SE3321: Reliability Management and Data Systems - NPS Online
Reliability Management and Data Systems
Course #SE3321
Est.imated Completion Time: 3 months
POC: NPS Online Support
Overview
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.
Included in degrees & certificates
- 135
Prerequisites
- SE1001
- SE1002
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.

Application Deadlines
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08 Jan 2024
Spring Quarter applications due
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01 Apr 2024
Summer Quarter applications due
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08 Jul 2024
Fall Quarter applications due
Academic Calendar
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08 Dec 2023
Last day of classes
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12 Dec 2023 – 14 Dec 2023
Fall Quarter final examinations
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15 Dec 2023
Fall Quarter graduation
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