Major in Systems Engineering
CyberCollege Core Requirements (29 hours)1
Required Science and Mathematics (33 hours)
CHEM 1402 General Chemistry I
PHYS 2321 Physics for Scientists and Engineers I
PHYS 2121 Physics for Scientists and Engineers I Laboratory
PHYS 2322 Physics for Scientists and Engineers II
PHYS 2122 Physics for Scientists and Engineers II Laboratory
MATH 1451 Calculus I
MATH 1452 Calculus II
MATH 2453 Calculus III
MATH 3312 Linear Algebra
MATH 3322 Introduction to Differential Equations
An upper-level math elective
Systems Engineering Core (35 hours)
SYEN 1302 C/C++ Programming for Engineers and Scientists
SYEN 2310 Systems Modeling - Discrete
SYEN 2315 Circuits and Systems
SYEN 2115 Circuits and Systems Laboratory
SYEN 3310 Systems Modeling - Continuous
SYEN 3110 Systems Modeling Laboratory
SYEN 3312 Optimization Methods in Systems Engineering
SYEN 3314 Probability Theory and Random Signals
SYEN 3316 Systems Simulation
SYEN 3318 Decision and Risk Analysis
SYEN 3332 Communication Networks
Two courses from the following:2
SYEN 1301 Introduction to Computer Systems
SYEN 1303 Introduction to Telecommunication Systems
SYEN 1304 Introduction to Electrical Systems
SYEN 1305 Introduction to Mechanical Systems
Specialization Option (17 hours)
Systems-engineering electives (9 hours)3
Other required courses
SYEN 4385 Systems Engineering Capstone Design I
SYEN 4386 Systems Engineering Capstone Design II
IFSC 1110 Introduction to Ethics
MGMT 3300 Organizational Behavior and Management
ECON 3301 Survey of Economics
Specialization Options
Telecommunication systems Option
SYEN 3350 Signals and Systems
SYEN 3354 Communication Systems I
SYEN 3154 Communication Systems Lab
SYEN 4391 Cooperative Education in Systems Engineering II
SYEN 4356/5356 Electromagnetic Waves and Antennas
SYEN 4358 Communication Systems II
and a telecommunication systems elective.
Electrical Systems Option
SYEN 3350 Signals and Systems
SYEN 3150 Signals and Systems Laboratory
SYEN 3351 Network Analysis
SYEN 3352 Analog and Digital Electronics
SYEN 3152 Analog and Digital Electronics Laboratory
SYEN 3356 Electromagnetic Fields and Waves
SYEN 3358 Fundamentals of Power Systems
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Computer-systems Option
SYEN 3330 Digital Systems
SYEN 3130 Digital Systems Laboratory
SYEN 3334 Advanced Microprocessor Systems
SYEN 3134 Advanced Microprocessor Systems Laboratory
SYEN 4330/5330 Computer Architecture
SYEN 4332 Applied Operating Systems
SYEN 4334 Software System Engineering
Mechanical Systems Option
SYEN 3370 Statics and Dynamics
SYEN 3372 Engineering Materials
SYEN 4374 Fluid Mechanics
SYEN 4174 Fluid Mechanics Laboratory
SYEN 4376 Mechanics of Materials
SYEN 4176 Mechanics of Materials Laboratory
SYEN 4378 Engineering Thermodynamics
See “Core Requirements for CyberCollege Bachelor Degrees” on page 194
Systems Engineering majors are required to take two of the four introductory courses in Systems Engineering, one of which must be the
introductory course for their specialization option.
Some engineering electives may be selected from the offerings of other departments such as computer science and applied science with the
approval of the student's advisor.
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Systems Engineering Recommended Sequence
First Semester (17 hours)
SYEN 1301 Introduction to Computer Systems
or SYEN 1303 Introduction to Telecommunication Systems
or SYEN 1304 Introduction to Electrical Systems
or SYEN 1305 Introduction to Mechanical Systems1
CHEM 1402 General Chemistry I
MATH 1451 Calculus I
RHET 1312 Composition II
HIST 1311 History of Civilization I
or HIST 1312 History of Civilization II
Second Semester (17 hours)
SYEN 1302 C/C++ Programming for Engineers and Scientists
SYEN 1301 Introduction to Computer Systems
or SYEN 1303 Introduction to Telecommunication Systems
or SYEN 1304 Introduction to Electrical Systems
or SYEN 1305 Introduction to Mechanical Systems
not taken before
PHYS 2321 Physics for Scientists and Engineers I
PHYS 2121 Physics for Scientists and Engineers I Laboratory
MATH 1452 Calculus II
SPCH 1300 Speech Communication
Third Semester (17 hours)
SYEN 2310 Systems Modeling - Discrete
PHYS 2322 Physics for Scientists and Engineers II
PHYS 2122 Physics for Scientists and Engineers II Laboratory
MATH 3322 Introduction to Differential Equations
HIST 2311 U.S. History to 1877
or HIST 2312 U.S. History Since 1877
or POLS 1310 American National Government
RHET 3326 Technical Writing
IFSC 1110 Introduction to Ethics
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Systems Engineering majors are required to take two of the four
introductory courses in Systems Engineering, one of which must be
the introductory course for their specialization option.
Fourth Semester (17 hours)
SYEN 2315 Circuits and Systems
SYEN 2115 Circuits and Systems Laboratory
SYEN 3314 Probability Theory and Random Signals
MATH 2453 Calculus III
MATH 3312 Linear Algebra
ENGL 2337 World Literature
or ENGL 2338 World Literature Themes
Fifth Semester (17 hours)
SYEN 3310 Systems Modeling - Continuous
SYEN 3110 Systems Modeling Laboratory
SYEN 3312 Optimization Methods in Systems Engineering
SYEN Concentration Requirements/Electives (4 hours)
Upper-level mathematics elective (3 hours)
Upper-level communications, humanities, arts,
or social sciences depth elective (3 hours)
Sixth Semester (15 hours)
SYEN 3316 Systems Simulation
SYEN 3318 Decision and Risk Analysis
SYEN Concentration Requirements/Elective (9 hours)
Seventh Semester (16 hours)
SYEN 4385 Systems Engineering Capstone Design I
SYEN 3332 Communication Networks
SYEN Concentration Requirements/Elective (9 hours)
ECON 3301 Survey of Economics
Eighth Semester (14-15 hours)
SYEN 4386 Systems Engineering Capstone Design II
SYEN 4334 Software System Engineering
SYEN Concentration Requirement/Elective (6 hours)
MGMT 3300 Organizational Behavior and Management
MUHL 2200 Introduction to Music
or ARHA 2200 Introduction to Visual Art
or DRTH 2200 Introduction to Theatre and Dance
or FNAR 2300 Introduction to Fine Arts I
C o u rs e s i n S ys t e m s En g i n e e ri n g ( S Y EN )
SYEN 1301 Introduction to Computer Systems
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Introduction to the fundamental hardware
and software underpinning of computing systems; MOS transistors, logic gates,
latches, logic structure, memory, von Neumann model of execution,
organization and architecture of a simple computer; machine, assembly, and
high-level language programming. Required for systems engineering students in
the computer systems option, but open to all students on a space-available. Six
hours lab. Three credit hours.
SYEN 1302 C/C++ Programming for Engineers and Scientists
Prerequisite: SYEN 1301 or consent of instructor. Introduction to programming
and problem solving with science and engineering applications. Program design
methodology. Elements of C: variables, control structures, input/output,
functions, storage classes. Arrays: one-dimensional, two-dimensional arrays,
array pointers, dynamic storage for arrays. Declaration and definition of
structure variables. Object oriented design and programming. Abstract data
types. Elements of C++: classes, data members and member functions, access
specifiers, access methods. Constructors and destructors. Arrays: Onedimensional and two-dimensional arrays, dynamic storage for arrays. Operator
overloading. Inheritance: base class and derived class. Polymorphism: abstract
class and virtual functions. Function template and template classes. Three hours
lecture. Three credit hours.
SYEN 1303 Introduction to Telecommunication Systems
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Transmission fundamentals, communication
networks, protocols and the TCP/IP suite, antennas and propagation, signal
encoding techniques, spread spectrum, coding and error control, satellite
communications, cellular wireless networks, cordless systems and wireless local
loop, mobile IP and WAP, wireless LAN technology, IEEE 802.11 wireless LAN
standard, and bluetooth technology. Required for systems engineering students
in the telecommunication systems option, but open to all students on a spaceavailable basis. Three hours lecture. Three credit hours.
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SYEN 1304 Introduction to Electrical Systems
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Direct current fundamentals; alternating
current and components; electrical and electronic component functions; digital
logic devices; computer architecture; computer components; semiconductors;
the load line; CMOS logic and memory; other semiconductor devices and
circuits; fabrication of ICs and MEMS; power generation, transmission, and
distribution; wireless communication systems; digital signal processing;
electronics terminology. Required for systems engineering students in the
computer systems in the students in the electrical systems option, but open to
all students on a space-available basis. Three hours lecture. Three credit hours.
SYEN 1305 Introduction to Mechanical Systems
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. The mechanical engineering profession;
problem-solving skills; machine components and tools; forces in structures and
fluids; materials and stresses; thermal and energy systems; motion of machinery;
mechanical design. Required for systems engineering students in the mechanical
systems option, but open to all students on a space-available basis. Three hours
lecture. Three credit hours.
SYEN 2115 Circuits and Systems Laboratory
Prerequisite or corequisite: SYEN 2315. Structured exercises to illustrate class
topics. Both SPICE simulation and bread-boarding/measurement exercises. Use
of spectrum analyzer to determine frequency response and system
identification. Two hours lab. One credit hour.
SYEN 2310 Systems Modeling - Discrete
Prerequisite: MATH 1452. Introduction to dynamic modeling, converting real
world problems into mathematical models, discrete dynamical system models
with examples from natural sciences, social sciences, and engineering, systems
with inputs, probabilistic modeling with discrete systems. Three hours lecture.
Three credit hours.
Department of Systems Engineering