Systems Science and Engineering, Minor

System engineering (SSE) helps us to understand what happens when we compose many elements, each with their own behavior, and helps us understand how to design and constrain the individual elements to engineer desired behavior for the composed system. Students can pursue a SSE minor by completing six courses that includes decision making, data processing and modeling, simulation, and design of systems.

SEAS Second Major or Minor Option

Students interested in declaring a second major (College students only) or minor with SEAS should check the website of the department overseeing the major/minor for the requirements. Students are encouraged to reach out to the department staff if they have any questions or would like to discuss the requirements and/or their plan of completion. Students then must submit the Declare/Update Field of Study PATH form, which will go through multiple approval steps before the major/minor is added to the student's record. 

Systems Science and Engineering, Minor

ESE 2100Introduction to Dynamic Systems1
ESE 2240Signal and Information Processing1.5
ESE 3030Stochastic Systems Analysis and Simulation1
ESE 3040Introduction to Optimization1
Electives
Select 1 Information Systems Elective 11
Select 1 Information Systems or Systems Design Elective 11
Total Course Units6.5
1

Approved elective lists can be found on the most recent SSE worksheet.


The degree and major requirements displayed are intended as a guide for students entering in the Fall of 2025 and later. Students should consult with their academic program regarding final certifications and requirements for graduation.