Computer Science has evolved significantly over the past decades, and various subfields require a strong foundation in probability. Such fondation is important in studying randomized algorithms, algorithm analysis, approximation algorithms and artificial Intelligence.
This module provides an introduction to problem structuring methods (PSMs): methods which can be used to assist individuals and teams in developing their understanding of the messy problems which are the reality of organisational life. Such methods tend to be qualitative rather than quantitative, and focus on building models, often pictorial or diagrammatic, in which the “wild and wicked” complexity, uncertainty and subjectivity of real problems are represented and “tamed”.
The primary objective of process control is to maintain and regulate the output of a process within desired or optimal parameters. In other words, process control involves managing and manipulating several factors and variables in a system to ensure that the output meets specific criteria, such as quality, efficiency, safety, and consistency.
Process intensification (PI) is the down-scaling of a process to a smaller volume whilst retaining performancerepresenting an opportunity to create processes that are more energy efficient, cleaner, and sustainable. PI has the potential to revolutionise the way chemical plants are designed and operated.
The module aims to provide students with a detailed understanding of advanced modelling and simulation tools applied to chemical engineering. The module will develop concepts of process modelling, process design, and process control and will apply advanced mathematical modelling and optimisation to chemical engineering applications, with the aim of synthesising and optimising processes. The module will also further the students’ knowledge of advanced control techniques, and will cover methods such as feedforward, cascade, and model predictive control. The module will prepare students to deal with complex systems and to apply detailed process modelling, optimisation and control methods to a wide variety of process operations using different computational tools.
In this module, students gain first-hand experience of professional work in the arts. The module adopts a DIY ethos, which has been fundamental to the development of the visual arts in the UK, through artist collectives, collaborative studio provision and artist-run spaces. These spaces and projects are vital to the ecology of arts provision, especially in providing a supportive community and opportunities to early-career artists. By giving students direct experience of running their own public-facing project, they will begin to acquire the skills and build a network of contacts that will enable them to better face the challenges of sustaining their practice outside the institution, and develop their understanding of the multiplicity of roles that artists can play in society. Students are taught through a series of seminars on various aspects of planning, funding and delivering arts projects, including questions of ethics, representation, access, inclusion and sustainability. These seminars are led by guest professionals from local, regional and national arts organisations. The development and realisation of their own projects are supported through a series of group tutorials in which aims and strategies for their individual or group projects can be compared. Students are assessed by a journal documenting the project they undertook and articulating their understanding of that project in relation to the professional creative industries. Examples of possible projects might include: • organising, publicising and planning the interim exhibition • socially engaged art practice • publishing a zine or artist book • pop-up exhibitions, performance evenings, artist film screenings • public artist-led workshops • collaborations with social or community organisations
Fieldwork is an integral part of the archaeological process and we want all our students to experience directly the generation of primary data by means of field and related practical activities. At the core of this module, therefore, is participation in at least three weeks of fieldwork and/or related activities, by means of a field school, research projects in the UK and/or overseas, and in certain cases post-excavation or similar activities. By these means, you will master the key skills of field and practical archaeology, and understand how new insights into past societies are generated 'at the trowel's edge'. You will be asked to consider the relationship between research designs for projects, and the methods they/you employ, and to put these skills to use in the design of a project of your own. It is a requirement of all Archaeology degrees at Southampton, both single and joint honours, that you participate in at least three weeks of archaeological fieldwork, normally on a project organised by the University of Southampton. The objective of the fieldwork requirement is to ensure that you gain direct experience of the primary archaeological record, how it is discovered and recorded. At the same time, we expect that you will gain a range of transferable skills from your participation in a fieldwork project and will develop your personal skills in areas such as problem solving, decision making, teamwork and personal responsibility.
In this module you will explore and evaluate a range of academic and industry skills and resources that are relevant across the programme and for your future professional development. These skills and resources engage with the diversity of what is involved with arts and cultural management and leadership, including: audiences; fundraising; business-start and entrepreneurship; recruitment marketing; research; academic practice; project management; presentation and communication. Across these areas, there is also variety in the digital media technologies, platforms, toolkits, canvases, and so on that are used. By combining approaches used within academic research and the arts and cultural sectors, the module emphasises the importance of an extensive and well-integrated understanding of different skills and resources. As you develop applied knowledge of these skills and resources, you will critically reflect on your own professional development needs and issues of accessibility and inclusivity.
The module is informed by developments within the advertising industry, organisations and agencies. You will develop a range of professional knowledge and skills, together with self-awareness and personal development appropriate to a range of creative, advertising and management careers. The module will provide you with extensive opportunities to develop your professional skills in preparation for work in the industry through planned workshops, lectures and seminars, with constructive feedback provided throughout. This will help prepare you to thrive in a range of creative, advertising and management roles. This module also focuses on helping you to develop academic skills that are needed within the educational context in preparation for conducting research and submitting high quality assignments at Masters level. You will develop key skills in areas, such as academic literacy, conducting independent reading and research, selecting and critically evaluating sources, citing and referencing, academic integrity as well as writing reflectively.
The practical application of academic and research skills in professional contexts
This module focuses on employability and will allow you to research key industry practitioners, their methods of working and encourage you to analyse and define an area of the creative industries which you feel will become relatable to your future career. It will offer the opportunity to engage with career focussed concepts, issues and skills around employability within your specialist or interdisciplinary practice and within a community of learning. The module is placed at a critical juncture for thinking and planning your future career as you are about to undertake your final, self-initiated project of this academic year. It will enhance your ability to position yourself conceptually and visually within your chosen field of practice. You will explore, then survey a critical issue within a changing graphic communication landscape, alongside the implications that this has for own employability. The module concludes with a written and visual interpretation of your chosen professional, employability critical issue.
This module is designed to enhance your understanding of what it means to be a Professional Chemical Engineer.
This module is designed for final year MEng and MSc students in acoustical engineering to supplement your technical modules in order to prepare you for professional practice as a Chartered Engineer in modern society. In provides a broad overview of the legal, regulatory and ethical frameworks and the commercial and social contexts, constraints and challenges that face Chartered Engineers and how to navigate them using effective, efficient and ethical business, management and leadership practices. You will taught by a multi-disciplinary team consisting of engineers with extensive experience in industry.
Within this compulsory module and in conjunction with your studio practice, you will begin to explore your unique design identity. You will be introduced to crucial entrepreneurial skills required for self-promotion and employability as a professional creative. Considering your potential position within the fashion field and beyond, you will start to explore promotional writing, market and competitor research, sustainability and ethical awareness as you develop the relevant written, digital and social media marketing materials required to support your brand personality.
Within this compulsory module and in conjunction with your studio practice, you will begin to explore your unique design identity. You will be introduced to crucial entrepreneurial skills required for self-promotion and employability as a professional creative. Considering your potential position within the textile design field and beyond, you will start to explore promotional writing, market and competitor research, sustainability and ethical awareness as you develop the relevant written, digital and social media marketing materials required to support your brand personality.
To ‘run in tandem’ with your Final Major Project this module encourages a ‘deep dive’ analysis into the unique characteristics of your final project, alongside a critical and contextually informed communication package that captivates and engages your intended audience. Guided by leading professionals in fashion theory and fashion communications you are encouraged to orchestrate a carefully structured narrative in your choice of medium such as portfolio, film, look book and social media to name but a few. Your output will be supported by a written analysis.
