College Catalog
Course Descriptions
Introduction to Quality Assurance
QAL101
Fundamental, yet comprehensive coverage of quality assurance functions and activities. Students explore the knowledge and skills needed to make organizations more cost and time-efficient and more responsive to customer needs and to challenges in the world market. The focus is on gaining insight into the problems encountered in achieving quality and understanding important techniques used to solve quality problems. 3 Credits (3 Lecture - 0 Lab)
Process Improvement (SPC)
QAL230
Basic introduction to the concepts of continual process improvement, the Deming management philosophy, statistical process control (SPC), and other process improvement philosophies. Emphasis on the practical aspects of management philosophies and use of SPC as problem solving tool. 4 Credits (3 Lecture - 3 Lab) Corequisite(s): MTH180. Fall Only.
Quality Principles
QAL231
Basic introduction to the concepts of continual process improvement, the Deming management philosophy, statistical process control (SPC), and other process improvement philosophies. Focus placed on the practical application of management philosophies and use of SPC as a problem-solving tool. (Formerly QAL230) 3 Credits (2 Lecture - 3 Lab) Prerequisite(s): MTH180. Spring Only.
Non-Destructive Testing I
QAL237
Introduction to the principles and applications of non-destructive testing. Course work covers the theories and practices in liquid penetrant, magnetic particle, ultrasonic, and radiographic testing methods. 3 Credits (2 Lecture - 3 Lab)
Non-Destructive Testing II
QAL247
Advanced theories and practices in liquid penetrant, magnetic particle, ultrasonic, and radiographic testing methods. Emphasis on development of non-destructive procedures, and the interpretation of code specifications, standards, and of test results. 3 Credits (2 Lecture - 3 Lab) Prerequisite(s): QAL237.
NDT Quality Assurance
QAL301
Introduction to advanced theories and practices in ultrasonic and radiographic testing methods. Emphasis on development of non-destructive testing procedures and the interpretation of code specifications and standards of test results. Course work includes research into other non destructive testing methods and the study of advanced techniques and practical applications of these methods. (Formerly QAL247) 3 Credits (2 Lecture - 3 Lab) Prerequisite(s): QAL237.
