STK3405 – Introduction to risk and reliability analysis
Course description
Schedule, syllabus and examination date
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Course content
STK3405 provides the foundation of probability theory needed to compute the reliability of a system, i.e., the probability that a system is functioning, when the reliabilities of the components which the system is composed of are known. Examples of systems are energy systems and networks. The course will also cover various examples of use of risk analysis for industrial applications. The material is illustrated by different simulation techniques. STK3405 is an introduction to more advanced studies, but is also suitable as a support course to studies in other fields and as further education for realists and engineers.
Learning outcome
After completing the course you:
- know what coherent systems are, and can represent such systems by paths and cuts;
- can compute the reliability for systems of components;
- know what discrete event simulation is, and can apply different simulation techniques to do computations related to risk- and reliability analysis;
- can compute the reliability importance of components;
- can perform a risk- and reliability analysis in various practical situations.
Admission
Students who are admitted to study programmes at UiO must each semester register which courses and exams they wish to sign up for in Studentweb.
If you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures.
Prerequisites
Formal prerequisite knowledge
In addition to fulfilling the Higher Education Entrance Qualification, applicants have to meet the following special admission requirements:
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Mathematics R1 (or Mathematics S1 and S2) + R2
And in addition one of these:
- Physics (1+2)
- Chemistry (1+2)
- Biology (1+2)
- Information technology (1+2)
- Geosciences (1+2)
- Technology and theories of research (1+2)
The special admission requirements may also be covered by equivalent studies from Norwegian upper secondary school or by other equivalent studies (in Norwegian).
Recommended previous knowledge
STK1100 – Probability and statistical modelling, MAT1100 – Calculus, MAT1110 – Calculus and linear algebra, MAT1120 – Linear algebra, MAT-INF1100 – Modelling and computations, INF1000 – Introduction to object-oriented programming (continued) and INF1010 – Object oriented programming (continued).
Overlapping courses
- 10 credits overlap with STK4405 – Introduction to risk and reliability analysis
- 10 credits overlap with STK2400 – Introduction to risk and reliability analysis (continued)
*The information about overlaps for discontinued courses may not be complete. If you have questions, please contact the Department.
Teaching
2 hours of lectures and 2 hours of exercises per week. Two compulsory assignments have to be handed in.
Examination
Final written examination.
Examination support material
Approved calculator.
Information about approved calculators (Norwegian only)
Language of examination
Subjects taught in English will only offer the exam paper in English.
You may write your examination paper in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish or English.
Grading scale
Grades are awarded on a scale from A to F, where A is the best grade and F is a fail. Read more about the grading system.
Explanations and appeals
Resit an examination
This course offers both postponed and resit of examination. Read more:
Withdrawal from an examination
It is possible to take the exam up to 3 times. If you withdraw from the exam after the deadline or during the exam, this will be counted as an examination attempt.
Special examination arrangements
Application form, deadline and requirements for special examination arrangements.
Evaluation
The course is subject to continuous evaluation. At regular intervals we also ask students to participate in a more comprehensive evaluation.