SYSEN 5151

Foundations of Systems Engineering

Course Description

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

Systems Engineering is a rapidly growing transdisciplinary field, and the range of areas systems engineers can specialize in is expanding. Traditionally, students have come from engineering or science backgrounds. However, emerging needs now require students with undergraduate knowledge in quantitative fields like mathematics, statistics, finance, economics, and data science. These skills are essential for applying systems methods to consumer products, service-oriented offerings, supply chains, and large data set analytics. Gaining expertise in these areas creates a strong foundation for a career in the analytical side of Systems Engineering. This course is designed to build core systems analytical skills on an existing mathematical background while offering a introduction to the fundamental systems engineering tools essential for all systems engineers, especially those with limited prior engineering experience.

Distribution Requirements (CE-EN)

Last 4 Terms Offered 2025FA

Learning Outcomes

• Apply modern systems engineering tools throughout the entire vee-diagram design process.
• Identify where various modern systems analysis tools can be used throughout the vee-diagram process and which are most applicable for given situations and parts of the process.
• Demonstrate how modern systems analysis tools can both be used well in aiding in the systems engineering design process.

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