AOE-3564: Principles of Project Design and Management

Description: Fundamental principles of model-based project design. Creation of plans for successful development of complex systems such as air, space, and ocean vehicles. Understanding of engineering project performance including emergent scope, cost, and schedule. Systems thinking and systems engineering methods applied to engineering projects as systems: stakeholders, scope, dependence and teamwork dynamics; cost and schedule tradespace; risk assessment and mitigation strategies; and choices in project architecture and organization. Basics of effective teamwork, team building, leadership, and management. Basic understanding of ethical reasoning and conflict management aspects. Oral presentations for design reviews. Pre: Junior standing.

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Course Hours: 3 credits

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