PLT 220: Statistical Process Control

This course presents students with an understanding of elementary statistics by familiarizing them with basic concepts of measures of central tendency and variability, regression and correlation, probability, discrete and continuous random variables, the Central Limit Theorem, confidence intervals, and hypothesis testing. Students will learn the use of statistical methods and SPC to improve quality and productivity through measurements, control, and reduction of process variation. Topics covered include: basic statistics, the normal distribution, control charting, process capability studies, and gauge and measurement analysis. Simple metrology concepts and the basics of geometric dimensioning and tolerance are also covered.
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Date:
2017
Primary Material Type:
Syllabus
Other Material Types:
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Institution:
Mount Wachusett Community College
Funding Source:
TAACCCT Round 3
Subjects:
advanced manufacturing, (AMMQC), quality, quality systems training, statistics

Industry / Occupation

Industry Partner:
Various area employers and our local advisory board contributed to the development of these materials.
Industry Sector:
Manufacturing -- Miscellaneous Manufacturing (339)
Occupation:
Production Occupations (51-0000)

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Instructional Program:
Engineering Technologies/Technicians (15)
Credit Type:
  • Credit
Credential Type:
  • Associate Degree
Educational Level of Materials:
  • 2nd Year Community College or equivalent
Time Required:
45 hours
Interactivity Type:
Active - requires user to respond to prompts, questions, etc.
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  • Consultations during development of instructional materials
Quality of Online/Hybrid Course Design assured by:
  • Expertise of Project's Instructional Designers

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