1. MSE607B Systems Engineering
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MSE607B Systems Engineering
Introduction

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Learning Objectives
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Give an overview of concepts and methods of systems engineering and management
Considerations of life cycles, requirements, and configuration and cost management
Standards, metrics, architectures, integration, and evaluation will be discussed
Structured methods, decision analysis, and quality engineering foundations are emphasized
Case studies from a variety of industrial contexts are presented and discussed

3. Background and Purpose
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Background and Purpose
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System engineering addresses various needs to be more effective and efficient in:
Development and acquisition of new systems
Operation and support of systems already in use
Survey of relevant tools and techniques
Their relationships to effective systems engineering management

4. CSUN - Spring 2003
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Textbook
System Engineering Management, third edition (2004) by Blanchard, Benjamin S
New York: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Hardcover
List Price: $110.00
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Contact Info
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David Shternberg
BS Manufacturing Systems Engineering
MS Manufacturing Systems Engineering & Management
General Manager, Maintco Corporation, Burbank
Address (use all three)
CSUN -
Work -
Home –
Work
Cell
Meeting by appointment only 6-7PM EA1308

6. My Work Experience Israeli Air Force
F-16 Mechanic
F-16 Mechanical Systems Instructor
Israeli Aircraft Industries
Ground test inspector
CRANE Hydro-Aire, Burbank CA
Mfg Engineer, Producibility Mgr, Lean & Cont Improvement Mgr
Eaton Aerospace, Los Angeles Jan July 2005
Manufacturing Manager
Mfg Eng & Fabrication Focus Factory Manager
Manufacturing and Sustaining Engineering Manager
Maintco Corporation, Burbank, Aug-2005 – July 2006
General Manager
Eaton Aerospace, Los Angeles July Present
Manufacturing Engineering Manager

7. My Academic Records
Holtz Academy of Aviation Technology, Tel-Aviv, Israel
Certified Aircraft Technician
Associate Engineer
Santa Monica College
AA Degree
California State University, Northridge
BS Mfg Systems Engineering
California State University, Northridge
MS Mfg Systems Engineering & Management
Part-time MSEM faculty member since Jan 2004

8. Course List
To promote as an effective communication mechanism for both faculty and students, a mailing list for MSE607B class was established.
messages to this class mailing list and each member of the list will receive a copy of those messages.
Two names ( aliases) for the class mailing list created, either of can be used:
The first alias is based on the class number (aka ticket number)
The second alias is based on the subject, catalog number, and section
This list was populated with my address and with each student's campus address that was enrolled in this class
The list is automatically updated on a weekly basis (until census) to reflect the current enrollment of the class
No need to maintain the list.
For the list to be effective, all students must activate their campus account and monitor their .
Students may activate their campus by logging into the Portal (
If students would prefer to receive campus to a non-campus account such as Yahoo or Hotmail, they may configure mail-forwarding to that account via the account maintenance web site (
To minimize potential of receiving spam, it is configured it to be a "closed" list.
As a closed list, only members of the list may post messages to it.
Consequently, students may send to this list using only their campus address

9. Class Material Website URL MSE607B Course Page Class Syllabus
MSE607B Course Page
Login: shternberg
Password: mse607b
Class Syllabus
PowerPoint Presentations
Schedule of classes
My and phone numbers

10. Reading Assignments Essential for interaction and understanding
Read assigned chapter prior to class
Prepare to discuss issues/questions
Preparation will make the course more interesting
Pop-quiz may be given
Next week’s assignment
Chapter 1 – Introduction to Systems Engineering
(pp. 1-45)

11. Course Performance Evaluation Structure
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Course Performance Evaluation Structure
25 % Mid-Term Chapters 1-4
25 % Final Exam (comprehensive)
35 % Team Research Project
5 % Attendance and professionalism
10 % Participation and active learning (based in part on Partnership Peer Review Reports)
Letter-Grade Scale
Plus/Minus will be used
Score
Grade
90-100 A
70-74 C
88-89 A-
68-69 C-
85-87 B+
60-67 D
80-84 B
58-59 D-
78-79 B-
0-57 F
75-77 C+
Why Systems Engineering?
An example of a failed system is the failure of the Mars Climate Explorer, which was lost in space in September of 1999.
The 'root cause' of the loss of the spacecraft was the failed translation of English units into metric units in a segment of ground-based, navigation-related mission software.

12. Standard Operating Procedures
Encouraged to maintain personal and professional standards consistent with The Fundamental Principles of the Code of Ethics of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET):
Engineers uphold and advance the integrity, honor and dignity of the engineering profession by:
Using their knowledge and skill for the enhancement of human welfare
Being honest and impartial, and serving with fidelity the public, their employers and clients
Striving to increase the competence and prestige of the engineering profession
Supporting the professional technical societies of their disciplines

13. Student Roles & Responsibilities
Attend class sessions and to be prompt
Be a team player
Submit original work only
I was a student too…
Be considerate and respectful of one another
Get the job done right and on time
Budgeting 5-6 hours per week for this course, in addition to class attendance, is not unreasonable

14. Course Overview

15. Chapter 1 Introduction to Systems Engineering
Abbreviated introduction to some of the key terms and definitions inherent in the discussions throughout subsequent chapters
Systems
System Analysis
System Science
System Engineering
Life Cycle
Natural introduction to the system engineering process discussed in chapter 2

16. Chapter 2 The System Engineering Process
Relates terms and definitions introduced in chapter 1 to the system life cycle
Establishes a baseline to provide a frame of reference for the discussion of:
Individual design disciplines
Design methods, and
The activities associated with system engineering
The system engineering process is presented in the form of an overview
The concepts introduced here are amplified In subsequent chapters, to a much greater degree
Necessary prerequisite to the information presented later

17. Chapter 3 System Design Requirements
The design requirements through the development of specifications
Requirements for reliability, maintainability, supportability, quality, and alike
Few design disciplines such as these are discussed
Review some of the details as they pertain to individual design disciplines
Introduction to a select sample of disciplines
Importance of design integration through application of system engineering methods

18. Chapter 4 Engineering Design Methods and Tools
Briefly highlight some of the recent concepts in design
Conventional design practices
Analytical methods
The role of
Electric Commerce (EC)
Information Technology (IT)
The Internet
Current Design Technologies and Tools
Simulation
Rapid Prototyping
Mock-ups
Computer Aided Design (CAD)
Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM)
Computer-Aided Support (CAS)
System engineering objectives as they relate to current design methods

19. Chapter 5 Design Review and Evaluation
Explain the basic philosophy of design evolution
Describe the evaluation methods
Explain the informal and formal design reviews
Explain the feedback and corrective-action loop associated with these activities

20. Chapter 6 System Engineering Program Planning
Introduce system engineering program planning
First step in system management.
Material presented in this module leads into the discussion of
The organization for system engineering in module 7
System engineering program evaluation in module 8

21. Chapter 7 Organization for System Engineering
Explain the basic philosophy of design evolution
Explain the different types of organizational structures
Discuss advantages and disadvantages of each structure from a generic perspective
Emphasize the system engineering organization, its functions, organizational interfaces, and the staffing needed
Explain the implementation of Integrated Product and Process Development (IPPD) configuration
Explain customer, producer, and supplier relationships
Discuss human resources requirements

22. Chapter 8 System Engineering Program Evaluation
Explain the evaluation requirements of systems engineering program
Describe benchmarking best practices in system engineering
Explain the evaluation of system engineering organization
Explain program reporting, feedback and control

23. Homework Assignment Read Chapter 1 Introduction to System Engineering
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Homework Assignment
Read Chapter 1
Introduction to System Engineering
Pages 1-44

24. Questions? Comments?