Course Introduction

Mech 4330 Program Management and Systems Engineering

 Plan for the Day Time Guideline
1 Administrative Review 25 minutes
• Logistics
• Outline, Schedule & Assessment
• Expectations for the Learning Environment
2 Introductions 25 minutes
• Instructor
• Students
Break 10 minutes
3 Unit 1 Product Development Overview 45 minutes
Break 10 minutes
4 Unit 1 Product Development Overview (continued) 45 minutes
Review and Close 15 minutes
Logistics • Safety
• Washrooms
• Phones
• Movement
• Break out rooms
• Attendance
• UM Learn – posting materials, assignments, etc.
• Lecture Notes, Updates to Schedule and
Requirements
• Communicating with each other – class email list
• My contact info
• Marc.Groenewegen@umanitoba.ca
• Mobile 431-998-9272
Course Schedule
Schedule is posted on UM Learn Week Topics and Activities Evaluation
Week 1
Product Development Overview
Sept 10th
Week 2 Discussion and Facilitation Exercise
Some elements are tentative. Sept 17th
Introduction to Systems Engineering
Episode 1: 21st Century Jet
Week 3 Discussion and Facilitation Exercise
Requirements Engineering
Pace will dictate some adjustment. Sept 24th
Week 4 Design, Systems Integration &
Episode 2: 21st Century Jet
Discussion and Facilitation Exercise
Oct 1st Verification Episode 3: 21st Century Jet
Design, Systems Integration & Discussion and Facilitation Exercise
Week 5
Verification (continued) Episode 4: 21st Century Jet
Oct 8th
Today Week 6
Guest Speaker (Tentative)

Design Build Teams

Assignment 1 Due (Marks returned by Oct 15)
Discussion and Facilitation Exercise

• Identify concerns with the schedule

Oct 15th Episode 5: 21st Century Jet
Week 7
Midterm Exam Midterm Exam Returned: Nov 5
Oct 22nd

• Establish target dates for site visits. Week 8

Activity and Requirements Outlook
will be posted on UM Learn and
updated as course progresses
Oct 29th
Visit to Boeing Canada (Tentative)
Discussion and Facilitation Exercise
Episode 1: Making of Airbus 380
Week 9 Discussion and Facilitation Exercise
Quality Management Systems
Nov 5th Episode 2: Making of Airbus 380
Program Management
Week 10 Discussion and Facilitation Exercise
Guest Speaker (Tentative)
Nov 19th
(No Class Nov 12th – Reading Week)
Episode 3: Making of Airbus 380
Discussion and Facilitation Exercise
Week 11 Program Management (continued)
Nov 26th
Week 12
Risk Management
Episode 4: Making of Airbus 380
Assignment 2 Due (Marks returned by Dec 3)
Discussion and Facilitation Exercise
Course Review
Dec 3th
Week 13
Dec 10th
Final Exam
Episode 5: Making of Airbus 380
Final Exam (Inclusive Week 1-12)

This course schedule may be adjusted. For any updates, please refer to UM Learn.
Activity and Requirements Outlook
Week Unit / Activity
1 Product Development Overview
Sep 10
2 Introduction to Systems Engineering
Sep 17
777 Episode 1 Discussion
Seven Systems Engineering Myths
3 Requirements Engineering
Sep 24
777 Episode 2 Discussion
Preparation / Assignment Due
Read: Altfeld Chapters 1, 3 & 7
Jenney Chapter 1
Read: Altfeld Chapters 1, 4 (p75-82)
Jenney Preface, Ch 1 thru 3
Watch 777 Video Episode 1
Prepare Discussion Questions
Prepare Facilitation Exercise (select individuals)
Read: Journal Article: Seven SE Myths and the
corresponding realities (Kasser, 2010)
Read: Altfeld Chapters 7 & 8
Jenney Ch 5 & 6
Watch 777 Video Episode 2
Prepare Discussion Questions
Prepare Facilitation Exercise (select individuals)
Activity and Requirements Outlook
Week Unit / Activity
4 Design, Systems Integration and
Oct 1 Verification
777 Episode 3 Discussion
5 Design, Systems Integration and
Oct 8 Verification (continued)
777 Episode 4 Discussion
Guest Speaker (TBD)
Systems Engineering
Preparation / Assignment Due
Read: Altfeld Chapters 2 & 3
Jenney Chapters 4 & 8
Watch 777 Video Episode 3
Prepare Discussion Questions
Prepare Facilitation Exercise (select individuals)
Read: Altfeld Chapters 2 & 3
Jenney Chapters 4 & 8
Assignment 1 due
Watch 777 Video Episode 4
Prepare Discussion Questions
Prepare Facilitation Exercise (select individuals)
Course Objective

Two focus areas with context to the Aerospace industry

• Systems Engineering
• Program Management

• Provide clear foundation (what)

• Provide clear understanding (why)
• Provide familiarity with tools (how)
Course References and Texts
Supplementary References

+ journal articles as required

Approach to Learning
• My background and bias
• We can learn from each other – rich experience level in the room
• Lecture Notes
– Signals what is relevant and important
– Meant to stimulate class discussion and discovery
– Not always pretty – my PowerPoint level is elementary
– Linkage to source for you to do more research if needed
• Success is an interactive, participative and fun environment
• Take time at the end of each class to review what is working or not working
• What additional expectations or questions do you have?
Evaluation and Assessment
10% Documentary Facilitation
Lead 2 class discussions on chosen topic from B777 and A380 video

10% Documentary Discussions

Participation and preparation for class discussion on weekly video review

15% Participation
Attendance, preparation and engagement in class discussion and exercises

10% Assignments – Individual and Pairs / Group

Short research assignment assignments. Due Oct 8 and Nov 26

15% Midterm Exam (Oct 22)

40% Final Exam (Dec 10)

Please review Assessment Overview

Meet the Class

Please introduce yourself and tell us briefly about:

• Your background and current job responsibilities.
• What type of work or job do you expect to be doing in 5 years.
• Tell us something personal. Hobbies, interests or something
surprising about yourself.
 Plan for the Day Time Guideline
1 Administrative Review 25 minutes
• Logistics
• Outline, Schedule & Assessment
• Expectations for the Learning Environment
2 Introductions 25 minutes
• Instructor
• Students
Break 10 minutes
3 Unit 1 Product Development Overview 45 minutes
Break 10 minutes
4 Unit 1 Product Development Overview (continued) 45 minutes
Review and Close 15 minutes
Review and Close

Summarize
• Key takeaways from module on Product Development?

Questions

How can we improve?

• What did you like about the learning environment today?
• What can we do better for next week?
Preparation for Next Class
Watch Video
21st Century Jet Building the 777 - Episode 1: To Design A Plane

Come prepared to discuss relevant key learnings from Episode 1

Prepare questions on the Facilitation Topics
• Customer Involvement
• Working Together Culture
• Breakthrough Innovations

Volunteers to lead facilitation for Episode 1

Pick a topic from above or another topic. Coordinate with other presenters to avoid
duplication. Lead class discussion – 15 minutes for each topic.

Reading: Relevant textbook reading posted on UM Learn (Activity & Requirements Outlook)
Read Journal Article : Seven Systems Engineering Myths