Introduction to System Safety
MAE-40026
Discover the theories, concepts, applications, and practices of the field of system safety.
This course emphasizes the specialized integration of safety skills and resources into all phases of a system’s life cycle. Topics include tools and techniques for system safety analysis and design influence. You will review problems facing today's safety program manager and learn how to deal with basic safety and risk management concepts, as well as analyze program elements typically found in a safety program. You will also partake in classroom exercises based on real world experiences to learn how to use additional tools and techniques to promote safety management in their organization.
Course Highlights:
- System Safety defined
- History of systems safety and it's relevance to styems engineering
- Hazards, mishaps and risks - differences, types, and analysis
- Applying systems safety principles
- Systems safety products and differences between them
- Mitigating risks
- Common barriers to system safety programs
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Identify impacts of implementing system safety early
- Develop a greater knowledge of hazards and mitigations
- Cultivate a broader understanding of risks
- Acquire skills and tools that will increase safety in systems
Course Typically Offered: Online in Summer quarter.
Next Step: Upon completion of this course, consider taking other courses in our Systems Engineering certificate program.
Contact: For more information about this course, please email unexengr@ucsd.edu.
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This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
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All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.
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- No refunds after: 6/30/2025
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Instructor: Kristen Ryan, M.S.
Lead System Safety Engineer, Northrop Grumman
Kristen Vollrath is currently the lead system safety engineer at Northrop Grumman Information System for all Programs. Prior to Northrop Grumman, Vollrath worked at BAE Systems and NASA Ames Research Center. She earned her master's degree in aviation/aerospace safety systems from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University and an aviation safety certificate from USC.
