An Introduction to SysML - Course Module

Duration

One full day.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this module.

Outline

The Systems Modelling Language (SysML) is a new modelling language designed for systems engineering and based on the UML. This module covers an introduction to general modelling concepts that feeds into a gentle introduction to the background of SysML and its relation to the UML. The key concepts of static and behavioural modelling are covered in some detail through interactive, example-led sessions that complete the first half of the day. The second half of the day introduces each of the 9 SysML diagrams and 3 cross-cutting notations, along with some examples of how they may be used in real-life situations. No knowledge of UML is needed prior to this course.

For those familiar with UML, please see the description of the module SysML for UML Users.

1. Modelling

• Why we model
• What is a model?
• The aims and principles of modelling
• The fundamentals of SysML

2. Introduction to the SysML

• The scope of SysML
• SysML’s relation to UML

3. Structural Modelling

• What does structural modelling show?
• Concepts of structural modelling
• Examples of structural modelling

4. Behavioural Modelling

• What does behavioural modelling show?
• Concepts of behavioural modelling
• Examples of behavioural modelling

5. The SysML Diagrams

• SysML terminology
• The 9 SysML diagrams
• The 3 cross-cutting notations
• Diagram structure
• The SysML meta-model

6. Structural Diagrams

• Block diagrams
• Internal block diagrams
• Flow ports and flow specifications
• Ports and interfaces
• Parametric diagrams
• Package diagrams 

7. Behavioural Diagrams

• Activity diagrams
• Sequence diagrams
• State machine diagrams
• Use case diagrams

8. Cross-cutting Concepts

• Requirement diagrams
• Allocations
• Auxiliary constructs
• Views, viewpoints & models
• Item Flows