Quality Control Syllabus for 2013-2014
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Course

QCTC-1303-001 Quality Control

Prerequisites

Course Description

Quality control principles and applications.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec, 1 lab)

Class Type

Online Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Six Sigma: Basic Tools and Techniques, Paperback, 2007; Donna C.  Summers; ISBN: 0-13-171680-8.
     Publisher: Prentice Hall
This textbook is required for the course. If you elect to attend class without a textbook, you will be asked to leave and will receive a grade of zero.

Supplies

 3-ring binder - labs, research assignments, class notes, and other coursework as assigned.
 Pencils   
 Calculator (any brand)/Statistics Software program
 Safety eyewear

Student Performance

  1. Describe the benefits and applications of quality control;
  2. Apply quality control tools and techniques;
  3. Demonstrate planning and organization of quality control systems;
  4. And analyze the cost of poor quality in industry.

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

Log in using the AC Connect Portal

In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .

If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

Expected Student Behavior

It is the policy of this Career and Technical Education Division and the Renewable Energy Program instructor that pagers and cell phones must be turned off in the classroom setting and in labs.

It is the policy of the Career and Technical Education Division and the Renewable Energy Program that food and drink may be allowed in the classroom setting, at the discretion of the instructor, but food and drink are not allowed in labs.

Grading Criteria

Written Exams                              40%
Classwork/ Online Work                     30%
Discussions                                20%
Final Exam                                 10%

A = 90 to 100, B = 80 to 89, C = 70 to 79, D = 60 to 69, F = Below 60

The opportunity to make-up an exam and/or lab will be determined by the circumstances of each individual, permitted at the discretion of the instructor.

The time and place for make-up test will be determined by the instructor.

Students who miss gradable coursework due to an absence 'may' be given the opportunity to make up the missed work, with the exception of the final exam. The final exam may be taken early, if prior arrangements have been made. It is the responsibility of the student to contact the instructor as soon as possible after return to class to arrange to make up missed coursework.

INSTRUCTOR'S STATEMENT: As your instructor, I am always willing to discuss your grades with you and explain how your grade was determined. If a grading error has been made on my part, I am always willing to correct the error.
 

Attendance

Attendance in class is regarded as requirement, and obligation for learning. Please remember the deadline for dropping a class at AC is published in the official Amarillo College Schedule of Classes.  If you stop attending class and do not officially drop the course by this deadline, you will receive an “F” for the course.

Class room sessions will be published in the course shell. Students are required to attend these class sessions. Participation in online discussions will also be required.

It is the responsibility of the student to make up any work missed due to absences and to gain missed lecture notes through outside reading and/or note from classmates.

Make up examinations (and other assignments) will be permitted at the discretion of the instructor. The time and place for make-up test will be determined by the instructor.

If you are going to be late or absent, please notify the instructor as soon as possible.

Calendar

 

This schedule is subject to change by the instructor at any time. Remember, this is an enhanced online course. Check the site daily for assignments and due dates.

Week 1            Introduction, syllabus, and materials, Chapter 1,2, and 3 ( Students will need to attend class for this session)

Week 2            Chapters 4,5, and 6         Assignment of class projects

Week 3           Test 1: Chapters 1-6 (in class exam);   Chapter 7 and 8 

Week  4          Chapters 9 and 10

Week 5           Chapter 11; Measurement lab(in classroom)

Week 6          Chapter 14 and 17

Week 7           Test #2- Chapters 7,8,9,10,11,14, and 17  (in class exam); Lean exercise; Class projects due.

Week 8           Final Exam (in class exam)       

 

Additional Information

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Syllabus Created on:

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Last Edited on:

11/30/-1 12:00 AM