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Developing Systems Engineering Curriculum, Part II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Agnes Galambosi, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Ertunga C. Ozelkan, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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Systems Engineering

programs respond to questions about the inclusion and coverage of the topics of ethics,corporate social responsibility, and sustainability at their institutions. In terms of sustainabilitythey found that one third of these schools require all three topics as part of the MBA program,and there is a trend toward the inclusion of sustainability-related courses. Also, that several ofthese schools are teaching these topics using experiential learning and immersion techniques.The World Resources Institute and the Aspen Institute annually publishes a list of the top 100full-time MBA programs that integrate environmental and social content into the curriculum (seewebsite at http://beyondgreypinstripes.org/rankings/index.cfm). According to this website

Conference Session

Developing Systems Engineering Curriculum, Part II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alice F. Squires, Stevens Institute of Technology; David H. Olwell, Naval Postgraduate School ; Timothy L.J. Ferris, University of South Australia; Nicole A.C. Hutchison; Arthur Pyster, Stevens Institute of Technology; Stephanie Enck, Naval Postgraduate School

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Systems Engineering

‘- Engineering Ethics/Legal Areas Considerations (6%) Page 22.461.4 Project Thesis or Capstone Capstone Masters Project or Seminar (28%) Project (94%)GRCSE builds on the work summarized in Table 1, and earlier efforts for developing a referencecurriculum for systems engineering5,11-15 completed by current GRCSE authors as well as othermembers of the systems engineering academic community.Systems Engineering Knowledge Areas and TopicsThe SEBoK builds on earlier efforts for developing an integrated body of knowledge for

Conference Session

SE Capstone Design Projects, Part II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Catherine Skokan, Colorado School of Mines

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Multidisciplinary Engineering, Systems Engineering

, the topics covered in the content assessment were discussed in both years. Pre and Post Content Assessment Questions and Value 1. (1 pt)What is the difference between a memo and a letter? 2. (4 pts)List four of the steps in Quality Function Deployment 3. (1 pt)According to the Code of Ethics for Professional Engineers, what is the first duty of an engineer? 4. (4 pts)List at least four of the steps in the engineering design process. 5. (3 pts)List at least 3 items that should be included in a monthly progress report. 6. (1 pt)A design review should occur during what phase of a project? 7. (1 pts)What is a Work Breakdown Structure? How is it used

Conference Session

Developing Systems Engineering Curriculum, Part II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ricardo Pineda, University of Texas, El Paso; John E. Weaver, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company; Oscar H. Salcedo, University of Texas, El Paso; Jose Luis Falliner, The University of Texas, El Paso; Richard T. Schoephoerster, University of Texas, El Paso

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Systems Engineering

best practices for newtechnology/product development and design within industries. However, by the timeengineering students graduate from Colleges and Universities they are disconnected from the realworld since academia has not prepared them for this multi-disciplinary approach.5, 11, 30 Inaddition, 21st Century engineers are not only faced with this multi-disciplinary lack of skills but Page 22.166.3also with the complexity of systems where traditional decomposition analysis and problemsolving for the design of systems are not sufficient for the multitude of technological, ethical,regulatory, and environmental issues that need to be taken into

Conference Session

Developing Systems Engineering Curriculum, Part I

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa Guerra, NASA Headquarters; Wallace T. Fowler, University of Texas, Austin; Martin James Brennan, University of Texas, Austin, Department of Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics

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Systems Engineering

twice per week basis. Thecourse modules developed for the SSED course are Introduction, Teamwork, Project Life Cycle,Scope and Concept of Operations, System Architecture, System Hierarchy and Work BreakdownStructure, Analytical Hierarchy Process, Requirements–Basics, Requirements–Writing,Requirements-Configuration and CM, Functional Analysis, System Synthesis, Design,Interfaces, Margins, Technical Performance Measures, Cost, Risk, Technology, Trade Studies,Reliability, Verification, Technical Reviews, Schedule, Management, and Ethics. All modulesare available to the students on the course website and remain available to them in the capstonedesign course.Space Systems Laboratory (SSL) The SSL is a one semester-credit-hour laboratory course

Conference Session

A Systems-Thinking Approach to Solving Problems

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ronald C. Rosenberg, Michigan State University; Jon Sticklen, Michigan State University

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Systems Engineering

; Page 22.763.2  an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility; and  an ability to communicate effectively. Professional awareness skills  the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental and societal context;  a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in, life-long learning; and  a knowledge of contemporary issues.In the Besterfield-Sacre and McGourty study they ask two important questions: (1) Can suchprofessional skills be taught? (2) Can they be assessed? In this paper we address the issue ofassessing student growth in the ability to communicate effectively orally in the context of theundergraduate course Global Systems.Purpose

Conference Session

Developing Systems Engineering Curriculum, Part I

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alice F. Squires, Stevens Institute of Technology; Jon Wade, Ph.D., Stevens Institute of Technology; Douglas A. Bodner, Georgia Institute of Technology; Masataka Okutsu, Purdue University; Dan Ingold, University of Southern California; Peter G. Dominick Ph.D., Stevens Institute of Technology, W.J. Howe School of Technology Management; Richard R. Reilly, Stevens Institute of Technology; William R. Watson, Purdue University; Don Gelosh, ODDRE/Systems Engineering

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Systems Engineering

grouped according to three primary “units of Page 22.970.8competences” – analytical, technical management, and professional. The analytical unit covers13 competencies related to the technical base for cost and aspects of the system life cycle. Thetechnical management unit addresses 12 competencies focused on the technical side of projectmanagement. The professional unit covers the broader competencies of communication, problemsolving, systems thinking and ethics.22The SERC Technical Lead Competency Model, shown in part below, includes 12 primarycategories of competencies and 71 unique competencies; the 12 primary categories are:23 1. professional

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SE Capstone Design Projects, Part I

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elisabeth W. McGrath, Stevens Institute of Technology; Susan Lowes, Institute for Learning Technologies, Teachers College/Columbia University; Chris Jurado, Stevens Institute of Technology; Alice F. Squires, Stevens Institute of Technology

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Multidisciplinary Engineering, Systems Engineering

competenciesof communication, problem solving, systems thinking and ethics. Table 1: SPRDE-SE/PSE Competency Model 1. Technical Basis for Cost Analytical 2. Modeling and Simulation Page 22.1277.3 (13) 3. Safety Assurance 4. Stakeholder Requirements Definition (Requirements Development) 5. Requirements Analysis (Logical Analysis) 6. Architectural Design (Design Solution) 7. Implementation