Systems Engineering Fundamentals Course - Outline
CSC presents a one-week Systems Engineering Fundamentals course several times a year in Ottawa, and also as requested to various organizations on site.
To find an overview of the CSC Systems Engineering Fundamentals course, click here.
To find the next course presentation date, click here.
The course outline is as follows.
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MONDAY
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Chapter 1 – Systems Engineering Discipline
- Systems Engineering Basics
- Integrated Project Team
- Systems Engineering Management Plan
- Master Schedule and Budget
- Modelling and Simulation
- SE Process Model Exercise
- SE Timeline Job Aid
Chapter 2 – Specialist Engineering
- Reliability and Maintainability
- Testability
- Supportability
- Safety and Health
- Human Factors
- Electromagnetic Compatibility
- Environmental Engineering
- Survivability / Vulnerability
- Producibility
- Boeing 777 Film ( Episode1)
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TUESDAY
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Chapter 3 – Project Definition
- Project Approval Process
- System/Cost Effectiveness
- Requirements Definition
- Procurement Strategies
- Procurement Process
- Contract Law & Ethics
- Spiral Method Exercise (JTRS - Part 1)
Chapter 4 – Requirements Management
- Requirements Capture & Tracking
- Monitoring Requirements Attributes
- Managing Requirements Changes
Chapter 5 – Design and Development
- Design, Development and Production Projects
- Information Technology Development
- Critical Success Factors
- Defense Systems Management College Perspective
- Boeing 777 Film ( Episode 2)
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WEDNESDAY
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- Systems Engineering Schedule Exercise
Chapter 6 – Test and Evaluation
- T&E Purpose and Methods
- Testing Level – Component, Equipment, System
- Testing to Improve Reliability
- T&E Resource Requirements
- Contracting for T&E and T&E Guidelines
- Environmental Testing
- T&E Program and Phases
- Software Independent Verification and Validation
- Supportability Assessment
- Test and Evaluation Exercise
Chapter 7 – Quality Management
- ISO/IEC Quality Management Process
- Ensuring Product Quality
- Quality Management Support of Systems Engineering
- Quality System
Chapter 8 – Decision Management
- Trade-Off Studies
- Value Engineering
- Business Case Analysis Method
Chapter 9 – Technical Performance Measurement
- Technical Performance Measurement Method
- TPM Case Studies
- Select TPM Parameters Exercise
- Boeing 777 Film ( Episode 3)
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THURSDAY
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Chapter 10 – Technical Reviews and Audits
- Purpose of Technical Reviews and Audits
- Joint Reviews
- Planning and Administration
- Conduct of Technical Reviews
Chapter 11 – Technical Data Management
- Planning and Organizing TDM
- Establishing a TDM System
- Document Review and Acceptance Process
- Managing the Technical Data Package
- Transformation and Reuse of Digital Data
Chapter 12 – Configuration Management
- CM Concepts, Principles and Case Studies
- CM Training and Certification
- CM Plan
- CM Organization, Configuration Control Board, Material Review Board, Contract Change Approval Board and Interface Control Working Group
- CM Program Survey
- CM Processes
- Case Studies – System Replacement, Obsolescence Management, Counterfeit Parts
- Spiral Method Exercise (JTRS - Part 2)
- Boeing 777 Film ( Episode 4)
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FRIDAY
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- Space Shuttle Disaster Film and Discussion
Chapter 13 – Technical Risk Management
- Risk Management Concepts and Definitions
- Planning and Organizing Risk Management
- Establishing a Risk Management System
- Performing Risk Management
- Piper-Alpha Oil Rig Film and Analysis
Chapter 14 – Failed and Successful Projects
- Failed Project Case Study - London Ambulance Service
- Successful Project Case Study - Boeing 777 Film ( Episode 5)
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