Acoustic Analyst and Anti-Submarine Warfare Fundamentals (PDF)

Short Course Specification
Title: Acoustic Analyst and Anti Submarine Warfare
Fundamentals
To be delivered from:
Level
Date
1 January 2011
Lincoln School of Computer Science
University of Lincoln
Brayford Pool
Lincoln LN6 7TS

Contents
1. Basic Short Course Data
2. Revisions to the Course
3. Rationale for Provision
3.1 Rationale and Marketing Summary
3.2 Course Aims
3.3 Resources
3.4 Variations to Standard Regulations and Guidance
4. Short Course Outcomes
5. Learning, Teaching and Assessment Strategies
5.1 Learning and Teaching Strategy
5.2 Assessment Strategy
6. Short Course Structure
7. Justification of Credit Level
7.1 Justification of academic level
7.2 Justification for credit points
Appendix I – Module Specification(s)
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1. Basic Short Course Data
This document describes one of the University of Lincoln’s programmes using the protocols required by
the UK National Qualifications Framework as defined in the publication QAA guidelines for preparing
programme specifications.
This programme operates under the policy and regulatory frameworks of the University of Lincoln. The
latest versions of all regulations and policies can be found on the Secretariat area of the Portal. Any
areas in which delivery differs from these, including: Admissions, Assessment and Progression should
be noted in Section 3.3.
Title
Subject
Exit awards
Other programmes
sharing modules with this
course
Acoustic Analyst and Anti Submarine Warfare Fundamentals
Computer Science
NONE
NONE
Mode of delivery Full time Part time X Distance
Awarding body
Teaching institution
Campus
Department/School
Programme Leader
University of Lincoln
Lincoln School of Computer Science
Brayford
Lincoln School of Computer Science
Kevin Jacques
University Link
Relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Statement(s)
Professional, Statutory or Regulatory Body
accreditation
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2. Revisions to the Programme
Original Approval Date :
Re-Approval Dates :
Entry required when any change to this document are undertaken through Minor
Modification
Minor Modification Date Phased or immediate introduction of
the change
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3. Rationale for Provision
3.1 Rationale and Marketing Summary
The University short course in Acoustic Intelligence and Anti Submarine Fundamentals
is a unique programme of a single mandatory taught module and is designed to bring
together practitioners from a wide area of Anti Submarine Warfare (ASW) in a
comprehensive academic programme. Student experience and prior learning in this field
will be further developed utilising lectures, seminars and practical sessions, which will
enhance and assist students working in the ASW sector.
The Acoustic Analyst and ASW short course has been marketed extensively and
interest from the UK MoD and other international military organisations has been
overwhelming. UK Trade and Industry (UKTI) approved countries include:
• UK (Including Industry, MoD – serving / ex personnel)
• Singapore
• Malaysia
• United Arab Emirates (UAE)
• Germany
• Saudi Arabia
• Turkey
• India
• Kuwait
• Oman
• Qatar
• Canada
The programme is available to any applicants who are either currently serving military
personnel, those who have recently left the armed forces or civilians who are employed
in an associated relevant profession with an interest in gaining marketable educational
qualifications in Acoustic Analysis and Anti Submarine Warfare. In line with previous
EW courses offered by the University of Lincoln, all serving personel must be serving for
forces approved by the UK MoD for partnership engagement.
3.2 Course Aims
The aims of this short course are to provide the new Anti Submarine Warfare student
with the Fundamentals of Acoustic Analysis and Anti Submarine Warfare within the
modern Operational Environment. The primary module is designed to be delivered over
two phases. The first phase will provide the student with the fundamentals of Electronic
Warfare (EW). The second phase introduces the student to Acoustic Analysis and Anti
Submarine Warfare (ASW).
3.3 Resources
Each student will be assigned a University of Lincoln mentor as well as taught,
administred to and mentored by University of Lincoln approved MASS-Abacus skilled
EW and ASW instructors, whose primary role will be to ensure that all of the students
learning resource requirements are identified and catered for in a professional capacity.
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3.4 Variations to Standard Regulations and Guidance
NONE
4. Short Course Outcomes
• [LO1] define Electronic Warfare, examine the concept of the Command and
Control structure and demonstrate understanding of Strategic and Tactical Threat;
• [LO2] demonstrate understanding of the dimensions of warfare and the
Electromagnetic Spectrum;
• [LO3] define Anti Submarine Warfare and recount the different methods of
exploiting the Underwater Environment;
• [LO4] describe the properties of Active Sonar and demonstrate how these
properties could be used to classify a Sonar system;
• [LO5] describe the properties of Passive Sonar and demonstrate understanding
of the effects of ambient noise;
• [LO6] compare the differences between employment of Active and Passive
Sonar, describe occasions for use of each type of Sonar and consider Wideband,
Broadband and Narrowband theory;
• [LO7] describe each of the five key elements to be considered when making
Threat Assessments;
• [LO8] in Passive Sonar, demonstrate understanding of Demodulated Noise
(DEMON) and Low Frequency Analysis and Ranging (LOFAR) analysis
techniques to enable classification and determine speed of a vessel;
5. Learning, Teaching and Assessment Strategies
5.1 Learning and Teaching Strategy
The module will be delivered using a combination of lectures, workshops, and teacher
led assignments and demonstrations as a means of developing the required knowledge.
Deeper understanding and skill development will be facilitated through workshops and a
coursework project. Students will be required to undertake and submit developmental
assignments to demonstrate their perception of the Learning Outcomes.
5.2 Assessment Strategy
The assessment strategy adopts the use of both practical based assessments, in-class
tests and a written assessment.
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6. Short Course Structure
The short course consists of a single 60 CAT Point module.
Table 1 Course Structure
Level 4 / C AA and ASW
Fundamentals
Level 5 / I
Level 6 / H
Level M
Table 1 Course Structure illustrates the module composition of the Short Course in
Acoustic Analyst and Anti Submarine Warfare Fundamentals.
For details of each module contributing to the Short Course, please consult the
individual module specifications.
7. Justification of Credit Level
7.1 Justification of academic level
This short course addresses key fundamental skills that underpin the subject area of Anti
Submarine Warfare. The module learning outcomes are specifically level 1 in nature and
character.
7.2 Justification of credit level
Based on notional levels of 10 hours per CAT credit point, this short course is designed to
operate across a 16 week period and mixes formal teaching nominally across a four week
period followed by supported independent study.
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