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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 go to den.usc.edu. DEN courses are indicated by a location of DEN@Viterbi D class assignments for graduate students are available online at:
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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| 32325R | 048 | Lecture | 12:30-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 18 of 20 | Edward Maby, Julie Albright | OHE100C | PDF (192301 KB) |  |
| 32335D | 034 | Lecture | 12:30-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 10 of 40 | Edward Maby, Julie Albright | DEN@Viterbi | PDF (192301 KB) | |
| 32326R | 048 | Discussion | 9:00-9:50am | Friday | 20 of 20 | Edward Maby, Julie Albright | OHE120 | | |
| 32336D | 034 | Discussion | 9:00-9:50am | Friday | 8 of 40 | Edward Maby, Julie Albright | 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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| 32301D | 034 | Lecture | 6:40-9:20pm | Thursday | 29 of 33 | Ken Cureton,Michael Sievers | DEN@Viterbi | PDF (323291 KB) | |
| 32331R | 048 | Lecture | 6:40-9:20pm | Thursday | 7 of 10 | Ken Cureton,Michael Sievers | OHE114 | PDF (323291 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
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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| 32312D | 034 | Lecture | 6:40-9:20pm | Tuesday | Canceled | Phan Phan | PDF (214689 KB) | | |
| 32342R | 048 | Lecture | 6:40-9:20pm | Tuesday | Canceled | Phan Phan | PDF (214689 KB) | |
Essentials of systems and system-of-systems integration from the perspectives of business, programs, and technology. Process, Legacy, and Systems-of-Systems Integration. Verification and Validation methods. Case studies. Recommended preparation: Bachelor's degree in engineering or physical sciences.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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| 32315D | 034 | Lecture | 6:40-9:20pm | Wednesday | 15 of 30 | Michael Sievers | DEN@Viterbi | Word (75776 KB) | |
| 32348R | 048 | Lecture | 6:40-9:20pm | Wednesday | 2 of 8 | Michael Sievers | OHE114 | Word (75776 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 | 20 of 38 | Robert Minnichelli | DEN@Viterbi | PDF (195489 KB) | |
| 32349D | 048 | Lecture | 3:30-6:10pm | Monday | 9 of 20 | Robert Minnichelli | OHE120 | PDF (195489 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 |
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| 32320D | 034 | Lecture | 6:40-9:20pm | Wednesday | 10 of 25 | Ken Cureton | DEN@Viterbi | PDF (348864 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 | 16 of 25 | Jairus Hihn | DEN@Viterbi | | |
| 32360D | 048 | Lecture | 6:40-9:20pm | Monday | 0 of 8 | Jairus Hihn | OHE114 | |
This project-oriented course elaborates on the process of engaging creative thought, tools and techniques for invention, and issues involved in bringing inventions to the production phase.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the CE department but may qualify for major credit in SAE. To register, enroll in CE 576.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29830R | 048 | Lecture | 6:30-9:10pm | Thursday | 19 of 22 | Berok Khoshnevis | KAP137 | PDF (825692 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 | 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 5 | Azad Madni | OFFICE | |