Course details
Introduces QC methods. The course will begin with basic descriptive statistics and some standard graphical tools such as histograms, Pareto charts and scatter diagrams. The concept of process capability and the use of common control charts. Procedures for inspection sampling plans.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Cost
$544.99
Course offerings
Winter 2023
Below is one offering of OPMT 1142 for the Winter 2023 term.
CRN 87541
Duration
Mon Jan 09 - Mon Apr 03 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 87541
- $544.99
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
---|---|---|---|
Jan 09 - Apr 03 | Mon | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Cost
$544.99
Important information
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No class on February 20 (Family Day)
Status
Cancelled
This course offering has been cancelled. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Spring/Summer 2023
Below is one offering of OPMT 1142 for the Spring/Summer 2023 term.
CRN 66689
Duration
Fri Apr 14 - Fri Jun 30 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 66689
- $544.99
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
---|---|---|---|
Apr 14 - Jun 30 | Fri | 18:00 - 21:00 | Burnaby SE06 Rm. 109 |
Instructor
Chris Butterworth
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$544.99
Status
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
- Address technical problems using the 5-step method.
- Prepare and interpret histograms and Pareto charts from data.
- Calculate means, medians, ranges and standard deviations.
- Calculate means using grouped data and coded grouped data techniques.
- Perform normal probability calculations such as projected yield and reject rates using a statistical calculator or a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet.
- Understand some implications of data distribution shapes.
- Know when to use formulae for samples and for populations of data.
- Perform statistical calculations and prepare graphical presentations using Excel.
- Perform process capability calculations.
- Lead groups toward root cause analysis through the use of Cause and Effect diagrams.
- Prepare and interpret scatter plots from paired data sets using linear regression.
- Prepare elementary X-bar - R control charts and calculate control limits.
- Understand basic concepts which lead to the Central Limit Theorem.
- Understand the concepts of Producer's and Consumer's risk.
- Interpret Operating Characteristic graphs associated with Acceptance Sampling plans.
- Work in team situations to analyze data generated by inspection and process control operations.
Effective as of Fall 2005
Related Programs
Introduction to Quality Control Methods (OPMT 1142) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Business + Media
- Operations Management (Industrial Engineering Option)
Certificate Part-time
School of Health Sciences
- Food Safety
Associate Certificate Part-time
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