| DATE Monday Class Schedule |
CHAPTER | REMARKS |
|---|---|---|
| August 28 | Chapter 1 | Case for studying FT, Basic Definitions, Fault-Tolerant Considerations in Design and Manufacturing, Cost Models |
| September 18 | Appendix A Chapter 2 |
Probability Theory Codes: Basic Principles, Error-Detection Turbo Code Graphic |
| September 25 | Appendix B | Reliability Theory Markov Reliability & Availability Models |
| October 2 | Chapter 3 Problem Set # 1 Due |
System Reliability: Redundancy, Spares & Repair RAID Systems Reliability Commercial FT Systems |
| October 9 | Chapter 4 | Triple/N-Modular Redundancy Voters, Repairable Systems |
| October 16 | Chapter 4 (con't) Mid-Term Exam Review Problem Set # 2 Due |
Exam to cover: Chapters 1 - 4 and Appendices A & B Review Problem Sets # 1 & # 2 |
| October 23 | Mid-Term Exam Assigned Seating |
Monday 1 - 3 PM Room: Delta 242 |
| October 30 | Chapter 5 | Software Error Models Software Reliability Software's Life Cycle |
| November 6 | Chapter 5 (con't) Appendix D |
Reliable Programming Examples Error and Reliability Modeling Computer Analysis Programs PRISM Reliability Model |
| November 13 | Byzantine General's Problem
FMEA/FMECA Basics |
Byzantine Resilience Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) |
| November 13 (Monday) |
Last Day to Drop | |
| November 20 | Overview of Current FT Topics Future Trends in High Reliability Computers Problem Set # 3 Due |
Probabilistic Risk Assessment, 1553 Busses, COCOMO |
| November 22 - 24 (Wednesday - Friday) |
Thanksgiving Holidays | University Holiday Period |
| November 27 | High Reliability/FT Topics (con't) | Automotive Technology, CMMI, SIL, Product Lifespans |
| December 4 | Final Exam Review Failure Data Analysis Project Submission |
Review Problem Set # 3 Overview of Entire Semester |
| December 11 | Final Exam Assigned Seating |
Monday 1 - 4 PM Room: Delta 242 |
| Fall Grades Available over E-services December 22nd |
Errata Sheet (.docx) |