IPCT 1320 - Quality

Credit hours: 3

Prerequisites: Completion of MATH 1630 HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Course Description:
Helps students understand customer expectations in a manufacturing system and continuous improvement methodology. Demonstrates procedures and policies to ensure operating consistency, reduce variability in the process, reduce waste, and prevent safety incidents. Students use Quality Tools and team problem solving techniques.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:

Apply concepts of TQM and justify its impact on process economics
Identity effective system communication techniques and procedures to ensure operating consistency, reduce variability in the process, reduce waste and prevent safety incidents
Function as an effective team member
Solve problems and make decisions to identify areas for improvement and implement continuous improvement methodologies to correct deficiencies or improve processes
Collect valid and reliable data for analysis and interpret results