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'''Systems engineering''' integrates two disciplines: Engineering, the technical knowledge domain, and Systems which is an interconnected composite of people with tools and process that create a capability to meet an objective. | '''Systems engineering''' integrates two disciplines: Engineering, the technical knowledge domain, and Systems which is an interconnected composite of people with tools and process that create a capability to meet an objective. | ||
Two definitions of systems that encompass | Two definitions of systems that encompass and summarize '''Systems Engineering''' are: | ||
* "A logical sequence of activities and decisions that transforms an operational need into a description of system performance parameters and a preferred system configuration." <ref>(MIL-STD-499A, Engineering Management, 1 May 1974</ref> | * "A logical sequence of activities and decisions that transforms an operational need into a description of system performance parameters and a preferred system configuration." <ref>(MIL-STD-499A, Engineering Management, 1 May 1974</ref> | ||
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==Future of Systems Engineering== | ==Future of Systems Engineering== | ||
==Systems engineering education== | |||
Many universities offer Systems engineering programs, and the number is growing every year. In addition other engineering programs are moving towards a systems approach in their entire engineering program. Universities and industry normally feel that an engineering or business background, with "real world" experience is needed for the discipline. Therefore, '''Systems engineering''' programs are usually at the masters-degree level. | |||
==Links== | ==Links== | ||
Revision as of 09:13, 30 April 2007
Systems engineering integrates two disciplines: Engineering, the technical knowledge domain, and Systems which is an interconnected composite of people with tools and process that create a capability to meet an objective.
Two definitions of systems that encompass and summarize Systems Engineering are:
- "A logical sequence of activities and decisions that transforms an operational need into a description of system performance parameters and a preferred system configuration." [1]
- "An interdisciplinary approach that encompasses the entire technical effort, and evolves into and verifies an integrated and life cycle balanced set of system people, products, and process solutions that satisfy customer needs." [2]
"In summary, systems engineering is an interdisciplinary engineering management process that evolves and verifies an integrated, life-cycle balanced set of system solutions that satisfy customer needs." [3]
History of Systems Engineering
Future of Systems Engineering
Systems engineering education
Many universities offer Systems engineering programs, and the number is growing every year. In addition other engineering programs are moving towards a systems approach in their entire engineering program. Universities and industry normally feel that an engineering or business background, with "real world" experience is needed for the discipline. Therefore, Systems engineering programs are usually at the masters-degree level.
Links
References & Citations
- ↑ (MIL-STD-499A, Engineering Management, 1 May 1974
- ↑ EIA Standard IS-632, Systems Engineering, December 1994
- ↑ http://www.dau.mil/pubs/pdf/SEFGuide%2001-01.pdf