Applied Reliability Engineering

4 cr · Undergraduate

(Lab required) Reliability is a key performance measure of engineering systems. It measures the ability of a system to perform its intended functions, for a specified period of time, under specified operating conditions. In recent times, the reliability requirements have been increasing for consumer devices such as automobiles, computers, and televisions, as well as industrial systems such as oil and gas systems, telecommunication systems, chemical refineries, and power generation and distribution networks. Students in this course will gain a solid background in reliability engineering, which will be valuable for all engineers preparing to go into the real world of designing and/or operating various engineering facilities. May not be held with MECH 4322 when titled "Reliability Engineering."