 Prof. Michael G. Pecht
Rm 1103, C. Daniel Mote, Jr. Engineering Laboratory Building
Phone: (301) 405-5323
Email: pecht@umd.edu
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Class Timings
Monday, 9:30 am to 12:10 pm
J.M. Patterson Building
BLD #083, Room 2217 |
 Dr. Michael H. Azarian
Rm 3131, Glenn Martin Hall
Phone: (301) 405-7555
Email: mazarian@umd.edu
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 Dr. Diganta Das
Rm 1101, C. Daniel Mote, Jr. Engineering Laboratory Building
Phone: (301) 405-7770
Email: diganta@umd.edu
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Reliability is the ability to perform as intended, without failure and within specified performance limits, for a specified time in its life cycle conditions. Knowledge of reliability concepts and principles and risk assessment, mitigation, and management strategies prepare engineers to contribute effectively to product development, life-cycle management, and product safety. This course teaches the fundamental knowledge and skills of reliability concerning the design, manufacturing, and use of engineered products and systems. Specifically, students will learn how to:
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Apply design and analysis tools such as failure modes, mechanisms, and effects analysis, fault tree analysis, design of experiments, and reliability prediction as means to design for reliability.
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Implement derating as needed.
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Plan and implement product testing to assess the reliability
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Assess the suitability of the supply chain members to contribute to the development, manufacturing, distribution, and support of reliable products
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Understand process capability and process control in manufacturing
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Analyze degradation, failure, and warranty return data to estimate fundamental reliability parameters
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Conduct root cause analysis
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Implement prognostics and health monitoring to ensure system availability and safety.
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Address reliability issues associated with warranties, regulatory requirements, and liabilities
This is an interdisciplinary course, and students in all science, engineering, and business areas are welcome. Students will get the opportunity to learn the basic scientific foundations of reliability with real-life applications. The course grading will be based on Lectures, HW Assignments, a Mid-term Exam, and a Final Exam. This class will be conducted in person and online. The course is open to UMD and D.C. CONSORTIUM Students. People outside of UMD and the consortium universities (including industry professionals) need to get admission as Advanced Special Students to register for the class. See below for more details.
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Frequently Asked Questions for Advanced Special Students
- Criteria for admission: There are three options to take UMD graduate courses without pursuing a graduate degree: Advanced Special Student Status, Visiting Graduate Student Status, or Golden Identification Cardholder Status (for Senior Citizens). Among these three options, the Advanced Special Student option is the most suitable option for most practicing engineers.
- To qualify as an Advanced Special Student, you must
- Have achieved a cumulative 3.0 (on a 4-point scale) average for work done at the undergraduate level OR
- Have earned a master’s, doctoral, or post-baccalaureate professional degree (MD, JD, DVM, etc.) from a regionally accredited institution, OR
- Have attained a score that places you in the upper 50th percentile of an appropriate national standardized aptitude examination, such as the GRE, GMAT, or Miller Analogies Test, OR
- Provide a letter of support from the graduate director of the degree program in which you plan to take a course (we will help applicants obtain this letter)
- Submit a personal statement.
- To apply, applicants must Submit a completed online application, which includes uploading official transcripts showing a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution and a personal statement.
- Other information:
- If the interested prospective students are NOT US citizens or permanent residents, contact International Student and Scholar Services to determine how to apply for Advanced Special Student status. US citizens or permanent residents with international credentials can apply for Advanced Special Student Status here.
- To apply for Advanced Special Student status, international applicants may be required to submit results of English proficiency tests (TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE) unless the Advanced Special Student applicant holds a degree from one of the waived countries. If an Advanced Special Student is not a native English speaker and does not have a degree from one of those countries, then he/she MUST submit an English proficiency score to be considered for admission.
- Information on tuition and fees can be found here. Please visit the following website for more information.
- Spring 2024 semester deadline (Advanced Special Student): The deadline for application is the first day of classes, January 24, 2024.
- Course Registration:
- Advanced Special Students should register for section RE01. If there is confusion, please contact the Mechanical Engineering Graduate Office at megrad@umd.edu, 301-405-8601.
- Please take a look at the Advanced Special Student checklist for more information.
For more information about the course, please contact Prof. Michael G. Pecht.
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