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QUAL 101 - Quality Control Concepts and Techniques I


PROGRAM: Advanced Automation and Robotics Technology
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 3
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Spring, 2019

Covers current quality control concepts and techniques in industry with emphasis on modern manufacturing requirements. Studies the fundamental tools of Statistical Process Control which are used in industry to reduce costs and increase productivity at a predictable quality level. Emphasizes principles and techniques of SPC to ensure prevention instead of detection of problems is practiced. Includes basic statistical and probability theory, sampling techniques, process control charts, the nature of variation, histograms, attributes and variable charts.

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:

  1. Explain the basic concepts and applications of a wide range of statistical quality tools and techniques. [f]
  2. Use these tools and tables to apply controls, provide for continuous improvement, and implement quality assurance. [f]
  3. Describe the importance of quality in our lives and how quality failures result inhuman inconvenience, economic waste and sometimes loss of life. [c,f,i]
  4. Describe and demonstrate the fundamentals of SPC. [f,i]
  5. Identify and apply the philosophy of SPC and contrast it with inspection and other quality techniques. [e,i]
  6. Generate and interpret basic variable and attribute control charts. [f,i]
  7. Analyze situations using basic probability distributions. [i]
  8. Determine process capability. [i]
  9. Demonstrate ability to read and interpret technical documents. [b,e]
  10. Demonstrate ability to use various types of software applicable to course. [a]

Note: Letters following objectives correspond to ATMAE Outcomes

COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -  

  • Quality advocates
  • Total quality management
  • PDSA- Plan Do Study Act
  • Cause-and-effect diagram
  • Scatter diagram
  • Pareto analysis
  • Histogram
  • Check sheets
  • Mean/median/mode
  • Standard deviation
  • Frequency distribution
  • Variable control charts
  • Attribute control charts
  • Normal distribution
  • Basic probability
  • Process capability

 
GRADING POLICY

A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 60-69
F 0-59

Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)