Objectives This assessment requires you critically analyse the system design process of a project using the theory and principles studied during the course. This assessment item relates to the course learning outcomes 1 to 5. Background Read the introduction to the system design process on page 69 of the recommended text as background for your report. Details You have already done detailed design and development for a project in assignment 1. In this assignment you are required to write a report which critically analyses the following for your assignment 1 project: System test, evaluation and validation Optimisation in design and operations for reliability and maintainability Human factors in designing concepts. To demonstrate your research skills and understanding, the report should: Include relevant theories and models Draw upon relevant sources like journals, books or reputable trade publications in analysing the project (at least 10 publications, including a minimum of 3 peer reviewed research articles) Format The report should follow the Business Report Format. The Preliminary Section should include the Title Page, the Executive Summary and a Table of Contents. The Body of the Report should have an introduction, conclusion and recommendations. It should also include your analysis and discussion. You don't need to include the Assumptions section. The report should also have a Reference List (and Appendices if required). You are expected to use the Harvard Referencing style for the paper. Length The 2000 (±10%) word length includes only the Body of the Report. It does not include the Preliminary Section (Title Page, Executive Summary and Table of Contents), the reference list or appendices. Assessment Criteria Introduction (5 Marks) System test, evaluation and validation (10 Marks) Optimisation in design and operations for reliability and maintainability (10 Marks) Human factors in designing concepts. (10 Marks) Quality of literature and supporting material (10 Marks) Content case analysis (10 Marks) Research skills (10) Grammar and spelling (5 Marks)