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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.
Applied systems architecting, engineering and management to motorsports from design to validation and verification; venues include drag racing, grand prix Formula SAE racing, DARPA Challenges.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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| 32386R | 001 | Lecture | 3:30-6:10pm | Thursday | 21 of 25 | F Settles | KAP167 | Word (91648 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 | Monday | 19 of 25 | George Friedman | OFF CAMPUS | | |
| 32342D | 048 | Lecture | 6:40-9:20pm | Monday | 1 of 10 | George Friedman | RTH109 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32313D | 034 | Lecture | 6:40-9:20pm | Tuesday | 22 of 25 | Michael Sievers, Frank Alvidrez | OFF CAMPUS | PDF (252293 KB) | |
| 32347D | 048 | Lecture | 6:40-9:20pm | Tuesday | 3 of 10 | Michael Sievers, Frank Alvidrez | OHE100B | PDF (252293 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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| 32319D | 034 | Lecture | 3:30-6:20pm | Wednesday | 25 of 25 | Azad Madni | OFF CAMPUS | PDF (35653 KB) | |
| 32349D | 048 | Lecture | 3:30-6:20pm | Wednesday | 7 of 8 | Azad Madni | OHE120 | PDF (35653 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 | 6:40-9:20pm | Wednesday | Canceled | Kenneth Cureton | Word (84992 KB) | | |
| 32350D | 048 | Lecture | 6:40-9:20pm | Wednesday | Canceled | Kenneth Cureton | Word (84992 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 |
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| 32321D | 034 | Lecture | 5:10-7:50pm | Friday | 11 of 20 | Theodore Mayeshiba | OFF CAMPUS | Word (66754 KB) | |
| 32351D | 048 | Lecture | 5:10-7:50pm | Friday | 13 of 35 | Theodore Mayeshiba | OHE100B | Word (66754 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 | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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| 32330D | 034 | Lecture | 6:40-9:20pm | Monday | Canceled | | |||
| 32360D | 048 | Lecture | 6:40-9:20pm | Monday | Canceled | Jared Fortune | |
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 | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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| 32344D | 034 | Lecture | 6:40-9:20pm | Monday | 19 of 25 | Kenneth Cureton | OFF CAMPUS | Word (103936 KB) | |
| 32374D | 048 | Lecture | 6:40-9:20pm | Monday | 3 of 10 | Kenneth Cureton | OHE120 | Word (103936 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32390D | 048 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 5 | 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 5 | OFFICE | |