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Quality Management

Structure Type: Study unit
Code: IXP0104
Type: Compulsory / Basic Studies
Curriculum: I-RT 2006
Level: Bachelor of Engineering
Year of Study: 4 (2009-2010)
Credits: 3 cr
Responsible Teacher: Hyvärinen, Hannu
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Courses During the Academic Year 2009-2010

Impl.Group(s)Study TimeTeacher(s)LanguageEnrolment
10I-RT-4N2009-08-24 – 2009-10-24Minna UimonenFinnish2009-08-14 – 2009-09-06
11I-TT-4N2010-01-04 – 2010-03-06Miia RidderstadFinnish2009-12-07 – 2010-01-10
12I-KT-4N2010-01-04 – 2010-03-06Hannu HyvärinenFinnish2009-12-07 – 2010-01-10
13I-YT-4N2010-01-04 – 2010-03-06Riitta NiemeläFinnish2009-12-07 – 2010-01-10
14I-KT-3N2010-01-04 – 2010-05-01Hannu HyvärinenFinnish 

Learning Outcomes

The student will have an integral understanding of the quality control related to products and operations and the role played by quality in the profit making and continuous operation of the company.

Student's Workload

Total work load of the course: 81 h
- of which scheduled studies: 35 h
- of which autonomous studies: 46 h

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

No prerequisites

Contents

The concept and components of quality. The role played by quality on the profit of the company. History, different improvement principles. Quality control by means of quality systems and their use as basis for continuos development work. Integral quality during the product's life span.

Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools

Gary K Griffith. The Quality Technician´s Handbook. 3rd Edition. Amitava Mitra. Fundamentals of Quality Control and Improvement. 2nd Edition.

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures 41 h and outonomous studies 40 h

Assessment Criteria

5: The student is able to utilise the methods learnt during the study unit independently and combine the knowledge with previously learnt in various contexts.
3: The student is able to utilise the methods learnt during the study unit independently.
1: The student is able, with guidance, to utilise themethods learnt during the study unit.

Assessment Methods

Numeric Assessment, Examinations


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