Systems Architecting and Engineering (SAE)
- D class assignments for graduate students are available online at: vsoeapp1.vsoe.usc.edu/dclearanceise/; phone (213) 740-4893. To be enrolled in an off-campus course, you MUST also enroll in the Distance Education Network (DEN). For more information, call (213) 740-4488 or go to den.usc.edu. DEN courses are indicated by a location of OFF CAMPUS.
Integration of engineering problem solving methodologies based on systems concepts. Application to complex, large scale technical systems and problems faced by engineering managers. Case studies.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32301D | Lecture | 6:30-9:10pm | Tuesday | 26 of 30 | James Hines | OFF CAMPUS | Word (159232 KB) |    |
| 32311D | Lecture | 6:30-9:10pm | Tuesday | 21 of 30 | Scott Jackson | OFF CAMPUS | Word (148992 KB) | |
| 32331D | Lecture | 6:30-9:10pm | Tuesday | 5 of 15 | James Hines | OHE120 | Word (159232 KB) | |
| 32341D | Lecture | 6:30-9:10pm | Tuesday | 1 of 15 | Scott Jackson | OHE122 | Word (148992 KB) | |
Advanced topics in integration software management and systems engineering, probabilistic foundations of decision theory, quantitative risk management, decision-based design, and safety aspects of systems engineering.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32312D | Lecture | 6:30-9:10pm | Monday | 35 of 36 | George Friedman | OFF CAMPUS | | |
| 32342D | Lecture | 6:30-9:10pm | Monday | 0 of 4 | George Friedman | OHE136 | |
Real-world case studies in DoD, NASA, and commercial arenas, employing new methodologies to cover the fundamental positive and negative development learning principles of systems engineering.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32313D | Lecture | 3:30-6:10pm | Monday | 17 of 30 | George Friedman | OFF CAMPUS | | |
| 32343D | Lecture | 3:30-6:10pm | Monday | 1 of 5 | George Friedman | OHE100D | |
Introduction to systems architecture in aerospace, electrical, computer, and manufacturing systems emphasizing the conceptual and acceptance phases and using heuristics.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32319D | Lecture | 6:30-9:10pm | Tuesday | 18 of 20 | Thomas Mc Kendree | OFF CAMPUS | | |
| 32329D | Lecture | 6:30-9:10pm | Tuesday | Canceled | Azad Madni | | ||
| 32349D | Lecture | 6:30-9:10pm | Tuesday | 7 of 25 | Thomas Mc Kendree | RTH105 | | |
| 32359D | Lecture | 6:30-9:10pm | Tuesday | Canceled | Azad Madni | |
Study of lean principles and practices as applied to automotive, aerospace and other industries.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32321D | Lecture | 5:00-7:40pm | Friday | 13 of 15 | Theodore Mayeshiba | OFF CAMPUS | PDF (53089 KB) | |
| 32351D | Lecture | 5:00-7:40pm | Friday | 13 of 14 | Theodore Mayeshiba | OHE120 | PDF (53089 KB) | |
Impact of economic factors for systems architects and engineers, tools for understanding these factors, fundamental quantitative analysis of cash flow, life-cost estimating for systems and software engineering.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32330D | Lecture | 6:30-9:10pm | Thursday | 16 of 21 | F Settles | OFF CAMPUS | | |
| 32360D | Lecture | 6:30-9:10pm | Thursday | 1 of 24 | F Settles | OHE120 | |
In-depth examination of the technical design approaches, tools, and processes to enable the benefits of net-centric operations in networked systems-of-systems.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32344D | Lecture | 6:30-9:10pm | Monday | 11 of 15 | Kenneth Cureton | OFF CAMPUS | Word (134656 KB) | |
| 32374D | Lecture | 6:30-9:10pm | Monday | 0 of 30 | Kenneth Cureton | OHE100D | Word (134656 KB) | |
Credit on acceptance of thesis. Graded IP/CR/NC.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32391D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | OFFICE | |
Credit on acceptance of thesis. Graded IP/CR/NC.
- Prerequisite: SAE 594A
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32392D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | OFFICE | |
Credit on acceptance of thesis. Graded IP/CR/NC.
- Prerequisite: SAE 594B
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32393D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | OFFICE | |
Course content will be selected each semester to reflect current trends and developments in the field of systems architecture and engineering.
| Section | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Systems Architecting and Engineering through Motorsports | |||||||||
| 32399R | 3.0 | Lecture | 6:30-9:10pm | Wednesday | 8 of 20 | F Settles | OHE120 | | |
Information accurate as of 2/12/2010 7:27 AM.