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<center>'''On behalf of the [[BKCASE Governance and Editorial Board|BKCASE Editorial Board]]<nowiki/>, the BKCASE Governing Board, and sponsors, welcome to SEBoK version 2.5. This version was released on 15 October 2021 and reflects the continuing evolution of the SEBoK.'''</center>
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<center>'''On behalf of the [[BKCASE Governance and Editorial Board#Editorial Board|Editorial Board]]<nowiki/>, the [[BKCASE Governance and Editorial Board#BKCASE Governing Board|Governing Board]], and our authors and sponsors, welcome to
  
== Welcome to SEBoK v. 2.5 ==
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'''SEBoK version 2.10.'''</center>
The SEBoK provides a guide to the [[Primary References|key knowledge sources and references]]<nowiki/> of {{Term|Systems Engineering (glossary)|systems engineering}} organized and explained to assist a wide variety of individuals. It is a living product, accepting community input continuously, with regular refreshes and updates. The SEBoK is a not compendium but instead references existing literature and much of the content has restricted intellectual property rights. This [[Bkcase Wiki:Copyright |copyright information]] is placed on each page, and must be respected. Materials marked as "SEBoK Original" may be freely used with proper citation. Materials marked as "used with permission" may '''not''' be used unless the user seeks independent permission from the copyright owner. The SEBoK copyright is  held on behalf of the BKCASE Board of Governors by The Trustees of the Stevens Institute of Technology.
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<center>Released 06 May 2024</center>
  
Systems engineering is an interdisciplinary approach and means to enable the full life cycle of successful {{Term|Product System (glossary)|product}}, {{Term|Service_System_(glossary)|service}} and {{Term|Enterprise_System_(glossary)|enterprise}} systems.  It includes problem discovery and formulation, solution definition and realization, and operational use, sustainment, and disposal. It can be applied to single problem situations or to the management of multiple interventions in commercial or public enterprises. Those new to systems engineering can find introductory articles which provide an [[Systems Engineering Overview|overview of systems engineering]], place it in [[Systems Engineering: Historic and Future Challenges|historical context]], and discuss its [[Economic Value of Systems Engineering|economic value]] in [[SEBoK Introduction|Part 1]] of this body of knowledge.
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== Welcome to SEBoK v. 2.10 ==
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The SEBoK provides a guide to the [[Primary References|key knowledge sources and references]] of {{Term|Systems Engineering (glossary)|systems engineering}} organized and explained to assist a wide variety of individuals. It is a living product, accepting community input continuously, with regular refreshes and updates. The SEBoK is not a compendium but instead references existing literature.
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'''Systems engineering''' is an interdisciplinary approach and means to enable the full life cycle of successful {{Term|Product System (glossary)|product}}, {{Term|Service_System_(glossary)|service}} and {{Term|Enterprise_System_(glossary)|enterprise}} systems.  It includes problem discovery and formulation, solution definition and realization, and operational use, sustainment, and disposal. It can be applied to single-problem situations or to the management of multiple interventions in commercial or public enterprises. Those new to systems engineering can find introductory articles which provide an [[Systems Engineering Overview|overview of systems engineering]], place it in [[Systems Engineering: Historic and Future Challenges|historical context]], and discuss its [[Economic Value of Systems Engineering|economic value]] in [[SEBoK Introduction|Part 1]] of this body of knowledge.</div>
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==What's New?==
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[[File:DownloadtheSEBoK.png|200px|right|link={{filepath:Guide_to_the_Systems_Engineering_Body_of_Knowledge_v2.10.pdf}}]]
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The latest update includes:
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*A new [[Get Involved]] invitation page including a new SEBoK content review form
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*Significant Part 3 [[Systems Engineering and Management]] updates to reflect current practice
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**Renaming of [[System Life Cycle Models]] articles to simplify the titles
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**A new [[Requirements Management]] article
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**"Business and Mission Analysis" knowledge area renamed to [[System Concept Definition]]
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**"Stakeholder Needs and Requirements" is now [[Stakeholder Needs Definition]]
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**"Stakeholder Requirements Definition" is now [[System Requirements Definition]]
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**A new [[System Architecture Design Definition]] knowledge area article
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**The [[System Maintenance]] knowledge area has been reorganized
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*Minor updates to articles throughout the SEBoK
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You will see these identified in the left side outline and in the [[SEBoK Table of Contents]] page. Enjoy!
  
 
==SEBoK Organization==
 
==SEBoK Organization==
Systems engineering has its roots in the fundamentals, principles, and models of foundational systems sciences, and associated management and engineering sciences. It is applied through the application of systems engineering processes within a managed life cycle working with a number of other management, engineering, and specialist disciplines. While traditionally applied to product development, systems engineering can also be applied to {{Term|Service_System_(glossary)|service}} and {{Term|Enterprise_System_(glossary)|enterprise}} systems. As systems engineering is a collaborative approach, working with other engineering and management disciplines and specialisms, it relies on enabling competencies and structures at individual, team, and organizational levels.
 
  
Starting from this basic view of the scope of knowledge relevant to SE, the SEBoK is organized into [[SEBoK Table of Contents|8 parts]] as shown below:
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{{Structure|625px|'''Figure 1. Scope of SEBoK: Parts and related knowledge.''' Click on a Part to navigate to it. (SEBoK Original).|right}}
[[File:SEBoK_Context_Diagram_Ifezue_Obiako.png|centre|thumb|652x652px|'''Figure 1 Scope of SEBoK Parts and related knowledge '''(SEBoK Original). See [[Structure of the SEBoK]] for details.]]
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* Part 1 [[SEBoK Introduction]]
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The SEBoK is a '''guide''' to the broad scope of SE-related knowledge. The core of this is tested and proven knowledge that has been developed through practice, documented, reviewed, and discussed by the SE community. In addition, the SEBoK also covers some of the emerging aspects of SE practice, such as Systems of Systems, Agile Life Cycle approaches and Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
* Part 2 [[Foundations of Systems Engineering]]
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* Part 3 [[Systems Engineering and Management]]
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Systems engineering has its roots in the fundamentals, principles, and models of foundational systems sciences, and associated management and engineering sciences. It is effective systems engineering processes are applied within a managed life cycle working with a number of other management, engineering, and specialist disciplines. While traditionally applied to product development, systems engineering can also be applied to {{Term|Service_System_(glossary)|service}} and {{Term|Enterprise_System_(glossary)|enterprise}} systems. As systems engineering is a collaborative approach, working with other engineering and management disciplines and specialties, it relies on competencies at the individual and team levels and appropriate structure and governance at organizational levels.
* Part 4 [[Applications of Systems Engineering]]
 
* Part 5 [[Enabling Systems Engineering]]
 
* Part 6 [[Related Disciplines]]
 
* Part 7 [[Systems Engineering Implementation Examples]]
 
* Part 8 [[Emerging Knowledge]]
 
  
The SEBoK includes a [[Glossary of Terms]] and a list of [[Primary References]], to reflect the scope of systems engineering knowledge and its links into other bodies of knowledge.  
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Starting from this basic view of the scope of knowledge relevant to SE, the SEBoK is organized into [[SEBoK Table of Contents|8 parts]] as shown in Figure 1. '''Click on Figure 1 to navigate to any part of the SEBoK.'''
  
SEBoK is a guide to the broad scope of SE related knowledge.  The core of this is the well-tried and tested knowledge which has been developed through practice, documented, reviewed and discussed by the SE community.  In addition, SEBoK also covers some of the emerging aspects of SE practice, such as Systems of Systems, Agile Life Cycle approaches and Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE). Part 1 also includes a discussion of [[SEBoK Users and Uses]], including a number of [[:Category:Use_Case|use cases]] which give advice on how different groups of users might navigate and use the SEBoK.  This is a good place to start if you are new to the SEBoK. Individuals who are new to systems engineering can start with [[Use Case 0: Systems Engineering Novices]].
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The SEBoK includes a [[Glossary of Terms|glossary]] and a list of [[Primary References|recommended references]]. The main content of the SEBoK can be downloaded as a PDF for offline access if desired.
  
==SEBoK Updates and Governance==
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==SEBoK Governance==
 
The SEBoK is overseen by the [[BKCASE Governance and Editorial Board#BKCASE Governing Board|Governing Board]] appointed by the stewards, who oversee the SEBoK Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Board. The stewards contribute resources to manage the SEBoK wiki, support new releases, and encourage SEBoK adoption. Volunteer authors from the worldwide SE community continue to propose and create new content. Other volunteers review that new content. The stewards are INCOSE, the IEEE Systems Council, and Stevens Institute of Technology.
 
The SEBoK is overseen by the [[BKCASE Governance and Editorial Board#BKCASE Governing Board|Governing Board]] appointed by the stewards, who oversee the SEBoK Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Board. The stewards contribute resources to manage the SEBoK wiki, support new releases, and encourage SEBoK adoption. Volunteer authors from the worldwide SE community continue to propose and create new content. Other volunteers review that new content. The stewards are INCOSE, the IEEE Systems Council, and Stevens Institute of Technology.
  
 
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<center>'''SEBoK v. 2.10, released 06 May 2024'''</center>

Latest revision as of 12:47, 6 May 2024


On behalf of the Editorial Board, the Governing Board, and our authors and sponsors, welcome to SEBoK version 2.10.
Released 06 May 2024

Welcome to SEBoK v. 2.10

The SEBoK provides a guide to the key knowledge sources and references of systems engineeringsystems engineering organized and explained to assist a wide variety of individuals. It is a living product, accepting community input continuously, with regular refreshes and updates. The SEBoK is not a compendium but instead references existing literature.

Systems engineering is an interdisciplinary approach and means to enable the full life cycle of successful productproduct, serviceservice and enterpriseenterprise systems. It includes problem discovery and formulation, solution definition and realization, and operational use, sustainment, and disposal. It can be applied to single-problem situations or to the management of multiple interventions in commercial or public enterprises. Those new to systems engineering can find introductory articles which provide an overview of systems engineering, place it in historical context, and discuss its economic value in Part 1 of this body of knowledge.

What's New?

DownloadtheSEBoK.png

The latest update includes:

You will see these identified in the left side outline and in the SEBoK Table of Contents page. Enjoy!

SEBoK Organization

Part 1. SEBoK IntroductionPart 4. Applications of SEPart 6. Related DisciplinesPart 7. SE Implementation ExamplesPart 5. Enabling SEPart 2. SE FoundationsPart 3. SE & ManagementPart 8. Emerging Knowledge
Figure 1. Scope of SEBoK: Parts and related knowledge. Click on a Part to navigate to it. (SEBoK Original).

The SEBoK is a guide to the broad scope of SE-related knowledge. The core of this is tested and proven knowledge that has been developed through practice, documented, reviewed, and discussed by the SE community. In addition, the SEBoK also covers some of the emerging aspects of SE practice, such as Systems of Systems, Agile Life Cycle approaches and Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).

Systems engineering has its roots in the fundamentals, principles, and models of foundational systems sciences, and associated management and engineering sciences. It is effective systems engineering processes are applied within a managed life cycle working with a number of other management, engineering, and specialist disciplines. While traditionally applied to product development, systems engineering can also be applied to serviceservice and enterpriseenterprise systems. As systems engineering is a collaborative approach, working with other engineering and management disciplines and specialties, it relies on competencies at the individual and team levels and appropriate structure and governance at organizational levels.

Starting from this basic view of the scope of knowledge relevant to SE, the SEBoK is organized into 8 parts as shown in Figure 1. Click on Figure 1 to navigate to any part of the SEBoK.

The SEBoK includes a glossary and a list of recommended references. The main content of the SEBoK can be downloaded as a PDF for offline access if desired.

SEBoK Governance

The SEBoK is overseen by the Governing Board appointed by the stewards, who oversee the SEBoK Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Board. The stewards contribute resources to manage the SEBoK wiki, support new releases, and encourage SEBoK adoption. Volunteer authors from the worldwide SE community continue to propose and create new content. Other volunteers review that new content. The stewards are INCOSE, the IEEE Systems Council, and Stevens Institute of Technology.

SEBoK Stewards
International Council on Systems Engineering
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Systems Council
Stevens Institute of Technology

Contact us at sebok@incose.net.


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