectures and demonstrations.
Accreditation / Assessment
This is a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
None
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This course will enable students to become aware of the roles, concepts and applications of modelling and simulation in defence, and to understand how to construct simple models. Modelling and Simulation The general principles of modelling and simulation. The verification and validation of defence models and simulations. The acquisition, operation and evolution of defence models and simulations. Hard and soft approaches to modelling. Deterministic and stochastic models. Monte Carlo simulation. The role of modelling and simulation in supporting defence decision-making. On completion of the course students will be able to: Explain and apply the general principles of modelling and simulation and to explain the importance of modelling and simulation in supporting defence decision-making. Apply the ideas of verification and validation to defence models and explain the issues involved. Design simple simulation models using different approaches. Explain the technologies of live, constructive and virtual simulation and their defence applications.
5 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
This residential course makes extensive use of the Simulation and Synthetic Environment Laboratory for practical hands-on work.
Prerequisites
None
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by: 5 days equivalent coursework Written examination
Continuous and Discrete Event Simulation The design and application of simple discrete event simulation models. Synthetic Environments An introduction to defence synthetic environments. The technologies of live, constructive and virtual simulation and their defence applications.
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This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Defence Simulation and Modelling. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
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This course provides an introduction to mathematical modelling, control and the simulation environment MATLAB and Simulink in relation to defence engineering. The areas covered are: The application of Newtons Laws of Motion to the modelling of dynamics systems and the formation of transfer function and state space models. Dynamic response, effect of damping, natural frequency and time constant in both the time and frequency domains. Concepts of control, block and simulation diagrams, introduction to control system design and performance specification. Use of MATLAB and Simulink for simulating dynamic systems.
5 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
The course is delivered by lecture and practical sessions using MATLAB and Simulink.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by coursework. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Gun Systems Design and the MSc in Military Vehicle Technology. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
Engineering, appropriate science or physics background.
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5 DAY COURSE
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Recognise and recommend network strategies and architectures appropriate to the needs of a particular simulation system. Carry out simulation network configuration and testing functions. Demonstrate an understanding of the issues and processes of simulation interoperability and how to diagnose problems. Appreciate and explain the issues in the design and application of Synthetic Environments in the defence arena.
Course Delivery
Extensive practical hands-on work in the Simulation and Synthetic Environment Laboratory.
Prerequisites
Some familiarity with defence simulation systems is desirable. Some computer expertise is also desirable as the course involves hands-on reconfiguration of networks, hardware and software applications.
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Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course
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Neural Networks
The aim of this course is to provide students with a basic knowledge of artificial neural networks techniques that can be applied in a variety of disciplines. It aims to give a broad understanding of the basis of neural networks including an awareness of the nature of problems in which such systems can be exploited. On successful completion students will be able to develop a neural network application for classification and prediction, assess the performance of a neural network, and appreciate the role of data pre-processing and representation. The following topics are covered by the course: Introduction to Artificial Neural Networks Overview of neural network architectures and applications Neural networks for classification and prediction Basics of perceptron learning algorithm Hebbian learning Multi-layer perceptron networks Analysis of backpropagation learning algorithm and its modifications Hopfield networks Elman networks Application to time series Review of comparable statistical techniques
5 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
The course is delivered by both lectures and practicals using MATLAB. It includes a number of practicals (largely based on Neural Network Toolbox) and demonstrations designed to supplement the lectures and present an overview of the current state of the art.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by coursework and written examination. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the modules that comprise the MSc in Defence Simulation and Modelling, the MSc in Military Operational Research and the MSc in Scientific Computation. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
A good background in matrix algebra and calculus together with a working knowledge of MATLAB.
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Nuclear Effects
The principal aim of the course is to provide an introduction to and guidance on the effects of nuclear radiation and the electromagnetic pulse on electronic components and systems. The phenomenology of the nuclear burst and electromagnetic environmental effects (E3) will be explained, as will likely equipment susceptibilities and suitable testing methodologies. The implications of sourcing commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) components in defence systems will be discussed, and the suitability of such components and systems in space and on the ground will be addressed. Effects simulators will also be introduced and their fitness for purpose explored.
3 DAY COURSE
Who should attend
Scientists and engineers with a desire to increase their familiarity or understanding of the concepts of nuclear weapon outputs and their effects on systems, particularly equipment specifiers and developers.
Course Delivery
Presentations from Cranfield University staff and external speakers from relevant industries.
Accreditation / Assessment
This is a stand-alone short course for professional development. This course does not have specific run dates and is available on request. Please contact: Short Courses on 01793 785810 or email enquiries@cranfield.ac.uk
Prerequisites
None specific but a competent scientific/ engineering background is encouraged to reduce the chance of unfamiliarity with the concepts and language used to a minimum. Material will be up to restricted level and all students should have appropriate security clearance.
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The aim of this course is to make students aware of the elementary numerical methods to obtain numerical approximations and assess the quality of approximations obtained. The course lays the foundations of numerical approximations for typical tasks arising in scientific computation. Topics covered include well-conditioning of problems, floating-point representation, numerical precision and accuracy, elementary numerical methods for function evaluation, zeros of a function, roots of polynomials, numerical quadrature, matrix factorisations, solution of linear equations and computation of eigenvalues and eigenvectors. The syllabus contains a modest amount of analysis that includes derivations of algorithms, properties of numerical algorithms, convergence and numerical stability. On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Explain the quality of numerical approximations obtained for typical tasks such as evaluation of functions, zeros of a function, roots of polynomial, evaluation of integrals, solution of linear equations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Demonstrate through code development a clear understanding of floating point arithmetic and its relevance to numerical computation. Design and implement simple numerical algorithms in a suitable software environment. Compare numerical approximations with high quality numerical library software.
5 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
The course will use the following approaches: Lectures supported by printed notes. Directed computer practicals in which the students solve a variety of problems and investigate the success of the results obtained. Directed study with questions relating to the main subject areas, which will require the student to write his/her own computer software. Access to MATLAB software or equivalent will be needed.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by directed study coursework and written examination. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the modules that comprise the MSc in Defence Simulation and Modelling, the MSc in Military Operational Research and the MSc in Scientific Computation. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
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Prerequisites
A level mathematics or equivalent essential.
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The aim of this course is to introduce the basic philosophy of operational research and the analytical techniques used by practitioners. The origins and concepts of operational research and its role in decision making are covered, along with an introduction to modelling and the concepts of probability. An introduction is given to some of the quantitative techniques of operational research, such as: Mathematical programming Queuing theory Search theory Simulation Network analysis
5 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
In addition to the presentations, hands-on practical activities and workshops will reinforce the lectures by allowing students to use real examples against set analysis problems. Guest speakers from industry and MOD will share and discuss their experiences of operations research applications.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by directed study coursework. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Military Operational Research. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Short Course for Credit Course fee charged in all cases For further information about the courses, visit
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Prerequisites
None
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Optimisation
The aim of this course is to enable students to understand and apply modern numerical optimisation techniques. The course covers: Classification of optimisation problems, mathematical definitions of optimum. Optimising nonlinear functions of one variable. Unconstrained optimisation: Derivative-free, gradient-based, and Newton-based methods. Constrained optimisation: Karush-Kuhn-Tucker conditions; penalty, Lagrangian and SQP methods. Reverse mode automatic differentiation. Heuristic optimisation methods: Genetic algorithms, simulated annealing, etc.. Introduction to multi objective optimisation. Be aware of and be able to successfully apply methods for unconstrained, constrained and least-squares problems. Appreciate and apply reverse mode automatic differentiation for calculating an objectives gradient. Appreciate the principles of heuristic methods and discuss their suitability to optimisation problems. Discuss multi objective programming.
3 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
The course is delivered by a mix of lectures, computer practicals and case studies illustrating how the techniques introduced in the course may be applied to problems from science, engineering and operational analysis. All students have 60 days access to the online course materials and receive a course folder containing hard copy of the course.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by means of directed study coursework together with a written examination. Students are normally required to submit the coursework approximately 2 months after the end of the course. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Scientific Computation and the MSc Military Operational Research. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
Degree in a numerate discipline. Previous attendance at one of Introduction to Operational Research Techniques or Introduction to Numerical Methods, and experience of MATLAB, are useful but not essential.
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Recognise the nature and varieties of optimisation problems and be able to apply associated optimality conditions. Derive the Newton and Gauss-Newton methods and appreciate the principles underpinning other unconstrained optimisation methods.
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This course is designed for staff likely to be involved with Ordnance, Munitions and Explosives (OME) in their daily work or who may come into contact with OME. It is aimed at the Awareness level and supports the defence competency framework. It covers safe working with explosives, explosives law and MOD regulations, explosives accidents, an introduction to explosives, classification of explosives, and the storage and transport of explosives and associated hazards. The course ends with a range demonstration of explosives.
2 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
In addition to the presentations, the Shrivenham course has a two hour period allocated for a range demonstration where students are shown the different types of explosives and their effects.
Accreditation / Assessment
This course is designed to relate to the UK MOD competency framework for ordnance and explosives safety at awareness level, and in this regard assessment of the students knowledge is by a multiple choice closed book assessment at the end of the course. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
No formal qualifications are required, MOD Students may be required to attend the course as part of the essential training within the Defence WOME skills framework. The course is not a prerequisite for the OME intermediate course.
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The course is designed for those responsible for managing activities involving Ordnance, Munitions and Explosives (OME) in a defence environment. Its aim is to outline the areas of knowledge they need to be familiar with, in order to begin to discharge their duties with respect to OME. It provides an overview of both the nature and properties of OME, and the regulatory controls which are applied in defence, to ensure that they do not present an intolerable risk to employees and the public. The course deals first of all with basic explosives chemistry and properties and progresses through explosion effects to applications in ordnance systems. The latter part of the course is concerned with the arrangements in place to control the risk from explosives. Lectures are provided on relevant Health and Safety legislation in the UK and the associated regulations. MOD policy, standards, and internal regulations, classifications, storage, security and conveyance of explosives, range safety and accident reporting and investigation are covered.
8 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
Classroom work is supported by small-scale explosives demonstrations, as well as a demonstration on the college explosives range and demolition area. General explosives subjects are taught by the academic staff of Cranfield University, whilst specialist areas such as policy, legal security and range safety are undertaken by visiting lecturers from MOD and the defence industry.
Accreditation / Assessment
This course is designed to relate to the UK MOD competency framework for ordnance and explosives safety at practitioner level, and in this regard assessment of the students knowledge is by two multiple choice assessments which include short answer questions. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
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Organisation Development
Organisation Development (OD) is a planned, systematic approach to delivering sustainable improvements in organisational efficiency and performance. It aims to provide the basis for considering information systems within the wider organisational context, introducing theories from the disciplines of organisational psychology, organisational behaviour and systems thinking. It covers people in the workplace, new technology at work, organisational behaviour, organisational change and systems thinking.
5 DAY COURSE
Who should attend
The OD course is designed for people with a professional responsibility for developing and implementing change processes. It will help them to increase and improve their knowledge and understanding of theory as well as to gain the practical skills to structure and exploit organisational capabilities in terms of people, processes and technology.
Course Delivery
The course consists of lectures and guest speakers from academia and the public sector. This is supplemented by a case study of a real life problematic situation, which is investigated using Soft Systems Methodology, in order to illustrate the theory presented in this course.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by a coursework portfolio consisting one practical report and an academic essay. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Information Capability Management. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Short Course for Credit This course is centrally funded for MOD students and is free
at point of delivery (quote MOD booking code: OD). Course fees apply in all other cases.
Prerequisites
Appropriate degree or relevant experience.
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There are as many defence acquisition systems as there are sovereign governments, and there is also significant variation among them. This model builds a defence acquisition framework that explains the main tasks that need to be addressed and the different stakeholders in defence acquisition matters. The course considers the main functions associated with requirements setting, planning and budgeting, procurement, testing and acceptance, support and disposal, and explores the military, diplomatic and economic consequences often associated with defence acquisition matters. The aim of this course is to develop a critical awareness of the tasks and functions associated with effective defence and security acquisition and of approaches to the execution of these tasks and functions in both the MOD and overseas equivalents. It will support students capacities to gain rapid understanding of how a specific national system works and will involve illustrations from the national systems of a range of states. This course is linked to the established tenet in marketing of the importance of understanding the customer.
4 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
This course is delivered using a blend of approaches to facilitate learning and maintain interest. Methods include lectures, discussions, syndicate work on case studies and guest speakers.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by a group practical based on a syndicate group exercise and an individual assignment. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in International Defence and Security Marketing. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
Those undertaking the assessment to obtain credits, rather than attending as a short course, should be able to work at a Masters level.
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This Personal and Organisational Development (OD) course provides students with the necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes to design, deploy and implement effective and successful organisational development strategies and change interventions. This course will focus on groups and teams, and the building and development of high performance teams. It will consider the major theories relating to motivation, commitment, psychological contract and engagement at work and how these are put into practice by organisations. It will consider the major contemporary research and debates within these fields within OD. OD within this context will be considered and critically evaluated in a defence acquisition context covering areas such as; globalisation, international forces, government policy and legal regulation and how these shape and impact on defence acquisition OD strategies and practices. The shaping and development of OD strategies will also be examined in response to internal and external factors.
5 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
The course will be delivered through lectures, group work and the application of OD tools and techniques.
Accreditation / Assessment
When this course is taken in conjunction with the Managing Acquisition Change course, students are eligible with follow-on portfolio evidence to gain either a Certificate or Diploma in Management Consultancy. If taken as part of an accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by an essay. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Defence Acquisition Management. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
None, although this course is designed and interlinked with the Managing Acquisition Change and Leading Acquisition Change courses.
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The course provides students with a basic scientific and technical understanding of the production, behaviour and handling of hydrocarbon fuels and lubricants, so enabling them to contribute effectively in technically demanding appointments in the field of fuels and lubricants. The course covers both conventional petroleum-based fuels and alternative fuels derived from synthetic or biological materials. Fuel handling topics such as fluid mechanics of pumppipeline systems, electrical safety and environmental pollution from hydrocarbons are introduced. On successful completion, a student will be able to: Describe the chemistry that underpins hydrocarbon fuel technology. Understand the refining processes used to produce fuels and lubricants. Know how differences in chemical composition affect properties of fuels and their usage in different types of engine. Explain the principles of friction and wear. Select lubricants appropriate to an application. Understand the significance of the properties detailed in fuel and lubricant specifications. Be conversant with the principles of pumping, flow and handling of fuels. Apply these principles to the design and construction of fuels installations, including making safe decisions on the use of electrical equipment and installations in the petroleum field.
Course Delivery
The course is delivered by a mixture of lectures, tutorials, exercises and demonstrations. Learning is enhanced by coursework, literature searches, directed reading and private study. Understanding is developed through a series of practical laboratory classes and site visits.
Accreditation / Assessment
Assessment is by a combination of written examinations, coursework and an oral presentation. The course is accredited by the Open University; successful completion is worth 25 points at level 1. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
Appropriate degree or relevant professional experience.
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This course aims to provide deeper theoretical and practical understanding to the students by addressing the most basic questions. What is a natural disaster? How can disasters be managed? And what is the future of disaster studies and for disaster management? The first part focuses on the meaning of disasters by analysing three disaster paradigms: dominant, alternative and mid-range theories. In addition to this, human security framework is introduced to foresee the future of disaster scholarships. In doing so, the course goes beyond the sociology of disasters, environmental hazards and vulnerability approaches by incorporating development and security scholarships in order to understand the future challenges for disaster management. Specific case studies are drawn from the global north and south to assess the key concepts.
3 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
The course is delivered by lectures, tutorials and exercises supported by directed private study.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in International Defence and Security. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
Appropriate degree or experience.
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To provide students with a working knowledge of programming in C and the ability to use the standard software tools effectively. The course covers: Overview of C language Arithmetic and precedence Control flow constructs Arrays Types, operators and expressions Functions and formal parameters Scoping rules, external variables, static variables Header files Basics of pointers Structures, returning a structure from a function Data structures, defining self-referential structures Multi-dimensional arrays, pointer arrays Working with command line arguments Input and output Working with files Formatted output First introduction to unix/linux software development tools - make, prof and dbx On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Develop comprehensive programs in C to solve practical problems. Assess the performance of a C program. Develop simple testing strategies, and produce documentation. Make use of external libraries for scientific tasks.
5 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
The course will use the following approaches: Lectures supported by printed notes and worked examples Computer practicals Directed study
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by directed study coursework which is normally confirmed by a viva on the written submission. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the modules that comprise the MSc in Defence Simulation and Modelling, the MSc in Military Operational Research and the MSc in Scientific Computation. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
A basic knowledge of a higher level programming language is assumed. Students taking the assessment will require access to a good compiler (e.g. GNU C Compiler and tools).
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The course provides an understanding of the role and importance of project management in implementing strategy and of the principles, techniques and applications of project management. On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Evaluate project management as an essential part of strategic implementation. Conceptualise and plan for the essential features necessary in Through Life Management Planning. Prepare project plans including definition, timing and risk plans. Monitor the progress of projects and understand the effect that resource limitations have on project outcomes. Assess the options for project organisation structures. Articulate the importance of integration of key elements and players within a team-based environment.
5 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
Classroom-based with syndicate work.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by examination. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Defence Acquisition Management. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
Experience of working in a defence acquisition environment.
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The aim of the course is to establish and reaffirm a baseline of student knowledge and understanding of the fundamental principles of project and programme management and explore the key principles, processes, tools and techniques underpinning project and programme management in the context of Defence Leadership. The course addresses Project and Programme (PPM) concepts and disciplines, highlighting key themes, principles and processes and establishing linkages with organisational strategy and strategic objectives. Students own personal perspectives will be surfaced early on and used to inform discussions based on relevant experience and endeavour throughout the course. Fundamental elements of the UK Association for Project Management Body of Knowledge (APM BoK) (with reference to the US equivalent, PMBoK) will be introduced to establish the foundations for learning. The relationship between project, programme and portfolio management will be explored and the key processes, governing structures and individual roles associated with each will be drawn out through a number of case studies and plenary discussion. Ultimately, the course aims to demonstrate the practical relevance of P3M to students own organisations and areas of responsibility, and to highlight benefits associated with adopting and
continuing to develop such management approaches in the context of the effective leadership. To that end, recent developments associated with UK defence reform will be used to illustrate how the UK Ministry of Defence has developed, and continues to develop, P3M in the context of enabling improved capability.
Course Delivery
The course comprises a combination of plenary lectures and discussions, case studies and practical exercises. The overarching approach to learning is problem based and experiential. The course is classroom based and delivered by Cranfield academic staff at the Defence Academy of the United Kingdom, Shrivenham.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by written assignment. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Defence Leadership. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Short Course for Credit Course fee charged in all cases For further information about the courses, visit
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Prerequisites
A 1st or 2nd class honours degree or professional equivalent.
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This course considers project management from an Information Systems perspective. The ability to identify and implement change is becoming increasingly important to organisations. As dependence on Information Systems grows, there is a need to focus on increasing capability in Information Systems project management in order to implement the system changes required. The course aims to outline both the hard concepts, such as technical project methodologies and know-how, together with a consideration of soft issues such as the role of teamwork, motivation and leadership in project management.
5 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
The course consists of lectures and practical exercises, moving from theory to practical application of knowledge.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by examination and coursework. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Information Capability Management. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
Appropriate degree or relevant experience.
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Environmental Management within Defence Acquisition is a mandatory requirement as detailed in the Secretary of State (SoS) for Defences Policy Statement. The nature of the equipment and services that the MOD procures is such that they are likely to have some environmental consequences associated with their operations. Therefore exercising effective control mechanisms in order to minimise and mitigate any environmental impacts requires careful management in the acquisition process. Project Oriented Environmental Management Systems (POEMS) has been developed and mandated for all defence acquisition projects in order to enable environmental impacts to be minimised through life of equipment and services. Taught elements: POEMS requirements, structure and implementation process. Information regarding application of POEMS to commercial and military off the shelf and user requirement documents. Introduction to influencing and communication skills, restricted materials, available assessment tools and POEMS Audit. Identifying the need for further environmental assessment in the context of POEMS. Assessment: Continuous assessment in the form of theoretical activities throughout the course. End of course written examination. Completion of practical activities as part of a structured mentored programme.
5 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
The course is delivered by Cranfield staff and environmental consultants. As part of this course students are taken off site to view equipment. The course also offers opportunities to interact with other students and academic staff so that knowledge transfer takes place.
On-the-job training:
Following successful completion of the required components, the student will meet the MODs system environmental functional competencies at practitioner level.
Accreditation / Assessment
This course is part of a suite of courses, which are approved by the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA). On successful completion of this course, together with the Environmental Awareness and Compliance in Defence and Sustainable Development courses, students are eligible to apply for Associate Membership of IEMA.
Prerequisites
Attendance on the Environmental Awareness and Compliance in Defence course.
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Psychology of Leadership
This course is suitable for those in the defence and security sectors. It is designed to provide a grounding in psychological aspects of leadership in the context of complex organisations and defence. Areas covered include: Psychology fundamentals Intuition and unconscious processes Leadership and complexity Cognitive fitness for leadership
3 DAY COURSE
Who should attend
People with leadership roles, especially in complex, dynamic or ambiguous situations, will benefit from understanding the psychological basis for effective behaviours.
Course Delivery
The course will be classroom based and run over three days by Cranfield academic staff, enhanced by experienced external speakers.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by examination. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Defence Leadership. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
Appropriate 1st or 2nd class honours degree or relevant experience.
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Pyrotechnics
The course provides an understanding of the principles underlying the required effect and the design of appropriate compositions and munitions. Types of pyrotechnic composition are discussed, and emphasis is placed on a rational assessment of the hazard of such compositions and the munitions that contain them. Topics covered include: Fundamentals of pyrotechnic heat generation and transfer Production of heat Pyrotechnic delays Light- and infrared-emitting compositions and munitions Smoke compositions and munitions Selection of ingredients and manufacture of compositions Hazard of compositions and munitions
5 DAY COURSE
Who should attend
This course is suitable for those concerned with research, development, manufacture or procurement of pyrotechnic compositions and munitions.
Course Delivery
The course is delivered by lectures with demonstrations, a short practical and a firing demonstration.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by examination and an assignment. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Explosives Ordnance Engineering. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
An appropriate technical degree or relevant experience. Some familiarity with chemistry would be an advantage.
Short Course for Credit This course is centrally funded for MOD students and is free
at point of delivery (quote MOD booking code: PYTECH). Course fees apply in all other cases.
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Radar Advanced
The aim of the course is to provide students with a detailed understanding of advanced radar techniques and specialist radar applications. Topics covered include: Pulse Doppler Radar application (airborne Fire Control Radar (FCR)) Millimetre Wave Radar application (active seekers) Waveform Design Non Co-operative Target Recognition (NCTR) Clutter application Maritime Surveillance Radar (MSR) Multi-Function Radar (MFR) Weapons Locating Radars application Counter battery radar (COBRA) Bistatic and multistatic radar SAR image processing Over the Horizon (OTH) radar in the HF band Ultra-wide band (UWB) radar application Ground penetrating radar (GPR)
5 DAY COURSE
Who should attend
This course is intended for those scientists and engineers who already have some knowledge of radar systems design. Those who are new to the radar field as a whole will find the necessary radar grounding in Radar Principles and Radar Electronic Warfare courses.
Course Delivery
This course is delivered through a combination of lectures, directed study and private study.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by an individual assignment. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Military Electronic Systems Engineering. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
Appropriate degree or experience.
Short Course for Credit This course is centrally funded for MOD students and is free
at point of delivery (quote MOD booking code: RADADV). Course fees apply in all other cases.
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Radar Introduction
This course provides a foundation in the principles involved in the design and operation of radar systems. Upon completion of the course, students should have a sound grasp of the principles of operation, and the practical limitations, of the techniques currently used in military radar systems.
2 DAY COURSE
Who should attend
The course is suitable as a grounding for engineers and recently recruited graduate engineers who are moving into the radar field. It will also be of value to managers who operate within it.
Course Delivery
Classroom based lectures.
Accreditation / Assessment
This is a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
None
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The aim of the course is to provide an analytical appreciation of the principles involved in the design and use of radar Electronic Support Measure (ESM), radar Electronic Counter-Measures (ECM) Systems and techniques of radar Electronic Protection Measures (EPM). Techniques relevant to land based, airborne and maritime radar systems will be presented. This provides students with the ability to analyse the technical performance of radar EW equipment, its effectiveness against a victim radar and the effectiveness of protection measures designed to preserve the operation of a radar in the face of ECM. This course is delivered at an unclassified level and so does not cover the performance of equipment currently in military service. Upon completion of the course, students should have a sound grasp of the principles of operation, and practical limitations of the radar electronic warfare techniques detailed above. This course imparts an appreciation of the techniques and phenomena which are exploited for Radar EW as well as the design criteria and typical performance levels and tolerances required. The knowledge gained will enable students to analyse performance levels and establish radar EW requirements. This course builds on the material covered in the Radar Principles course, which provides the necessary foundation in radar.
5 DAY COURSE
Who should attend
This course is intended for military and civil servant personnel involved in the specification, procurement and trials of radar and/or radar EW equipment, graduate engineers and design/ development engineering staff from industry who are about to embark on work in the field of Radar EW, and post-graduate students with an interest in radar and/or radar EW. This course assumes that students are familiar with the principles of modern military radar systems to the level of the Radar Principles course, or equivalent.
Course Delivery
This course is delivered through a combination of lectures, directed study and private study.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by examination and an individual assignment. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Military Electronic Systems Engineering and the MSc in Guided Weapon Systems. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of Radar Principles course (or equivalent).
Short Course for Credit This course is centrally funded for MOD students and is free
at point of delivery (quote MOD booking code: RADEW). Course fees apply in all other cases.
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Radar Principles
The aim of this course is to provide the students with an understanding of the fundamental principles, design and analysis of radar systems. The course covers the following areas: Introduction to radar Radar detection theory Losses Radar cross section Constant false alarm rate (CFAR) detection Pulsed radar parameters Pulse compression Clutter CW and FM ranging Pulse-doppler radar Moving Target Indicator (MTI) radar Tracking radar Synthetic-aperture radar GMTI Phased arrays On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Identify the principles underlying radar detection in noise and clutter, relating these principles to conventional radar system design. Explain the specialist properties and particular operational advantages of modern Doppler radar, multi-function radar and SAR/GMTI systems. Critically evaluate the detection performance of a radar system, given its design parameters, produce a viable radar system design, given a suitable specification of the required radar performance.
5 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
The course is delivered primarily as lectures in combination with equipment demonstrations, tutorial sessions and group case study work.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by written examination and coursework. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Military Electronic Systems Engineering and the MSc in Guided Weapons Systems. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
The course assumes a basic knowledge of deciBels, probability and statistics and the operation of the Fast Fourier Transform.
Short Course for Credit This course is centrally funded for MOD students and is free
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The aim of this course is to provide an understanding of the principles and practical applications of radiographic imaging techniques used in forensic science. Students will be introduced to a range of topics including: Physics of X-ray production and utilisation. Radiographic equipment. Analogue and digital image recording media. Radiation protection and legislation. Medical imaging techniques and projections for use ante and post mortem. Radiographic techniques applied to artwork. Industrial radiographic techniques for engineering components including weapons, missiles and improvised explosive devices. Complimentary imaging modalities computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging and ultrasound. The virtual post-mortem. Identify current ionizing radiations regulations and interpret them so as to be able to apply appropriate radiation protection measures when employing radiographic imaging techniques. List and critically assess the advantages and disadvantages of different imaging techniques and their use in the individualisation of human remains and characterisation of trauma and/or disease states. List and critically analyse the advantages and disadvantages of imaging techniques and their use in the identification and characterisation of components and component failure. Practically apply appropriate imaging techniques for defined situations and interpret the results.
5 DAY COURSE
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by preparation of an analytical report and a researched essay. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the Forensic MSc Programme. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development. This short course is a module of the Forensic MSc Programme which is accredited by the Forensic Science Society.
Course Delivery
In addition to presentations, case studies, demonstrations and practical activities, guest speakers from the fields of medicine and industry will share and discuss their experiences of the practical application of radiographic imaging across a range of forensic disciplines. The course will take a pragmatic approach, moving from theory to creating and applying knowledge and skills.
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On successful completion of the course, students will be able to: Explain the fundamental principles of a wide range of imaging techniques.
Prerequisites
Basic computer skills and some experience of basic science is an advantage.
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The aim of this course is to provide ballistics and explosives test practitioners with an introduction to the theory and practice of a wide range of instrumentation techniques. The course will involve academic lectures and applications lectures from users and equipment manufacturers, backed by a substantial practical programme which will use the colleges extensive blast, ballistic and impact facilities. The course is intended to be a combination of lectures, demonstrations and handson practical sessions. Students will get the chance to witness, and where possible actively participate in, the application of a range of techniques in the laboratory environment and also on our ballistic and explosives ranges. The areas of background theory will cover fundamentals of dynamics, blast waves in air and video processing. Specific lectures will address the transducers used for force pressure and displacement measurement including off-the-shelf commercial transducers and more research oriented specialist sensors. Imaging techniques such as high speed video will be shown in depth including theory of image capture and recording including integrated video and data capture systems. Basic principles of image analysis and more complex processes such as digital image correlation will be shown.
4 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
Lectures will be delivered by experts from Cranfield University and research staff engaged in current test programmes. They will be supplemented by presentations and demonstrations from key manufacturers of instrumentation recording and analysis equipment.
Accreditation / Assessment
This is a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Course fee charged in all cases For further information about the courses, visit
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Prerequisites
Prerequisites HNC/Degree or equivalent experience.
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The aim of this course is to provide an understanding and some experience of the disciplines underpinning critical evaluation of quantitative information applied within the Forensic Sciences. Course content includes: experimental design; interpretation and assessment; effective framing and rebutting of arguments; problem solving; evidential types; use of relevant statistics for design and interpretation; and courtroom statistics. The syllabus will follow the general course of a generic investigative process from the appropriate framing of a question to the critical interpretation of data and information. The appropriate use of data in well constructed arguments will be considered in order to distinguish between fact, opinion and speculation. Intellectual rigour will be challenged, and the ability to identify weakness in argument will be developed. Data will be examined for reliability and reproducibility with a focus on the distinct features of forensically related data. Appropriate use of descriptive and hypothesis testing statistics will be practised and the prosecutors fallacy explored. Bayes' Theorem will be considered and rehearsed through case studies.
5 DAY COURSE
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by examination. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the modules that comprise the Forensic MSc Programme. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development. This short course is a module of the Forensic MSc Programme which is accredited by the Forensic Science Society.
Course Delivery
This course is a combination of classroom based teaching with private study.
Prerequisites
None
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The Reliability and Maintainability (R&M) Case is the procedure that provides projects with an effective R&M programme to deliver the customers R&M requirements. The course aims to provide an understanding of the philosophy and procedures of the R&M Case in order for customers to be delivered reliable and maintainable equipment. It will show how R&M Case should be constructed and how it should be developed throughout the acquisition process. The course will provide an understanding of the main reliability techniques, processes and tools needed to deliver an effective R&M Programme. Finally the course will cover how to provide a growing level of assurance that the R&M requirements will be delivered to the customer.
2 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
The course will consist of presentations and group exercises to develop an R&M Case for a candidate equipment. Best practice will be demonstrated during the development of solutions during the group exercises and discussion.
Accreditation / Assessment
This is a stand-alone short course for professional development. This course does not have specific run dates and is available on request. Please contact Short Courses on 01793 785810 or email enquiries@cranfield.ac.uk
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of R&M tools and processes is required.
Course fee charged in all cases For further information about the courses, visit
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The course covers the fundamentals, use and implementation of availability, reliability and maintainability (A,R&M) in the acquisition of military capability and the delivery of system effectiveness. The course covers current practices and standards for the delivery of A,R&M. It gives an overview of the many tools and techniques used to ensure R&M issues are fully considered in the design, development and testing of equipment. The course will cover in detail the R&M Case procedure for delivering R&M requirements and the assurance process used to monitor delivery. Future developments will be considered in the process of delivering system effectiveness.
5 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
Delivery is by lectures and group exercise work. There is some pre-reading required.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by written assignment. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Military Vehicle Technology and the MSc in Gun Systems Design. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development. This course does not have specific run dates and is available on request. Please contact Short Courses on 01793 785810 or email enquiries@cranfield.ac.uk
Prerequisites
None
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The course demonstrates how general risk assessment methods are used with specific hazard and frequency data for explosives. The course content includes: Relationship between risk and hazard and the public perception of risk Quantity distance relationships Qualitative and quantitative risk assessment methods Models for effect on the human Failure tree and failure modes effects analysis Safety cases, HAZOPs and lines of defence Consequence analysis Protocols for small scale work Discussion groups for assessment exercise
Course Delivery
This course is classroom based.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by a Qualitative Risk Assessment for a scenario involving energetic materials following an in-class discussion group and written discussion document on an aspect of the use of quantitative data for explosives risk assessment. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Explosives Ordnance Engineering. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
Either an honours degree or equivalent in an appropriate technical discipline, or a lesser qualification with relevant professional experience is required.
By the end of the course students will have: An understanding of the quantitative nature of Tolerability and ALARP. The ability to utilise available accident data for explosives and energetic materials. The ability to conduct a simple qualitative risk assessment involving explosives.
Short Course for Credit This course is centrally funded for MOD students and is free
at point of delivery (quote MOD booking code: EOERAE). Course fees apply in all other cases.
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5 DAY COURSE
Who should attend
This course is suitable for those with an interest in the chemistry of rocket propellants and the thermodynamics of rocket propulsion.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by examination and coursework. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Explosives Ordnance Engineering, the MSc in Weapon and Vehicle Systems and the MSc in Gun Systems Design. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Course Delivery
This course is classroom based.
Short Course for Credit This course is centrally funded for MOD students and is
free at point of delivery (quote MOD booking code: RM&P). Course fees apply in all other cases.
Prerequisites
Appropriate degree in science or engineering or relevant experience.
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The aim of this course is to enhance the judgement of security practitioners in decisions concerning risk pertinent to the delivery of effective security. It addresses a wide range of topics including the global security environment, risk management, security planning and management, and crisis management. It is designed to meet both theoretical and practical needs. The course is enriched with presentations by senior practitioners from the security sector and government. The course is structured over 5 days: Day 1 - Setting the scene The global security landscape Concepts and theories of risk Risk management 101 Concepts of security Contemporary security issues Security risk management case-study Challenging the risk management paradigm Talking the language of business Business continuity/crisis management Day 4 - Security challenges Large event security - 2013 Sector challenges and solutions - aviation The media Corporate/Group security management Public-private partnerships
5 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
Students will be exposed to both theory and experience delivered by academics in the field and senior security /risk management practitioners.
Day 5
Accreditation / Assessment
This is a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
A background understanding of security practice.
Day 2 - Security
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Security Technology
The course is a compact overview of security technology which informs procurement, supports effective deployment, and sets the context and platform for further study into specific security areas. The aims of the course are to: Provide a broad awareness of security technology options. Develop an understanding of the science underpinning technology. Improve market awareness through objective illustrative products. Highlight methods of use that could better exploit technology. Support evaluations of how well technology can mitigate risk. Identify emerging technologies and forecast future trends. Detection of explosives, CBRN agents and contraband. Protection against agents, blast and kinetic threats. Less lethal weapons. Attribution through forensic technologies.
3 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
Lecture presentations, laboratory experience and demonstrations.
Prerequisites
No technical prerequisites, suitable security clearance required.
Content of the course will include: Modes of development in security technology. Sensors and surveillance. Platforms and integration. Inspection, imaging and recognition. Information security, data mining and cyber-warfare.
Accreditation / Assessment
This is a stand-alone short course for professional development.
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The aim of this course is to provide an understanding of signal processing and statistical techniques and methods used in communications and sensor systems. The course covers the following topics: Statistics and noise Probability, random variables and probability distributions; covariance and correlation. Cascaded networks and the mathematical representation of noise. Analogue signal processing Analogue methods used to describe, analyse and process signals and the behaviour of systems: fourier and laplace transforms, correlation and convolution, impulse response and transfer function. Digital signal processing Matched filters, the z-transform. Advantages/ disadvantages of DSP, sampling and quantisation, digital filters, the DFT and FFT, DSP applications in communications and radar. Decision theory Hypothesis testing, probabilities of false alarm and detection, bayesian systems, error probability and bit error rate, receiver operating characteristics.
5 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
The course is mainly delivered by lectures and tutorials. As part of the preparation for the briefing paper assignment, an information skills workshop is available which includes search techniques and referencing.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by individual coursework: a filter design exercise, a briefing paper on a DSP-related topic and a statistics tutorial. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Military Electronic Systems Engineering. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Pre-requisites
Normally, an undergraduate qualification in a related subject or relevant experience is required.
Short Course for Credit This course is centrally funded for MOD students and is free
at point of delivery (quote MOD booking code: SPS&A). Course fees apply in all other cases.
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The course is designed to provide an understanding of the modelling and simulation technologies and tools used in defence applications. The range of topics covered includes: Principles of modelling and simulation Simulation languages and packages Overview of computing, software and programming Weapon assessment Wargaming and combat modelling Computer generated forces Real-time 3D graphics 3D modelling and terrain database generation Networking fundamentals and simulation network architectures Distributed simulation standards and interoperability UK defence organisations On completion the student will be able to: Comprehend the principles and roles of modelling and simulation for defence. Examine applications in defence acquisition, training, development of force structures and warfighting experimentation. Understand and evaluate modelling and simulation solutions through hands on sessions in building exercises, operating war games and constructing networked synthetic environments.
5 WEEK COURSE
Course Delivery
Residential course, with extensive practical hands-on work in the Simulation and Synthetic Environment Laboratory. The course concludes with a 4-day WAN simulation exercise.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by: Long essay Short written note Group presentation Individual oral viva examination
Prerequisites
Some computer expertise is desirable as the course involves hands-on configuration of networks, hardware and software applications.
This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Defence Simulation and Modelling. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Short Course for Credit This course is centrally funded for MOD students and is
free at point of delivery (quote MOD booking code: SIMET). Course fees apply in all other cases.
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Software Engineering
This course provides students with an appreciation of the problems associated with the development of software-intensive systems and establishes the role of systematic techniques, methods and defined processes which seek to address these problems. The course does consider low level matters such as programming and data structures but only to allow the student to gain an understanding of some of the fundamental issues and problems. Students will not learn to program on this course but will gain an understanding of the programming process. Using a discussion on the software crisis as our starting point, we will consider a range of topics and issues that includes: Requirements analysis. Software design. Object orientated programming. Selecting a programming language. Software modelling techniques (with a case study of the unified modelling language). Human computer interaction. A practical session on the use and issues raised by software CASE tools together with a student presentation based on a specific sorting algorithm. On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Explain the difficulties associated with the development and maintenance of large and/or high integrity softwareintensive systems and the role of software engineering in addressing these. Appraise the variety of process models available for managing the development and maintenance of software systems and be able to select appropriate models for given circumstance. Discuss software development in an analytic manner. Compare and contrast the major approaches to software development. Critically examine the user interface components of a complex software system. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Information Capability Management. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
5 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
A mixture of lectures, seminars, group discussion and practical sessions.
Prerequisites
None, although pre-course reading is required.
Short Course for Credit This course is centrally funded for MOD students and is free
at point of delivery (quote MOD booking code: SWE). Course fees apply in all other cases.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by coursework and examination.
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This course gives students a clear understanding of the range of procurement strategies, the means by which the defence customer engages with industry and the management and development of the customer-supplier relationship. On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Identify key enabling aspects in order to gain optimum effectiveness of the supply network. Develop and conceptualise procurement strategies and applications, in a range of scenarios. Evaluate the importance of effective sourcing and the management of the customer/supplier relationship. Recognise, differentiate and evaluate concepts, practices and implications of outsourcing, partnering and PFIs. Understand the implications of the legal and contractual framework on defence procurement. Recognise the importance of corporate social responsibility and its impact on defence procurement and the wider supply network. Propose appropriate procurement strategies. Undertake negotiation, through conceptual underpinning and critical evaluation, with relevant parties. Develop strategies for the appropriate use of e-procurement tools. Manage and develop the customer/supplier relationship, applying appropriate performance/ relationship management techniques.
5 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
Classroom-based with syndicate work.
Prerequisites
Some experience of working in a customersupplier relationship in the defence sector.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by examination. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Defence Acquisition Management. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
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The aim of the course is to give students an introduction to probability distributions, the design of experiments and the analysis of data. The course content covers: Principles of data collection, organisation, graphing and summarising (in pre-reading). Simple probability (in pre-reading). Probability distributions, including binomial, Poisson and normal. Confidence intervals and hypothesis tests for large and small samples. Tests of consistency and goodness of fit. Non-parametric methods. Experimental/trials design. Regression and analysis of variance for the analysis of experimental data. Statistical aspects of simulation modelling, including Markov chains.
5 DAY COURSE
Who should attend
The course is aimed at anyone requiring a basic introduction to standard statistical methods, though with an emphasis on military applications. The course assumes only the knowledge of basic probability and basic summary statistics, both of which are covered in the course pre-reading.
Course Delivery
Lectures, including tutorial exercises, and computer practicals.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by examination and directed study coursework. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Military Operational Research, the MSc in Defence Simulation Modelling and the MSc in Scientific Computation. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
Normally a degree or HNC in a numerate discipline.
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The aim of the course is to equip the student with the knowledge and skills to develop or review an information systems (IS) strategy to support an organisations business goals and the development of plans to drive forward and manage that strategy within an organisational, professional and legislative framework. Placing strategy and strategic Information Systems in context, topics covered include: Strategic analysis Strategy development Analytical tools IS and strategy alignment
5 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
The course has a six week period in which elements of directed study supported by an online Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) are carried out and a taught week (Mon-Fri) which requires attendance at the Defence Academy, Shrivenham.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by a coursework portfolio. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Information Capability Management. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
Normally a 1st or 2nd class honours degree or equivalent in an appropriate discipline. Alternatively, a lesser qualification with relevant professional experience or just sufficient relevant experience may be acceptable.
Short Course for Credit This course is centrally funded for MOD students and is free
at point of delivery (quote MOD booking code: SAIS). Course fees apply in all other cases.
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The course gives students a clear understanding of the process of strategy development and the discipline of strategic management within a defence acquisition context together with an appreciation of the complexities of acquisition. On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Understand the evolution of strategic management as a subject. Critically evaluate the key similarities and differences between private and public sectors in the development of strategy in general and the MOD in particular. Define acquisition in a defence context and identify the implications for skills, information management, business processes and organisational structures within the UK defence context. Analyse the wider socio-economic issues associated with defence acquisition in a UK, international and industrial context. Demonstrate the ability to apply analytical tools and techniques to a problem. Present solutions to problems in both written form and through presentations. Argue cogently in a real time environment.
5 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
The course is delivered by way of direct lectures, class discussion, visiting lecturers and group activity. Note that this is a paperless course and students will need to provide their own WiFi capable technology.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by a group case study and written essay. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Defence Acquisition Management. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
An appropriate first degree at a minimum of 2:2 or other HE qualifications combined with appropriate experience.
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This course will develop knowledge and understanding of the key academic concepts in strategic management. Students are invited to test the relevance of the course content in a defence environment. The course covers the following topics: Relevance of New Public Management (NPM) to strategic management and the defence environment. Detailing and analysing the MOD Strategic Planning Process. History and key thinkers in the development of management theory e.g. Fayol, Taylor, Ford, Drucker, Porter and Mintzberg. Defining the strategy process: analysis, options and implementation. Identifying linkage between leadership and strategic management. Critically analyse commercial situations to determine the relevance of particular theories. Generate and evaluate debate on the relevance of leadership theories to the defence context. Develop academically grounded arguments to support a particular stance.
3 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
This course is delivered through a combination of classroom based teaching and directed study.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by an individual case study. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the modules that comprise the MSc in Defence Leadership. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
None
On successful completion of the course students will be able to: Appraise the key academic theories involved in strategic management. Critically evaluate the potential relevance of these theories in a defence context.
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This course gives a broad understanding of the environment in which a wide range of multilateral, national, and non-state actors in public and private sector organisations, in both developed and developing countries, address broader security, development and conflict challenges. Students are introduced to theoretical and normative frameworks that inform the current security debates. The course examines trends in international development theory and practice, and will look at conflict resolution, state-building and state formation. The material examines international and regional organisations, states and non-state actors in these contexts.
3 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
The course is taught by globally recognised subject matter experts using a range of teaching methods including lectures, case studies, facilitated and student-led discussions, exercises and guest lectures. Short course students can obtain access to the full range of Cranfield learning resources online for an extended period. Additionally, short course students may also attend the Security Sector Management summer school.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by examination, presentation and written coursework. Applicants should note that the exam is sat some 8 weeks after the completion of the short course. By prior arrangement the exam may be taken at a location convenient for the student. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Security Sector Management. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
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Prerequisites
Appropriate degree or experience.
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This course will develop knowledge and understanding of modelling and simulation approaches used to support the planning and management of the supply network and to study the application of a selection of the techniques, including soft methodologies, to typical problems. The subjects covered will include: Principles of Modelling Concepts of modelling. Problem formulation and use of soft techniques such as influence diagrams. Concepts of probability. Information from data. Formulation of resource allocation problems in a mathematical programming form. Graphical solution of linear programming problems. Solution of mathematical programming problems using suitable software. Simulation Introduction to the ideas of discrete and continuous simulation including system dynamics. Discrete event simulation including the use of activity cycle diagrams to design simulations. Visual interactive simulation.
5 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
Presentations, case studies and hands-on practicals.
Prerequisites
Appropriate degree or experience.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by assignment and examination. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Defence Acquisition Management. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Mathematical Programming
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The course examines established supply chain theories and models, blueprints and frameworks. Students are able to analyse the broad applicability and utility of lean, agile and hybrid approaches to defence supply chains and to those in the private sector, and to gauge the value in benchmarking public and private sector logistics and supply chain practice. Supply chain dynamics are also examined, and the challenge of managing inventory for efficient and responsive logistics performance. The course considers the general characteristics of logistics outsourcing, the role of the 3PL and 4PL, and some of the strategic issues around outsourcing in defence versus the private sector. A brief review of the characteristics, and the performance, of the defence support chain helps to put the underpinning theories and models in context. A thread that runs throughout the course is that of logistics information, and in addition to examining the technology and deployment of asset tracking and consignment visibility systems, students will also be able to analyse the significance of information flows to enabling supply chains to be efficient and responsive.
Course Delivery
Presentations from academic staff will be complemented by those from subject matter experts from industry. Students will also carry out a variety of supply chain analysis exercises in teams.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by written assignment. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Defence Acquisition Management. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
Appropriate degree or experience.
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This course is designed to give a comprehensive understanding of armour technology in its applications to vehicles, personnel and force protection. The course will cover the basic approaches to armour design and the materials and structures which result. This will include aspects of the fabrication test and application of armour systems including traditional passive approaches and some active or reactive systems. It is designed to give students the necessary information and understanding to be able to select or design basic systems and to understand their uses and limitations. The course includes an introduction to the following subjects: Terminal ballistics Armour materials Metallic armour including steels aluminium and titanium Composite armour Body armour and textiles Spall liners and litigation structures Design for mine resistance Armour structures
5 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
Lectures and demonstrations.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by coursework and examination. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Gun Systems Design and the MSc in Military Vehicle Technology. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
Background in science or engineering.
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This course examines the wider aspects of survivability to show how stealth, electronic countermeasures, defensive aids suites and basic vehicle design can be used to aid survival. The course will aim to introduce the main technical areas which input to survivability and then demonstrate how these may be traded to aid survivability. The aim will be to provide students with the knowledge to assess survivability of systems or personnel in the widest possible sense.
5 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
Lectures and demonstrations.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by coursework and examination. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Gun Systems Design and the MSc in Military Vehicle Technology. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
Background in science or engineering.
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The aim of this course is to provide students with an understanding of sustainable development and its applicability to defence acquisition. Students will be introduced to a broad range of topics including: Sustainable development terminology, definitions and interpretation. Sustainable development the international perspective. UK Government and MOD sustainable development policy and strategy. Sustainable development in defence acquisition. Climate change policy and strategy - mitigation and adaptation. Energy security impacts and long term risks. Sustainable consumption and production effects and affects on defence. Natural resource and environmental protection. Environmental regulation legal framework. Corporate responsibility and ethics. Sustainability in defence capability planning and capability delivery, considerations and current practice across the defence lines of development. Capability requirements and setting in relation to sustainable development and sustainable procurement considerations and current practice throughout the CADMID cycle.
5 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
In addition to presentations, case studies and hands-on practical activities, guest speakers from industry and academia will share and discuss their experiences of sustainability in practice. The course will take a pragmatic approach, moving from theory to creating and applying knowledge and skills.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by an essay and a presentation. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Defence Acquisition Management. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
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Prerequisites
Knowledge of sustainable development concepts and themes would provide useful background and how these may be applied to defence acquisition through life.
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The aim of this course is to define a systems approach, introducing systems thinking and systems engineering (SE), and illustrating their use across the acquisition lifecycle. The course considers the challenges of 21st century systems engineering, charting the evolution of the discipline and the challenges of application with increasing problem complexity. This is supported by: Systems science theories Evolution of systems engineering Introduction to systems thinking Problem solving and analysis techniques Decision making within the systems lifecycle How SE relates specifically to defence Express principles of systems, viewpoints, lifecycles, and processes within the context of SE. Apply theory of systems approach to an appropriate defence-related example. Demonstrate use of correctly referenced literature.
10 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
There will be classroom presentations, and group work and activities using the Cranfield CDS Virtual Learning Environment.
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Explain personality types through MBTI. Outline the nature of systems philosophy. Interpret and apply a systemic research process. Interpret alternative ways and approaches to considering a problem. Differentiate between systems concepts. Illustrate a suitable approach to assessment/examination.
Prerequisites
Normally a 1st or 2nd class honours degree in an appropriate discipline, or equivalent, plus relevant postgraduate professional experience.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by examination and coursework. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Systems Engineering for Defence Capability. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Short Course for Credit This course is centrally funded for MOD students and is free
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Systems Architecture
To enable students to contribute to the specification of systems architectures, identifying the components needed to meet the present and future requirements of the business as a whole and the interrelationships between these components. Starting from a critical discussion as to exactly what is systems architecture students will be introduced to a range of topics. These will include: Representation of architectures Information Systems (IS) quality attributes Architectural strategies (styles) and tactics Architectural design Evaluation of architectures Architectural frameworks Critically compare the underlying IS technology which determines the selection of the architectural strategies and tactics. Evaluate competing analysis and design techniques.
5 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
A mixture of lectures, seminars, group discussions and a substantial case study.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by coursework and examination. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Information Capability Management. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
None, although pre-course reading is required.
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Differentiate between different architectural strategies and tactics based on their cost, effectiveness and user needs. Critically evaluate IS architectures against business needs. Appraise the variety of approaches to architectural development driven by the different architectural frameworks such as TOGAF, DoDAF and MODAF.
Short Course for Credit This course is centrally funded for MOD students and is free
at point of delivery (quote MOD booking code: SA). Course fees apply in all other cases.
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The course focuses on design issues. It is concerned with designing all aspects of the user interface (input forms, input screens, output screens, reports and documents, dialogues), as well as the underlying principles of data and process design, controls and security and component design. Students will be introduced to the Entity relation design technique. On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Produce appropriate detail process designs Produce appropriate detail data structure designs Produce appropriate detail input/output designs Validate designs
5 DAY COURSE
Who should attend
This course is suitable for those in the defence and security sectors.
Course Delivery
The course is a mixture of lectures, practical exercises and a case study.
Accreditation / Assessment
This course leads to the BCS/ISEB Certificate in Systems Design Techniques. The assessment consists of a one hour written open book examination, which is based on a business scenario, with 15 minutes reading time.
Prerequisites
None
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This course considers the fundamental skills of systems development. Its focus is on systems investigation and quality assurance as it is perceived that these underpin all systems development. The course also considers how the systems development effort could be organised. The syllabus distinguishes between generic lifecycle types, methods and approaches. Students will be introduced to: Basic systems development concepts System development lifecycles Requirements engineering Modelling Quality assurance
5 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
The course is a mixture of lectures, practical exercises and a case study.
Accreditation / Assessment
This course leads to the BCS/ISEB Certificate in Systems Development Essentials. The assessment consists of a one hour written open book examination, which is based on a business scenario, with 15 minutes reading time.
Prerequisites
None
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Understand the fundamental concepts of systems development Understand and evaluate different development lifecycles Understand the significance and use of models Understand and appreciate the importance of QA in systems development
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Systems Effectiveness
The aim of this course is to examine the fundamental factors which influence the availability of defence equipment and the through life cost of its support. The course will consider availability and the importance of mission availability and mission reliability and the influences of maintenance and logistics on availability and system effectiveness. It will consider Availability, Reliability and Maintainability (A,R&M) requirements and how these are translated into R&M specifications. Supportability concepts and logistics will be analysed by looking at the Integrated Logistic Support (ILS) process in some depth and how it should deliver system effectiveness in a Through-Life Supportability (TLS) context. The relationship between A,R&M, ILS and TLS will be explored. The course will spend some time on R&M quantitative requirements, such as Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) and Mean Time to Repair (MTTR) and alternatives. Failure rates, hazard rates and failure distributions will be evaluated together with R&M techniques such as Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMECA) and Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM). The assurance process for R&M delivery, the R&M Case, will be covered in detail to establish how it is designed to deliver system effectiveness. Testing and evaluation as part of the assurance process will be analysed and the effect of human factors on A,R&M and systems will be investigated.
5 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
In addition to the presentations, case studies and group learning exercises the course will be complemented by expert guest speakers. The course will be a vital contributor to understanding the need for reliability, maintainability and supportability in providing effective systems that work when needed.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by an essay. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Defence Acquisition Management. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
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Prerequisites
None
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This course is intended to provide an awareness level understanding of systems thinking, and its role in the resolution of complex problems through the application of systems engineering in defence acquisition. The course provides an awareness of three key groups of systems engineering skills: Systems thinking Underlying properties and concepts which apply to all systems, e.g. hierarchy, context, completeness, viability and emergence. Processes The basic systems engineering VEE model covering stakeholder requirements, systems design, integration and verification, transition and validation. Lifecycle management How to tailor the system lifecycle to problem need, and the use of systems engineering information to support key project decisions and reviews. the MOD System of Systems Approach, the role of MOD Architecture Framework (MODAF) and a discussion of the role of systems engineering in Through Life Capability Management.
5 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
This course is classroom based.
Prerequisites
None
Accreditation / Assessment
This is a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Each of the systems engineering skills is illustrated using relevant defence examples. At each stage the role of these skills across the acquisition lifecycle is discussed. The course concludes by considering some of the current issues for defence acquisition and discussing the role of systems engineering in tackling these issues. This includes an overview of
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The aim of this course is to introduce the concepts and practical application of information systems modelling techniques. The models used are defined from the requirements established in the Systems Development Essentials course. In most cases the models will provide the basis of more detailed system design. Students will be introduced to process models, static structure models and dynamic models. These will include: Use case models Class models State machine models Activity models Object interaction models
5 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
The course is a mixture of lectures, practical exercises and a case study.
Accreditation / Assessment
This course leads to the BCS/ISEB Certificate in Systems Modelling Techniques. The assessment consists of one hour written open book examination, which is based on a business scenario, with 15 minutes reading time.
Prerequisites
None
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Produce appropriate design models for a small system Validate individual models Validate consistency across a set of models Review models produced by other developers
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Systems Thinking
This course introduces key concepts of systems science and develops a general systemic approach to the understanding and formulation of complex problems. This provides a sound and practical basis for both dialogue about complex problems and the generation of solution options. The course covers the following topics: How to situate this general systemic approach in the context of the scientific method, thereby enabling them to reflect upon how systems thinking can augment and extend the scientific approach in order to support practical problem formulation and problem solving. General systems concepts and techniques for complex problem formulation. Key concepts and techniques of critical thinking, including the diagnosis of common reasoning fallacies. Central concepts and techniques of creative thinking, which enables the systemic formulation of complex problems through exploration of imaginative solutions. The course is intended as an introduction to the topic and acts as a foundation to other more detailed courses in complex (or wicked) problem analysis, complex system engineering and decision-making for working within situations of uncertainty, open-endedness and ambiguity.
Course Delivery
This course adopts an experiential learning approach, which is deemed most appropriate for acquiring thinking skills and practical knowledge about the application of concepts and techniques. This approach includes interactive exercises, a running case study and a surgery session, within which students are mentored in applying systems thinking to real problems from their own domains.
5 DAY COURSE
Scientic Knowledge
Problem Statement
Es ta bl ish m en t
Problem/situation Denition
Test Hypothesis Data Collection
Problem Formulation
Construct/rene
Use Hypothesis
Hypothesis
Enactment
Gather Data
Prerequisites
An interest in systems thinking and an open mind to adopting different approaches to complex problem formulation.
Accreditation / Assessment
This is a stand-alone short course for professional development.
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This course forms part of our Advanced Professional Short Course (APSC) Programme in Information Operations. It will provide the students with the social science background and relevant applied case studies to enable them to plan and execute behavioural change programmes in an Information Operations context. The course focuses on the need to change the behaviour of people, whether those behaviours are the internal cognitions of the target audience or their observable activities. It addresses the unique challenges of behaviour modification in a military context which includes the need to consider and exploit the use of lethal force as well as non-kinetic alternatives. This added dimension will be discussed with respect to the legal and ethical contexts to help students consider where the limits for interventions lie and what balances and trade-offs might be appropriate. This course will also differ from other social science research method courses in its appreciation of the conditions that prevail in a military theatre of operations. Recognising that the environment is largely non-benign to many established social research methodologies, there is a need to help students consider where they can derive confidence in their analysis and deductions. Making decisions and arguments based on social research and statistics is not the established norm in many headquarters. Students must be equipped with the skills and confidence to act as ambassadors for using such data.
3 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
3 day residential.
Accreditation / Assessment
This is a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
No formal education requirements.
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3 DAY COURSE
The aim of this course is to introduce students to the concepts of assessment and examine techniques for supporting and measuring learning and performance with online objective testing (e-assessment). Students will be introduced to a range of topics related to e-assessment. These will include: Theories of learning and assessment Assessment technologies Question item design and analysis Web-standards, interoperability standards and specifications Question bank development and maintenance; scalability, security and authentication
Identify the development requirements for large and small scale assessment projects. Map technologies to e-assessment requirements. Apply e-assessment theory and practical skills within their own context.
Course Delivery
In addition to the presentations, case studies and hands-on practical activities, guest speakers from industry and academia will share and discuss their experiences of e-assessment in practice. The course will take a pragmatic approach, moving from theory to creating and applying knowledge and skills.
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Design effective objective tests. Distinguish between formative and summative assessment (low - high stakes). Develop assessment data collection strategies. Analyse assessment results and the design of question items. Appreciate the impact of technologies and standards for e-assessment.
Accreditation / Assessment
This is a stand-alone short course for professional development.
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Prerequisites
Competent computer skills and basic knowledge of web applications.
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Technology of Resilience
The course aims to provide a grounding in technologies to detect, avert, mitigate, respond, recover and forensically analyse accidents, disasters and terrorist events. On completion of the course, students should be able to identify, assess, compare and select technologies to support national, local and corporate resilience. Content of the course will include Modes of development in technologies for resilience Detection of threats and events Technologies supporting response Technologies for protection and mitigation of harm Recovery technologies Forensic analysis Natural disasters Industrial accidents Terrorism People and infrastructure Societies, government and corporations
3 DAY COURSE
Who should attend?
Critical infrastructure managers Emergency preparedness planners Emergency service responders Corporate business continuity managers Local, regional and national government Non-Governmental Organisations
Course Delivery
Lecture presentations, laboratory experience and demonstrations.
Accreditation / Assessment
This is a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
Appropriate degree or experience.
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The course provides students with an awareness and practical experience of testing methods, regimes and legislative requirements, explosives and their articles. On successful completion, students will be able to demonstrate: An awareness of the legislation and associated documentation involved in the testing of explosives. Understanding of the principles behind ageing and life-ing of systems. The principles for measuring explosive performance and properties. Application of the taught phase within a controlled experimental test environment.
Course Delivery
Lectures and case studies delivered by practitioners in their fields, and practical sessions utilising techniques to solve real problems.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by a practical report and an essay question. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Explosives Ordnance Engineering. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
Appropriate degree or experience.
Short Course for Credit This course is centrally funded for MOD students and is free
at point of delivery (quote MOD booking code: EOETEE). Course fees apply in all other cases.
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To deliver effective military capabilities to the front line, three different groups of people are required: Civil servants Military personnel Private sector employees
5 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
The course is delivered through a mixture of lectures, discussions, syndicate work and computer based simulation.
This course provides students with an understanding of the business environments and frameworks within which these three groups must work together to deliver Defence contracts. We take the perspective of the commercial function but this is not a legal course, rather we focus on the relationships that underpin the organisational interaction that helps organisations achieve their contracted intentions. We consider the constitutional framework for Defence acquisition, the governance of organisations, the purpose and types of contracts used, stakeholder management and, most importantly, the interpersonal relationships that sit at the heart of delivering military capability to the front line.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of an accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by an assignment. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Defence Acquisition Management. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
Students should have worked in the Defence environment and have a broad understanding of the UK MOD.
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The aim of this course is for students to be able to develop a rigorous and compelling proposal for offering defence equipment and services taking into account the financial and offset opportunities and threats. The course will help students understand the concepts, tools and techniques applied in the preparation of an effective proposal. This course includes academic theories in relation to proposal development and finance but with a very practical approach. The students will study different types of proposals and how they can be developed in line with invitations to tender. The course then considers how to respond to those invitations in a rigorous and compelling manner. Offsets are considered as a key bidding tool and how they can be utilised effectively to benefit both business entities and recipient nations. Students are expected to critically analyse and compare the various offsets policies and guidelines of both developed and developing markets. Students will also be taught how to formulate and critically evaluate offset proposals. The course covers the following topics: Introduction to bidding, finance and offsets Offsets theory Offsets policies and practice Offsets success factors Examining the impact on offsets Evaluation of country specific offsets Managing offsets
Course Delivery
Seminars, guest speakers, case studies, student assignment presentation.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by a group assignment presentation and written report and an individual assignment. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in International Defence Security Marketing. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
Familiar with state defence and procurement system. Knowledge of international defence industry will be of benefit.
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Transitions to Detonation
The course will demonstrate how initiation of a reaction in a potentially detonable substance or composition can escalate to full detonation. The course covers the following topics: Advanced thermodynamics of mixed explosive compositions and how equilibrium reactions can be used in non-equilibrium states. Chemical kinetics of explosions Thermal and isothermal explosion theories including fuel/air explosions and gaseous detonations. Response of munitions to abnormal thermal and impact environments. Initiation of deflagration and detonation; mechanisms of initiation including the hot spot theory of initiation. Detonics theory: thermohydrodynamic theory of steady state detonation; the Chapman Jouguet postulate. Equations of state for liquid and solid explosive products; hard sphere perturbation theories; method and characteristics; ZND model of detonation and thermal explosion theory; Semenov and Franck Kaminetsky models. On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Communicate the fundamental principles of detonics theory, detonation modelling and initiation by sympathetic detonation. Understand the theory of burning to detonation in fuel air mixtures and their effects. Rationalise the application of various physical and mechanical processes and mechanisms leading to the initiation of explosion and detonation by heat and physical intrusion. Exercise a critical understanding of the areas of chemical thermodynamics and kinetics necessary to furnish an appreciation of detonation and explosion theory. Masters programme, then this course is assessed by an essay question and/ or a calculation which may be combined with a consideration of how this subject affects Insensitive Munitions. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Explosives Ordnance Engineering. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
Either an honours degree or equivalent in an appropriate technical discipline, or a lesser qualification with relevant professional experience is required. It should be noted that the course has a strong base in physical chemistry and physics.
Short Course for Credit This course is centrally funded for MOD students and is free
at point of delivery (quote MOD booking code: EOETOD). Course fees apply in all other cases.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken in conjunction with the Insensitive Munitions course as part of the accredited
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Trials Management
The aim of the course is to provide an introduction to the management of trials, including techniques used in the planning, conduct, analysis and reporting of trials. The course covers the acquisition cycle and the documentation involved, human factors, ethics, risk, reliability, simulation, trials design and planning and dealing with data from both scientific measurements and subjective judgement. Every trial is different, so this includes a mixture of direct practical advice, recent experience and general principles. In the second week students will form syndicates to design, perform, analyse and present a small trial.
10 DAY COURSE
Who should attend
The course is suitable for officers, senior NCOs and civilians of officer status who are or will be involved in conducting trials in trials units or at experimental and research establishments. However, it is specifically designed for officers and NCOs who have recently been appointed to an Army Trials and Development Unit (TDU). The two weeks of the course can be taken as separate courses. Week 1 is suitable for those who require an introduction to acquisition and trials but will not be directly involved in performing trials. Week 2 is suitable for those who have already completed the Acquisition Employment Training course. The course is open to non-MOD and overseas students.
Course Delivery
Lectures by academic, civilian and military speakers as well as hands on exercises. The second week will include a practical trial, performed in syndicates, which will be presented to the course on the final day.
Accreditation / Assessment
This is a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
None
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Understanding British Service Cultures (Royal Navy, Army, Royal Air Force, Civil Service)
1 DAY COURSE
The aim of this course is twofold. For those within the Ministry of Defence (MOD) it aims to promote a better understanding between the Services. For those outside MOD it aims to provide a better understanding of the institution. To many outsiders the three Armed Services and the Civil Service can seem like foreign tribes, each with their own languages, ways of doing things, and unfamiliar (and sometimes surprising) deep concerns. Even to many insiders, the differences between them and the other three Services can appear baffling, or at least arcane. This one day course, based on recent research, seeks to address the main issues that can hinder mutual understanding between those seeking to understand the four Services and recommend ways in which better mutual understanding and collaboration can be achieved between them and with outsiders such as would-be contractors and members of other government departments. These issues include the structure and importance of military rank, common attitudes, expectations, and assumptions across all the Armed Services, and the particular concerns of each of them. It also explores the nature and ingredients of inter-service rivalries and stereotyping.
At the end of this one-day course, students will have been exposed to the anatomy of the differences between the Services and have discussed its consequences and ways to reduce misunderstanding and promote co-operation both internally to MOD and externally. Topics covered by the course include: The nature of culture The culture and self-images of the four Services Obstacles to communication and collaboration (internal and external to MOD) Overcoming the obstacles
Course Delivery
Course delivery is by lecture, discussion, workshop and exercise in a classroom setting.
Prerequisites
None
Accreditation / Assessment
This is a stand-alone short course for professional development.
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This course is designed to provide an overview of underwater explosions (UNDEX) and their effects on ships, submarines and other maritime structures. It enables members of the MOD and industry (including designers and engineers, managers and consultants) to relate the requirements for shock with the physical phenomenon and sequence of events in an UNDEX. The aim of this course is to enable the students to critically assess the sequence of events and the outputs of underwater explosions, their effects on structures, means of mitigation and the design requirements for equipment to resist shock. The course presents the fundamentals of underwater explosions and their effects on submerged and semisubmerged structures, on-board equipment and personnel. It is developed from first principles and delivered in simple terms. It is accessible to anyone interested in the subject irrespective of their technical background or practical experience in the field.
Course Delivery
In addition to the presentations, case studies and hands-on practical activities, guest speakers from industry will share and discuss their experiences in practice. The course will take a pragmatic approach, moving from theory to creating and applying knowledge and skills.
Accreditation / Assessment
This is a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
There is no prerequisite for the course. However, it is anticipated that the students will have the equivalent of GCSE level knowledge of science and mathematics.
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This course is intended to provide an overview of Uninhabited Aerial Vehicles (UAV) technologies. It is therefore wide-ranging and will cover most of the major modern developments and look into the future by way of existing trends. UAV systems are changing the way that armed forces around the world think and operate and the potential for commercial applications in certain key areas is becoming increasingly recognised. However, at this relatively early stage in their development, it is not always easy to identify the best way forward to determine customer need and to formulate the technical and business challenges. The course will provide an understanding of the technical issues. The course will be illustrated with practical examples and supporting video material. It will also make use of computer based UAV capability realisation practicals to highlight the difficulties of meeting conflicting technical requirements.
5 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
This course is delivered by lectures with student participation throughout and includes an Aviation Hall tour, a computer based UAV energy/range based capability realisation practical and an industry presentation.
Accreditation / Assessment
This is a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
None
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The course focuses on Uninhabited Military Vehicle Systems and is very timely because of the immense potential of uninhabited vehicles in the battlefield. These can offer great advantages in direct combat, as support vehicles, for logistics, as supply vehicles and also for security related tasks such as IED platforms. Because of the multi variable vehicle operational requirements, there are also various technological challenges which relate to subsystem level military vehicle autonomy. All these interlinked threads, when utilised together, result in a military vehicle platform which will have increased capability over existing vehicle platforms. At the end of the course students will have a much better understanding of a number of key issues surrounding military platform autonomy and the interactions of these. The course also offers a unique range of computer sessions. Our design centre gives students the opportunity to experience real vehicles and the actual design considerations surrounding military autonomy relating to these from a user, design and acquisition perspective. This course is unique because of its emphasis on military user requirements, the key laboratory demonstrations, the hands-on experience students will have with autonomous vehicles and the subsequent debates of the issues and considerations surrounding these.
5 DAY COURSE
Course Deliver
The course is delivered by lectures and group work together with laboratory experience of a small UGV in our test labs (IPEL) and a visit to the Defence Capability Centre.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is continuously assessed by a project report and a technical essay. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Military Vehicle Technology and the MSc in Gun Systems Design. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
An appropriate degree or experience in engineering.
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This course introduces students to the unmanned/ uninhabited aerial vehicles power and propulsion requirements and design concepts from a systems level approach. They will be able to understand and define both the UAV roles and physical design constraints and relate these back to the initial requirements. The course includes electrical and aeronautic propulsion aspects and electrical power budgets. On successful completion of the course students will be able to: Classify different UAV missions. Define/size the UAV power and propulsion systems based on requirements for given missions. Understand how to estimate the power budgets for specific UAVs and missions. Understand how different UAV speeds can affect the aerodynamic design. Understand the various electrical propulsion possibilities. Appreciate the electrical propulsion possibilities and existing limitations.
5 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
The course is delivered by lectures, MATLAB tutorials/ demonstrations, a case study and a visit to the Defence Capability Centre.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by written examinations and continuous assessment. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Autonomous Vehicles Dynamics and Control. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in engineering.
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This course gives an understanding of the electrical, electronic and electro-optic subsystems in fighting vehicles and their integration into a complete system. The following topics will be covered: Overview of hybrid and electric combat vehicles and their key subsystems. Power subsystem, power generation and storage, motor and actuator technologies, power budgeting. Electronic subsystem, vetronics and the digital battlefield, current and future civilian and military databus standards and operation, radio communications equipment. Electro-optic subsystem, thermal imaging, pyro-electric and image intensifying electro-optic systems, laser designators. Other integration issues, built in test, embedded training, the man-machine interface. Perform independent investigations of individual vehicle systems to explore the limit of their performance and produce clear and concise reports on the results. Discuss from an engineering standpoint the integration of novel systems on to fighting vehicles with practitioners. Develop an independent ability to further their understanding and explore emerging and future technologies in these areas.
5 DAY COURSE
Prerequisites
Basic understanding of electricity.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by examination and coursework. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the modules that comprise the MSc in Military Vehicle Technology. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Describe existing electrically based vehicle systems and estimate their power demands using simplified models. Understand the processes and procedures of integrating systems on to a fighting vehicle and identify the engineering problems that could be encountered.
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The course provides an introduction to the methods used in modelling combat and their application in support of defence decision making and training. The following topics will be covered by the course: Combat simulation War gaming/interactive simulation Lanchesters equations War gaming and combat modelling in practice Manual wargaming Judgmental and political analysis methods Wargaming and combat modelling example studies Mathematical models of combat Human factors representation in wargaming and combat modelling Data acquisition Verification and validation
5 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
In addition to the presentations, hands-on practical activities and workshops will reinforce the lectures by allowing students to use real examples against set analysis problems. Guest speakers from industry and defence (MOD) will share and discuss their experiences of wargaming and combat modelling in practical applications.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by written examination and directed study coursework. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Military Operational Research and the MSc in Defence Simulation and Modelling. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
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Prerequisites
None
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The course aims to provide an in depth overview of the weapon systems dynamics and control principles to project managers, weapon system integrators, weapon design engineers and technology acquisition managers. It also provides an introduction to gun dynamics and weapon control for direct fire large bore guns. The course is primarily focused towards military wheeled and tracked vehicles but the concepts are applicable to other platforms and systems. The following topics will be covered by the course: An introduction to gun dynamics. Gun system sensors and overview of weapon systems. An introduction to gun and fire control and director systems. Linear models of the system are developed and used to investigate the open and closed loop responses of gun control systems. Computer aided design software is used to investigate the design of a gun control system. The problem of stabilising (isolating) the gun from hull motion is considered and the concept of feed forward introduced to enhance the stabilisation. Various control methods are considered for the enhancement of the Gun performance (State feedback, three term controllers, intelligent based methods, observers)
5 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
The course is delivered by lectures, MATLAB/SIMULINK demonstrations and exercises undertaken in the design centre and visits to the Defence Capability Centre and Gun Sheds.
Accreditation / Assessment
This is a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
Degree in mechanical or control engineering or appropriate experience.
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The course provides an introduction to the methods used in weapon system assessment and their application in support of defence decision making. The following topics will be covered by the course: Direct fire weapon system analysis Indirect fire weapon systems analysis Probability of hit and kill Guided and other novel weapon assessment Naval weapon assessment Minefield analysis Air weapon system methods of assessment Combat modelling and force level assessment Data acquisition and assessment Cost and effectiveness assessment
3 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
In addition to the presentations, practical activities will be used to reinforce the learning and guest speakers from industry and MOD will share their examples of applications and experience of weapon assessment in practice.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by written examination and directed study coursework. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Military Operational Research and the MSc in Defence Simulation and Modelling. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Prerequisites
Basic mathematical skills.
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This introductory course covers the main aspects of a weapon system with the focus on large and medium calibre guns. The following topics are covered in depth: The build-up of a gun Recoil systems Gun jump Gun control and sensors Barrels and breeches
3 DAY COURSE
Course Delivery
The course will be delivered using a mixture of lectures and practicals. The practicals will take place in the Gun Sheds where students can have hands on experience with guns or in a computer environment.
Accreditation / Assessment
If taken as part of the accredited Masters programme, then this course is assessed by examination and coursework. This Short Course for Credit, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the courses that comprise the MSc in Military Vehicle Technology. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone short course for professional development.
Other topics covered are internal and external ballistics, ammunition types, integration and future weapon systems. Practical activities include the: Disassembly and rebuild of a pack howitzer. Design of a recoil system. Experimental determination of gun jump via an investigation of barrel vibration (experimental modal analysis).
Prerequisites
A general understanding of the laws of physics and some familiarity with MATLAB are desirable.
Short Course for Credit Course fee charged in all cases For further information about the courses, visit
www.cranfield.ac.uk/cds/shortcourses
Opportunities are available for students to tour our extensive collection of large, medium and small calibre guns.