Course syllabus for Fundamentals of systems engineering

Course syllabus adopted 2022-06-13 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).

Overview

  • Swedish nameUtveckling av komplexa system
  • CodeIMS105
  • Credits7.5 Credits
  • OwnerMPMOB
  • Education cycleSecond-cycle
  • Main field of studyMechanical Engineering
  • DepartmentINDUSTRIAL AND MATERIALS SCIENCE
  • GradingTH - Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail

Course round 1

  • Teaching language English
  • Application code 89141
  • Open for exchange studentsYes

Credit distribution

0122 Take-home examination 3 c
Grading: TH		 3 c
0222 Project 3 c
Grading: TH		 3 c
0322 Design exercise 1.5 c
Grading: UG		 1.5 c

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Eligibility

General entry requirements for Master's level (second cycle)
Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.

Specific entry requirements

English 6 (or by other approved means with the equivalent proficiency level)
Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.

Aim

The aim of the course is to create an awareness of Engineering Complex Systems and the ability to specify, model and evaluate complex systems. The course will be taught with references to other courses with design and project content.

Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)

  • Explain the role of systems engineering in complex projects.
  • Explain the most important Systems Engineering standards and the main vocabulary of the systems engineer.
  • Be able to describe key steps in the systems engineering process, from Stakeholder analysis though Requirement management and systems modelling towards end-of-life cycle.
  • Be able to apply some of the methods and tools of systems engineering for a representative multi technology system.
It is not an explicit objective of this class to prepare students for the Certified Systems Engineering Professional (ASEP/CSEP) examination. However, students are encouraged to pursue this certification on their own.

Content

The course will include lectures on the following topics:
  1. Systems Engineering Introduction
  2. Stakeholders identification and analysis
  3. Requirements management
  4. Systems Architecture
  5. Systems Modelling
  6. Systems integration and interface management
  7. Verification and Validation
  8. Commissioning and operations
  9. Lifecycle management.
The course will have four major application sectors presented, with guest lectures from: Railway systems, Automotive systems, Aerospace Systems and Nautical Systems. (The course will also include examples regarding space systems).

Guest Lectures from industry will be invited to participate and present perspectives on Systems Engineering in the course.

Organisation

The course will feature modules with pre-recorded Lectures, System Modelling computer lab, pre-recorded and live ¿interviews/guest-lectures¿. Each module will be evaluated using quiz, tutorials, and exercises. In relation to all modules there will also be planned seminars and Q&A sessions.

Literature

Main Course book:
Nasa Systems Engineering Handbook, 2021. (free)

Additional literature:
INCOSE. Systems Engineering Handbook: A Guide for System Life Cycle Processes and Activities. 4th ed. Wiley, 2015

ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288:2015, Systems and Software Engineering¿System Life Cycle Processes

Examination including compulsory elements

The examination is based on a written take home exam and approved assignments and laboratory exercises.

Take-home examination: 3 credits (Graded 5 - Fail)
Project work: 3 credits (Graded 5 - Fail)
In class assignments (computer tutorials): 1,5 credits (Graded Pass/Fail)

The course examiner may assess individual students in other ways than what is stated above if there are special reasons for doing so, for example if a student has a decision from Chalmers on educational support due to disability.