MEC3800 Introduction to reliability engineering
Faculty of Engineering
MEC3800 Introduction to reliability engineering is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2025 in Semester 1 at Malaysia. It needs ENG2005.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2025
- Semester 1
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- Exam 60%
- and 3 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2025 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before MEC3800
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After MEC3800
No unit lists MEC3800 as a prerequisite in the 2025 handbook.
Overview
This unit explores the importance of reliability engineering, with emphasis on mechanical systems. It provides an overview of basic statistical analysis and the evaluation and management of the reliability of a system. Additionally, it also provides an overview of product lifecycle management.
The following will be studied:
- Introduction to reliability engineering
- Basic probability and distribution functions
- Probability plotting
- Reliability and rate of failure
- Reliability prediction and modelling
- Reliability of mechanical components and systems
- Maintainability and availability
- Fundamentals of product lifecycle management
- Product lifecycle management systems
- Deployment of the product lifecycle management system.
Reliability is the probability that a system will perform its function over a specified period of time and under specified operating conditions. In reliability engineering, the primary focus is on failures and their prevention. Reliability of a system needs to be addressed at every stage of the system development, including design, manufacturing, testing and maintenance.
Processes that make up different phases of the product lifecycle, as well as the general architecture of a product lifecycle management system, will also be discussed.
Offerings in 2025
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Weekly submissionQuiz / TestThreshold hurdle20%
- Mid-semester testQuiz / TestThreshold hurdle10%
- AssignmentQuiz / TestThreshold hurdle10%
- Final assessmentExaminationThreshold hurdle60%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Apply probability and statistical techniques that are essential for analysing reliability
- 2
Select appropriate tools and techniques for system reliability
- 3
Evaluate the reliability-based design of mechanical systems
- 4
Develop a maintenance program for repairable systems
- 5
Describe the concept of product lifecycle management.
Workload and teaching
- Practical activities36 hours
- Assessments12 hours
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 3-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-9 hours of independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.
Three hours sessions each week, focusing on solving problem sets, which consist of some straightforward questions, as well as more complex calculations.
Where it fits
MEC3800 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2025 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Tan Ming Kwang
- Unit Coordinators
- Associate Professor Tan Ming Kwang
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MEC3800?
You need ENG2005 before you enrol.
When is MEC3800 offered?
In 2025, MEC3800 runs in Semester 1 at Malaysia.
How much work is MEC3800?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does MEC3800 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 60% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include MEC3800?
MEC3800 is part of Intelligent manufacturing, Mechanical engineering and Semiconductor.