1. 1 6/26/2015 Space Cowboys Team Project Final Report Summary and Conclusions Chris Hokans

2. 2 6/26/2015 Space Cowboys Team Project Final Report Artisan Studio and MBSE Despite technical issues with some software tools, SysML and MBSE are valuable for managing system development Lessons learned from class directly applicable to workplace MBSE can be successful even with distributed teams Requires planning and forethought of configuration management issues

3. 3 6/26/2015 Space Cowboys Team Project Final Report Class Content and Approach Recommend devoting more class time to hands-on work with modeling tool For a modeling class, tests prove nothing more than proficiency with test-taking First half of class allotted to presenting information Remainder of class allotted to working with modeling tool Focus on team progress to avoid disparities in project quality Also focus on team dynamics to avoid unproductive team members Expect more from students Provide reading assignments so students are prepared to learn specific modeling Post-class assignment (that is, team project) could implement skills learned in class

4. 4 6/26/2015 Space Cowboys Team Project Final Report Class Project Establish teams within the first 2 to 3 classes Provides time for “storming and norming” that is natural process of team building Ensures teams are functioning and producing before midterm May want to have interim status reports from teams to assess progress Identify and correct model or tool issues early Ensures teams are functioning and producing before midterm