Case Study

8.3 Final Case Study
Now that you have a good background in systems safety let’s put all that newfound knowledge to good use and do a complete analysis of a system. Pick any system you are somewhat familiar with. It can be something you work with on a daily basis or it can be something you just read that interests you. The choice is yours.
Provide a brief synopsis of your system and what it is designed to do. Then provide a complete analysis of the system from a systems safety standpoint. You can analyze the entire system if it isn’t too big or you can do a subsystem, which is a part of the whole. Your analysis should include the following:
• A PHA
• Impact of each item in the PHA (i.e., what can happen if it is not mitigated)
• Risk Analysis Matrix
• Pick at least two of the items identified in your PHA and use any of the tools we have covered to analyze them.
• A detailed report to your boss: In this report, be sure to provide your operating assumptions and recommendations for how to correct what you found.
• Thinking in terms of the two items you picked, tell how often they should be reevaluated throughout the life cycle of the system and why.
• Realize this isn’t just a narrative. Your analysis should include the applicable charts, such as a PHA, PHL, or fault tree for example. You must have some of the actual diagrams you used to make your assumptions.
Your Instructor will evaluate your analysis based on the Case Study Rubric.
Save your assignment using a naming convention that includes your first and last name and the activity number (or description). Do not add punctuation or special characters. Your Final Case Study is due at the end of Module 8.
Your paper will automatically be evaluated through Turnitin when you submit your assignment in this activity.
Reminder: You may view the Case Study Directions section in the Assignment Instructional Page.
Peer Review Submission
Once you have submitted your Final Case Study in this activity, the 9.3 – Peer Review: Final Case Study activity, and the rest of Module 9, will become available to you. You will need to post your Final Case Study to that discussion activity immediately after you submit it here. Your instructor will post which one of your classmate’s case studies you will review. The peer reviews for the case studies are due at the end of Module 9.
Important: All of the Module 9 content, including the Final Case Study Peer Review activity, will be locked until you have submitted your Final Case Study paper here.
Rubric
MSAS 611 8.3 Case Study Rubric
MSAS 611 8.3 Case Study Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalysis / Interpretation / Application
The writing is demonstrative of student selection and performance of appropriate analysis, evaluation, and/or synthesis of material relevant to the subject topic. Topical focus and relevancy is identified and includes conclusions or recommendations. In addition, it demonstrates that the student has gained understanding of the topic beyond the information presented in the readings. 40 pts
Exceeds Standards 35 pts
Meets Standards 30 pts
Does Not Meet Standards
40 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeApplication of Systems Safety Techniques
The technique selected and applied is in line with the requirements of the assignment, and the student demonstrated a thorough understanding of how to apply the technique to the situation and conveyed logical conclusions based on the results of the technique applied. 30 pts
Exceeds Standards 25 pts
Meets Standards 20 pts
Does Not Meet Standards
30 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeStyle & Mechanics
Uses proper APA citations and reference formatting, where needed; grammatically-sound and free of spelling errors, follows required formatting rules, including required word count; and fully addresses given assignment. 30 pts
Exceeds Standards 25 pts
Meets Standards 20 pts
Does Not Meet Standards
30 pts
Total Points: 100