Systems Engineering Technology

This course is an introduction to systems engineering (SE) and the principles of systems definition, development, and maintenance. Topics include basic understanding of systems, systems engineering objectives, terminology, and working methodology, the relationships between systems engineering and other disciplines, the basic elements of the product life cycle, the use of modeling, and the influence of programmatic considerations. Emphasis is on developing an understanding of the Systems Engineering (SE) methodology. Teamwork and cooperative effort concepts are highlighted.

This course builds on prior coursework and/or experience in systems modeling and database design and management. It introduces the student to disparate model and data types and how to gather data from multiple sources and transform it for incorporation into systems engineering (SE) models. Relationships between different types of modeling systems with Systems Models are investigated. Emphasis may be placed on modeling programs, data structures, languages, and platforms commonly used in a specific industry.

This is the first course in the three-course Systems Modeling sequence. It provides an introduction to the concept of a system and to systems modeling. It focuses on the concepts and tools necessary to generate a systems engineering (SE) model that represents a given system. Model documentation and the team approach to project management and execution are emphasized.

This is the second course in the three-course Systems Modeling sequence. It provides an increase in knowledge of the concepts of a system and systems modeling. It focuses on the more advanced concepts and tools necessary to generate a systems engineering (SE) model that represents a given system. Model documentation and the team approach to project management and execution are emphasized.

This is the third course in the three-course Systems Modeling sequence. It provides an increase in knowledge of the concepts of a system and systems modeling. It focuses on the more advanced concepts and tools necessary to generate a SysML model that accurately represents a given system. Model documentation and the team approach to project management and execution are emphasized. Methods of determining model scope and planning content will be discussed,

This capstone course consists of a real-world project in support of an industrial partner.  Working as a team or teams, students will interact with the customer, develop an understanding of the objectives, deliverables, and the proposed or existing system. The students will evaluate available documentation, existing models, and determine a project schedule and work breakdown structure for their effort. Based on discussions with the customer, evaluation of the system, and recognition of the objectives of the project, the students will determine the scope and focus of the model needed. As a team or teams, the students will then design, document, build, test, and utilize a realistic, properly representative, model for that system. The students will also identify maturity paths for that model and opportunities to connect to other digital tools.