Introduction to Systems Engineering

Author: Sun Dongchuan
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Publish Date: 2004-10-01
Features: In the exposition of content, the author emphasizes both the accuracy and organization of concepts, as well as the approach of simplifying complex ideas and progressing step by step. The readership is broad, suitable not only for undergraduate and graduate students in science and engineering but also for those in economics and management, as well as government officials and business managers. This book is one of the national-level planning textbooks under the "10th Five-Year Plan" of the Ministry of Education and serves as a fundamental textbook for systems engineering. Depending on the specific circumstances of each institution, the course using this book can be titled "Introduction to Systems Engineering," "An Introduction to Systems Engineering," or generally referred to as "Systems Engineering." The main purpose of this book is to explain system concepts and systems engineering principles, including both basic and some advanced system concepts, as well as basic and some advanced systems engineering theories. At the same time, the book reflects many new research findings in domestic and international systems science and systems engineering. The author summarizes and presents more than 30 propositions, which not only summarize the main content of the book but also leave room for readers to delve deeper into research. The author specifically discusses "The Qualities and Cultivation of a Systems Engineer," highlighting the moral cultivation of systems engineers. Additionally, the author points out that systems engineering is not only a technology or a method but is also becoming a universally applicable scientific methodology—a systematic perspective for considering problems (especially those of complex and complex systems) and an engineering approach to solving problems. This methodology can be mastered and applied not only by engineering and technical personnel and managers but also by leaders at all levels from the central government to local governments. The 12 chapters in the book are carefully selected by the author based on teaching practices and research achievements.