645.462 Introduction to Systems Engineering

This course introduces students to the fundamental principles of systems engineering and their application to the development of complex systems. It describes how the systems engineering viewpoint differs from that of the engineering specialist, and the essential role that systems engineering plays as an integral component of program management. Topics include requirements analysis, concept definition, system synthesis, design tradeoffs, risk assessment, interface definition, engineering design, system integration, and related systems engineering activities. The course defines the breadth and depth of the knowledge that the systems engineer must acquire concerning the characteristics of the diverse components that constitute the total system. Special topics such as simulation and models and test and evaluation are discussed in relation to the systems engineering viewpoint. Students address typical systems engineering problems that highlight important issues and methods of technical problem resolution.

Prerequisites: An engineering, science, or mathematics degree andone year of experience in science or engineering.

Spring 2010 Course Schedule

The current scheduled offerings for this course for the Spring 2010 term are listed below.

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Systems Engineering

Applied Physics Laboratory (more info)

645.462.31

Introduction to Systems Engineering (Open)

TU	4:30PM - 7:10PM

01/26/2010 - 05/04/2010

Room: K8

$2,750

Thompson, G.
Sweeney, R.

Crystal City (more info)

645.462.38

Introduction to Systems Engineering (Open)

M	5:30PM - 8:10PM

01/25/2010 - 05/03/2010

$2,750

Pavalko, W.
Syed, D.

Dorsey Center (more info)

645.462.91

Introduction to Systems Engineering (Open)

TU	4:30PM - 7:10PM

01/26/2010 - 05/04/2010

Room: D210

$2,750

Pardoe, C.
Holub, B.

Heat Center (more info)

645.462.61

Introduction to Systems Engineering (Open)

M	4:30PM - 7:10PM

01/25/2010 - 05/03/2010

Room: TBD

$2,750

Brown, C.

Montgomery County Campus (more info)

645.462.71

Introduction to Systems Engineering (Open)

TH	4:30PM - 7:10PM

01/28/2010 - 05/06/2010

Room: Gilchrist307

$2,750

Daghita, D.
Dever, J.

Online

645.462.81

Introduction to Systems Engineering (Closed)

01/25/2010 - 05/08/2010

$2,750

Anderson, R.
Kantsiper, B.

Southern MD Higher Education Center (more info)

645.462.46

Introduction to Systems Engineering (Open)

TH	4:30PM - 7:10PM

01/28/2010 - 05/06/2010

Room: TBD

$2,750

Smith, G.
Selby, J.