Process and Systems Safety

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Class Hours: 3 Lab/Discussion: 0 Credits: 3 Prerequisite: MATH 105 and SAFE 111 or instructor permission Description: Focuses on the evaluation of system designs using detailed system analysis techniques. Topics include system definition, economics of systems safety, quantitative and qualitative systems safety methodology, and systems safety/process safety program administration. Skills gained include the ability to perform hardware and human factors systems analysis. Techniques include failure mode and effect analysis, hazard and operability studies, what-if and scenario building, and operating and support hazard analysis. Practical analysis work is accomplished through in-class discussion, demonstration sessions, and homework assignments.