Course Syllabus

Course Information：

Year-Semester	Course Number	Course Name	Phase	Credits	Hours	Required/Elective	Instructor	Class	Student NO.	Withdraw	Note
Spring Semester Year 2026	359654	Mission and System Design, Verification and Validation	1	3.0	3	★	Trong-An Bui	GAT	0	0	太空所和自動化所合開

Course Plan：

Instructor	Trong-An Bui　Office Hours
Email	trongan93@ntut.edu.tw
Last Updated	2025-12-18 20:58:40
Course Objective	本課程專注於航太系統設計、驗證和確認的核心概念與進階技術。課程內容涵蓋任務需求分析、系統架構設計、系統貿易研究、設計優化，以及驗證與確認的理論和實踐方法。學生將學習如何設計滿足特定任務需求的航太系統，並確保系統在可靠性、安全性和效能方面表現卓越。本課程還將深入介紹多種驗證與確認技術，包括模擬、測試、數據分析及建模工具。通過理論與實踐相結合，學生將全面掌握航太系統設計、驗證與確認的完整流程，為未來實際工程應用奠定堅實基礎。 This course focuses on the core concepts and advanced techniques involved in the design, verification, and validation of aerospace systems. Topics include mission requirements analysis, system architecture design, system trade studies, design optimization, and the theoretical and practical aspects of verification and validation. Students will learn to design aerospace systems that meet specific mission requirements while ensuring exceptional reliability, safety, and performance. The course also delves into various techniques for verifying and validating aerospace system performance, such as simulation, testing, data analysis, and modeling tools. Combining theory with hands-on practice, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the end-to-end process of aerospace system design, verification, and validation, preparing them for real-world engineering challenges.
Course Schedule	Week 1: Course Introduction - Overview of aerospace Verification and Validation (V&V) challenges Week 2: Systems Engineering Basics - Aerospace-specific systems engineering Week 3: Requirements Analysis - Functional and performance requirement derivation Week 4: System Design - Aerospace system modeling and design Week 5-6: Verification Techniques - Simulation and testing methods Week 7-8: Validation Techniques - Aerospace-specific validation methods Week 9: Midterm Exam: Theoretical and practical assessment Week 10: Case Study Practice - Practical application and team project Week 11: Group Project Discussion - Focus on System Design, Verification, and Validation Week 12-13: Risk and Failure Analysis - FMEA and FTA applied to aerospace systems Week 14: Case Study Practice - Practical application and real-world project analysis Week 15-16: Advanced Topics - Exploration of recent aerospace V&V trends Week 17-18: Project Presentation - Group project final presentation
Evaluation and grading policy	- Assignments and Homework: 10% 5-6 assignments focused on aerospace Verification and Validation (V&V) challenges to reinforce theoretical and practical understanding. - Midterm Exam: 30% A comprehensive assessment covering the theory and practical applications of V&V in aerospace systems. - Final Report and Presentation: 60% A detailed analysis and presentation of the group project findings, incorporating system design, verification, validation methods, and recommendations for improvement.
Materials	All right reserved. Do not reproduce without permission. Foreign-language textbooks:Yes Systems Engineering Principles and Practice by Alexander Kossiakoff Verification and Validation in Systems Engineering by Mourad Debbabi et al. System Engineering Analysis, Design, and Development by Charles S. Wasson
The access to curricular consultation	1. Course-Related Inquiries: Office Hours: Thursday, 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM. (Email to request an appointment for a specific time slot) 2. Online Consultation: Microsoft Teams.
The course corresponds to the SDGs	SDG8：尊嚴就業與經濟發展（Decent Work and Economic Growth） SDG9：產業創新與基礎設施（Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure）
Does the course incorporate AI	● 鼓勵學生使用生成式AI工具（Encourage students to use generative AI tools）
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