CENG 5334 Fault Tolerant Computing
Class Syllabus Fall 2017
Section 01 Class Nbr 23207
Monday 1 - 3:50 PM Classroom: Delta 242
CENG 5334 Fault Tolerant Computing
Class Syllabus Fall 2017
Section 01 Class Nbr 23207
Monday 1 - 3:50 PM Classroom: Delta 242
Mandatory Text: Reliability of Computer Systems and Networks: Fault Tolerance, Analysis and Design by Martin L Shooman, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2002, ISBN 0-471-29342-3 |
| Instructor | Kenneth Goodwin (Ken) | Office/Mailbox | D224 / D101 (Department) |
| Home Telephone | 281-333-2636 | Office Telephone | 281-283-3850 |
| Office Hours | As arranged, normally 4 PM Monday | ||
| Web Page | http://sce.uhcl.edu/goodwin |
COURSE REFERENCES/RECOMMENDATIONS:Reliability Engineering and Risk Analysis by Modarres, Kaminskiy & Krivtsov (3rd Edition)Reliable Computer Systems: Design and Evaluation by Siewiorek & Swarz (previous textbook) Queueing Systems Volume I: Theory and Volume II: Computer Applications by Leonard Kleinrock |
COURSE DESCRIPTION/OBJECTIVES:Course provides students with a theoretical framework in reliable computer systems to include design, analysis, prototyping, manufacturing, maintenance and operations of fault tolerant systems. Lectures and guest practitioner presentations dealing with design techniques for fault tolerant computers, fault modes/mechanisms, architectural and software options, mathematical/simulation based modeling, evaluation techniques, risk analysis and implementation of reliable computer systems for various applications. This semester the course will include a research project utilizing reliability and safety analysis software based tools (MIL-HDBK-217, FMEA/FMECA, Reliability Block Diagrams, Fault Tree Analysis, Markov Analysis) to optimize a design for component selection, increased safety and reduced liability that will culminate with an in-class presentation and associated technical paper. |
PREREQUISITES:Background in probability, digital system design, computer architecture and a modern programming language; specifically, the UHCL Catalog undergraduate courses required for admission to the graduate Computer Engineering program. Specifically: CENG 3331 or equivalent. |
| Tests: | There will be a midterm exam and a final exam. No make-up exams shall be given without prior approval. (see the UHCL Catalog for policy) |
| Projects: | A class presentation associated with a formal paper will be assigned. |
| Attendance: | Regular class attendance is expected. Please inform the instructor (e-mail/voice mail) if you know you'll be absent. |
| Class Participation | 15% |
| Midterm Exam | 25% |
| Reliability Analysis Project/Presentation | 15% |
| Problem Sets | 10% | Final Exam | 35% (~ 3 hours) |
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