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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 |
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32315R | 048 | Lecture | 12:30-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 43 of 56 | Edward Maby | OHE100D | PDF (218946 KB) | |
32316D | 034 | Lecture | 12:30-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 16 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 |
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32311D | 034 | Lecture | 3:30-6:10pm | Tuesday | 22 of 25 | James Hines | DEN@Viterbi | ||
32341R | 048 | Lecture | 3:30-6:10pm | Tuesday | 9 of 10 | James Hines | OHE100C |
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 |
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32312D | 034 | Lecture | 6:40-9:20pm | Thursday | 25 of 25 | George Friedman, Phan Phan | DEN@Viterbi | ||
32342R | 048 | Lecture | 6:40-9:20pm | Thursday | 6 of 10 | George Friedman, Phan Phan | 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 |
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32317D | 034 | Lecture | 6:40-9:20pm | Tuesday | 27 of 28 | Michael Sievers, Mark McKelvin | DEN@Viterbi | Word (101376 KB) | |
32347R | 048 | Lecture | 6:40-9:20pm | Tuesday | 2 of 10 | Michael Sievers, Mark McKelvin | OHE120 | Word (101376 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 | 3:30-6:10pm | Monday | 22 of 25 | Azad Madni | DEN@Viterbi | Word (39654 KB) | |
32349R | 048 | Lecture | 3:30-6:10pm | Monday | 19 of 23 | Azad Madni | OHE120 | Word (39654 KB) |
Study of lean principles and practices as applied to various industries.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the ISE department but may qualify for major credit in SAE. To register, enroll in ISE 506.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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31522D | 048 | Lecture | 5:10-7:50pm | Friday | 14 of 19 | Theodore Mayeshiba | OHE120 | ||
31722D | 034 | Lecture | 5:10-7:50pm | Friday | 20 of 21 | Theodore Mayeshiba | DEN@Viterbi |
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 | 19 of 20 | Jairus Hihn | DEN@Viterbi | ||
32360R | 048 | Lecture | 6:40-9:20pm | Monday | 4 of 10 | Jairus Hihn | OHE120 |
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 |
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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 |
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32391D | 048 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | OFFICE |