SYSEN 6300 - Systems Engineering and Six Sigma for Design and Operation of Reliable Systems

Fall. 3-4 credits, variable. Student option grading.

Co-meets with SYSEN 5300/MAE 5930.

H.O. Gao.

Develops skills in the design, operation and control of systems for reliable performance. Focuses on four key themes; risk analysis (with a particular emphasis on risk assessment and risk characterization), modeling system reliability (including the development of statistical models based on accelerated life testing), quality control techniques and the optimization of system design for reliability. Six Sigma Green or Blackbelt can be earned through activities associated with course. PhD students will be required to complete additional work.