QUAL 101Quality Control Concepts and Techniques I

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PREREQUISITES: Demonstrated competency through appropriate assessment or earning a grade of “C” or better in MATH 015 Fundamentals of Algebra I or MATH 023 Essentials of Algebra I or MATH 050 Basic Algebra or FOUN 071 Tech Foundations II. CATALOG DESCRIPTION: Covers current quality control concepts and techniques in industry with emphasis on modern manufacturing requirements. Studies the fundamental tools of Statistical Process Control which are used in industry to reduce costs and increase productivity at a predictable quality level. Emphasizes principles and techniques of SPC to ensure prevention instead of detection of problems is practiced. Includes basic statistical and probability theory, sampling techniques, process control charts, the nature of variation, histograms, attributes and variable charts.