AET 130 - Quality Control/Quality Assurance

3-0-3
Credit Hours: 3

Students become familiar with the role that quality plays in all aspects of both the manufacturing and service industries. Emphasis is on understanding how quality control is used in different manufacturing industries such as chemical technology, biotechnology, food processing and others. Discussions center on the application of globally recognized and industry wide standards including ISO 9001. Topics covered include an analysis of a Quality Assurance Manual, its relation to the Quality Management System (QMS) of an organization, and the statistical tools necessary for effective quality control/quality assurance. Specific illustrations are provided.

Prerequisite

FNMT 118 or higher MATH with a grade of "C" or better or placement in MATH 161 or higher MATH.