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Probability, Reliability and Quality (MCEN90059)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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Contact information
Semester 2
Overview
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Reliability and quality are essential elements for today's products, processes and services, since failure in achieving either one can have major consequences. This subject aims to offer a comprehensive overview of methodologies and tool to evaluate and demonstrate reliability and quality of components, equipment, processes and systems, supporting more assertive decision-making from engineers who wish to build a competitive edge in a wide variety of industries.
This course consists of four main modules - 1) Probability and engineering statistics; 2) Reliability and maintenance engineering; 3) Quality management and process control, and 4) Design of experiments. Topics include basic probability rules; random variables and distribution functions; functions of random variables; ANOVA; design of engineering experiments; methods of reliability; management and applications to quality control and the reliability assessment of the product in an engineering industry.
Intended learning outcomes
On the successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- 1. Explain the different statistical methods available for analysis of different processes;
- 2. Perform both parametric and non-parametric hypothesis tests for a range of engineering problems;
- 3. Design and plan for collecting experimental data to uncover critical information and knowledge in industry-based problem;
- 4. Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts of reliability engineering and the relationship between the time to time failure distribution, the reliability function and the hazard rate;
- 5. Analyse how an organization can improve its processes, products and services, and integrate its several functions through the best use of quality engineering;
- 6. Apply the total quality management, Six-Sigma, and Benchmarking into organisations.
Generic skills
- The ability to undertake problem identification, formulation, and solution
- The ability to apply knowledge of science and engineering fundamentals
- The ability to utilize a systems approach to complex problems and to design and operational performance
- The ability to manage competing demands on time, including self-directed project work.
Last updated: 23 March 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission
Admission into any of the Master of Engineering courses, Master of Engineering Management, Master of Energy Systems, or approval of the subject coordinator for any student not enrolled in the engineering master level program.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 23 March 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Mid semester test. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1, 2 and 3 are addressed in this assessment.
| From Week 6 to Week 8 | 20% |
Individual written report 1. ILO 4 is addressed in this assessment.
| From Week 7 to Week 9 | 20% |
Individual written report 2. ILO 5 and 6 are addressed in this assessment.
| From Week 9 to Week 12 | 20% |
Final written exam. ILOs 4, 5 and 6 are addressed in this assessment.
| During the examination period | 40% |
Last updated: 23 March 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinator Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hour of lectures and 24 hours of workshops/tutorials Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 25 July 2022 to 23 October 2022 Last self-enrol date 5 August 2022 Census date 31 August 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 23 September 2022 Assessment period ends 18 November 2022 Semester 2 contact information
Last updated: 23 March 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Industrial Engineering Course Master of Engineering Course Master of Engineering Management Specialisation (formal) Mechanical with Aerospace Specialisation (formal) Mechanical with Business Specialisation (formal) Mechanical Specialisation (formal) Mechatronics - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 23 March 2024