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Design of Safe and Reliable Systems (3 cr)

Code: TX00DB89-3005

General information


Enrollment

03.05.2021 - 31.07.2021

Timing

02.08.2021 - 06.08.2021

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

ICT ja tuotantotalous

Campus

Karaportti 2

Teaching languages

  • English

Seats

0 - 24

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Information Technology
  • Tieto- ja viestintätekniikan tutkinto-ohjelma

Teachers

  • Norbert Jung
  • Marcel Hasler

Groups

  • ICTSUMMER
    ICT 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

Location and time

2.8.2021 - 6.8.2021 (morning 09:00-13:00)

Materials

- Electronic Safety Systems, Josef Börcsök
- IEC EN 61508 (Functional Safety, Safety Related Systems)

Teaching methods

- lectures
- group work
- presentations

Exam schedules

Exam on the last day of the intensive week

International connections

Course teachers are Prof. Dr. Norbert Jung and Marcel Hasler (M.Sc.) from University of Applied Sciences, Bonn-Rhein-Sieg, Germany.

Student workload

Lectures 5x4h
Home exercises 10h
Project 30h
Self study 20h
Total 80h = 3ECTS

Evaluation scale

0-5

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.

Qualifications

1. C-Programming fundamentals
2. (Digital) electronic circuits
3. Mechatronic basics