This course provides a foundation for systems engineers to understand the implications of both building systems with artificial intelligence (SE for AI) and using artificial intelligence to enhance the systems engineering process (AI for SE). The course introduces the foundations of AI, including different types of machine learning, and the associated design, test, and evaluation challenges for AI systems. AI opportunities for transforming SE lifecycle activities are discussed along with applications of AI in modern systems. Offered by Systems Engr & Operations Rsch. May not be repeated for credit.
Systems Engineering & Ai
Host University
George Mason University
Semester
Fall 2026
Course Number
SYST 578 DL1
Credits
3
Discipline
Systems Engineering, Operations Research and Engineering Management
Instructor
Philip Barry (pbarry@gmu.edu)
Times and Days
7:20 pm - 10:00 pm
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Course Information
Prerequisites
SYST 520 or permission of instructor