A graduate-level course on CBS design tool development

A graduate-level course addressing the design and development of modeling tools for computer-based systems (CBS) is described. A model integrated computing (MIC) approach to the design of CBS is taught wherein domain applications are automatically generated and/or configured from domain-specific models. Students are taught to recognize and comprehend the tenets of CBS design and implementation in various engineering environments. Both instructor- and student-led lectures are used to develop an understanding of systems engineering processes, modeling tools, techniques and methodologies and their place in the development of CBS. Homework assignments are used to enhance the student´s ability to apply MIC to CBS development and design. To complete the course, students are required to design and develop a CBS modeling tool for use in a real-world engineering domain. Students demonstrate their comprehension of MIC and CBS concepts through homework, quizzes, and in-class presentation of their proposed project and a final project presentation including a demonstration. Students leave the course with a strong foundation in both CBS tool design and MIC.