A Technical History of the SEI

A Solution: Rate Monotonic Analysis 36
The Consequence: Engineering Replaces Art 37
The SEI Contribution 38
References 39
Simplex Architecture 40
The Challenge: Ensuring the Integrity of Safety-Critical Systems 40
A Solution: The Simplex Architecture 40
The Consequence: Increased Reliability of Safety-Critical Systems 41
The SEI Contribution 41
References 42
Software for Heterogeneous Machines 43
The Challenge: Meeting Performance Goals for Real-Time Applications Involving
Heterogeneous Machines 43
A Solution: Software for Heterogeneous Machines (Durra) 43
The Consequence: Successful Demonstration in Prototype Systems 44
The SEI Contribution 44
References 44
Real-Time Multicore Scheduling 46
The Challenge: Taking Advantage of Multicore Chips 46
A Solution: Real-Time Scheduling for Multicore Processors 46
The Consequence: Effective Use of Multicore Processors 47
The SEI Contribution 48
References 48
Integrated Methods for Predictive Analytic Composition and Tradeoff 50
The Challenge: Effective Real-Time Performance in Dynamic Environments 50
A Solution: Development of Analytic Methods 50
The Consequence: Bringing an Analytic Basis to Engineering Dynamic Systems 52
The SEI Contribution 52
References 53
Architecting Software-Reliant, Safety-Critical Systems with SAE AADL 54
The Challenge: Reducing Faults in Safety-Critical Defense Systems 54
A Solution: SAE Architecture Analysis & Design Language (AADL) 54
The Consequence: Architecture-Centric Engineering Beyond Documentation 55
The SEI Contribution 56
References 56
3 Education and Training 57
Introduction to Education and Training 60
Academic Curricula 60
Curricula Transition 62
Professional Education and Training 63
Evolution of Instructional Delivery Based on Technology Advancements 64
References 64
Model Curriculum for Master of Software Engineering Degree 66
The Challenge: The Need for a Standard Software Engineering Curriculum 66
A Solution: Creation of the SEI Master of Software Engineering Curriculum
Guidelines 66
The Consequence: New Academic Programs Established 67
The SEI Contribution 67
References 67
Undergraduate Software Engineering Curriculum 69
The Challenge: Lack of Curriculum Guidance for Undergraduate Software
Engineering Education 69
A Solution: Development and Dissemination of Curriculum Guidance 69
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