Systems Engineering

Course aim

To introduce students to the fundamental concepts, processes and models used in the engineering of complex systems of all types. The subject will introduce modern systems engineering standards and associated processes. Lifecycle models and their role in the acquisition and development of complex systems will be introduced.

Course content

The application of system thinking and systems engineering management to the development of complex modern systems. Systems engineering standards (eg. ANSI/EIA 632, IEEE 1220, MIL STD 499B, 499A). The processes prescribed in SE standards (user needs, requirements analysis and specification, design, implementation, testing, operations, disposal). Process documentation. Technical evaluation and management in systems engineering. Version control and configuration management. Systems lifecycles (waterfall, spiral, incremental, evolutionary, etc), strengths and weaknesses. The role of the engineer in these processes.

Textbook(s)

Blanchard, B.S., Fabrycky, W.J. 2006, Systems Engineering and Analysis, 5th edn, Prentice-Hall International, Upper Saddle River, NJ.

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
ENGG 1003	Sustainable Engineering Practice
ENGG 1004	Engineering Design and Innovation

Students must have completed 54 units worth of courses in any discipline.

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Lecture	2 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 12 weeks
INTERNAL, OFFSHORE, KAPLAN HIGHER EDUCATION - SINGAPORE
Offshore	20 hours x 1 week

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

Assessment

Examination, Group presentation, System Specification - Group, System Specification - Individual, Systems analysis and plan, Systems conceptualisation

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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