Systems engineering
Systems Engineering
Systems Engineering (pronounced: /ˈsɪstəmz ˌɛndʒɪˈnɪərɪŋ/) is an interdisciplinary field of engineering that focuses on how to design and manage complex systems over their life cycles.
Etymology
The term "Systems Engineering" can be traced back to Bell Telephone Laboratories in the 1940s. The need to identify and manipulate the properties of a system as a whole, which in project management is known as the "system approach," was first recognized by the U.S. military during World War II.
Definition
At its core, Systems Engineering utilizes systems thinking principles to organize this body of knowledge. The individual outcome of such efforts, an engineered system, can be defined as a combination of components that work in synergy to collectively perform a useful function.
Related Terms
- System: A set of interacting or interdependent components forming an integrated whole.
- Engineering: The application of scientific and mathematical principles to practical ends.
- Interdisciplinary: Relating to more than one branch of knowledge.
- Life Cycle: The series of changes in the life of an organism, including reproduction and death.
- Project Management: The practice of initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing the work of a team to achieve specific goals and meet specific success criteria at the specified time.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Systems engineering
- Wikipedia's article - Systems engineering
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