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Systems Engineering Fundamentals: Course by UNSW
Master systems engineering concepts and practices with this comprehensive course covering system lifecycle, design, development, and management.
Master systems engineering concepts and practices with this comprehensive course covering system lifecycle, design, development, and management.
This course provides a structured approach to understanding systems engineering fundamentals. Led by experts from UNSW Sydney, it covers the complete system lifecycle from concept to retirement. Learn about requirements engineering, design processes, and project management while developing practical skills through real-world examples. The course emphasizes both theoretical knowledge and hands-on application, making it ideal for professionals and students alike.
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What you'll learn
Understand the fundamentals of systems engineering and system lifecycle
Master requirements engineering and elicitation techniques
Learn conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design processes
Develop skills in construction, production, and system utilization
Gain expertise in systems engineering management
Apply verification and validation techniques
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
382 Minutes PreRecorded video
11 quizzes
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FullTime access
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There are 9 modules in this course
This comprehensive systems engineering course takes students through the complete system lifecycle, from initial concept to retirement. Starting with fundamental concepts, the course progresses through requirements engineering, system design, development, and management. Topics include conceptual and detailed design, construction and production, system utilization, and engineering management. The curriculum emphasizes practical application through real-world examples and interactive exercises, making complex engineering concepts accessible to learners from various backgrounds.
Course Welcome & Module 1
Module 1 · 3 Hours to complete
Systems Engineering and its Relevance and Benefits
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Needs and Requirements
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
Requirements Elicitation and Elaboration
Module 4 · 3 Hours to complete
Conceptual Design
Module 5 · 2 Hours to complete
Preliminary and Detailed Design
Module 6 · 2 Hours to complete
Construction, Production, and Utilisation
Module 7 · 1 Hours to complete
Systems Engineering Management
Module 8 · 1 Hours to complete
Final Exam and Information About Further Study
Module 9 · 34 Minutes to complete
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Instructors
Lecturer at Capability Systems Centre UNSW Canberra
The first female engineer in the Sri Lanka Air Force, she is a Senior Lecturer specializing in Mechanical, Aeronautical, Explosives, and Renewable Energy Engineering. With expertise in lecturing, research, curriculum development, and program accreditation, she is a passionate advocate for promoting STEMM and motivates women to pursue careers in these fields despite challenges. Known for her strong interpersonal, leadership, and problem-solving skills, she excels in high-pressure environments. Proficient in MATLAB optimization programming and experienced in Hardware-in-the-Loop real-time plant simulation, she is dedicated to continuous learning and skill enhancement.
Assistant Professor
Sondoss Elsawah is a researcher and educator dedicated to advancing systems thinking, particularly in public policy, engineering, and education. She has developed innovative methods and tools to examine the long-term impacts of mental models, resulting in over 90 academic publications, including high-impact articles recognized by the Web of Science. Her contributions have garnered multiple awards, including the 2018 Research Award from the International Environmental Modelling and Software Society and the 2016 Rising Star Award from the Australian Operations Research Society. At UNSW's Capability Systems Center, she leads significant projects addressing high-stakes public policy issues like climate change adaptation and sustainable groundwater management. Sondoss also emphasizes research-led education, securing a US National Science Foundation grant to develop core modelling practices and a curriculum focused on leadership in public policy. Additionally, she established the IEEE Systems Modelling Conference and has provided expertise to government agencies on decision support models. As Editor of the Journal of Environmental Modelling and Software and Vice President of the Modelling and Simulation Society of Australia and New Zealand, her research interests span systems thinking, modelling, pedagogy, and the interplay between systems thinking and AI.
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