Tech 031: Quality Assurance and Control

 

Catalog Description

Introduction to concepts and statistical methods that companies use to manage and improve quality. Sampling inspection, statistical process control, quality function deployment, cost of quality, design of experiment and Taguchi’s method for designing in quality. Prerequisite: BUS 90 or equivalent.

 

Purpose of Course

This course is required for all majors with concentration in manufacturing systems and computer electronics technology programs, and is designed for developing an understanding and working knowledge of the concepts, principles, and applications of Quality as related to an industrial environment. Tech 31 has both lecture and lab components designed to augment the contents of its instructional units. The course is divided into five (5) instructional units. Each unit has associated objectives and assigned readings related to those objectives. Within these are lab exercises, individual and group projects designed for a comprehensive understanding of quality systems.