This course presents reliability, maintainability, and related topics with the breadth of techniques and depth of detail that will benefit systems engineers by allowing them to understand how they relate to the specification, development, testing, and fielding of reliable systems. The reliability of electronics, mechanical equipment, and software will be covered from the component level through their application at the system level.
Other key topics include reliability mathematics, prediction and modeling; failure modes, effects, and criticality analysis; stress testing; accelerated life testing; and reliability management. In addition, a series of relevant case studies are used for analysis and discussion.
Credit cannot be given for both SYS 579R and SYS 550.