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SoS Types and Characteristics

The module serves as an entry point for those new to Systems of Systems Engineering: SE beginners and SE veterans alike. The module details what are Systems of Systems, what characteristics are common to them, and the four main types of System of Systems.

  • Course Number

    SoS2
  • Self-Paced

About This Course

The module serves as an entry point for those new to Systems of Systems Engineering: SE beginners and SE veterans alike. The module details what are Systems of Systems, what characteristics are common to them, and the four main types of System of Systems.

After completing this module, the student will be able to: Describe Systems of Systems (SoS), identify and describe the major characteristics and features of SoS, identify the four SoS types and describe their differences, and determine which type of SoS a given SoS is

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