3.00 Credits
This course is an overview of system engineering practices and principles, with an emphasis on system life cycle processes and activities. Content is based on the International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) System Engineering Handbook as well as other related texts and applicable industry standards. Students will participate in individual and team projects. Topics of study include System Engineering Concepts, the System of Systems (SOS), System Definition and Development, System Design Requirements, integration strategies, System Modeling, Project Planning, System Engineering Processes, leadership, and organizing to manage processes associated with complex technical systems.