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 Department:    MANF

 Course #:    439

 Credits:    7

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    9

 CIP:    15.0613

 EPC:    MATPDBAS

 REV:    2024

 Course Description  

Capitalize on knowledge and skills learned through the design validation process to design robust inspection protocols for production. Through the First Article Inspection process, product design/production process compatibility is validated. Inspection process documents are developed to ensure consistent product quality.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: BASPD Director permission.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 33

Lab: 88

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Preparatory N/A  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

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

1. Evaluate first article products using appropriate inspection equipment and software.
2. Analyze product variation to defined design and production tolerances.
3. Validate production reliability utilizing appropriate inspection processes and stress testing.
4. Create appropriate inspection protocols based on first article inspection and knowledge gained from design iteration.
5. Develop process documentation based on defined standards.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

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

Course Contents

1. First Article Inspection from production.
2. Vendor First Article Inspection.
3. Statistical control analysis.
4. Robust design principles.
5. Inspections methods.
6. Control documents.