System Engineering Design

Host University

George Mason University

Semester

Fall 2026

Course Number

ECE 550 DL1

Credits

3

Discipline

Electrical & Computer Engineering

Instructor

Abbas Zaidi (szaidi2@gmu.edu)

Times and Days

4:30 pm - 7:10 pm

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Course Information

Foundations of system design and integration methods are studied, including both structured analysis and object oriented approaches. System Modeling Language (SysML) is introduced as a design description language for representing and implementing complete life cycle design of systems with multiple architectural viewpoints. Software tools are introduced to support system design, including architecture development, interface specification, and integration efforts. Offered by Electrical & Comp. Engineering. May not be repeated for credit. Equivalent to SYST 520.