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SENG Course Descriptions
SENG Course DescriptionsSENG 4130: Introduction to Systems Engineering
Prerequisite: Calculus III. This course provides an overview of the systems engineering discipline. Topics include the systems engineering process, fundamentals of engineering economy, and an introduction to probability and expectation with systems engineering applications.
SENG 5130: Systems Engineering Processes
Prerequisite: Foundation courses. This course provides a detailed coverage of the systems engineering process and system engineering tools that facilitate implementation of the process. The course covers the complete systems life cycle from needs assessment and feasibility analysis through requirements, design, and testing to system retirement and disposal. The student will gain an in-depth understanding of the International Council on Systems Engineering Capability Maturity Model including assessments and process improvement. The student will also gain proficiency in the use of commercial system engineering tools that facilitate the implementation and management of the systems engineering process.
SENG 5230: Systems Engineering Economics
Engineering and economic fundamentals, issues and goals of SENG. Life and project cycles of systems, super systems and subsystems. Trade-off studies involving cost-effectiveness analysis; multiple-goal decision analysis; and dealing with uncertainties, risk and the value of information.
SENG 5231: Concurrent Engineering
Determining needs and organizing teams from the multiple disciplines required for integrated system and product development. Technical and management issues and methods of involving end users, suppliers, service providers, and engineering specialists to work with the SENG team on concurrent activities throughout the system’s life cycle.
SENG 5232: Engineering Specialty Integration
Coordination of engineering specialties across multiple disciplines in reliability, quality assurance, maintainability, integrated logistics support, verification, predictability, social acceptability, automated support environments, etc.
SENG 6939: Master's Thesis Research
Prerequisites: Approval of faculty advisor, thesis committee and dean.
SENG 6969: Master's Thesis Research
Prerequisite: Approval of faculty advisor, thesis committee and dean.
Management Option ElectivesMGMT 5636: Management of Technology
Prerequisite: MGMT 5031 or equivalent. This course is designed to introduce a broad range of topics and issues involved in the management of technology and technical innovation. The course will include discussions of science and technology development, technological innovation and technology transition. Additional topics will be organizing for and leading technological innovation, business implications of new technologies, and incorporating technological change into company structure and strategy.
MGMT 5638: Managing Technical and Professional People
Prerequisites: MGMT 5031 or equivalent. This course discusses issues in managing and leading scientists, engineers and other technical professionals. It provides ideas on the most effective methods for increasing individual invention and organization innovation. Topics include motivation, leadership, technical communication, career development, group dynamics, and organizational design.
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