Lecture 1
Introduction to Systems Engineering
Satish Ukkusuri
Lecture Overview
Say Cheese!
Administrivia
Why are we here? Motivation
What is Systems Engineering? Example from CEE
Everyday Examples
Elements of Systems Problems
Associate Professor
School of Civil Engineering
Office: CIVL G167D; Office Hours: Thu: 4:30 – 6:00pm
Email: sukkusur@purdue.edu
• Teaching Assistant: Arif Mohaimin Sadri
Office: CIVL 4154; Office Hours: Mon 11-12 and Fri 11-12
Email: asadri@purdue.edu
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CE 398 At a Glance
Tools
• Optimization
• Game Theory
• Multi-Criteria Decision-making
• Network Analysis
• Engineering Economics
• Queuing Analysis
Conceptual Knowledge of Systems Engineering
Applications
• Global Trend
• Sustainability
• Resilience
Project-based
Demonstration
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Administrivia: Course Material
Reading will be distributed on the Blackboard
Used to distribute lecture notes, homeworks,
syllabus, solutions, example exams, project guidelines There is NO textbook for this course. All relevant material will be distributed.
Prerequisites required: An inquisitive mind,
Basics of calculus and algebra, proficiency with
Excel, GAMS/CPLEX
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Grading Policy
Two exams in the semester and a cumulative final
exam
Homeworks will be mainly numerical problems and some conceptual questions
Two Exams
30% = 15% + 15%
[Tentatively Exam 1: Feb 13, Exam 2: Mar 13]
Term Project
15%
Homework
20%
Final Exam
25%
Quizzes/Surveys
7%
Course Feedback Form 3%
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Project Guidelines
Teams of 7-8 students (about 14 teams). See yourself as the
consultant on this project
Address a problem of importance in civil engineering
Use systems engineering concepts to demonstrate the interdependence of issues
Apply tools from this course to solve the problem
Provide specific recommendations
Professional Report and Presentation
Grading will be done by the entire class
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Central Question of the Course
How can Civil Engineers make
DECISIONS using an INTEGRATIVE,
HOLISTIC and SUSTAINABLE approach considering ECONOMIC,
SOCIAL, MATERIAL and POLICY considerations? 8
Overview of Course: Philosophy
Conceptual
Civil Engineers can fundamentally contribute to grand
challenges in the modern world using integrative approaches
To effect change, civil engineers require tools to identify “better” notions of design and operations
Pedagogical
Civil Engineers are trained in silo approaches (structures,
transportation etc)
Receive less training on holistic approaches
Emerging problems such as climate change, sustainability, green design require multidisciplinary approaches
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Overview of Course: Learning Objectives
Motivate CEE students towards systems engineering
concepts
Ability to identify different phases of CEE systems development
Proficiency in various tools related to solving civil systems
engineering problems such as uncertainty analysis, simulation, optimization, network analysis and economic analysis
Proficiency in assessing sustainability impacts in civil engineering problems
Ability to understand the planning and operational aspects of civil engineering systems
Appreciate and develop the ability to apply systems concepts to solve grand challenges such as climate change, sustainability and green design and awareness to policy decisions
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OK. So why do we care? Motivation
There are global challenges which are
critical issues to solve – grand challenges
They aren't simply CE or AE or economics or management problems
These problems require integrative and holistic approaches
These are “systems” problems
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Motivation II
NAE Grand Challenges:
Restore and Improve Urban Infrastructure
http://www.engineeringchallenges.org/ cms/8996/9136.aspx Develop sustainable energy
Provide access to clean drinking water
Engineer better medicines
