41091 Data Systems

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Subject level:

Undergraduate

Description

This subject introduces the concepts of systems engineering for complex, data-centric systems. It explores the lifecycle of data-centric systems from initial design through to system development, then production and ongoing management. It examines the multidisciplinary nature of systems, and covers topics including decision theory and optimisation.