THE SYSTEMS ENGINEERING MAJOR AT A GLANCE

SYSTEMS ENGINEERING THE SYSTEMS ENGINEERING MAJOR AT A GLANCE: Systems Engineering is a broad discipline that addresses the development of large, complex systems. The system engineer (SE) designs, integrates, and helps to ensure smooth functioning of complex systems typical in today s high-tech Air Force. The SE is a full lifecycle engineer, always keeping an eye on the design of the overall system to ensure that it will meet the needs of all the system s stakeholders, including operators, maintainers and commanders, and our ultimate customer -- the American public! The SE must consider the entire lifecycle of the system: design, development, verification, manufacturing, deployment, training, operations, support, and disposal. Therefore, SEs must have engineering competence augmented by studies in human factors engineering, operations research, system simulation, and program management. Systems Engineering (SE) is an interdisciplinary major supported by the USAFA Systems Engineering Board (SEB). Membership of the SEB is comprised of the Heads of the Departments of Aeronautical Engineering, Astronautical Engineering, Behavioral Sciences and Leadership, Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Engineering Mechanics and the Department of Management as well as the SE Program Director. The Department of the elected Chairman of the SEB provides administrative support to the SE Program. Cadets who successfully complete the Systems Engineering program are awarded a Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org. To ensure the success of our graduates, we prepare them to attain the following Program Educational Objectives two to five years after graduation: 1) Recognition as successful Air Force officers through demonstration of their ability to: o Rapidly acquire required knowledge, o Lead others effectively, o Effectively apply ethical and moral standards, o Improve unit performance by application of organizational skills, o Make sound decisions based on critical thinking, and o Communicate effectively. 2) Selection for career training on, or ahead of, schedule and for a progression of assignments of increasing responsibility 3) A demonstrated ability to solve Air Force technical problems 4) Success in continuing education. To support these goals, our program s curriculum is designed such that, by completion of our program, our graduates shall demonstrate that they have attained the following Student Outcomes: 1) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering 2) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze, and interpret data 207

3) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability 4) an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams 5) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems 6) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities of military officers and systems engineers 7) an ability to communicate effectively 8) the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, military, and societal context 9) a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning 10) a knowledge of contemporary issues and the role of military officers in our global society 11) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for systems engineering practice. COURSE REQUIREMENTS: 146 semester hours A. 96 Semester hours of Dean's academic core courses including the following core alternates: Required Core Substitute Substitutes for Ops Rsch 310 Systems Analysis Energy Systems Opt ECE 231 Electrical Circuits and Systems I ECE 315 Math 356 Prob. & Stats. for Engineers and Scientists Math 300 Sys Engr 301 Project Management Mgt 400 B. 5 Semester hours of Director of Athletics core courses. C. 3 Semester hours of Academy Option (Comp Sci 211 for accreditation requirements). D. 6 Semester hours of math courses 1. Math 344 or 245 2. Math 359, Math 243, or Math 253 E. 18 Semester hours of major's courses: 1. Sys Engr 310 Introduction to Systems Engineering 2. Sys Engr 311 Decision Analytics for Systems Development 3. Ops Rsch 312 Probabilistic Models 4. Sys Engr 336 Engineering Economics and Financial Management 5. Beh Sci 373 Introduction to Human Factors Engineering 6. Sys Engr 477 Operations Engineering and Management Seminar courses: Sys Engr 405 Systems Engineering Colloquium I Sys Engr 406* Systems Engineering Colloquium II 208

* In addition, Sys Engr 402 Professional Systems Engineering Development (ASEP exam prep) is a recommended course for all Systems Engineering cadets to take concurrently with Sys Engr 406 F. 12 Semester hours of courses selected from the cadet s choice of depth option area: The available course list for each depth option is managed and vetted by the respective host departments. Cadets will take a set of four courses from any one named depth area or a coherent set of four courses from the below options with approval of the systems engineering program director. The four courses shall include a minimum of 6 engineering semester credits, as defined by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. A superscript M denotes a course that is mandatory for any cadet taking courses in the respective named depth option area. Aeronautical: Engr Mech 320 Aero Engr 241 Aero Engr 341 Aero Engr 351 Aero Engr 352 Aero Engr 361 Aero Engr 456 Astronautical: Engr Mech 320 Aero Engr 241 Astro Engr 321 Astro Engr 331 Astro Engr 351 Astro Engr 423 Computer: Comp Sci 210 Comp Sci 220 Comp Sci 351 Comp Sci 364 Comp Sci 467 Electronics: ECE 281 ECE 321 ECE 322 ECE 332 ECE 348 ECE 382 ECE 383 Dynamics Aero-Thermodynamics M Aeronautical Fluid Dynamics Aircraft Performance and Static Stability Aircraft Dynamic Stability and Control Propulsion I Flight Test Techniques Dynamics M Aero-Thermodynamics Intermediate Astrodynamics Space Systems Engineering Rocket Propulsion Space Mission Design Introduction to Programming M Data Abstraction Computer Organization and Architecture Information Storage and Retrieval Computer Networks Digital Design and Computer Architecture M Electronics I Electronics II Electrical Circuits and Systems II Telecommunications Principles Embedded Computer Systems I Embedded Computer Systems II 209

ECE 387 ECE 434 ECE 485 Engr 311 Human Factors: Beh Sci 375 Sys Engr 470 Beh Sci 471 Beh Sci 473 Introduction to Robotic Systems Digital Signal Processing Advanced Computer Architecture Electrical Power Human Factors in Aviation Systems Engineering Human Systems Integration Engineering Psychology Human Factors Engineering in Systems Design Mechanical: Engr Mech 330 Mechanics of Deformable Bodies M Any three (3) additional, 3-credit hour courses currently offered within the Mechanical Engineering curriculm that form a coherent set of courses. The courses deemed within the Mechanical Engineering curriculum include all Mech Engr and Engr Mech courses, plus additional courses considered part of certain Mechanical Engineering emphasis areas (e.g., Engr 341, Aero Engr 436, etc.) as shown in Table 10-1, Mechanical Engineering Emphasis Areas. The coherent set of courses should, in principle, fall within one of these traditional Mech Engr emphasis areas. The cadet will choose the courses in coordination with the cadet s advisor with approval by the DFEM Deputy for Curriculum. Any courses selected outside of the current Mechanical Engineering curriculum require DFEM Department Head approval. G. 6 Semester hours of Capstone Courses Sys Engr 491 Sys Engr 492 Systems Engineering Capstone Design I Systems Engineering Capstone Design II To satisfy the Systems Engineering Capstone Design sequence requirement, cadets will enroll in Sys Engr 491/Sys Engr 492 and be assigned to one of the following two-semester capstone design options based on interest, depth option selection, and capstone needs. SE Capstone (fall) Design Focus Embedded within Domain Capstone Host Department SE491A Aircraft & Jet Engines Aero Engr 481 DFAN SE491B Spacecraft Astro Engr 436 DFAS SE491BL Human Systems Sys Engr 491BL DFBL SE491C Software Comp Sci 453 DFCS SE491E Electronic/Computer ECE 463 DFEC SE 491H Mechanical Mech Engr 491 DFEM SE 491M Tech Innovation Mgt 419 DFM SE491S Various Systems Sys Engr 491S DFSE SE Capstone Design Focus Embedded within Host (spring) Domain Capstone Department SE492A Aircraft Aero Engr 482 DFAN 210

SE492A1 Jet Engines Aero Engr 483 DFAN SE492B Spacecraft Astro Engr 437 DFAS SE492BL Human Systems Sys Engr 492BL DFBL SE492C Software Comp Sci 454 DFCS SE492E Electronic/Computer ECE 464 DFEC SE 492H Mechanical Mech Engr 492 DFEM SE 492M Tech Innovation Mgt 420 DFM SE492S Various Systems Sys Engr 492S DFSE Domain capstone course titles: Aero Engr 481 Intro to Aircraft and Propulsion System Design Aero Engr 482 Aircraft Design Aero Engr 483 Aircraft Engine Design Astro Engr 436 Small Spacecraft Engineering I Astro Engr 437 Small Spacecraft Engineering II Comp Sci 453 Software Engineering I Comp Sci 454 Software Engineering II ECE 463 Capstone Design Project I ECE 464 Capstone Design Project II Mech Engr 491 Capstone Design Project I Mech Engr 492 Capstone Design Project II Mgt 419 Technological Innovation Management Mgt 420 Management Capstone Practicum 211

SUGGESTED COURSE SEQUENCE Systems Engineering Major Fall 4 o hrs per 3 o hrs per 2 o hrs per 1 o hrs per Math 141 3 1 Law 220 3 1 Math 356 3 1 MSS 416 3 1 Engr 101 3 1 English 211 3 1 ECE 231 3 1 Biology 315 3 2 Comp Sci 110 3 1 Econ 201 3 1 Beh Sci 310 3 1 Beh Sci 373 3 1 English 111 3 1 Engr Mech 220 3 1 Comp Sci 211 3 1 Sys Engr 477 3 1 For Lang 1 3 2 Physics 215 3 2 Sys Engr 311 3 2 Depth Option 3 3 1 Phy Ed 0.5 2 Pol Sci 211 3 1 Depth Option 1 3 1 Sys Engr 491 3 2 15.5 8 Phy Ed 1 2 Phy Ed 1 2 Sys Engr 405 0 1 19 9 19 9 Phy Ed 0.5 2 18.5 11 Math 142 3 1 Aero Engr 315 or 210 3 1 Sys Engr 301 3 1 Soc Sci 412 3 1 Physics 110 3 2 MSS 200 3 1 History 300 3 1 Astro Engr 310 3 1 History 100 3 1 Chem 200 3 2 Ops Rsch 312 3 1 English 411 3 1 Beh Sci 110 3 1 Ops Rsch 310 3 1 Sys Engr 336 3 1 Philos 310 3 1 Spring Chem 100 3 2 Math 344 or 245 3 1 Math 359 or 243 3 1 Depth Option 4 3 1 For Lang 2 3 2 Sys Engr 310 3 2 Depth Option 2 3 1 Sys Engr 492 3 2 Phy Ed 0.5 2 Phy Ed 0.5 2 Phy Ed 0.5 2 Sys Engr 406/402 0 1 18.5 11 18.5 10 18.5 7 Phy Ed 0.5 2 18.5 10 Course Unit Summary Semester Hour Summary Core (32) Core = 96.0 Sem Hours Major (14) Major = 42.0 " Academy Option (1) Academy Option = 3.0 " Phy Ed (10) Phy Ed = 5.0 " Total = 146.0 " 212