MST 130 - Quality Assurance Tools

Maximum of 7.0 possible Credits
Introduction to quality assurance tools and concepts used in manufacturing and how to effectively apply and use them. Prerequisite: Placement into MATH 060, BRDGE 093 or EAP 121.

Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Calculate and apply simple control charts and describe their meaning. [REASON]
Select, construct, and apply the seven quality tools: cause and effect diagrams, flow charts, check sheets, Parato diagrams, scatter diagrams, control charts, and histograms. [ACT]
Explain quality concepts, such as 6-sigma, cost of quality, ISO certification and continuous improvement techniques. [COMMUNICATE]
Describe the basic principles of audits and CAPA systems. [COMMUNICATE]
Explain and apply basic statistical techniques such as, mean and standard deviation. [COMMUNICATE]