SE3321 Reliability Management and Data Systems

The course focuses on the practical aspects of reliability analysis and management. Reliability aspects and functions are explained and illustrated using examples and calculus-level mathematics. Topics include: basic tools and methods of reliability for developing complex systems including electronic components, mechanical components, and software; data needs for effective reliability analysis and how to design and implement systems to acquire and store that data; and the principles and practices for developing cost-effective dependable (reliability and availability) systems. Case studies are used to illustrate the material. Prerequisites: None.

Prerequisite

SE1001 and SE1002 or equivalent.

Lecture Hours

3

Lab Hours

2

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 

• Understand the major concepts and steps within the reliability program planning processes.
• Apply reliability program planning to an engineered system.
• Apply several common reliability analyses to an engineered system with sufficient rigor to produce useful results.
• Correctly interpret the results of the reliability analyses and apply them to the design of an engineered system.
• Apply the process to investigate a failure at any point during the engineered system’s lifecycle.
• Produce design recommendations based on reliability analysis results.