Alex Toth

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Intro Course Intro:
Could you use a straightforward introduction to Systems Engineering?

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Hi,

Are you curious about how complex things are built, from self-driving cars to space rockets? Do you enjoy puzzles and finding solutions to intricate problems? If so, then Systems Engineering (SE) might be the perfect path for you!

I was busy last week, but I took some time to reflect on what an introduction to SE might look like. I came up with the below.

What do you think?

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Read on ...

This introductory email series will unveil the fascinating world of systems engineering, showing you how we understand how seemingly disparate parts come together to achieve extraordinary results.

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Over the next few emails, we'll touch on:

• What exactly is a system? We'll explore how to identify systems, understand their components, and how they interact with their environment.
• Unearthing the needs: Requirements engineering. Learn how to define what the system needs to do to be successful, ensuring it caters to the demands of its users and stakeholders.
• From vision to structure: Systems architecture. We'll explore how to translate requirements into a blueprint, outlining the system's major components and their interactions.
• Bringing it all together: Integration and testing. Discover how individual components are seamlessly integrated and rigorously tested to ensure the entire system functions flawlessly.
• Verification and Validation (V&V): We'll discuss how to confirm that the system is built right (verification) and built for the right purpose (validation).

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YOU can help:

Take a moment to think about a complex system in your everyday life. It could be anything from a coffee machine to a transportation network. How do you think the different parts work together to achieve the overall functionality? Reply to this email - I'm curious what you think.

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Question for you:

What initially sparked your curiosity about systems engineering, or what aspect are you most excited to learn about?

Stay tuned for the next email, where we'll dive deeper into the exciting world of systems!

In the meantime, I'll leave you enjoy how some of us got into engineering 😉

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