The terms indicated are expected but are not guaranteed. For the courses offered during any given term, consult the Schedule of Classes.

SAE 541 Systems Engineering Theory and Practice (3, FaSpSm)
Integration of engineering problem solving methodologies based on systems concepts. Application to complex, large scale technical systems and problems faced by engineeringmanagers. Case studies.

SAE 542 Advanced Topics in Systems Engineering (3, FaSp)
Advanced topics in integration software management and systems engineering, probabilistic foundations of decision-based theory, quantitative risk management, decision-based design, and safety aspects of systems engineering.
Prerequisite: ISE 541.

SAE 543 Case Studies in Systems Engineering (3, FaSp)
Real-world case studies in DoD, NASA, and commerical arenas, employing new methodologies to cover the fundamentals positive and negative development learning principles of systems engineering.
Prerequisite: ISE 541, SAE 549

SAE 547 Model Based Systems Engineering (3, FaSp)
Approaches for modeling systems using software such as SySML; modeling system, requirements, structure, behavior, and parametrics; mapping to hardware description language and behavioral code generation. Recommended preparation: Modeling and simulation courses.

SAE 549 Systems Architecting (3, FaSp)
Introduction to systems architecture in aerospace, electrical, computer, and manufacturing systems emphasizing the conceptual and acceptance phases and using heuristics.
Prerequisite: B.S degree in related field of engineering
              
SAE 550 Engineering Management of Government-Funded Programs (3, SP) 
Analysis of risks inherent in managing high-tech/high-cost government-funded engineering programs; tools and techniques for coping with the impacts of politically-driven budgets on the engineering design process. 
Recommended preparation: two years of work experience.
Prerequisite: undergraduate degree in engineeringor related field plus two years of work experience.

SAE 551 Lean Operations (3, FaSp)
Study of lean principles and practices as applied to automotive, aerospace and other industries.

ISE 560 Economic Analysis of Architecting and Engineering (3, FaSp)
Impact of economic factors for systems architects and engineers, tools for understanding these factors, fundamental quantitative analysis of cash flow, life-cost estimating for systems and software engineering.

ISE 561 Economic Analysis of Engineering Projects (3, FaSp)
Economic evaluations of engineering systems for both government and private industry; quantitative techniques for evaluating non-monetary consequences; formal treatment of risk and uncertainty.
Prerequisite: ISE 460.

SAE 574 Net-Centric Systems Architecting and Engineering (3,FaSp)
In-depth examination of the technical design approaches, tools, and processes to enable the benefits of net-centric operations in a networked systems-of-systems.

SAE 590 Directed Research (1-12, FaSpSm)
Research leading to the master's degree. Maximum units wich may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.

SAE 599 Special Topics (2-4, max 9)
Course content to be selected each semester to reflect current trends and developments in the field of systems architecture and engineering.