Handbook

Complex systems and systems of systems are numerous and include space systems, health systems, structural systems and transportation systems. The engineering of these complex systems must ensure that many complex parts are properly engineered to work together in order to meet the design requirements. Systems engineering is the collection of principles, processes, guidelines, practices, and frameworks that guide the design and engineering of complex systems in order to ensure they are successfully delivered. This course will introduce students to the discipline of Systems Engineering and is relevant to all areas of engineering. It will cover, amongst others, topics such as Requirements Development and Analysis, Functional Analysis, System Architecting, System Design, System Integration and System Validation. It will also look at trade studies and risk analysis. It will also provide concrete examples from various disciplines.