Course Syllabus
Please read the syllabus in its entirety.
About the Course
General Course Info
Instructor name: David Kaber, Ph.D.
Contact email: dkaber@ise.ufl.edu
Contact phone number: 352-294-7700
Course Description
This advanced course delves into the intricacies of systems engineering and design management, equipping students with the skills necessary to excel in complex technological projects. It covers a wide range of topics, from conceptualization and design through economic analysis and maintenance to data rights and open systems architecture. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the multifaceted aspects involved in system development and management.
Course Goals and Objectives
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
1. Comprehend complex systems, and analyze their elements and their interactions.
2. Apply the systems engineering lifecycle to technology design and development.
3. Manage design requirements and perform risk analysis effectively.
4. Conduct advanced decision analysis for design and development choices.
5. Skillfully oversee system design stages.
6. Model, plan, and analyze prototypes, products, and service systems.
7. Evaluate capital equipment, investments, and economic aspects.
8. Analyze system maintenance, reliability, and availability.
9. Assess production readiness, operator learning, and capacity.
10. Address human factors in system design.
11. Develop comprehensive Systems Engineering Plans.
12. Utilize earned value analysis and process control.
13. Understand open systems architecture principles.
14. Determine appropriate data rights levels for future needs.
Textbook Information*
Blanchard, B. S., & Fabrycky, W. J. (2014). Systems engineering and analysis. Pearson.
ISBN-13: 978-1292025971
*The textbook is recommended but not required.
Course Policies
Participation Policy
Unlike a traditional classroom-based course, this synchronous online course is offered via Zoom. You should consider attending the synchronous Zoom meetings if available. All class meetings will be recorded in case you can't attend any synchronous meetings. It is your responsibility to review the course in its entirety and complete the assignment, case studies, and the quiz.
Course Communications
For questions, please contact Dr. Kaber:
dkaber@ise.ufl.edu | 352-294-7700
Course Completion
Once you have completed and passed the course (complete all assessments and score at least 80% on the quiz), please contact the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering to receive the course completion badge:
info@ise.ufl.edu | 352-392-1464
Course Technology
The following are helpful links that will help you navigate the course.
UF Policies
University Honor Policy
UF students are bound by The Honor Pledge which states, “We, the members of the University of Florida community, pledge to hold ourselves and our peers to the highest standards of honor and integrity by abiding by the Honor Code. On all work submitted for credit by students at the University of Florida, the following pledge is either required or
implied: “On my honor, I have neither given nor received unauthorized aid in doing this assignment.”
The Honor Code (https://www.dso.ufl.edu/sccr/process/student-conducthonor-code/) specifies a number of behaviors that are in violation of this code and the possible sanctions. Furthermore, you are obligated to report any condition that facilitates academic misconduct to appropriate personnel. If you have any questions or concerns, please consult with the instructor or TAs in this class.
Students Requiring Accommodations
Students requesting accommodation for disabilities should contact the instructor as close to the start of the course as possible.
Netiquette Communication Courtesy
All members of the class are expected to follow rules of common courtesy in all email messages, threaded discussions, and chats.
Software Use
All faculty, staff, and students of the University are required and expected to obey the laws and legal agreements governing software use. Failure to do so can lead to monetary damages and/or criminal penalties for the individual violator. Because such violations are also against University policies and rules, disciplinary action will be taken as appropriate. We, the members of the University of Florida community, pledge to uphold ourselves and our peers to the highest standards of honesty and integrity.
Student Privacy
There are federal laws protecting your privacy with regard to grades earned in courses and on individual assignments. For more information, please see Notification to Students of FERPA Rights (http://registrar.ufl.edu/catalog0910/policies/regulationferpa.html).
Student Help
Access Support
If you have issues accessing the course, please contact engineering IT support member, Mike Seufert:
Mike@eng.ufl.edu | 352-392-9217
Disclaimer
This syllabus represents the instructor’s current plans and objectives. As we go through the semester, those plans may need to change to enhance the class learning opportunity. Such changes, communicated clearly, are not unusual and should be expected.
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