An-Najah Staff

Course Description and Learning Objectives:

The purpose of this course is to clearly explain all of the basic principles of Statistical Process Control (SPC), how to implement SPC, and explain how to interpret SPC Control Charts in order to better monitor the production line and diagnose problems in manufacturing.

Course Outlines:

1. Introduction to Quality Control  (2 weeks)
2. Statistical Quality Control Tools (2 weeks)
3. Control Charts for Variables (4 weeks)
4. Control Charts for Attributes (4 weeks)
5. Process Capability (2 weeks)
6. Acceptance Sampling Plans (2 weeks)

Textbook:

D. C. Montgomery, “Introduction to Statistical Quality Control”, Sixth Edition, John Wiley & Sons 2009.

Other References:

M. J. Chandra, “Statistical Quality Control”, CRC Press LL, 2001

General Policies:

• Turn off your cell phone before you get inside the class room.
• Be on time and respect deadlines; late homework will not be accepted!  
• Participate and attend class: be ready and prepare well, that is the key to success!
• Quizzes and exams will be closed-book.
• Avoid Make-up/incomplete exams!

Grading Policy:

First Exam                                                               20%                                                     

Second Exam                                                          20%                           

Homework, quizzes and Participation                    10%

Team Project                                                           10%

Final Exam                                                              40%