SYDE 291 Systems Design Laboratory 1
An integrated laboratory sequence stressing instrumentation and measurement techniques.
292 Systems Design Laboratory 2
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47 courses in the 1972–73 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
SYDE 311 Operations Research 1 (formerly SD334)
Introduction and background to the application of scientific models to the study of operational problem. This course is intended to present an integrated view of the “deterministic operations research models”. Topics will include: mathematical techniques of unconstrained and constrained optimization, followed by the construction, evaluation and applicability of various models in allocation, inventory, replacement, sequencing and related problems.
SYDE 312 Operations Research 2 (formerly SD414)
A continuation of SD311, with emphasis on Stochastic Operations Research Models. Topics will include: Decision making under uncertainty, Queuing models and related probabilistic techniques, feed back control, probabilistic inventory, competitive strategies and related topics.
SYDE 322 Computer Simulation of Systems
System modelling, discrete and continuous system models; system simulation techniques, digital computer methods, fundamentals of analog computation, time and magnitude scaling; analog computer simulation methods; digital simulation of analog computers; block oriented languages; advantages and disadvantages of digital and analog simulation techniques, introduction to system simulation using hybrid computers.
SYDE 331 Conflict Analysis (formerly SD336)
The application for non-quantitative game+theory to the analysis of conflict, particularly conflicts arising in the implementation of design projects, the general characteristics (through Metagame theory) and specific applied techniques for analyzing conflicts between parties each with separate objectives.
SYDE 333 Experimental Design
Optimum seeking methods: analysis of experimental optimum-seeking techniques. Studies include deterministic and stochastic problems. Topics include; single variable search, simultaneous and sequential search, geometry of multidimensional response surfaces and methods of steepest ascent; regression analysis with a systematic treatment of the analysis of multiple classifications involving fixed and random effects and crossed and nested variables of classification. Applications of statistical methods to the efficient design of industrial experiments with considerations to suitability.
SYDE 334 Metagame Analysis
Model building techniques for analysing conflict situations, using inputs from the social sciences and operations research.
SYDE 341 Human Engineering and Rational Design
The man-machine interface; communication and the design of displays (visual, auditory, kinesthetic, tactile, etc.); human motor activities, speed, accuracy, strength and force; functional operation and the design of controls; illumination, colour, and design of workplaces.
SYDE 342 Problems of Man in the Operational Environment (formerly SD343)
The man-machine-environment complex; the nature of the operational environment; neuroendocrine system and the non-specific response to stress (adaptation); specific effects, hazards, and management of specific forms of stress, e.g. acoustic noise, heat and cold, toxic materials, etc.
SYDE 548 Department of Systems Design
SYDE 351 Physical Systems 2 (formerly SD353)
The subject matter is similar to SD252 except that the development is based on other physical systems such as structural and hydraulic systems.
SYDE 353 Time Domain Models for Physical Systems
State equations for two-terminal component systems; time varying and non-linear components; analytical solutions for state models, numerical and analogue methods for solution.
SYDE 354 Algorithms for Computer-Aided System Analysis
Techniques for tree selection, manipulation of topological information, evaluation of the exponential function of a matrix, etc. The emphasis is on the algorithms but students will be expected to implement them on the computer. The course includes a survey of the capabilities of existing programmes for system analysis.
361 Systems Design Workshop 3
A continuation of the Systems Design Workshop for third year students.
362 Systems Design Workshop 4
SYDE 371 Introduction to Human Communication Systems
The course focuses upon a variety of communication systems including man-man, man-machine and machine-machine systems. Various models of communication systems will be examined paying particular attention to the assumptions and situational factors upon which the models are based. Using a systems approach such concepts as redundancy, entropy, feedback, openness-closedness, equi-finality, nonsummativity, homeostasis and stability, etc., will be examined.
SYDE 381 Materials Engineering
A general introduction to the science of materials: so providing a basic understanding of the scientific principles involved and an introduction to the wide variety of materials available to the designer today. To demonstrate some of the important relationships existing between the structure of a material and its properties, and to consider some of the ways in which materials are shaped, formed and fabricated into articles for our everyday use.
SYDE 382 Applied Electronics (formerly SD381)
Component models of various electronic devices, oscillation, amplification, modulation, detection, application to instrumentation.
SYDE 384 Thermodynamics (GE31)
The scope and limitations of thermodynamics. Macroscopic approach to energy, work and the First Law. Introduction to statistical thermodynamics and the microscopic description of energy, work and the First Law. The fundamental energy equation. The Second Law of Thermodynamics, principle of increase of entropy, limiting cycle efficiencies, criteria for equilibrium. Thermodynamic potentials. Irreversibility, friction, and availability. Phase equilibrium, phase change, mixtures. The steady flow energy equation and applications. The evaluation of state functions.
SYDE 391 Systems Design Laboratory 3
A continuation of SD291/292 for third year students.
SYDE 392 Systems Design Laboratory 4
Department of Systems Design
SYDE 411 Operations Research 3
Readings suited to individual interests of the students and aimed at solving special project problems which the student may select.
421 Computer Aided Design (formerly SD323) 32 Macro-Economics and Public Policy (formerly SD433)
The design process; computer-oriented system models; simulation languages for continuous and discrete systems; man-machine interaction; design of problem-oriented computer language.
The functioning of National and Regional economics. The relations between the behaviour of classes of decision-making units and the performance of the economic system. Examples of policy questions; costs and benefits of alternative methods of attaining price stability. Full employment and economic growth.
SYDE 434 Policy Studies
The combined use of model-building techniques and social science methods in approaching real-world problems.
SYDE 451 Multi-terminal Representations and Piecewise Analysis of Physical Systems
Multi-terminal representations, coupled 2-terminal components, tree transformations, solution of large systems through sub-systems, two-ports and their interconnection, equivalent 2-terminal component systems.
SYDE 452 Introduction to Linear Control Systems
Application of Systems theory to the problems of control. The course integrates this study with an exposition of classical control theory.
453 Power Systems 1
Applicaton of systems theory to large power distribution networks and electromechanical energy conversion systems.
SYDE 454 Hydraulic Systems
Application of systems theory to the analysis of hydraulic systems; particular emphasis is given to the analysis and design of fluid distribution systems.
SYDE 455 Transportation Systems
Application of Systems theory to the analysis of urban and inter-urban traffic systems and to combined air, land and sea transportation systems.
SYDE 461 Systems Design Workshop 5
A continuation of the Systems Design Workshop for fourth year students. The emphasis will be on an individual problem chosen from the student’s technical option area.
SYDE 462 Systems Design Workshop 6
SYDE 471 Communication Media
The course encompasses the tools of communication and the nature and use of communication media. There will be a particular emphasis on those media containing a large technological component; machine-mediated human communication systems, e.g. computer graphics, film, T.V., etc.
SYDE 473 Intercultural Communication 15 Man-Machine Communication Systems
The problems of designing a human communication system where more than one culture is involved. Anthropological, sociological, psychological, political, economic and technological aspects of such design. Environmental perception, value systems, social forms, etc.
The nature and design of machine-mediated human communication systems. Consideration will be given to displays, computer graphics, computer-aided instruction and mass communication media (Film, T.V., radio, print). The design of new media innovation. A system approach will be adopted with special attention to the socio-economic effects of such systems.
SYDE 550 Department of Systems Design
SYDE 511 Linear Graph Theory
Fundamental definitions, properties of circuits, paths in a graph, and Euler graphs. Properties of cutsets. Matrix representation of linear graphs and trees. Planar graphs and their duals. Nonplanar graphs, pseudo cuts and duals. Oriented graphs.
SYDE 512 Applications of Linear Graph Theory
Topological formulas for general linear systems, synthesis of communication nets, system diagnosis. Applications to switching theory, sociology, economics, etc.
SYDE 513 Mathematical Programming
Theory and application of linear programming techniques: simplex, the transportation and assignment problems, duality and degeneracy. Industrial application$ to production and inventory control. Selected problems from nonlinear and dynamic programming.
SYDE 514 Multivariate Statistics
Applications of econometric models, regression analysis, factor analysis, Statistical decision theory, and other methods and models for the policy analysis of socio-economic systems. Selected references will be assigned.
SYDE 515 Networks and Combinatories
The emphasis in this course will be the use of combinatorial and graph-theoretic methods for operations research. Topics will include “Advanced PERT and CPM”, scheduling and routing, graph theoretic methods for socio-economic systems.
SYDE 521 Analog and Hybrid Computing Systems
Theory and operation of analog computers; parallel logic; digitally simulated analog computers; introduction to hybrid computing.
SYDE 522 Computer-Aided Design 2
A detailed study of two major simulation languages, one continuous (CSMP or equivalent) and one discrete-event (GPSS or equivalent). Simulation projects.
SYDE 533 Production and Inventory Control
The objective of the course is to study the nature, problems and techniques of planning and control. Topics: influence of forecasting, inventory managment, planning, scheduling, despatching and performance evaluation. Analytic techniques pertaining to these areas are introduced.
SYDE 534 Planning of Facilities
Industrial and Non-Industrial facilities. Networks, locational analysis, physical layout and spatial analysis, allocation of facilities, criteria for optimality, utilization and occupation, various operations research techniques for the analysis and synthesis of networks of facilities, on-the-job machine problem.
SYDE 535 Queuing Models
Definition of a queuing process; explicit solution of queuing problems when arrival and service distribution are exponential. Examination of special problems for general arrival and service distributions. Multiserverproblems; queues in series, bulk service and other types of service discipline.
SYDE 536 Economic Planning Models
Simple dynamic models, static and dynamic Leontief systems, welfare economics, capital investment and project evaluation models, applications to problems of cost-benefit analysis and public enterprises, portfolio selection models and game theoretic models in economics.
SYDE 538 Special Topics in Operations Research
Given by a guest lecturer. The contents of this course will vary according to the available guest.
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SYDE 541 The Ergonomics of Special Environments
Effects, hazards and managment of sustained acceleration, weightlessness, vibration and impact acceleration (with specific reference to aviation, spaceflight, and automotive safety); effects, hazards, and management of exposure to low and high barometric pressure (with specific reference to human problems at altitude, and to underwater engineering).
SYDE 542 Human Engineering and Systems Development
Human function in systems; man’s capacities and limitations as a component of a complex system; assignment of operations to man and machine; equipment design in relation to human capacity; training programmes, procedures, and devices; task description and analysis; analytic methods for test and evaluation in human engineering.
343 Human Engineering (formerly SD501) $44 Ergonomics (formerly SD502)
Man-machine systems; man-machine interface; presentation of information; design of displays and controls; workplace layout, human factors in design.
Significance of ergonomics; man-machine-environment complex; physiology of work, fatigue, and boredom; environmental factors in industry (noise, vibration, vision, illumination, heat, cold, toxic chemicals, radiation); industrial, and automotive safety.
SYDE 552 Power Systems 2
A continuation of SD453 with emphasis on load flow, system stability, operation under imbalanced conditions, fault detection.
SYDE 563 Aesthetic and Perceptual Aspects of Design
Presentation and discussion of appropriate and possible methods for design of systems or artifacts in which aesthetic characteristics and visual form are primary requirements of the design.
SYDE 564 Methodological Processes in Design
Presentation and discussion of appropriate and possible methods for the design of systems or artifacts in which manufacturing processes, material properties and distribution processes constrain the design.
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