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University Bulletin: Undergraduate Programs 2003-2004 The George Washington University  

 
   
 

ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT AND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING


Professors R.M. Soland, E.L. Murphree, Jr., H. Eisner, S. Sarkani, G. Frieder, T.A. Mazzuchi (Chair), J.P. Deason, M.A. Stankosky, J.R. van Dorp

Associate Professors M.R. Duffey, H. Abeledo, J.A. Barbera, G.L. Shaw, J.J. Ryan

Assistant Professors A. Bada, E. Campos-Nanez, F. Fiedrich

Professorial Lecturers W.A. Goetz, F. Allario, C.R. Cothern, D.J. Ryan, C.H. Voas, J.E. Collins, M.G. Goode, F.A. Calabrese, J.F. Starns, R.C. West, R.E. McCreight, B.L. Lewis, J.E. Beach, S.S. Gambhir, R.B. Garrity, C.H. Bixler, T.H. Holzer, J.R. McCumber, D.R. Gallay, G.D. Haddow, J.W. Harris, Jr., T.J. Eveleigh, J.S. Wasek, J.H. Chang, R.E. Cosentino, M.P. Hamner, W.M. Hawes, P.R. Montgomery, W.J. Roberts

See the School of Engineering and Applied Science for the programs of study leading to the Bachelor of Science with a major in systems engineering and Bachelor of Arts with a major in applied science and technology.

1 Introduction to Systems Analysis (1) Mazzuchi, Soland
  A survey of several aspects of systems analysis, including methodologies such as linear programming, network models, probability, and queuing theory, with applications to resource allocation, decision making, and statistical analysis. Spreadsheet and laboratory exercises and projects. (Fall)
101 Quantitative Models in Systems Engineering (3) Abeledo, Campos-Nanez and Staff
  Quantitative modeling techniques and their application to decision making in systems engineering. Linear, integer, and nonlinear optimization models. Stochastic models: inventory control, queuing systems, and regression analysis. Elements of Monte Carlo and discrete event system simulation. Prerequisite: ApSc 115. (Fall)
102 Operations Research Methods (3) Abeledo, Campos-Nanez and Staff
  Deterministic and stochastic methods. Optimization algorithms: Simplex method, Branch and Bound, combinatorial algorithms, heuristic methods. Optimization theory: convexity, duality, sensitivity analysis. Stochastic optimization: marginal analysis, Markov chains, Markov decision processes. Prerequisite: ApSc 115 and EMSE 109, or permission of instructor. (Spring)
109 Mathematics in Operations Research (3) Abeledo and Staff
  Mathematical foundations of optimization theory; linear algebra, advanced calculus, convexity theory. Geometrical interpretations and use of software. Prerequisite: Math 33. (Spring)
135 Systems Thinking and Policy Modeling I (3) Campos-Nanez and Staff
  Introduction to systems thinking and the system dynamics approach to policy analysis, with applications to business management and public policy. Causal-loop and stock and flow models of business growth, technology adoption, and marketing. Use of role-based games to explain key principles of systems. Use of simulation software to model problems and case studies. (Fall)
154 Applied Optimization Modeling (3) Abeledo and Staff
  Analysis of linear, integer, and nonlinear optimization models of decision problems that arise in industry, business, and government. Modeling techniques and applications; use of optimization software to solve models. Prerequisite: EMSE 101 or permission of instructor. (Fall)
160 Survey of Finance and Engineering Economics (3) Duffey and Staff
  Survey of material relevant to financial decision-making for engineering activity. Includes traditional engineering economy topics; fundamentals of accounting; and financial planning, budgeting, and estimating applicable to the management of technical organizations. (Fall, spring, and summer)
171 Data Analysis for Engineers and Scientists (3) Mazzuchi, van Dorp
  Design of experiments and data collection. Regression, correlation, and prediction. Multivariate analysis, data pooling, and data compression. Model validation. Prerequisite: ApSc 115. (Fall and spring)
173 Discrete Systems Simulation (3) van Dorp and Staff
  Simulation of discrete stochastic models. Simulation languages. Random-number/ random-variate generation. Statistical design and analysis of experiments, terminating/nonterminating simulations; comparison of system designs. Input distributions, variance reduction, validation of models. Prerequisite: ApSc 115; CSci 49, 50, or 53; or permission of instructor. Same as Stat 173. (Spring)
182 Quality Control and Acceptance Sampling (3) Mazzuchi and Staff
  Statistical approaches to quality assurance. Single and multivariate control charts, acceptance sampling by attributes and variables, process capability and design of experiments. Prerequisite: ApSc 115 or permission of instructor. (Spring)
191 Systems Engineering Senior Project (3) Soland and Staff
  Field experience in systems engineering on a team basis. Each small group confronts an actual problem and formulates a solution using systems engineering methods and models. Oral and written reports. Prerequisite or corequisite: EMSE 154, 171, 173, 182. (Spring)
198 Research (1 to 3) Staff
  Applied research and experimentation projects, as arranged. Prerequisite: junior or senior status. (Fall and spring)
 

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