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Systems Engineering Division Technical Session 3

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William A Kline, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; William D. Schindel, ICTT System Sciences; Ashley Bernal, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Mario Simoni, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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engineeringprinciples through multiple views has been developed. These views included a stakeholderfeature model, interactions model, functional architecture, technical requirements, and physicalarchitecture (Simoni et al., 2016). The purpose of having multiple views is to ensure completerepresentation of the necessary aspects (behavior, value, and design) of the system (Schindel,2011). Figure 1 shows a Functional Architecture diagram and Figure 2 shows a Stakeholder/Feature view from a collection of views for a TV remote control (Simoni et al., 2016). Thefunctional architecture view shows interactions with external systems or actors and also theinternal functions that support the input/output behavior of the system.The stakeholder/feature view in Figure 2

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karim Heinz Muci-Kuchler, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Mark David Bedillion, Carnegie Mellon University; Shaobo Huang, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Cassandra M Birrenkott, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Marius D Ellingsen, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Walelign Messele Nikshi, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; John Ziadat, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

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towards products of low to moderate complexity. Furthermore, usually little emphasis isplaced on exposing students to systems thinking (ST) and systems engineering (SE) concepts [1-10]. As a result, student teams often struggle when they have to design products involvingmultiple subsystems and areas of technical expertise. This deficiency becomes evident whenstudents work on collegiate design competitions such as the Society of Automotive Engineers’Formula or Mini Baja competition or the American Society of Mechanical Engineers’ HumanPowered Vehicle competition. In those projects, problems with the integration of subsystems canbe prevalent, causing major delays and last minute design changes that can lead to poor productperformance or even

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Division Technical Session 3

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Emily M Salmon, Mississippi State University

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Systems Engineering

projects are designed for manufacturing processes that used adata-driven methodology for decision-making and process improvement based on business andcustomer values. A project creates a cultural change in the working environment, which is drivenby three major elements: 1. Voice of the customer a. Find and focus on the customer as a source of process quality 2. Business Cases a. Understand the business reasons for process and change 3. Decision Making with Empirical Data a. Use data to drive decisionsSix-Sigma projects can be done with two different approaches, both resulting in the same goalbut using different tools and

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SED Technical Session: Applications

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Angran Xiao, New York City College of Technology; Rafaela Alba, New York City College of Technology; Ozlem Yasar, City University of New York, New York City College of Technology; Andy Zhang, New York City College of Technology; Gaffar Barakat Gailani, New York City College of Technology

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structured design methodologies used in an undergraduateSenior Design project. Student learning outcomes are assessed and compared with previoussemesters. We have observed overall satisfying student learning in nearly all aspects. Hence, webelieve the multidisciplinary project helps students learn valuable knowledge of SE that isusually acquired through real world working experiences.Key Words: System Engineering, Senior Design Project, Design Methodology1. INTRODUCTIONOriginally presented in [1], System Engineering is a “way of thinking” [2] that focuses onstructuring and managing complex systems over their lifecycles. Günther and Ehrlenspiel [3]compared the design processes of designers with practice and those with education in systematicdesign

Conference Session

SED Technical Session: Applications

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Odon M. Musimbi, Metropolitan State University of Denver; Julio Proano, Metropolitan State University of Denver

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the testing should predict the behavior of the vehicle duringthe actual launch of a vehicle on a launch pad.Dynamic Testing System and Subsystems AnalysisAfter the identification of the needs and stakeholders, a discussion on the breakdown of thesystem into subsystems will describe the complexity of the dynamic testing system. Theobjective is to establish a list of all the required components, the possible alternatives and anassessment of performances leading to a decision on which components to purchase [1].Fig.1 indicates the breakdown of a dynamic testing into subsystems. The main subsystem is thesmall satellite itself or any of its component being tested. A different breakdown methodologycould well consider the small satellite as a system

Conference Session

SED Technical Session: Instructional Experiences

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul T. Grogan, Stevens Institute of Technology; Olivier Ladislas de Weck, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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to record time-stamped events such as purchases or sales usingphones, tablets, or laptops. Applications focus on specific topics such as product platforms,commonality, and design for manufacturing where participants experience tradeoffs betweenspeed and quality, standardization and product variety, monotony and specialization,manufacturing learning curves, and how to identify and improve bottlenecks in production lines.1. IntroductionSystems engineering deals with abstract concepts such as requirements, architecture, designprocesses, and configuration management. These features make the discipline difficult tocommunicate to a broad audience, despite providing critical competencies for the design,operation, and sustainment of complex products

Conference Session

SED Technical Session: Instructional Experiences

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kirsten A. Davis, Virginia Tech; Alejandro Salado, Virginia Tech; Thomas A. McDermott, Stevens Institute of Technology

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Lessons Learned from a First Attempt to Teach Systems Engineering as a Studio Art ClassIntroduction System architecture can be considered both an art and a science [1], [2]. Whereas itsscientific side deals with producing actual designs, its artistic one drives the value of the systemarchitecture [3]. In fact, using elegance as a key driver in architecting engineering systems mayprovide significant benefits over following traditional processes [4]–[6]. This is in line withexpertise research, which shows that effective systems engineers exhibit strong ability on bothsides [2], [7]. However, the development and training of systems engineers tend to focus on theanalytical and methodological side. The question of how we

Conference Session

SED Technical Session: Systems Thinking

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Raed Jaradat, Mississippi State University; Michael Andre Hamilton, Mississippi State University; Vidanelage Lakshika Dayarathna, Mississippi State University; Sofia Karam, Mississippi State University; Parker Jones, Mississippi State University; Emily S. Wall , Mississippi State University; Safae El Amrani; Ginnie Shih En Hsu, Mississippi State University

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, interconnectivity and integration [1]. SystemsThinking (ST) is considered an active framework to better manage complex system problemdomains. It focuses on how the constituent parts of a system pertain to the whole system and theway the systems work within larger systems over time. This holistic approach contrasts with thetraditional analysis whose aim is to study the individual pieces of a system separately. Bloom etal. [2] and Anderson et al. [3] established a taxonomy whose aim is to classify educationalobjectives in a hierarchy from less to more complex. Bloom’s taxonomy was revised later byAnderson and his colleagues to fit modern education objectives. Stave and Hopper [4] and Hopperand Stave [5] offered a system parallel to Bloom’s taxonomy of

Conference Session

SED Technical Session: Instructional Experiences

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Giulia Palma, University of Alabama in Huntsville; Bryan Mesmer, The University of Alabama in Huntsville; Amy Guerin, University of Alabama in Huntsville

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mathematical basis with theatre’s human and communication basis. II. BackgroundThe collaboration between the fields of engineering and theatre can be observed in technicallydemanding productions, such as shows like Cirque Du Soleil’s KA [1], and in college programs,such as theatre engineering. Shows such as KA require engineers to help bring the vision of theshow to life through technical features such as lighting, rigging, pulley systems, etc. Theatreengineering programs provide engineers with the education to accomplish those technical feats.Theatre engineering programs are offered at different universities across the United States, suchas Purdue University [2], Lafayette College [3], the University of Arizona [4], and PennsylvaniaState

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Morteza Nagahi, Mississippi State University; Raed Jaradat, Mississippi State University; Samaneh Davarzani, Mississippi State University; Mohammad Nagahisarchoghaei, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Simon R. Goerger, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center

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students'academic performance. This intent is to help educators, teachers, mentors, college authorities, andother involved parties to understand students' individual differences for a better training andguidance environment. Second, a closer look at the level of systemic thinking and PP ofengineering students would help to understand engineering students' skillset.Keywords: Systems thinking skills, proactive personality, academic performance, individualdifferences, engineering students, education.1. Introduction and research backgroundAcademic performance of college students, particularly those who are in a STEM engineeringprogram, continues to receive attention in the education literature. For performance efficacy ofstudents in academics, there exists a

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Division Technical Session 3 – Course and Program Outcomes

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Devanandham Henry, Regent University; Charles Daniel Turnitsa, Regent University; Cheryl Beauchamp, Regent University

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- cilitator Classes Taught: •Introduction to Computer Science •Ethics for Computer Science •Operating Systems •Computer Archi- tecture •Software Engineering •Database Fundamentals •Parallel and Distributed Programming •Mobile and Smart Computing •Introduction to Programming •Hardware & Software Research Interests: Computer Science Education, STEM Education, Online Learning, and Cyber Security c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Establishing an Engineering Core – What Does Every Engineer Need to Know, Particularly About Systems Engineering?1. IntroductionAn ABET accredited undergraduate or graduate program lays the foundation for the engineeringcareers of many in

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Systems Engineering Division Technical Session 2: SE Applications

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sharon Claxton Bommer, KBRwyle; Alice E. Grimes, Air Force Institute of Technology; Adedeji B. Badiru, Air Force Institute of Technology

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provides advancededucation to the Air Force and other military and government organizations. This case exampleprovides a structured approach that can be followed to design, evaluate, justify, and integrateelements of any new work design, such as developing and executing a faculty mentoringprogram in an unconventional educational environment.IntroductionFormal mentoring is defined as a program established by an organization that purposely matchesmentors and mentees so the employees can share their knowledge and expertise [1]. “Mentoringis traditionally a process in which an experienced person (the mentor) guides another person (thementee or protégé) in the development of his or her own ideas, learning, andpersonal/professional competence” [2

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Systems Engineering Division Technical Session 4 – Systems Thinking Integration and Systems Engineering Skills Evaluation

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peizhu Zhang, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Systems & Enterprises); Jon Patrick Wade, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Systems & Enterprises)

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theperspective of the learner’s performance, behaviors, self-evaluation and finally expertassessments. The limitations and strengths of the various approaches are discussed. Finally,areas of future research in pilot studies and learning assessment tool capabilities are described.1 introductionDue to the exponential advancement of technology, rapidly evolving needs and increasingsystems complexity, it is even more challenging for educators to meet the growing educationaldemands for a workforce able to solve complex systems engineering problems [1-3]. Systemsengineering and technical leadership are multidisciplinary practices that are as much an art as ascience. While a traditional model of education can teach the fundamental body of knowledge, itis not

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Division Technical Session 4 – Systems Thinking Integration and Systems Engineering Skills Evaluation

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Federica Robinson-Bryant, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University- Worldwide

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, learning events, knowledge features and assessment events that will beapplied to facilitate robust learning of systems thinking skills, but also provides a literature-baseddiscussion of the growing importance of developing an orientation towards systems thinking skillsfor all engineers.BackgroundSignificant discourse exists in engineering education in the United States, especially in thepreparation of undergraduate students for the dynamic and complex enterprise they will eventuallyjoin. Each year, an average of approximately 80,000 undergraduate students graduate fromengineering programs [1]. Many of these programs foster discipline autonomy and teach domain-specific technical matter despite diminishing boundaries among the engineering

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Division Technical Session 4 – Systems Thinking Integration and Systems Engineering Skills Evaluation

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Diane Constance Aloisio, Purdue University; Karen Marais, Purdue University; Hanxi Sun, Purdue University

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the Challenger launchdecision, the Alaska Airlines flight 261 crash, and the Piper Alpha oilrig fire. We received 47responses in the Fall 2016 semester and 101 responses in the Spring 2017 semester fromundergraduate and graduate students enrolled in Purdue’s Aeronautics and Astronauticsdepartment. Our initial statistical analysis indicates that there may be a correlation between astudent’s performance in and exposure to systems engineering-related classes and the student’sperformance on our survey.1 IntroductionAs the complexity of the systems we build increases, so does the demand for systems engineers[Hutchison et al., 2016; SERC, 2013; Chaput & Mark, 2013]. 23% of all engineers in the U.S. areover the age of 55, which means there

Conference Session

SED Technical Session: Applications

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John M. Santiago Jr, Colorado Technical University; Jing Guo, Colorado Technical University

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Systems Engineering

guidance anddirection for students to generate innovative ideas for their projects.Given CoE’s limited experience in entrepreneurial-minded learning (EML), CoE believes thisteaching approach proved useful tool to engage students in coming up with relevant ideas forprojects and classroom activities that create market value. CoE also believes that thecombination of embedded EML ( [1], [2], [3], [4]) activities and the system engineering processprovide a rewarding learning experience for students. CoE also believes that the system thinkingfound in the entrepreneurial concept aligns well with the system engineering approach for thelast several years in making project ideas become reality ( [5], [6] [7], [8], [9]).Accreditation Board for Engineering

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SED Technical Session: Systems Thinking

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erin Stirgus; Morteza Nagahi, Mississippi State University; Junfeng Ma, Mississippi State University; Raed Jaradat, Mississippi State University; Lesley Strawderman, Mississippi State University; Deborah K. Eakin, Mississippi State University

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increasingcomplexity, excessive information, ambiguity, emergence and high levels of uncertainty.Dealing with problems exhibiting these characteristics requires non-technological, inherentlysocial, organizational, and political knowledge [1], [2]. In response to effective problem-solvingin the domain of complex systems, systems thinking evolved to include a wide variety of acceptedapproaches and techniques. Checkland [3] described systems thinking as the thought processwhich demonstrates the ability to think and speak in a new holistic language in order to understandand deal with complex systems problems. With this new discipline, identifying potential factorsthat affect systems thinking is important in establishing more effective ways to educate studentsto

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SED Technical Session: Instructional Experiences

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Azad M. Madni, University of Southern California; Dan Erwin, University of Southern California; Ayesha Madni, University of Southern California

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the commercial sector. The DoD and specifically the AirForce have already begun incorporating digital twin technology into their systemsand programs [1], [2].A digital twin is a dynamic virtual representation of a physical system (e.g.,product, factory) at different levels of fidelity [1], [3], [4], [5]. A comprehensivevision of a digital twin includes business, contextual factors, and sensor data whenrepresenting the physical system. Unlike a virtual system model that tends to be ageneric representation of a physical system (or component), a digital twin is aspecific instance of a system model that faithfully reflects the operational andmaintenance histories as well as the state and health status of a particular systemi.e., the physical twin

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SED Technical Session: Systems Thinking

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karim Heinz Muci-Kuchler, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Cassandra M. Degen, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Mark David Bedillion, Carnegie Mellon University; Marsha Lovett, Carnegie Mellon University

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, stricter government safety or environmental regulations also need to bemet. There are many examples, like cars and home appliances, that reflect this challengingscenario. Consequently, industry needs mechanical engineering graduates that have the necessaryknowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) to successfully participate in the design and developmentof complex products or systems.The fact that companies need engineering graduates with a good foundation in the process todesign and develop products and systems is reflected in the new ABET accreditation criteria [1]and in references such as the Engineering Competency Model that was jointly developed byAmerican Association of Engineering Societies (AAES) and the United States Department ofLabor (DOL

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SED Technical Session: Systems Thinking

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael J. Vinarcik P.E., University of Detroit Mercy

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; a United States Air Force general recently stated, “Our current defense acquisitionsystem applies industrial age processes to solve information age problems [1].”Emergent behaviors (wanted, unwanted, and unanticipated) are particularly difficult to managewith traditional systems engineering approaches. Although functional decomposition and relateddeconstructive approaches are useful, they fail to fully manage interactions. As David Cohen,Director of Naval Air Systems Command’s Systems Engineering Department, recently stated:“We have been using Newtonian systems engineering. We need quantum or string theorysystems engineering to manage modern system development [2].” Model-Based SystemsEngineering (MBSE) is one solution to this

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Assessment and Accreditation in Engineering Management

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maxwell Reid, Auckland University of Technology

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Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

codes, data bases and literature, design andconduct experiments to provide valid. The Education Act of 1989 requires teaching inbachelor degree programmes by staff mainly engaged in research, with an emphasis on thegeneral principles and basic knowledge as the basis for self-directed work and learning2.Accreditation is confirmation that an institution or registered provider has shown it is capableof delivering an approved course. . Courses leading to degrees approved by NZQA may onlybe delivered by providers accredited to do so by the New Zealand Qualifications authority(NZQA). The AUT degree programmes conform to the NZQA definitions of a degree in sofar as that our graduates of a Bachelors degree programme are able to: 1. Demonstrate

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Systems Engineering Division Technical Session 4 – Systems Thinking Integration and Systems Engineering Skills Evaluation

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adedeji B. Badiru P.E., Air Force Institute of Technology; LeeAnn Racz, US Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine

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, conference proceedings, magazine articles, presentations, and two handbooks. She has also received numerous prestigious teaching and research awards. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Integrating Systems Thinking in Interdisciplinary Education Programs: A Systems Integration Approach Adedeji B. Badiru Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio LeeAnn Racz st US Air Force, 1 Special Operations Aerospace Medicine Squadron U. S. Air

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Systems Engineering Division Technical Session 2: SE Applications

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nicole A.C. Hutchison, Stevens Institute of Technology; Sergio Luna, Stevens Institute of Technology; William D. Miller, Stevens Institute of Technology; Hoong Yan See Tao, Stevens Institute of Technology; Dinesh Verma, Stevens Institute of Technology; Gregg T. Vesonder, Stevens Institute of Technology; Jon Patrick Wade, Stevens Institute of Technology

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capabilities of the constituent parts.The mission engineering competency model establishes the proficiencies for practitioners toperform effective mission engineering based on interviews and open source literature. We alsodetail the relationships between mission engineering, systems engineering, and system ofsystems engineering.What is Mission Engineering?There is no single definition of mission engineering, also referred to in the published literature ascapability engineering. For example, the US Department of Defense (DoD) defines missionengineering as “the deliberate planning, analyzing, organizing, and integrating of current andemerging operational and system capabilities to achieve desired war fighting mission effects”[1]. A more general

Conference Session

SED Technical Session: Applications

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Georgios Georgalis, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Karen Marais, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

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interpreting the regression coefficients, we achieve our secondresearch goal to suggest specific improvements that instructors can use to give their students morefailure opportunities during PBL.1 IntroductionABET’s Criterion 5 requires engineering programs to provide all undergraduate students a majordesign experience that entails technical knowledge and skills acquired through the curriculum andincorporates realistic standards and constraints. The major design experience mentioned in thecriterion is an example of project-based learning (PBL): the theory and practice of using real-worldprojects that have time restrictions to achieve specific objectives and to facilitate individual andcollective learning [1]. PBL is a learner-centered approach that

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Division Technical Session 3 – Course and Program Outcomes

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zachary David Asher, Colorado State University; Nicole L Ramo, Colorado State University; Thomas H. Bradley, Colorado State University

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modernchallenges to engineering include scale, multidisciplinary aspects, hierarchy, and complexity 1 . Asthe prevalence and relevance of these problems increase, engineering education must beresponsive 2,3,4 and many universities are including a special focus of multidisciplinaryengineering in basic courses 5 , capstone courses 6,7 , laboratories 8 , clinics 9 , and programs 10,11,12 .Overall, as course content is adjusted to the state-of-the-art, there may be a natural shift tomultidisciplinary engineering. One example of this shift is an automotive vehicle design course at our university titled“Hybrid Electric Vehicle Powertrains”. This course employs mechanical engineering andelectrical engineering skills equally to successfully design and simulate

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Systems Engineering Division Technical Session 3 – Course and Program Outcomes

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stu Turner, US Air Force Academy Systems Engineering; Kalyn Tung, United States Air Force Academy; Cory Cooper, United States Air Force Academy

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. This paper provides an overviewand roadmap for other systems engineering programs seeking to revise their assessmentarchitecture in preparation for ABET accreditation. The revision process, developed products ofthe assessment architecture, and observations on their implementation are provided.IntroductionThe Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of the Accreditation Board for Engineeringand Technology revised its Criterion 3 student outcomes in fall 2017. Seven (7) new studentoutcomes resulted, enumerated 1 – 7, replacing the previous eleven (11) student outcomes,designated a – k. These changes to Criterion 3 will be implemented for the 2019-20accreditation review cycle. Engineering programs scheduled for general review in the 2019

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Karim Heinz Muci-Kuchler, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Cassandra M. Birrenkott, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Mark David Bedillion, Carnegie Mellon University; Marsha Lovett, Carnegie Mellon University; Clifford Whitcomb, Naval Postgraduate School

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in courses where product design and development is notthe primary focus.This paper presents the approach that was used to add selected ST and SE topics to an existingfreshman-level introduction to mechanical engineering course and discusses the results of a pilotimplementation.IntroductionThe complexity of the products and systems that engineers design, develop, operate, support, andretire from service has increased drastically over time [1]. In order to prepare mechanicalengineering graduates who can successfully participate in the different activities that occur overthe life cycle of a complex product or system, students need to be exposed to systems thinking(ST) and systems engineering (SE) concepts during their undergraduate

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Programs in Support of Systems Engineering Education

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Saeed D. Foroudastan, Middle Tennessee State University; brigette elizabeth prater thompson, Middle Tennessee State University

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Foroudastan’s teaching experi- ence, he also has performed extensive research and published numerous technical papers. He has secured more than $1 million in the form of both internal and external grants and research funding. Foroudastan is the faculty advisor, coordinator, and primary fundraiser for EVP teams entering national research project competitions such as the Formula SAE Collegiate Competition, the Baja SAE Race, the SolarBike Rayce, the Great Moonbuggy Race, and the Solar Boat Collegiate Competition. For his concern for and ded- ication to his students, Foroudastan received MTSU awards such as the 2002-03 Outstanding Teaching Award, the 2005-06 Outstanding Public Service Award, and the 2007 Faculty Advisor of the

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Programs in Support of Systems Engineering Education

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan K Donohue, University of Virginia; Ali Bouabid, Khalifa University of Science and Technology

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, Richmond; and Virginia Polytechnic Institute andState University, Blacksburg. At this time, only two schools in the Commonwealth – UVa andGeorge Mason – offer baccalaureate studies in systems engineering. Virginia Tech and ODUoffer graduate degrees in systems engineering.PVCC students are residents of an incorporated city and five surrounding counties; attendingUVa would allow them to remain in their communities. Figure 1 shows the general location ofPVCC and UVa. To support student transfer to these universities, engineering course offerings Page 23.545.3and sequences are deliberately set to provide a seamless transition to third year/junior

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Capstone Design Courses and Tools in support of Systems Engineering Education

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pablo Biswas, Texas A&M International University; Runchang Lin, Texas A&M International University

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Systems Engineering

,interactive, and incremental development, where requirements and solutions evolve throughcollaboration between self-organizing and cross-functional teams.IntroductionA Minority Science and Engineering Improvement Program (MSEIP) in a Hispanic servinginstitution, such as Texas A&M International University (TAMIU), intends to reduce the classdrop rate for early college education in engineering, mathematics, and physics curriculums.According to the enrollment in fall 2012 the university has more than 7,213 students who arestudying in various degree programs of science, engineering, education, nursing and business.The enrollment data presented in Table 1, indicates that the majority of the students are Hispanicand among them almost 50% are first