Design of Safe and Reliable Systems (3 cr)
Code: TX00DB89-3004
General information
Enrollment
04.05.2020 - 02.08.2020
Timing
03.08.2020 - 07.08.2020
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Virtual portion
3 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
School of ICT
Campus
Karaportti 2
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 24
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Information Technology
- Information and Communication Technology
Teachers
- Norbert Jung
- Marcel Hasler
Teacher in charge
Norbert Jung
Groups
-
ICTSUMMERICT Summer School
Objective
After completion of this course the student will be able to perform an application specific risk analysis, has knowledge of the fundamental defect mechanisms and load-bearing limits of hardware components, the typical error mechanisms in software components and can design a fail-safe technical system for a given purpose, which ensures the required minimum amount of functionality for a safe operation in case of a defect by suitable measures. Methodological competencies: Interdisciplinary thinking, acting and communication.
Content
1. Introduction
2. Learning from accidents
3. Risk analysis and risk reduction methods
4. Robust design of hardware and software
5. Methods for failure tolerance
6. Safety architectures
7. Robot competition
Materials
- Electronic Safety Systems, Josef Börcsök
- IEC EN 61508 (Functional Safety, Safety Related Systems)
Teaching methods
Intensive course:
- lectures
- group work
- presentations
Exam schedules
Exam on the last day of the intensive week
International connections
Joint course with Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg, Germany.
Student workload
Lectures 5x4h
Home exercises 10h
Project 30h
Self study 20h
Total 80h = 3ECTS
Evaluation scale
Hyväksytty/Hylätty
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
The course assessment is based on
- active attendance
- continuous assessment of lab exercises
- individual contribution to project
- short exam at the end of the intensive week
Assessment methods and criteria
The course assessment is based on
- active attendance
- continuous assessment of exercises
- individual contribution to project
- short exam at the end of the intensive week
It is highly recommended that students attend all sessions.
Prerequisites
1. C-Programming fundamentals
2. (Digital) electronic circuits
3. Mechatronic basics