ME EN 578
Systems Engineering and CAD Applications
Mechanical Engineering
Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering
Course Description
Principles and practices involved in systems engineering and design with related applications in advanced CAD models generation, optimization, and automation.
When Taught
Winter Even Years
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
Programming Proficiency
Learning Outcome
Develop skills in programming applied to systems engineering problems and CAD applications.
Title
Optimization and Integration Software
Learning Outcome
Use and program optimization and integration frameworks to optimize programmatic systems engineering and CAD/CAE applications.
Title
Advanced Systems Design Models
Learning Outcome
Learn and demonstrate the use of advanced systems design models such as discrete event simulation, agent based Modeling, system dynamics, and surrogate modeling techniques for rapid systems design space exploration.
Title
Visualization and Decision-Making Techniques
Learning Outcome
Understand and apply visualization and decision making techniques for multi-dimensional spaces for systems-level decision analysis and optimization.
Title
Systems Analysis Principles
Learning Outcome
Understand and apply basic systems analysis principles and techniques such as feasibility studies, requirements development, Monte Carlo simulations, life cycle cost analysis, complexity, Lean Six Sigma, system-of-systems, game theory, risk assessment, uncertainty analysis, etc.
Title
Proof-of-Concept
Learning Outcome
Develop a proof-of-concept for an industry or research sponsored systems engineering application.
Title
Collaboration
Learning Outcome
Work in collaboration with fellow teammates to accomplish both the learning of the technique and the executing of the systems engineering project.
