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Course List
The online systems engineering program spans 6 continuous semesters with each semester containing 2 seven-week terms. The program is completed in 2 years by taking courses fall, spring, and summer semesters. The sequence in which you will complete the 12 required courses totaling 36 credits is below.
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Semester 1 |
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Term 1 |
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| SYSEN 510 |
Engineering Analysis I
The course includes applications of advanced engineering mathematics; the study of systems are described by ordinary/partial differential equations and methods of solutions. |
3 credits |
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Term 2 |
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| SYSEN 550 |
Creativity and Problem Solving I
Foundations of individual problem solving including creativity, cognitive style and level, problem solving processes and techniques, the paradox of structure. |
3 credits |
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Semester 2 |
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Term 1 |
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| SYSEN 505 |
Technical Project Management
Analysis and construction of project plans for the development of complex engineering products taken from a variety of problem domains. |
3 credits |
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Term 2 |
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| SYSEN 531 |
Probability Models and Simulation
Provides background in modeling problems containing random components that must be accounted for in a reasonable solution. |
3 credits |
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Semester 3 |
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Term 1 |
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| SYSEN 552 |
Creativity and Problem Solving II
Theory and practical applications of group problem solving including cognitive gap, coping behavior, agents of change, and managing cognitive diversity. |
3 credits |
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Term 2 |
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| SYSEN 530 |
Systems Optimization
Theory/practice of linear programming will be developed including determination of optimum mix of products, levels of staffing, blending, network analysis, multi-period planning. |
3 credits |
| Year 2 |
Semester 1 |
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Term 1 |
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| SYSEN 533 |
Deterministic Models and Simulation
Provides a background in simulation and the modeling of problems that contain differential equations as part of the system. |
3 credits |
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Term 2 |
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| SYSEN 520 |
Systems Engineering
Fundamentals of systems engineering with focus on System methodology, design, and management; includes life cycle analysis, human factors, maintainability, serviceability/reliability. |
3 credits |
| Year 2 |
Semester 2 |
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Term 1 |
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| SWENG 586 |
Requirements Engineering
Theory and applications of requirements elicitation, analysis, modeling, validation, testing, and writing for hardware and software systems. |
3 credits |
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Term 2 |
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| SWENG 587 |
Software Architecture
Software systems architecture; architectural design principles/patterns; documentation/evaluation of software architectures; reuse of architectural assets through frameworks/software product lines. |
3 credits |
| Year 2 |
Semester 3 |
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Term 1 |
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| SYSEN 536 |
Decision and Risk Analysis in Engineering
Analysis of engineering decisions under uncertainty; problem identification, formulation, judgment, resolution; mitigation, risk analysis, quantification, and management. |
3 credits |
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Term 2 |
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| SYSEN 594A* |
Master’s Paper Research
Supervised student activities on research projects identified on an individual or small-group basis. |
3 credits |
*This course spans the entire semester.
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