Systems Engineering Course Descriptions
Engineering Course
Descriptions
SYSM
6301 Systems Engineering, Architecture and Design (3 semester
hours) Architecture and design of large-scale and decentralized systems from
technical and management perspectives. Systems architectures, requirements
analysis, design tradeoffs, and reliability through case studies and
mathematical techniques. International standardization bodies, engineering frameworks,
processes, notations, and tool support from both theoretical and practical
perspectives. (3-0) Y
SYSM
6302 Dynamics of Complex Networks and Systems (3 semester hours)
Design, development, and analysis of large, complex interconnected networks and
systems. (3-0) Y
SYSM
6303 (OPRE 6301) Quantitative Introduction to Risk and Uncertainty in Business (3
semester hours) Introduction to statistical and probabilistic methods and
theory applicable to situations faced by managers. Topics include: data
presentation and summarization, regression analysis, fundamental probability
theory and random variables, introductory decision analysis, estimation,
confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, and One Way ANOVA (Some sections of
this class may require a laptop computer). (3-0) S
SYSM
6304 (OPRE 6335) Risk and Decision Analysis (3 semester
hours). This course provides an overview
of the main concepts and methods of risk assessment, risk management, and
decision analysis. The methods used in
industry, such as probabilistic risk assessment, six sigma, and reliability,
are discussed. Advanced methods from economics and finance (decision
optimization and portfolio analysis) are presented. Prerequisite: SYSM 6303 or OPRE 6301. (3-0) T
SYSM
6305 Dynamic Systems Optimization (3 semester hours) System
modeling using time-domain and frequency domain approaches. Dynamic programming, conditions for
optimality. Relation to control theory and operations research. Applications to
real-world engineering. (3-0) Y
SYSM
6306 (BMEN 6372, MECH 6314) Engineering Systems: Modeling & Simulation (3 semester
hours) This course will present principles of computational modeling and
simulation of systems. General topics covered include: parametric and
non-parametric modeling; system simulation; parameter estimation, linear
regression and least squares; model structure and model validation through
simulation; and, numerical issues in systems theory. Techniques covered include
methods from numerical linear algebra, nonlinear programming and Monte Carlo simulation,
with applications to general engineering systems. Modeling and simulation
software is utilized (MATLAB/SIMULINK). (3-0) Y
SYSM
6307 (EESC 6331, MECH 6300) Linear Systems (3 semester hours) State
space methods of analysis and design of linear dynamical systems. Coordinate
transformations and tools from advanced linear algebra. Controllability and
observability. Lyapunov stability analysis. Pole assignment, stabilizability,
detectability. State estimation for deterministic models, observers.
Introduction to the optimal linear quadratic regulator problem. Prerequisites:
EE 4310 or MECH 4310 or equivalents (3-0) Y
SYSM
6308 (CS 6356, SE 6356) Software Maintenance, Evolution, and Re-Engineering (3 semester
hours) Principles and techniques of software maintenance. Impact of software development process on
software justifiability, maintainability, evolvability, and planning of release
cycles. Use of very high-level languages
and dependencies for forward engineering and reverse engineering. Achievements,
pitfalls, and trends in software reuse, reverse engineering, and
re-engineering. Prerequisite: CE/CS/SE
5354. (3-0) Y
SYSM
6309 (CS 6361, SE 6361) Advanced Requirements Engineering (3 semester
hours) System and software requirements engineering. Identification, elicitation, modeling,
analysis, specification, management, and evolution of functional and
non-functional requirements. Strengths
and weaknesses of different techniques, tools, and object-oriented
methodologies. Interactions and
trade-offs among hardware, software, and organization. System and sub-system integration with
software and organization as components of complex, composite systems. Transition from requirements to design. Critical issues in requirements engineering. Prerequisite: CE/CS/SE 5354. (3-0) S
SYSM
6310 (CE 6367, CS 6367, SE 6367) Software Testing, Validation and Verification
(3 semester hours) Fundamental concepts of software testing. Functional testing. GUI based testing tools.
Control flow based test adequacy criteria. Data flow based test adequacy
criteria. White box based testing tools. Mutation testing and testing tools. Relationship between test adequacy criteria.
Finite state machine based testing. Static and dynamic program slicing for
testing and debugging. Software reliability. Formal verification of program
correctness. Prerequisite: CE/CS/SE 5354 or consent of instructor. (3-0) Y
SYSE
6321 Systems Integration (3 semester hours) Introduction to
systems integration in complex systems using the automotive sector as an
example; plan, organize and manage the integration of complex automotive
systems; understand the decomposition/integration paradigm to manage
complexity; define metrics to define achievement of objectives; and,
demonstrate ability to work in cross-functional/multi-disciplinary teams.
Features of the course include: Team approach; simulated production environment
including (virtual) client and vendor interaction in the face of unpredictable
(virtual) external events; cross-disciplinary. Intended for a broad audience of
engineering graduate students regardless of their specific knowledge or
interest in automotive systems or that industry. (3-0) T
SYSE
6322 Digital Control of Automotive Powertrain Systems (3
semester hours) Digital control systems, discretization and design by
equivalents. Input-output design and discrete-time state variable estimation and
control. Introduction to various control problems in automotive powertrains.
Application of digital control principles to automotive powertrains for
internal combustion engine idle speed control and air-to-fuel ratio control.
Prerequisites: EE 4310 or MECH 4310 or equivalents (3-0) T
SYSE
6323 (MECH 6323) Robust Control Systems (3 semester hours) Theory,
methodology, and software tools for the analysis and design of model-based
control systems with multiple actuators and multiple sensors. Control oriented
model parameterizations and modeling errors. Definitions and criteria for
robust stability and performance. Optimal synthesis of linear controllers. The
loop shaping design method. Methods to simplify the control law. Control law
discretization. Mechatronic design examples. Prerequisites: MECH 6300/EESC
6331/SYSM 6307 or equivalent. (3-0) T
SYSM
6V70 Research In Systems Engineering and Management
(3-9 semester hours) (May be repeated for credit.) For pass/fail credit only.
([3-9]-0) R
SYSM
6V80 Special Topics in Systems Engineering and Management
(1-6 semester hours) For letter grade credit only. (May be repeated to a
maximum of 9 hours.) ([1-6]-0) S
SYSM
6V90 Thesis (3-9 semester hours) (May be repeated for credit.) For
pass/fail credit only. ([3-9]-0) S
Management
Courses Descriptions
SYSM
6311 (OPRE 6362) Systems Project Management in Engineering and Operations (3
semester hours) Systems project management is the discipline of planning,
organizing and managing resources to bring about the successful completion of
specific project goals and objectives. The course will cover critical path
methods for planning and controlling projects including time and cost
tradeoffs, resource utilization, organizational design, conflict resolution and
stochastic considerations. (3-0) Y
SYSM
6312 (FIN 6301) Systems Financial Management (3 semester hours)
Theoretical and procedural considerations in the administration of the finance
function in the individual business firm; planning, fundraising, controlling of
firm finances; working capital management, capital budgeting and cost of
capital. Pre-/Corequisite: OPRE 6301; AND Pre-/Corequisite Acct 6201 OR
Prerequisite Acct 6305, OR Consent of Instructor. (3-0) Y
SYSM
6313 (HMGT 6324 and OB 6332) Systems Negotiating & Dispute Resolution (3
credit hours) This course explores the theories, processes, and practical
techniques of negotiation so that students can successfully negotiate and
resolve disputes in a variety of situations including interpersonal, group, and
international settings. Emphasis is placed on understanding influence and
conflict resolution strategies; identifying interests, issues, and positions of
the parties involved; analyzing co-negotiators, their negotiation styles, and
the negotiation situations; and managing the dynamics associated with most
negotiations. Practical skills are
developed through the use of simulations and exercises. Prerequisite: OB 6301
or consent of instructor. (3-0) T
SYSM
6314 Manufacturing & Service Systems Planning & Analysis (3
credit hours) Manufacturing & Service Systems Planning & Analysis is
the study of management related to transforming inputs to outputs for both
manufacturing and service organizations. Its fundamental purpose is the adding
of value to inputs - materials, labor, capital and management - to create
outputs - products or services which customers want - throughout the supply
chain. Prerequisites: Special Registration required with department (3-0) Y
SYSM
6315 (ENTP 6398) The Entrepreneurial Experience (3 semester
hours) This course is designed to provide student teams with practical
experience in the investigation, evaluation and recommendation of technology
and/or market entry strategies for a significant new business opportunity.
Projects will be defined by the faulty and will generally focus on emerging
market opportunities defined by new technologies of interest to a sponsoring
corporate partner. Teams will be comprised of management and engineering
graduate students, mentored by faculty and representatives of the partnering
company. Evaluation will be based on papers, presentations and other deliverables
defined on a case-by-case basis. Prerequisite: ENTP 6370 or consent of
instructor. (3-0) R
SYSM
6316 (ENTP 6388) Managing Innovation within the Corporation (3 semester
hours) Intrapreneurs are the entrepreneurs within established corporations who
combine innovation, creativity and leadership to develop and launch new
products, new product lines and new business units that grow revenues and
profits from within. The course seeks to
equip student with the skills and perspectives required to initiate new
ventures and create viable businesses in dynamic and uncertain environments in
the face of organizational inertia and other sources of resistance to
innovation. Course topics include the
elements of strategic analysis and positioning for competitive advantage in
dynamic markets, and the structuring, utilization and mobilization of the
internal resources of existing firms in the pursuit of growth and new market
opportunities. Prerequisite: ACCT 6201
and OB 6301 or consent of the instructor. (3-0) Y
SYSM
6317 The Management of High Tech Products (3 credit hours)
Building on the premise that successful product management involves getting the
right product to the right customer at the right price at the right time, the
course will teach techniques in product definition and requirements; product
development; management of internal resources, including manufacturing, sales
and management; costing and pricing decisions; product planning and winning the
right design win. (3-0) Y
SYSM
6318 (MKT 6301) Marketing Management (3 semester hours) Overview
of marketing management methods, principles and concepts including product,
pricing, promotion and distribution decisions as well as segmentation,
targeting and positioning. (3-0) S
SYSM
6319 (MECO 6303) Business Economics (3 semester hours)
Foundations of the economic analysis of business problems, with special
emphasis on the function and determination of market prices in production and
consumption. Supply and demand, price
theory, production theory, trade theory with reference to the global economy,
the effects of tax and other policies in the economy, and essential elements of
the banking system and monetary policy are addressed. Prerequisite: MATH 5304
or equivalent. (3-0) S
SYSM
6320 (BPS 6332) Strategic Leadership (3 semester hours)
Addresses the challenge of leading organizations in dynamic and challenging
environments. Overall goal is to not
only question one's assumptions about leadership, but also enhance skills and
acquire new content knowledge. Topics
include visionary and transformational leadership; post-heroic leadership;
empowerment; leveraging and combining resources; designing organizations; and
ethics. (3-0) Y
SYSM
6V98 Systems Management Internship (1-3 semester hours)
Student gains experience and improves skills through appropriate developmental
work assignments in a real business environment. Student must identify and submit specific
business learning objectives at the beginning of the semester. The student must demonstrate exposure to the
managerial perspective via involvement or observation. At semester end, student prepares an oral or
poster presentation, or a written paper reflecting on the work experience. Student performance is evaluated by the work
supervisor. Consent of the School of
Management's Internship Coordinator is required. ([1-3]-0) S