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 Department:    MANF

 Course #:    177

 Credits:    5

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    6.5

 CIP:    150613

 EPC:    607

 REV:    2024

 Course Description  

Introduction to fundamental quality assurance techniques and applications. Covers measurement techniques and procedures based on industry standards and practices. Introduction to advanced precision measurement techniques, methods of inspection, and interpretation of data including Run Charts, Process Capability, Gage R&R, and writing technical quality reports. Areas of study include product quality, process quality, and subjective quality standards.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: MANF 103 with a "C-" or higher.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 22

Lab: 66

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Preparatory Required for certificate  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Use forecasting techniques.
2. Identify tools for quality testing.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of industry quality standards and practices.
4. Perform basic Gage R&R study.
5. Define standard methods of data collection.
6. Write quality inspection reports.
7. Demonstrate an understanding of run analysis.
8. Analyze process capability.
9. Execute a lean analysis project as a team in a local factory.
10. PROFESSIONAL TECHNICAL: Demonstrate precision measurement methods. Demonstrate the ability to participate, contribute and work effectively in teams.
11. PROGRAM OUTCOME: Demonstrate the ability to participate, contribute and work effectively in teams.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

1. Forecasting tools.
2. Standard industry quality tools.
3. Gage R&R tools.
4. Data collection tools.
5. Technical report writing formats.
6. Process capability inspection tools.
7. Lean analysis tools.