Systems Engineering Analysis 1

Course aim

To provide students with knowledge and experience of the techniques, tools and processes used to analyse complex systems.

Course content

The role and applicability of mathematical analysis in systems engineering. Introduction to mathematical techniques in decision making. Decision analysis for design trades. Introduction to models for operational evaluation. Introduction to classical liner and non-linear optimisation theory, constrained and unconstrained classical optimisation, optimisation and multiple criteria, constrained optimisation by linear and dynamic programming. Introduction to queuing theory and its application to maintenance engineering. Program management analysis: PERT and critical path analysis. Engineering Statistics.

Textbook(s)

Ragsdale, C.T. 2007, Spreadsheet Modeling & Decision Analysis, 5, Thomson South Western

Blanchard, B.S. and Fabrycky, W.J. 2011, Systems Engineering and Analysis, 5, Prentice Hall International, Upper Saddle Creek, NJ

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
EEET 5047	Principles of Test and Evaluation N
EEET 4052	Principles of Systems Engineering

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
EXTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES, ONLINE
External (Synchronous online sessions)	1 hour x 10 weeks
External (Asynchronous online material/lectures)	2 hours x 10 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Linear programming, Multivariate analysis, Network modelling, Queuing theory, Statistical methods

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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