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Course syllabus Logistics Supporting Defence Systems

Swedish name: Logistik för försvarssystem

Course code:
2FS018
Valid from semester:
Spring Term 2022
Education cycle:
Second cycle
Scope:
7.5 credits
Progression:
A1N
Grading scale:
Three-grade scale
Main field of study:
Systems Science for Defence and Security
Department:
Department of Systems Science for Defence and Security
Subject:
Systems Science for Defence and Security
Language of instruction:
The teaching is conducted in English.
Decided by:
Forsknings- och utbildningsnämndens kursplaneutskott (KUS)
Decision date:
2022-01-01

Entry requirements

Admitted to the Master’s Programme in Defence and Security Systems Development. For freestanding courses: Degree of Bachelor of Science in Military Studies or an engineering degree covering a minimum of 180 HE credits.

Course content and structure

The course builds on the course Concept Development and Systems Engineering and is a specialisation in the field of logistical support to ensure the availability and maintenance of defence systems.

The course will consist of three modules:

  • Organic Logistics in Defence Forces
  • Business Models for Logistics, including procurement availability, leased systems, maintenance contracts, in-house solutions.
  • Integrated Logistic Support (ILS) analysis and management, including its various subdivisions.

Type of Instruction
The first and second modules are conducted in the form of lectures and independent studies. The third module is conducted as an in-depth case study of a technical system.

Objectives

After completed course the student should be able to:

  • analyse and compare various models for organic logistics;
  • independently and critically apply methods and models for Integrated Logistic Support (ILS) management and analysis;
  • problematize and evaluate various business models for defence logistics.

Examination formats

Examination is conducted through compulsory participation in group work and the submission of a written field study report.

The examiner may decide to request supplementation in order to achieve a passing grade. Examination papers submitted after the closing date, are not graded unless special circumstances exist that are accepted by the examiner. Supplementation shall be submitted no later than five working days after the result and supplemental task for the examination in question have been notified, unless special circumstances exist that are acceptable to the examiner.

Grading
Grades are set according to a three-grade scale: Fail (U), Pass (G), and Pass with distinction (VG).

Pass grade (G) requires participation in compulsory modules and a pass grade (G) on the written field study report.

Pass with distinction (VG) requires participation in compulsory modules and a pass with distinction (VG) on the written field study report.

The number of examination opportunities is not limited.

Transitional provisions

When the course is no longer given or when the course content has changed significantly, the student has the right to be examined once per semester during a three-semester period according to this syllabus.

Other regulations

The course can not be included in a degree with another course whose content fully or partially corresponds to the content of this course.

The course is given as an elective course within the master's program in the development of systems for defense and security and can also be given as an independent course.

Course evaluation is carried out after completion of the course through the course coordinator and is the basis for any changes to the course.

If a student has a decision from the Swedish National Defense College on special educational support due to a disability, the examiner may decide on alternative forms of examination for the student.

This is an edited version of the syllabus, created to transfer the original to the education database Ladok education planning. For originals, refer to the archive.
Reading list decided date: 2020-05-28
Blanchard, B. S. (2013). Logistics Engineering and Management: Pearson New International Edition (e-bok). Pearson Education Limited, ISBN 9781292051994 (424 sidor)

Ekström, T. (2012). Public Private Business Models for Defence Acquisition: A Multiple Case Study of Defence Acquisition Projects in the UK. (Licietiate), Lund University, Lund. (Nedladdning DiVA) (valda delar)

Kress, M. (2015). Operational Logistics: The Art and Science of Sustaining Military Operations. 2nd ed. Springer International Publishing AG. ISBN 9783319226736 (221 sidor)

Markowski, S., Hall, P., & Wylie, R. (Eds.). (2010). Defence Procurement and Industry Policy, A small country perspective (e-bok) Milton Park: Routledge, ISBN 9780203013694 (416 sidor)

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