Systems Engineering Principles and Practice (Hardcover)

by Alexander Kossiakoff (Author), William N. Sweet (Author) "There are many ways in which to define systems engineering..." (more)
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Product Description
This classroom-tested approach is based on a successful course at Johns Hopkins University, originally developed to serve the needs of Westinghouse Co.
* Provides an excellent entry-level approach to understanding how to minimize complexity and maximize efficiency in industry and business.
* Each chapter will be accompanied by a set of problems to aid understanding.

From the Back Cover
A unique interdisciplinary guide to the engineering of complex systems

Systems Engineering Principles and Practice is designed to help readers learn to think like systems engineers, to integrate user needs, technological opportunities, financial and schedule constraints, and the capabilities and ambitions of the engineering specialists who have to build the system. The book devotes particular attention to knowledge, skills, mindset, and leadership qualities needed to be successful professionals in the field.

This book is an outgrowth of the Johns Hopkins University Master of Science Program in Engineering, developed to meet an urgent and expanding need for skilled systems engineering in industry and government. The authors, who have sixty years of collective experience in this field, were part of the curriculum design team as well as members of the initial faculty. The book is used to support four core courses in the curriculum, and has been exhaustively classroom tested.

Systems Engineering Principles and Practice:

• Provides an excellent, pedagogically sound, entry-level approach to the subject
• Defines the breadth and depth of knowledge required by systems engineers
• Describes tools and techniques essential for development of complex systems
• Includes applied practical problems in every chapter to aid understanding

This very readable book is an excellent resource for engineers, scientists, and project managers involved with systems engineering, as well as a useful textbook for short courses offered through industry seminars.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 488 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-Interscience (December 2, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471234435
• ISBN-13: 978-0471234432
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.1 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #272,817 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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22 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent SE text and reference, May 11, 2005

By	M. Vermilye - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have just completed the JHU program in Systems Engineering. This book is the foundation for the curriculum and is a very readable, solid overview of Systems Engineering. All phases of the system life-cycle are introduced and tied together to truly illustrate the process. The book focuses on processes, the tools used will change, but good Systems Engineering will stay the same. The process to derive good requirements that are able to be implemented and tested are the same regardless of technology or field.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book on Systems Engineering, September 14, 2008

By	Rafael C. Azevedo "Project Manager, MSc. Elec... (SJCampos, São Paulo, Brazil) - See all my reviews

Excellent book on Systems Engineering covering Development, Post-Development (Production, Operation and Support), Systems Engineering Management, Software Systems Engineering and Decision Tools on the same book.

I believe it is coherent with its goal: "help students learn how to think like systems engineers".

It is easy to read and has exercises at the end of each chapter.

I recommend it for both students and practitioners.

2 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent resource!, January 11, 2007

By	SLB (Denver, CO USA) - See all my reviews

This book is a great text for those interested in learning or expanding your knowledge of systems engineering. Well presented with sound explanations on the concepts. My company has multiple copies in use. Highly recommended.