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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.
Explores broad issues and mitigation measures involved in the analysis and design of complex, uncertain, interacting infrastructure systems needing to be resilient and sustainable.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32315R | 048 | Lecture | 12:30-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 28 of 56 | Edward Maby | OHE100D |   | |
| 32316D | 034 | Lecture | 12:30-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 2 of 20 | Edward Maby | DEN@Viterbi | |
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 | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32311D | 034 | Lecture | 3:30-6:10pm | Tuesday | 20 of 25 | Robert Minnichelli | DEN@Viterbi | PDF (147647 KB) |  |
| 32341D | 048 | Lecture | 3:30-6:10pm | Tuesday | 9 of 12 | Robert Minnichelli | OHE100C | PDF (147647 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 | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32312D | 034 | Lecture | 6:40-9:20pm | Thursday | 17 of 20 | George Friedman | DEN@Viterbi | | |
| 32342D | 048 | Lecture | 6:40-9:20pm | Thursday | 2 of 8 | George Friedman | OHE120 | |
Approaches for modeling systems using software such as SySML; modeling system, requirements, structure, behavior, and parametrics; mapping to hardware description language and behavioral code generation. Recommended preparation: Modeling and simulation courses.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32317D | 034 | Lecture | 6:40-9:20pm | Tuesday | 21 of 24 | Michael Sievers, Mark McKelvin | DEN@Viterbi | Word (98816 KB) | |
| 32347D | 048 | Lecture | 6:40-9:20pm | Tuesday | 6 of 8 | Michael Sievers, Mark McKelvin | RTH105 | Word (98816 KB) | |
Introduction to systems architecture in aerospace, electrical, computer, and manufacturing systems emphasizing the conceptual and acceptance phases and using heuristics.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32319D | 034 | Lecture | 3:30-6:10pm | Monday | 23 of 30 | Azad Madni | DEN@Viterbi | PDF (137734 KB) | |
| 32349D | 048 | Lecture | 3:30-6:10pm | Monday | 15 of 20 | Azad Madni | OHE120 | PDF (137734 KB) | |
Analysis of risks inherent in managing high-tech/high-cost government-funded engineering programs; tools and techniques for coping with the impacts of politically-driven budgets on the engineering design process. Recommended preparation: 2 years of work experience.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32320D | 034 | Lecture | 3:30-6:10pm | Thursday | 11 of 20 | Elliot Axelband | DEN@Viterbi | Word (51872 KB) | |
| 32350D | 048 | Lecture | 3:30-6:10pm | Thursday | 2 of 8 | Elliot Axelband | OHE136 | Word (51872 KB) | |
Study of lean principles and practices as applied to automotive, aerospace and other industries.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32321D | 034 | Lecture | 5:10-7:50pm | Friday | 11 of 18 | Theodore Mayeshiba | DEN@Viterbi | | |
| 32351D | 048 | Lecture | 5:10-7:50pm | Friday | 25 of 28 | Theodore Mayeshiba | OHE120 | |
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 | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32330D | 034 | Lecture | 6:40-9:20pm | Monday | 6 of 20 | Jairus Hihn | DEN@Viterbi | | |
| 32360D | 048 | Lecture | 6:40-9:20pm | Monday | 3 of 10 | Jairus Hihn | OHE114 | |
Research leading to the master's degree. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32390D | 048 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 10 | Azad Madni | OFFICE | |
Credit on acceptance of thesis. Graded IP/CR/NC.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32391D | 048 | 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 | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resilient and Cyber Secure Systems and Systems-of-Systems | ||||||||||
| 32368D | 034 | 3.0 | Lecture | 5:00-7:50pm | Friday | Canceled | Mark McKelvin | | ||
| Resilient and Cyber Secure Systems and Systems-of-Systems | ||||||||||
| 32399D | 048 | 3.0 | Lecture | 5:10-7:50pm | Friday | Canceled | Mark McKelvin | | ||