Take Courses Where You Work?

Yes! Courses are delivered through the medium of videotape, augmented by telephone, email and web pages.

    Who would Benefit?

Designed for engineers and managers who need to know the latest approaches and techniques available for reliability engineers, who need to know what can be achieved to enhance product reliability. Considerations that lead to robust components are examined to over the complete cycle from conceptual design to manufacturing.

    Course Philosophy

Understanding the fundamentals of failure processes is an important step in getting at root causes and an important element in the process of designing for reliability. Complex systems usually involve the integration of hardware, software and humans into a complete system. Bundling together reliable components does not make a reliable system until all elements and their interactions are fully considered.

    Style of Presentation

The presentation of material in this course is accomplished primarily through the use of examples. Topics start with a problem and then tools and techniques are developed to meet the defined needs.

    Prerequisites

Calculus and Differential Equations.

    Modes of Registration

One can register for these courses in an audit mode or for credit in either an undergraduate or graduate program. These courses can be used toward degrees at the University of Maryland and at other Universities.

    Class Time

Each course consists of 14 sessions of 2 1/2 hours in length plus a final exam. Homework and exams are required for those taking the courses for credit.

    Course Descriptions

ENRE 445 Applied Reliability Engineering I (3 Semester Hours)

ENRE 446 Applied Reliability Engineering II (3 Semester Hours)