2006–2007 - Florida Institute of Technology
2006–2007 - Florida Institute of Technology
2006–2007 - Florida Institute of Technology
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SYS 5370 RESEARCH METHODS IN SYSTEMS ENGINEERING (3<br />
credits). Systematic measurement and analysis <strong>of</strong> data to improve decision accuracy.<br />
Key topics include scientific approach as in solving SE problems, hypothesis<br />
testing, data collection issues such as survey data, reliability, accuracy <strong>of</strong> measured<br />
data, data measurement tools and techniques, statistical process control, design <strong>of</strong><br />
experiment methods, full and fractional designs, multiple regression analysis.<br />
SYS 5375 MILITARY OPERATIONS RESEARCH (3 credits). Quantitative<br />
methods used in support <strong>of</strong> military decisions at strategic and tactical levels. Key<br />
topics include operations research concepts, quantitative evaluation <strong>of</strong> military<br />
alternatives, resource allocation models (linear and non-linear programming),<br />
assignment problems, transportation modeling (deployment, airlifting, mobility),<br />
inventory models and limited area/limited time operations.<br />
SYS 5380 SYSTEMS ENGINEERING DESIGN PROJECT (3 credits).<br />
This team-oriented capstone course in the graduating semester enables the student<br />
to integrate learning from all MSSE courses in a real-life project setting. Dayto-day<br />
progress is monitored by a company supervisor with weekly status reports<br />
turned in to the supervisor and the instructor. Input from the company supervisor<br />
is a factor in the final grade.<br />
SYS 5385 SYSTEM LIFE CYCLE COST ESTIMATION (3 credits). Tools<br />
and techniques used in estimating cost for all phases <strong>of</strong> a system. Total system<br />
cost including research and development, investment and operation. Includes<br />
the system life cycle (SLC) cost estimation process, SLC cost estimation models<br />
including discounted cash-flow analysis, activity-based costing, and cost-benefit<br />
calculations. Cost scenario sensitivity analysis and design-to-cost concepts.<br />
SYS 5999 THESIS RESEARCH IN SYSTEMS ENGINEERING (0–3<br />
credits). Individual research under the direction <strong>of</strong> a member <strong>of</strong> the graduate<br />
faculty in a selected systems engineering topic. May be repeated for a maximum <strong>of</strong><br />
six credits. (Requirement: Thesis adviser approval.)<br />
The F.W. Olin Life Sciences Building is the home <strong>of</strong> the biological sciences program’s<br />
<strong>of</strong>fices, classrooms, and teaching and research laboratories.<br />
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