Elective List

The aim in this course is to introduce systems engineering methodology and some of its applications to graduate students. The subject matter will be treated through analytical tools, wherever appropriate, and will cover the following material: introductory concepts; systems thinking; system life cycle; system modeling for analysis and design; life cycle costing; system realibility and effectiveness ; solution design; solution implementation. Various case studies selected from manufacturing and process industries, service systems, information systems and defense systems will be discussed in the course.