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SE450 APPLIED SYS DSGN/DECISN MAKING

Systems Engineering · 7 versions

Offerings are listed from 2027-1 Fall through 2031-1 Fall.

SE450 APPLIED SYS DSGN/DECISN MAKING

  • 3.0 credit hours
  • (BS=0.0, ET=3.0, MA=0.0)
  • Version 2025-2
  • In effect
Scope
This course is the third course of the three-course systems engineering sequence. The course serves as the culminating systems engineering experience for non-engineering cadets and integrates the principles, concepts, and models explored in previous courses. Cadets apply the Systems Decision Process to devise problem solutions that are effective and adaptable. Cadets work in groups to complete a culminating engineering design experience involving the solution of an incompletely defined problem with no single correct answer. Cadets must consider the economic, political, social and ethical constraints of the system and use creativity to generate potential design alternatives. Cadet groups will use models to analyze the alternative solutions and make a recommendation based on economic analysis and system performance. The course requires assessment of the recommended solution and a written plan for implementation.
Lessons
30 @ 75 min (2.000 Att/wk)
Labs
0 @ 0 min
Special requirements
None
Prerequisites
one of
SE450 version 2025-2 offerings
Term Sections Section size Capacity Enrolled Wait list Seats Closed Details
2027-1 Fall 2 18 36 24 0 12 Yes Hours for 2027-1 Fall
2027-2 Spring 4 18 72 63 0 9 Yes Hours for 2027-2 Spring
2028-1 Fall 2 18 36 9 0 27 No Hours for 2028-1 Fall
2028-2 Spring 3 18 54 31 0 23 No Hours for 2028-2 Spring
2029-1 Fall 2 18 36 29 0 7 No Hours for 2029-1 Fall
2029-2 Spring 4 18 72 29 0 43 No Hours for 2029-2 Spring
2030-1 Fall 2 19 38 0 0 38 No Hours for 2030-1 Fall
2030-2 Spring 4 19 76 0 0 76 Yes Hours for 2030-2 Spring

SE450 APPLIED SYS DSGN/DECISN MAKING

  • 3.0 credit hours
  • (BS=0.0, ET=3.0, MA=0.0)
  • Version 2020-2
  • Archived
Scope
This course is the third course of the three-course systems engineering sequence. The course serves as the culminating systems engineering experience for non-engineering cadets and integrates the principles, concepts, and models explored in previous courses. Cadets apply the Systems Decision Process to devise problem solutions that are effective and adaptable. Cadets work in groups to complete a culminating engineering design experience involving the solution of an incompletely defined problem with no single correct answer. Cadets must consider the economic, political, social and ethical constraints of the system and use creativity to generate potential design alternatives. Cadet groups will use models to analyze the alternative solutions and make a recommendation based on economic analysis and system performance. The course requires assessment of the recommended solution and a written plan for implementation.
Lessons
30 @ 75 min (2.000 Att/wk)
Labs
0 @ 0 min
Special requirements
None
Prerequisites
one of

SE450 APPLIED SYS DSGN/DECISN MAKING

  • 3.0 credit hours
  • (BS=0.0, ET=3.0, MA=0.0)
  • Version 2019-2
  • Archived
Scope
This course is the third course of the three-course systems engineering sequence. The course serves as the culminating systems engineering experience for non-engineering cadets and integrates the principles, concepts, and models explored in previous courses. Cadets apply the Systems Decision Process to devise technological problem solutions that are effective and adaptable. Cadets work in groups to complete a culminating engineering design experience involving the solution of an incompletely defined problem with no single correct answer. Cadets must consider the economic, political, social and ethical constraints of the system and use creativity to generate potential design alternatives. Cadet groups will use models to analyze the alternative solutions and make a recommendation based on economic analysis and system performance. The course requires assessment of the recommended solution and a written plan for implementation.
Lessons
30 @ 75 min (2.000 Att/wk)
Labs
0 @ 0 min
Special requirements
None
Prerequisites
one of

SE450 APPLIED SYS DSGN/DECISN MAKING

  • 3.0 credit hours
  • (BS=0.0, ET=3.0, MA=0.0)
  • Version 2017-2
  • Archived
Scope
This course is the third course of the three-course systems engineering sequence. The course serves as the culminating systems engineering experience for non-engineering cadets and integrates the principles, concepts, and models explored in previous courses. Cadets apply the Systems Decision Process to devise technological problem solutions that are effective and adaptable. Cadets work in groups to complete a culminating engineering design experience involving the solution of an incompletely defined problem with no single correct answer. Cadets must consider the economic, political, social and ethical constraints of the system and use creativity to generate potential design alternatives. Cadet groups will use models to analyze the alternative solutions and make a recommendation based on economic analysis and system performance. The course requires assessment of the recommended solution and a written plan for implementation.
Lessons
40 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk)
Labs
0 @ 0 min
Special requirements
None
Prerequisites
SE350

SE450 APPLIED SYS DSGN/DECISN MAKING

  • 3.0 credit hours
  • (BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
  • Version 2009-1
  • Archived
Scope
This course is the third course of the three-course systems engineering sequence. The course serves as the culminating systems engineering experience for non-engineering cadets and integrates the principles, concepts, and models explored in previous courses. Cadets apply the Systems Decision Process to devise technological problem solutions that are effective and adaptable. Cadets work in groups to complete a culminating engineering design experience involving the solution of an incompletely defined problem with no single correct answer. Cadets must consider the economic, political, social and ethical constraints of the system and use creativity to generate potential design alternatives. Cadet groups will use models to analyze the alternative solutions and make a recommendation based on economic analysis and system performance. The course requires assessment of the recommended solution and a written plan for implementation.
Lessons
40 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk)
Labs
0 @ 0 min
Special requirements
None
Prerequisites
SE350

SE450 PROJ MANAGEMENT & SYS DESIGN

  • 3.0 credit hours
  • (BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
  • Version 2008-1
  • Archived
Scope
This course is the third course of the three-course systems engineering sequence. The course serves as the culminating systems engineering experience for non-engineering cadets and integrates the principles, concepts, and models explored in previous courses. Cadets apply the Systems Decision Process to devise technological problem solutions that are effective and adaptable. Cadets work in groups to complete a culminating engineering design experience involving the solution of an incompletely defined problem with no single correct answer. Cadets must consider the economic, political, social and ethical constraints of the system and use creativity to generate potential design alternatives. Cadet groups will use models to analyze the alternative solutions and make a recommendation based on economic analysis and system performance. The course requires assessment of the recommended solution and a written plan for implementation.
Lessons
40 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk)
Labs
0 @ 0 min
Special requirements
None
Prerequisites
SE350

SE450 PROJ MANAGEMENT & SYS DESIGN

  • 3.0 credit hours
  • (BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
  • Version 2005-1
  • Archived
Scope
This course is the third course of the three-course systems engineering sequence. The course serves as the culminating systems engineering experience for non-engineering cadets and integrates the principles, concepts, and models explored in previous courses. Cadets apply the systems engineering and management process to devise technological problem solutions that are effective and adaptable. Cadets work in groups to complete a culminating engineering design experience involving the solution of an incompletely defined problem with no single correct answer. Cadets must consider the economic, political, social and ethical constraints of the system and use creativity to generate potential design alternatives. Cadet groups will use models to analyze the alternative solutions and make a recommendation based on economic analysis and system performance. The course requires assessment of the recommended solution and a written plan for implementation.
Lessons
40 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk)
Labs
0 @ 0 min
Special requirements
None
Prerequisites
SE350