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Systems Architecting and Engineering (SAE)
- 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 to to den.usc.edu. DEN courses are indicated by a location of DEN@Viterbi. D class assignments and general questions regarding SAE courses, may contact SAE advisor- Ms. Prisila C Vasquez, Email: Prisilac@usc.edu.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32311R | 908 | Lecture | 3:30-6:40pm | Wednesday | 3 of 10 | Ken Cureton | RTH115 | PDF (323474 KB) |  |
| 32341D | 913 | Lecture | 3:30-6:40pm | Wednesday | 30 of 36 | Ken Cureton | DEN@Viterbi | PDF (323474 KB) | |
Probability theory in systems engineering: test design and performance, reliability and maintainability, quantitative decision models. Constraint theory to manage and de-conflict complex requirements. Complexity theory.
- Prerequisite: SAE 541
- Note: Basic probability theory and various applications in systems engineering: system test design and performance, quantitative decision model, system reliability, maintainability and availability, and exploration of fundamental concepts in resilient systems engineering. Introduction to constraint theory as an engineering tools kit to detect, manage and de-conflict complex system requirements.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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| 32312D | 913 | Lecture | 6:00-9:10pm | Monday | 17 of 25 | Phan Phan | DEN@Viterbi | PDF (305180 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 |
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| 32332D | 913 | Lecture | 3:30-6:40pm | Tuesday | 34 of 35 | Ken Cureton | DEN@Viterbi | PDF (380608 KB) | |
| 32349R | 908 | Lecture | 3:30-6:40pm | Tuesday | 3 of 10 | Ken Cureton | RTH109 | PDF (380608 KB) | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32320R | 908 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 5 | Azad Madni | OFFICE | |