AEE422 AEROSPACE SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
| Course Code: | 5720422 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 5.0 |
| Department: | Aerospace Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. SERKAN ÖZGEN, Lecturer Dr. SARTUK KARASOY |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
- Introducing fundamental concepts of Systems Engineering discipline
- Preparing the students to the complex system design and development processes employed in aerospace industry
- Establishing an understanding of system methods and tools to handle a multidisciplinary design problem
- Practicing on system architectural design using graphical tools and getting acquainted with functional, physical and interface architecture definitions
- Delivering practical insight on requirement definition, requirement analysis and change management processes
Course Content
Review of evolution of systems engineering discipline. Introduction to the concept of system life cycle. System design, development and qualification through systems engineering process, system modeling methods, development of functional, physical and operational architectures, system integration and interface management. Integration of systems engineering processes. Use of computer aided tools for systems product and process modeling. Examples of aerospace applications of systems engineering discipline.
Course Learning Outcomes
- To familiarize the students with the methods, tools and procedures used in aerospace systems engineering
- To allow the students to develop their skills as systems engineers by project assignments
- To introduce the students to industrial standards of systems engineering
- To provide an opportunity to learn and apply systems engineering modeling tools and methods
- To strengthen the students’ technical decision making skills through multidisciplinary systems engineering techniques
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Contribution |
| # | Program Outcomes | No | Yes |
| 1 | An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics | | ✔ |
| 2 | An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors | | ✔ |
| 3 | An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences | | ✔ |
| 4 | An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts | | ✔ |
| 5 | An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives | | ✔ |
| 6 | An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions | ✔ | |
| 7 | An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies | | ✔ |
