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351-0761-00L 3 Credits BSC D-MAVT

Systems Engineering

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Rainer Züst
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Abstract

Good engineers and professional managers need of a methodology to guide demanding problem-solving processes in their complex projects. Systems Engineering offers such a methodology. It builds on traditional systems engineering methods from engineering sciences and combines them with modern, systemic management thinking and state-of-the-art problem solving approaches.

Objective

Methodology for problem-solving in interdisciplinary teams

Content

A number of known methodologies (for example Systems Engineering from ETH Zurich) are ultimately based on the common theoretical and methodological basis of problem-solving. Depending on their purpose and area of application problem solving methodologies (such as the general management methodology, PM-methodology, Value analysis, design methodologies, ....) embrace and integrate a specific set of distinct methodologies and methods. SE offers a framework and principles that lead to objective and goal-oriented designing of complex systems in cases of high complexity and/or extensive scope of a project. Systems Engineering postulates a range of principles and ways of thinking. SE offers a framework for interdisciplinary team; discussion of real-world cases and comparison with other methodologies.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Züst, R.: " Einstieg ins Systems Engineering - Optimale, nachhaltige Lösungen entwickeln und umsetzen“, 3. Auflage, vollständig neu bearbeitet, Verlag Industrielle Organisation, Zürich, 2004Züst, R.: "Systems Engineering - Kurz und bündig", 2. Auflage, Verlag Industrielle Organisation, Zürich, 1999Züst, R., Troxler, P. (Hrsg.): "Das SE-Case-Book - Neun Systems Engineering-Anwendungen", Verlag Industrielle Organisation, Zürich, 2002

Literature

Züst, R.: " Einstieg ins Systems Engineering - Optimale, nachhaltige Lösungen entwickeln und umsetzen“, 3. Auflage, vollständig neu bearbeitet, Verlag Industrielle Organisation, Zürich, 2004 Züst, R.: "Systems Engineering - Kurz und bündig", 2. Auflage, Verlag Industrielle Organisation, Zürich, 1999 Züst, R., Troxler, P. (Hrsg.): "Das SE-Case-Book - Neun Systems Engineering-Anwendungen", Verlag Industrielle Organisation, Zürich, 2002 Gomez P., Probst G.: Die Praxis des ganzheitlichen Problemlösens. Paul Haupt, Bern, Stuttgart, Wien, 1995. Haberfellner R. et al.: Systems Engineering. Daenzer, W. et al. (Hrsg.). 11. Auflage, Verlag Industrielle Organisation, Zürich, 2002. Checkland P.: System Thinking, Systems Practice. Wiley, Chichester, 1995. de Bono E.: Laterales Denken. ECON Taschenbuchverlag, Düsseldorf, 1992. Dörner D.: Die Logik des Misslingens. Rowohlt, Reinbeck bei Hamburg, 1994. Ropohl G.: Ethik und Technikbewertung. Suhrkamp, Frankfurt am Main, 1996. Senge P.M.: The Fifth Discipline. The art and practice of learning organization. Doubleday/Currency, New York, 1990. Senge P.M. et al.: Das Fieldbook zur „Fünften Disziplin“. Klett-Cotta, Stuttgart, 1996. Vester F.: Unsere Welt – ein vernetztes System. Deutscher Taschenbuch Verlag, München, 1991. Von der Weth R.: Management der Komplexität. Ressourcenorientiertes Handeln in der Praxis, Verlag Hans Huber, Bern, 2001. INCOSE: Systems Engineering Handbook, INCOSE ( www.incose.org ) 1998

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 20 minutes

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Systems Engineering
  • Thu 08:15-10:00 (HG E 1.1)
  • Thu 17:15-19:00 (HG E 1.1)
3 h weekly

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