Syllabus

ENMA 660 – System Architecture and Modeling
Fall 2011, Monday 4:20 PM – 7:00 PM
Instructor:
Andreas Tolk, Ph.D.
atolk@odu.edu
(757) 683-4500 (phone)
(757) 683-5640 (fax)
Office: 242B Kaufman Hall
Teaching Assistant:
Polinho Katina
pkatina@odu.edu
(757) 683-4551 (phone)
Office: 4111 Monarch Way, Suite 402,
Room 4202
Office Hours: Monday 1:00PM - 4:00PM
Wednesday 9:00AM - 1:00PM
This class belongs to the core classes in Systems Engineering (ENMA660) and Modeling
and Simulation (MSIM660) and contributes to the Modeling and Simulation Certificate in
Systems Engineering as well.
Overview
Students will learn the essential aspects of the systems architecture paradigm through
development and analysis of multiple architecture frameworks and enterprise
engineering. Emphasis is placed on systems modeling and enterprise engineering in
support of system-of-systems challenges. The course will start with mathematical
foundations (discrete mathematics and graphs) and will lead to an exemplifying system
model using a professional software package. The course teaches the basics of system
modeling required for successful engineering of systems as well as the use of M&S in
support of this process.
Topics of class components are
Introduction to the Course
Principles of Systems Engineering
Mathematics for System Modeling
System Requirements
System Modeling with IDEF0 and Alternatives
Physical, Functional, and Allocated Architectures
Introduction Core Software
UML and SysML
Alternative Architecture Languages
DoDAF 1.5 and 2.0: Introduction and Views
DoDAF 1.5 and 2.0: Detailed Views and Viewpoints
Executable Architectures / Human Component
Presentations of the Student Projects
Where feasible and available, guest speakers will talk about practical applications and
experiences (industry partners, research partners, recent graduates, etc.)

Every student will have access to the Vitech Software CORE 5.0. This software is needed
for homework assignment and the in-class project.
Objectives
The student will be exposed to the fundamental methods and techniques for system
modeling and architecting. He will be introduced to supporting frameworks and standards
and learn about their strengths and shortcomings. At the end of the course, the student
should understand which methods and techniques can be used to support modeling and
architecture of complex system, virtual systems, and system-of-systems.
Text and Class Material
For the introduction and theoretic sections, the following textbook is mandated:
Dennis M Buedde (2009) The Engineering Design of Systems, Models and
Methods, 2 nd Ed. Wiley Series in Systems Engineering, John Wiley and Sons, Inc.
(The 2000 1 st Edition can alternatively be used)
Additional reading assignments will be distributed during classes where necessary.
For the practical examples, the academic version of CORE 5.0 of Vitech Corporation is
necessary. It will be addressed in class how to obtain and install this software.
Access to Blackboard (http://blackboard.odu.edu) is mandatory. Additional course
materials, handouts, slides, etc. will be available via Blackboard.
Broadcasts will be supported by Adobe Connect, but presence in the classroom is
mandatory for the Interim Examination and recommended for the Introduction of the
CORE software.
Examinations, Homework Assignments, Projects
8 Homework assignments are given via Blackboard and have to be completed
within a week.
An in class interim examination (closed book, closed notes) will be conducted
October 17, 2011
Each student will contribute to a team project using the CORE 5.0 software for an
architecting assignment. This will be a team grade based on a project plan that is
part of the project.
The final examination is a take home examination that will be distributed on
November 28, 2011 and that needs to be finalized by December 12, 2011
PhD and Dr. Eng. students have to submit a paper (app 5,000 words) on a special
topic of interest to be presented during the Capstone Conference in Spring 2012
or a similar conference (ASEM, SpringSim, etc.) to qualify for an 800 level
credit.

Grading Distribution
PhD and Master students will be graded based on the following efforts
(100 points total):
20% Interim Examination
20% Final Examination
30% Project Contribution
30% Homework
PhD and Dr.Eng. students have to pass the paper.
As a rule, no extra points will be given.
Grading Scale
Grade Points Grade Points Grade Points
A 95-100 A- 90-94
B+ 87-89 B 83-86 B- 80-82
C+ 77-79 C 73-76 C- 70-72
F

AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
1 Massac. 1 1 29-Aug Introduction / Systems Engineering HW1
2 2 2 5-Sep NO CLASS
3 Campell 6 3 3 12-Sep Mathematics HW2
4 4 4 19-Sep Requirements HW3
5 2 Richmond 15 5 5 26-Sep Modeling IDEF0 / Introduction Core SW Part 1 R&PP*
6 6 6 3-Oct Architectures HW4
7 11 7 7 10-Oct NO CLASS
8 8 8 17-Oct INTERIM (In Class Exam)
9 9 9 24-Oct UML and SysML / Introduction Core SW Part 2 HW5
10 7 10 10 31-Oct Alternative Architecture Languages HW6
11 11 11 7-Nov DoDAF 1.5 and 2.0: Introduction and Views
12 3 W&M 12 12 14-Nov DoDAF 1.5 and 2.0: Detailed Views and Viewpoints HW7
13 13 13 21-Nov Executable Architectures / Human Component HW8
14 12 14 14 28-Nov Projects
15 Towson 15 15 5-Dec Projects
16 16
17 Hampton 8 17 Homework 30%
18 18 Project 30%
19 4 19 Interim 20%
20 20 Final 20%
21 13 21
22 22 Project will be given out on Sep 26, due on Nov 28
23 23 Final will be given out on Nov 28, due on Dec 12
24 9 24
25 25 * Requirements and Project Plan (to be finalized Oct 24)
26 5 26
27 27 Project Grading will be based on Project Plan
28 14 28 - work breakdown structure (down to activities)
29 1 JMU 29 - time table
30 30 - personnel and lead assignment
31 10 31
Project Deliverables
- Requirements and Project Plan
- Core artifacts
- System Design Document
- Presentation (30min, 8-10 slides)