Course Outline

511. Quality Assurance in Manufacturing (3)

Catalog Data Prerequisites: CE 406 or consent of instructor, and graduate standing. In-depth studies of planning for quality, productivity and competitive positioning in manufacturing. Understanding the TQM process. Inspection and standardization and product reliability strategies. Case study projects. (Lecture-problems 3 hours.) Letter grade only (A-F).
Textbook: The Management and Control of Quality, 6th Edition, James R. Evans and William M. Lindsay, ITP (International Thompson Publishing), 2004
Reference: Selected pass-out topical materials from instructor
Coordinator: Ronald Mertz
Description: A study of Total Quality (TQ) basic and advanced concepts, including continuous improvement tools and their application are analyzed for sequence of use and deployment in lean manufacturing entities.
Prerequisites: CE 406 or consent of instructor, and graduate standing.
   

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