2013–2014 UNIVERSITY CATALOG - Florida Institute of Technology

SYS 5370 RESEARCH METHODS IN SYSTEMS ENGINEERING (3 credits).
Systematic measurement and analysis of data to improve decision accuracy. Key
topics include scientific approach as in solving SE problems, hypothesis testing, data
collection issues such as survey data, reliability, accuracy of measured data, data
measurement tools and techniques, statistical process control, design of experiment
methods, full and fractional designs, multiple regression analysis.
SYS 5375 MILITARY OPERATIONS RESEARCH (3 credits). Quantitative
methods used in support of military decisions at strategic and tactical levels. Key
topics include operations research concepts, quantitative evaluation of military
alternatives, resource allocation models (linear and non-linear programming),
assignment problems, transportation modeling (deployment, airlifting, mobility),
inventory models and limited area/limited time operations.
SYS 5380 SYSTEMS ENGINEERING DESIGN PROJECT (3 credits). This
team-oriented capstone course in the graduating semester enables the student to
integrate learning from all MSSE courses in a real-life project setting. Day-to-day
progress is monitored by a company supervisor with weekly status reports turned
in to the supervisor and the instructor. Input from the company supervisor is a
factor in the final grade.
SYS 5385 SYSTEM LIFE CYCLE COST ESTIMATION (3 credits). Includes tools
and techniques used in estimating cost of all phases of a system. Covers total system
cost including research and development, investment and operation. Also includes
the system life cycle (SLC) cost estimation process, SLC cost estimation models
including discounted cash-flow analysis, activity-based costing, and cost-benefit
calculations. Teaches cost scenario sensitivity analysis and design-to-cost concepts.
SYS 5420 SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE FUNDAMENTALS (3 credits). Presents a
comprehensive, technical, systems-oriented approach to understanding contemporary
issues in enterprise architecture (EA) systems. EA includes strategic planning,
management and decision-making by presenting integrated and coordinated views
of an enterprise. (Requirement: Instructor approval.)
SYS 5430 ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE INTEGRATION AND
IMPLEMENTATION (3 credits). Looks at integration and implementation issues
associated with enterprise architecture systems. Presents implementation methodologies
and describes documentation frameworks. Exposes students to architecture
components and artifacts. (Requirement: Instructor approval.)
SYS 5440 ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE PROJECT PLANNING,
MANAGEMENT AND DOCUMENTATION (3 credits). Looks at project planning
and management functions such as project organization, planning and control,
requirements analysis and risk management. (Requirement: Instructor approval.)
SYS 5450 SERVICE-ORIENTED ARCHITECTURE CONCEPTS AND THEORY
(3 credits). Looks at service-oriented architecture concepts and theory. Presents the
enterprise architecture perspective of service-oriented architectures. Introduces
primary software service implementation technologies and overviews standards
and languages. (Requirement: Instructor approval.)
SYS 5460 SYSTEMS REQUIREMENTS ANALYSIS (3 credits). Provides an indepth
study of systems requirements processes and tools. Includes concepts such
as capturing stakeholder requirements, the importance of the concept of operations
and the system development life-cycle process. (Requirement: Instructor approval.)
SYS 5495 SPECIAL TOPICS IN SYSTEMS ENGINEERING (3 credits).
Investigates special interest topics and novel applications or implementations
of systems engineering principles under the guidance of graduate faculty.
(Requirement: Instructor approval.)
SYS 5899 FINAL SEMESTER THESIS (0-2 credits). Variable registration for thesis
completion after satisfaction of minimum registration requirements. (Requirements:
Accepted petition to graduate and approval by Office of Graduate Programs.)
SYS 5999 THESIS RESEARCH IN SYSTEMS ENGINEERING (3-6 credits).
Individual research under the direction of a member of the graduate faculty in a
selected systems engineering topic. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits.
(Requirement: Thesis advisor approval.)
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SYS 6010 ADVANCED TOPICS IN DECISION AND RISK ANALYSIS (3 credits).
Discusses advanced analytical methods for complicated decisions involving uncertainties,
opposing objectives, and limited or excessive information. Also discusses
advanced analytical methods for dealing with strategic decisions. Prerequisites:
SYS 5365.
SYS 6020 ADVANCED TOPICS IN SYSTEMS MODELING AND ANALYSIS
(3 credits). Builds on material covered in SYS 5350. Advances practical working
knowledge of the systems analysis process, modeling and simulation technology.
Includes advanced techniques related to decision and data analysis using discreteevent
simulation. Prerequisites: SYS 5350.
SYS 6030 ADVANCED TOPICS IN PROCESS ENGINEERING (3 credits). Allows
investigation of advanced topics, tools, principles and methodologies in process
engineering. Also investigates advances in modeling standards, process metrics,
system process modeling, business process modeling and workflow process modeling.
Prerequisites: SYS 5370.
SYS 6040 SEMINAR IN SYSTEMS ENGINEERING (3 credits). Covers contemporary
issues in systems engineering. Includes a wide range of advanced topics such
as modern requirements analysis methods, process engineering, decision and risk
analysis, engineering modeling and design, team dynamics and productivity, and
system analysis and design. Prerequisites: SYS 5310, SYS 5385.
SYS 6899 FINAL SEMESTER DISSERTATION (0-2 credits). Variable registration
for dissertation completion after satisfaction of minimum registration requirements.
(Requirements: Accepted candidacy and approval by Office of Graduate Programs.)
SYS 6999 DISSERTATION (3-12 credits). Preparation of doctoral dissertation.
(Requirement: Admission to doctoral candidacy and department head approval.)
TEXTILE ARTS
TEX 1001 INTRODUCTION TO TEXTILES (3 credits). Teaches basic knowledge
of textiles. Includes fiber basics, textile production and performance characteristics.
Covers basic textile components, fibers, yarns, fabrics, finishes, fabric construction
and the factors impacting product performance.
TEX 2001 SURVEY OF TEXTILE INDUSTRY (3 credits). Introduces the current
textile industry and its major components. Includes globalization and free/fair trade,
and a department store simulation focusing on retailing and importing in the U.S.
Prerequisites: TEX 1001.
TEX 2002 INTRODUCTION TO TEXTILE CONSERVATION (3 credits).
Introduces textile conservation and display. Focuses on identification and properties
of fibers and weaves; assessing condition and treatment options; and documentation,
storage and handling textiles. Also emphasizes preventative conservation,
stabilization and repair practices. Prerequisites: TEX 1001.
TEX 2003 HISTORY OF 20TH-CENTURY COSTUME (3 credits). Surveys 20thcentury
European and American costume. Emphasizes identifying and dating
men’s and women’s apparel and accessories. Explores and examines fashion as art
and interprets costume as it relates to material-cultural and artistic movements.
Prerequisites: TEX 1001.
TEX 3001 SCIENCE OF TEXTILES (3 credits). Explores the science of textiles.
Includes an overview of yarn and fabric structure and introduces the chemical
and physical properties of fibers and fabrics. Covers how these properties influence
clothing and textile uses, and discusses the interrelationship of textiles and
sustainability. Prerequisites: EDS 1031, TEX 2002.
TEX 3002 MODERN TEXTILE DESIGN (3 credits). Builds on fundamentals
introduced in TEX 2001. Introduces the world of modern textile design. Studies
the global perspective on textile and dress. Develops understanding of the principles
and elements of design. Emphasizes the application of design basics, color
theory and technology used in the textile industry to design fabric and prints.
Prerequisites: TEX 2003.