ABSTRACT
Systems engineering considers all phases of the project life cycle, which includes concepts, methodologies and organisational structures, so as to enable the management of complex engineering systems. These complex engineering systems require engineers to understand and manage not only the systems itself but also their mutual interactions and interactions with broader society. Without integrating systems engineering principles into engineering curricula, graduates may enter the work force without the requisite exposure to systems-related concepts, techniques and methodologies, leaving them unable to cope with interdisciplinary issues. This chapter discusses the utilisation of project-based learning in a classroom environment aimed at teaching students systems engineering in order to help them cope with challenges related to highly integrated socio-technical systems.
