Quality Management
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | IXP0104 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Basic Studies |
| Curriculum: | I-ST 2012V |
| Level: | Bachelor of Engineering |
| Year of Study: | 2 (2013-2014) |
| Credits: | 3 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Hyvärinen, Hannu |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses During the Academic Year 2013-2014
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | I-ST-2V | 2013-11-04 – 2014-03-08 | Päivi Rajala | Finnish | 2013-08-16 – 2014-01-10 |
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